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Transcript: Listen Up / Arthur's New Old Vacation
(Music playing)
An animated Arthur and his dog walk along a sidewalk.
Singing, EVERY DAY WHEN YOU'RE WALKING DOWN THE STREET EVERYBODY THAT YOU MEET HAS AN ORIGINAL POINT OF VIEW.
DW turns the pages of a book.
(Laughing)
Singing, AND I SAY HEY! HEY! WHAT A WONDERFUL KIND OF DAY WHERE YOU CAN LEARN TO WORK AND PLAY AND GET ALONG WITH EACH OTHER YOU GOT TO LISTEN TO YOUR HEART LISTEN TO THE BEAT, LISTEN TO THE RHYTHM, THE RHYTHM OF THE STREET. OPEN UP YOUR EYES, OPEN UP YOUR EARS. GET TOGETHER AND MAKE THINGS BETTER BY WORKING TOGETHER. IT'S A SIMPLE MESSAGE AND IT COMES FROM THE HEART BELIEVE IN YOURSELF
BELIEVE IN YOURSELF.
Arthur jumps into a pool.
Singing, WELL, THAT'S THE PLACE TO START AND I SAY HEY! HEY! WHAT A WONDERFUL KIND OF DAY YOU CAN LEARN TO WORK AND PLAY AND GET ALONG WITH EACH OTHER HEY! WHAT A WONDERFUL KIND OF DAY. HEY, WHAT A WONDERFUL KIND OF DAY, HEY!
DW closes the book. She looks up at a television.
Arthur on the television says, HEY, DW.
Arthur sits on a logo that reads: Arthur
DW shouts, HEY!
Arthur jumps back and falls out of the logo.
Arthur cries, WHOA!
Muffy puts barrettes in Francine’s hair.
Francine asks, CAN I SEE YET?
Muffy says, JUST A FEW MORE BARRETTES.
Francine says, OW! THAT'S MY HEAD!
Muffy says, ALMOST THERE. DONE. NOT BAD, CONSIDERING WHAT I HAVE TO WORK WITH.
Francine looks in a mirror. Her brown hair is in a tall bouffant.
(Laughing)
Muffy asks, WHY ARE YOU LAUGHING?
Francine says, THERE'S A CREAM PUFF ON MY HEAD.
(Phone ringing)
Muffy says, IT'S CALLED A BOUFFANT!
Francine says, IT SHOULD BE CALLED A BOZO. I LOOK LIKE A CLOWN.
Francine picks up a phone.
Muffy says, OH, YOU'RE NOT TAKING THAT, ARE YOU? WE'RE NOT FINISHED WITH YOUR HAIR YET!
Francine says, HEY, MOM. NOW? BUT I JUST GOT HERE! OKAY, I'LL BE THERE SOON. IS EVERYTHING OKAY? OKAY.
Muffy asks, WHAT IS IT?
Francine says, I DON'T KNOW. SHE JUST SAID SHE HAS SOMETHING IMPORTANT TO TELL ME.
Muffy sits at a table with Arthur and Brain. They eat ice cream.
Muffy says, BUBBE'S FUNERAL SERVICE IS IN FLORIDA. FRANCINE WILL BE GONE FOR A FEW DAYS.
Arthur says, I'M REALLY GOING TO MISS HER. SHE HELPED ME A LOT WHEN GRANDPA DAVE WAS LOSING HIS MEMORY.
(Door opening)
Brain says, SHE ALWAYS MADE ME LAUGH.
George walks in, holding a giraffe puppet.
George says as the puppet, AH, WHAT A PERFECT DAY FOR ICE CREAM! KNOW WHY? BECAUSE IT'S SUNDAY! HEY, WHY THE LONG FACES? ALTHOUGH I'M ONE TO TALK, RIGHT? NYUCK-NYUCK-NYUCK!
Muffy says, FRANCINE'S GRANDMA, BUBBE, DIED.
George says, WHOA! THAT'S REALLY SAD.
A title reads: Listen Up! Written by Peter K. Hirsch. Storyboard by Tom Cho, Héléne Cossette
Muffy says, I WANT SMILES, PEOPLE!
A crow lands on the roof of a big house.
(Cawing)
Muffy says, THE CUE IS, "WE LOVE YOU, FRANCINE," AND THEN YOU ALL SHOUT, "SURPRISE!"
Arthur and other children are in a living room.
Arthur asks, ARE YOU SURE THIS IS A GOOD IDEA?
Buster says, SHE MIGHT NOT BE IN THE MOOD FOR A PARTY.
Muffy says, WELL, THAT'S THE POINT! AS HER FRIENDS, IT'S OUR DUTY TO CHEER HER UP.
Muffy looks out a window.
(Gasping)
Muffy says, SHE'S HERE! PLACES, EVERYONE! PLACES!
Muffy runs outside to Francine.
Muffy says, OH, FRANCINE, I'M SO SORRY!
Francine says, THANKS, MUFFY.
Muffy asks, HOW ARE YOU?
Francine says, UM, FINE, I GUESS. NOT REALLY. I DON'T KNOW. IT'S WEIRD. THE FUNERAL WAS REALLY BEAUTIFUL. BUBBE HAD SO MANY FRIENDS.
Muffy says, JUST LIKE YOU, FRANCINE!
Francine says, YEAH, ALTHOUGH FOR SOME REASON, I JUST FEEL LIKE BEING ALONE. WELL, MAYBE NOT TOTALLY ALONE, BUT, YOU KNOW, JUST WITH YOU, AND—
Muffy steers Francine into the living room.
Muffy cries, WE LOVE YOU, FRANCINE!
The other jump up from behind furniture.
Everyone cries, SURPRISE!
Muffy says, WE WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT WE ARE HERE FOR YOU. IF THERE'S ANYTHING YOU NEED, ANYTHING, JUST ASK.
Francine says, OKAY, UM...
Muffy says, WHERE'S THE MUSIC? BUSTER!
Buster puts a boom box on a table.
(Lively music playing)
Muffy says, OH, ARTHUR, SHOW HER THE CARD.
Arthur says, IT'S FROM DW. THAT'S OUR BIRD, SPANKY, WHO DIED A FEW MONTHS AGO. IT SAYS, "SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS."
Muffy says, AND BRAIN DONATED TO A CHARITY IN BUBBE'S NAME. IT'S FOR BLIND DOGS.
Brain says, MUFFY, THE CHARITY IS CALLED GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND. BUBBE TOLD ME ABOUT IT ONCE.
Francine says, WOW. THIS IS SO NICE. THANK YOU. BUT I, UM... I HAVE TO GO.
Muffy says, OH, YOU HAVEN'T EVEN HAD ANY CAKE YET! IT'S STRAWBERRY VANILLA, YOUR FAVOURITE!
Francine says, I'M SORRY, MUFFY. I JUST CAN'T DO THIS RIGHT NOW. BUT I APPRECIATE THE THOUGHT. REALLY, I DO.
Francine hurries away.
(Muffy sighing)
Buster eats a piece of cake.
Muffy says, HMPH.
Buster says, WHAT? IT SHOULDN'T GO TO WASTE!
(Music playing)
Muffy takes a lunch tray from Francine.
Muffy says, ALLOW ME. I'LL CARRY IT. YOU SHOULD REST.
Francine says, MUFFY, I'M NOT SICK, JUST SAD.
Muffy says, I GET IT ABOUT NOT WANTING TO HAVE A PARTY. YOU JUST NEED QUIET TIME.
Francine says, IS THAT SPINACH? I HATE SPINACH.
Muffy says, I KNOW, BUT IT'S FULL OF OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS, AND THAT BOOSTS THE MOOD.
Francine says, NOT IF YOU DON'T EAT IT.
Muffy says, I RESERVED A TABLE WHERE NO ONE WILL BOTHER US. NOW, TELL ME EVERYTHING. MUFFY IS LISTENING.
Muffy and Francine sit down at a table in a cafeteria.
Francine says, WELL--
Muffy says, FRANCINE, DON'T BLAME YOURSELF.
Francine says, WHAT? I DON'T BLAME MYSELF. BUBBE WAS REALLY OLD.
Muffy says, OH, GOOD! THAT MEANS YOU'RE PAST STAGE ONE.
Francine says, STAGE ONE OF WHAT?
Muffy says, I READ IN HOPRAH MAGAZINE THAT THERE ARE FIVE STAGES OF GRIEF. IF YOU GET THROUGH THEM ALL, YOU'LL FEEL BETTER AGAIN.
Francine says, WHICH STAGE IS ME WANTING TO DUMP THAT SPINACH ON YOUR HEAD?
Muffy says, HUH? OH, I GUESS THAT WOULD BE ANGER. NOW, IS THAT STAGE THREE OR FOUR? OH, HERE IT IS. HUH?
Francine walks out of the cafeteria.
(Music playing)
Francine walks out of the school. Muffy waves from the back of a limousine.
Muffy calls, YOO-HOO, FRANCINE!
(Sighing)
Francine says, I KNOW YOU'RE TRYING TO HELP, BUT--
Muffy says, HERE.
Muffy hands Francine a brochure.
Francine reads, "THE PAMPERED PRINCESS DAY SPA"? MUFFY--
Muffy says, JUST HEAR ME OUT. ALL YOU DO IS RELAX WHILE PEOPLE FUSS OVER YOU. I PROMISE, IT'LL MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER.
(Gong sounding, chanting)
Muffy and Francine lie on lounge chairs. They wear robes and have green mud masks on their faces, with cucumber slices over their eyes.
Muffy says, SEE? ISN'T THIS NICE?
Francine says, I FEEL LIKE A SALAD.
Muffy says, STOP RESISTING, FRANCINE. LET YOURSELF RELAX.
Francine says, WE SENT BUBBE TO A SPA ONCE. SHE SAID, "WHY WOULD I PUT MUD ON MY FACE? I LOOK SCARY ENOUGH AS IT IS."
(Laughing)
Francine says, SHE ALWAYS HAD A WAY OF--
Muffy says, TRY THINKING ABOUT SOMETHING HAPPY. OOH, I WONDER WHAT THIS BUTTON DOES.
Muffy presses a button on her chair.
(Whirring)
Muffy says, OOH!
(Francine gasping)
Muffy says, THERE'S A M-MASSAGE BUTTON, FRANCINE! OOH, YOU'VE GOT TO T-TRY IT! OH, OH!
Francine gets up and walks away.
It is nighttime.
(Crickets chirping)
Muffy is in a nightgown. She puts a book in a bag. A picture falls out of the book.
Muffy says, HUH?
Muffy looks at a picture of Francine with an older woman. They both wear 3D glasses and smile while holding popcorn.
Muffy picks up a phone and texts.
Muffy says, SUGAR BOWL. AFTER SCHOOL TOMORROW. HAVE SOMETHING I KNOW YOU'LL WANT.
(Beeping)
Francine sits at a booth with George.
George says, I'M SORRY, FRANCINE.
They stand up and hug.
Francine says, THANKS, GEORGE.
(Sniffling)
Francine walks outside
Francine sniffles, MUFFY. HI.
Muffy asks, WHERE ARE YOU GOING? WE WERE SUPPOSED TO MEET. ARE YOU OKAY?
Francine gets on a bicycle and puts on a helmet.
Francine says, UH, I'M FINE, FINE. I JUST FORGOT. I GOT TO RUN, BUT I'LL CALL YOU LATER.
Muffy walks inside to where George sits at the booth.
Muffy says, GEORGE LUNDGREN, WHAT DID YOU SAY TO FRANCINE? SHE LOOKED VERY UPSET!
George says, NOTHING! I WAS EATING HUMMUS, AND SHE SAT DOWN AND TALKED TO ME ABOUT HER GRANDMA.
Muffy says, BUT THAT'S WHAT I'M FOR! I'M HER BEST FRIEND!
George says, ACTUALLY, I THINK IT REALLY HELPED HER. FRANCINE SAID--
Muffy says, OH, I'M A GREAT LISTENER. NO ONE LISTENS BETTER THAN I DO.
George says, WELL, MAYBE, BUT FRANCINE--
Muffy says, AND I GIVE GREAT ADVICE. IT'S MY SPECIAL POWER. IF I WERE A SUPERHERO, THEY'D CALL ME THE LISTENER.
George says, YOU HAVEN'T HEARD A WORD I JUST SAID, HAVE YOU?
Muffy says, YES, I DID. YOU WERE TALKING ABOUT... UH... HUMMUS.
George says, AH, FORGET IT. I SEE WHY FRANCINE FINDS IT HARD TO TALK TO YOU.
George gets up and walks outside. Muffy follows him.
Muffy says, WAIT! DID SHE SAY THAT? OKAY, MAYBE I WAS RANTING A LITTLE, BUT I DO WANT TO MAKE FRANCINE FEEL BETTER. HOW CAN I HELP?
George says, JUST LISTEN TO HER.
Muffy says, OKAY, FINE, O WISE ONE. TEACH ME HOW YOU LISTEN. PLEASE?
George says, MUFFY, I'M NOT SURE--
Muffy says, GREAT. I HAVE A WINDOW FROM 4:00 TO 5:00 TOMORROW. MEET YOU AFTER SCHOOL AT THE TREEHOUSE.
George paces inside the treehouse.
George says, SO, IF YOU WANT TO BE A GOOD LISTENER, THE FIRST THING YOU HAVE TO DO IS--
Muffy raises her hand.
Muffy says, OH, OH!
George asks, WHAT?
Muffy says, THE FIRST THING YOU HAVE TO DO IS OPEN YOUR HEART.
George says, UM, NO. UH, THE FIRST THING YOU HAVE TO DO IS BE QUIET. YOU CAN'T LISTEN IF YOU'RE--
Muffy says, HUNGRY!
George says, I WAS GOING TO SAY, "TALKING." I'LL TELL YOU A STORY, AND I DON'T WANT YOU TO SAY ANYTHING. READY?
Muffy says, READY.
George says, ONCE, I--
Muffy asks, IS THIS A FAIRY TALE? IT MIGHT BE BETTER IF IT'S A REAL STORY. YOU KNOW, SO IT'S MORE LIKE FRANCINE.
George says, I HAVEN'T EVEN STARTED YET!
Muffy mimes zipping her lips shut.
George continues, ONCE, WHEN I WAS SIX, MY DAD AND I WENT ON A CAMPING TRIP... AND THAT WAS HOW I LEARNED TO BUILD A FIRE. MUFFY!
Muffy is looking at her phone.
Muffy says, WHAT? I WAS LISTENING! YOU WENT ON A CAMPING TRIP, AND THEN... UM... SOMETHING, SOMETHING, SOMETHING.
George says, PART OF LISTENING IS PAYING ATTENTION.
Muffy says, OH! WELL, YOU COULD'VE SAID THAT BEFORE THE STORY. OKAY, TO BE A GOOD LISTENER, I HAVE TO NOT TALK AND PAY ATTENTION. ANYTHING ELSE?
George says, YES. EMPATHY.
Muffy says, OH! THAT'S WHEN YOU FEEL SORRY FOR SOMEONE. I DO THAT ALL THE TIME.
George says, NO, THAT'S SYMPATHY. EMPATHY IS WHEN YOU SHARE SOMEONE ELSE'S FEELINGS, WHEN YOU PUT YOURSELF IN THEIR SHOES. WHAT'S SOMETHING THAT MADE YOU REALLY, REALLY SAD?
Muffy says, KETCHUP.
George asks, WHAT?
Muffy says, I HAD JUST GOTTEN THESE NEW CAPRI PANTS, AND--
George says, TRY SOMETHING ELSE. DID YOU EVER LOSE SOMEONE WHO WAS REALLY IMPORTANT DO YOU?
(Music playing)
Muffy says, IT'S SILLY.
George says, TELL ME ANYWAY.
Muffy says, I HAD THIS HAMSTER ONCE-- SNOWBALL. I ONLY HAD HER FOR THREE YEARS, BUT THAT'S REALLY OLD FOR A HAMSTER. SHE ALWAYS SEEMED TO KNOW WHEN I WAS SAD. SHE WOULD TOUCH HER NOSE TO MINE. SHE WAS MY FIRST PET. ACTUALLY, SHE WAS MY ONLY PET.
George says, I'M SORRY.
Muffy says, WHATEVER. IT WAS JUST A HAMSTER.
George says, IT WAS YOUR PET. YOU LOVED HER. IT FEELS GOOD TO TELL SOMEONE AND JUST HAVE THEM... GET IT, RIGHT?
Muffy says, YEAH, IT REALLY DOES.
(Doorbell ringing)
Francine’s mother Laverne opens a door.
Laverne says, HI, MUFFY. UM, FRANCINE IS--
Muffy says, IT'S OKAY. I KNOW SHE PROBABLY DOESN'T WANT TO TALK TO ME. I JUST WANTED TO GIVE HER THIS.
Francine walks over.
Laverne asks, WHY DON'T YOU GIVE IT TO HER YOURSELF?
Muffy says, I THOUGHT YOU MIGHT WANT THIS.
Muffy hands Francine the photograph.
Francine says, I REMEMBER THAT DAY! BUBBE TOOK US TO SEE 5,000 EXPLOSIONS AND A SUPERNOVA.
Muffy says, OH, IT WAS AWFUL.
Francine says, BUBBE SAID THEY SHOULD'VE PAID US TO SEE IT.
(Both laughing)
Muffy asks, DO YOU FEEL LIKE TALKING?
Francine and Muffy walk to a bedroom.
Francine says, THE LAST FEW DAYS HAVE BEEN SO UNREAL. I STILL REALLY FEEL HER PRESENCE, YOU KNOW?
Children say, AND NOW, A WORD FROM US KIDS.
A title reads: A Word From Us Kids
A child with short brown hair wears a green jacket.
Miles says, MY NAME IS MILES, AND THIS IS MY FIRST-GRADE CLASS.
(Music playing)
Children sit on the floor in a classroom.
Miles says, MY TEACHER IS MS. MOYLAN.
Ms. Moylan says, OH, MUFFY, SHE JUST DIDN'T GET IT.
Miles says, MUFFY WASN'T LISTENING TO FRANCINE, AND THEN GEORGE SHOWED HER HOW TO LISTEN.
Ms. Moylan says, TODAY'S THEME IS ABOUT GOOD LISTENING. THE MAIN GOAL IS TO, IN DIFFERENT WAYS, PRACTICE YOUR LISTENING.
Miles says, WE ALL SIT IN A CIRCLE ON THE RUG, AND THE LEADERS TELL STORIES.
Ms. Moylan says, AND WHEN THE LEADERS ARE DONE WITH THE STORY, THEY'RE GOING TO SAY, "WHO REMEMBERS ONE THING?"
A child with blonde hair says, THIS MORNING, I WAS DRAWING WITH A PEN AND CARDBOARD, AND I FOUND A GROSS BUG ON THE FLOOR. IT HAD MORE THAN EIGHT LEGS. BUT MY SISTER SAID IT'S A GOOD THING THAT IT'S SMALL. WHO REMEMBERS ONE THING?
A child with short brown hair says, I REMEMBER THAT YOUR SISTER SAID IT WAS A GOOD THING THAT IT'S SMALL.
The blonde-haired child says, YES.
Miles says, WE HAD A SPEECH BUBBLE AND GIANT EARS—
A child puts on giant ears.
(Children laughing)
Miles says, --TO MAKE LISTENING MORE FUN.
A child in a purple shirt says, I SAW A GIANT PUPPY TODAY. HE JUMPED UP IN MY BACKYARD.
Miles says, THIS IS THE BACK-TO-BACK LISTENING STATION. ONE PERSON STARTS THE STORY.
A child with black hair says, I SAW A LITTLE PICKLE.
A child with light brown hair says, I SAW A LITTLE PICKLE, AND IT WAS SAD.
Miles says, AND THEN ANOTHER PERSON ADDS ONTO IT.
The black-haired child says, ALL THE REST OF THE PICKLES WERE BIGGER THAN THE BABY PICKLE.
Miles says, THE BACK-TO-BACK ONE WAS MY FAVOURITE STATION.
Miles sits back-to-back with a child in a striped shirt.
The child in the striped shirt says, ONCE THERE WAS A BOY, AND HIS NAME WAS FRED.
Miles says, I FEEL GOOD WHEN PEOPLE LISTEN TO ME. ONCE THERE WAS A BOY WHOSE NAME WAS FRED, WHOSE SISTER'S NAME WAS SALLY. AND SALLY—
Miles whispers,--WENT TO THE LIBRARY?
The child in the striped shirt nods.
Miles says, WENT TO THE LIBRARY.
Children shout, AND NOW, BACK TO ARTHUR!
An animated car is towed away from Arthur’s driveway.
Arthur calls, BYE, CAR.
Mr. Read says, YOU WERE GREAT, EXCEPT FOR YOUR TRANSMISSION.
DW says, YOUR SIPPY CUP HOLDER WAS AMAZING! WHY ARE WE GETTING RID OF IT?
Mr. Read says, IT'S TIME FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT.
Mr. and Mrs. Read go inside with DW.
Arthur says, ISN'T IT WEIRD HOW SOMETIMES YOU GET TIRED OF THE THINGS YOU LOVE?
(Music playing)
Arthur opens a box in his bedroom and takes out a sweater.
Arthur says, I HAVE A SWEATER EXACTLY LIKE THIS.
Mrs. Read says, I KNOW. MAYBE SKIP THAT IN THE "THANK YOU" NOTE.
Arthur says, PEOPLE WILL THINK I NEVER WEAR ANYTHING ELSE!
It is nighttime. Arthur and Buster are in a living room in front of a television.
(Yawning)
Buster says, START THE NEXT ONE.
Arthur says, OKAY.
Mr. Read asks, DON'T YOU GUYS WANT TO GO TO BED?
Buster says, WE HAVE TO RE-WATCH ALL 11 OF THE DARK BUNNY MOVIES BEFORE THE NEW ONE COMES OUT.
(Yawning)
Arthur says, ONLY THREE MORE TO GO.
(Music playing)
Arthur is behind the wheel of a car. He and Mr. Read are in a car lot.
Mr. Read says, OOH, LED DASHBOARD.
Arthur says, IT'S LIKE AN AIRPLANE!
DW says, THE CUP HOLDERS FOLD UP!
Mr. Read says, WE WON'T BE SO CRAMPED WHEN WE GO TO CODPOCKET BEACH.
DW says, YES! CODPOCKET, CODPOCKET, WHOO-HOO!
Arthur asks, CODPOCKET? AGAIN?
Mr. Read says, ARTHUR, IT'S A TRADITION. WE GO EVERY YEAR. SO, IS EVERYONE READY FOR A NEW CAR?
DW says, NEW CAR, NEW CAR, WHOO-HOO!
Arthur says, WELL, IF WE HAVE TO GO TO CODPOCKET AGAIN, AT LEAST WE'LL BE GOING IN STYLE.
(Music playing)
A title reads: Arthur’s New Old Vacation. Written by Peter Ferland. Storyboard by Allan Jeffery.
Arthur rides a bicycle to a park.
(Ringing)
Buster rides up behind him.
Buster says, ARTHUR, I HAVE HUGE NEWS! YOU KNOW THAT COMMERCIAL FOR... DEAD MAN'S COVE?
Arthur says, AVAST, YE SCALLYWAG!
A pirate wears a hat and an eyepatch.
The pirate says, AVAST, YE SCALLYWAG. COME TO DEAD MAN'S COVE.
The pirate stands in front of a theme park.
The pirate says, SHIVER YOUR TIMBERS ON BLACKBEARD'S REVENGE.
(People screaming)
The pirate says, WALK THE PLANK OVER SHARK-INFESTED WATERS. TUCK INTO A SHRIMP FEAST AT DAVY JONES'S LOCKER. SO, COME ABOARD FOR HIGH SEAS ADVENTURE AT...
Buster and Arthur say, DEAD MAN'S COVE! COVE, COVE, COVE!
Buster says, I'M GOING.
Arthur asks, WHAT? YOU ARE? HOW?
Buster says, SOMEBODY WHERE MY MOM WORKS KNOWS SOMEBODY WHO'S CONNECTED TO SOMETHING. I WASN'T REALLY LISTENING, BUT I'M GOING.
Arthur says, WOW. THE RIDES! THE SHARKS!
Buster says, THE MOUNTAINS OF SHRIMP!
Arthur says, YOU'RE SO LUCKY.
Buster says, HEY, WOULDN'T IT BE AMAZING IF YOUR FAMILY CAME, TOO?
Arthur says, YEAH.
Arthur walks to a kitchen table.
Arthur says, AND THERE'S A HUGE ROLLER COASTER WHERE YOU'RE UPSIDE DOWN FOR, LIKE, FIVE MINUTES!
DW asks, WHAT IF YOUR SHOES FALL OFF?
Arthur says, WHA?
DW says, I DON'T WANT TO WALK AROUND BAREFOOT AND STEP ON SOMEONE'S OLD HOT DOG.
Mr. Read says, IT SOUNDS FUN, ARTHUR, BUT YOU KNOW WE GO TO CODPOCKET BEACH EVERY SUMMER.
Mrs. Read says, EVER SINCE YOU WERE LITTLE. THE CABINS.
Mr. Read says, THE SALTWATER TAFFY.
DW says, YES, TAFFY!
Arthur asks, BUT AREN'T YOU ALWAYS SAYING WE SHOULD TRY NEW THINGS?
DW says, WE'RE NOT GIVING UP THE BEST TAFFY FOR SOME CHEESEBALL PIRATE PARTY.
Arthur says, CAN'T WE HAVE A FAMILY VOTE?
Mr. Read says, OKAY. ALL IN FAVOUR OF GOING TO DEAD MAN'S COVE, RAISE YOUR HANDS.
Arthur says, YAY!
Arthur is the only one to raise a hand. He raises his other hand.
Mr. Read says, SORRY, ARTHUR. CODPOCKET IT IS.
(Baby laughing)
Arthur sits at a booth with Ladonna.
Ladonna says, WE WENT TO DEAD MAN'S COVE WHEN IT FIRST OPENED. I RECOMMEND THE ALL-YOU CAN-EAT SHRIMP AFTER YOU GO ON THE RIDES. OR BRING A BUCKET.
Arthur says, MY FAMILY VOTED AGAINST IT. WE'RE NOT GOING.
Ladonna says, YOU COULD CHANGE THEIR MINDS.
Arthur says, HOW?
Ladonna says, EASY. FIND OUT THEIR FAVOURITE THINGS ABOUT CODPOCKET. THEN SHOW THEM THEY CAN GET ALL THOSE THINGS AT DEAD MAN'S COVE.
Mr. Read is in the kitchen, standing by a blender.
Arthur asks, HEY, DAD, WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT CODPOCKET?
Mr. Read says, MMM, THE LOBSTER ROLL AT THE SNACK SHACK. THEY HAVE A SAUCE YOU CAN'T GET ANYWHERE ELSE.
(Blender whirring)
Mrs. Read shreds papers in the living room.
Mrs. Read says, I JUST LOVE SWIMMING IN THE COVE AT HIGH TIDE.
(Pencil sharpener whirring)
DW says, EVERYTHING IS MY FAVOURITE PART. THOSE FREE TOYS AT THAT DINER.
(Whirring)
DW says, PLAYING WITH SHARKY.
(Whirring)
DW says, THE TAFFY.
(Whirring)
The pencil sharpener shakes.
Arthur asks, UH, IS THERE SOMETHING WRONG WITH THAT THING?
DW says, THERE BETTER NOT BE. MY CRAYON ISN'T NEARLY SHARP YET.
(Whirring)
Baby Kate sits on the floor.
(Babbling)
Arthur asks HEY, KATE, WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE-- OH, NEVER MIND. YOU WEREN'T EVEN BORN YET.
(Grunting)
Kate puts her foot in her mouth.
Arthur stands at an easel.
Arthur says, I'M NOT HERE TO TALK ABOUT THE FUN RIDES, THE TALKING PARROT, OR THAT WE'D GET TO SLEEP IN HAMMOCKS. I'M HERE BECAUSE OF WHAT DEAD MAN'S COVE HAS FOR YOU. DAD, ALLIGATOR SUSHI AND NINE SPECIAL KETCHUPS. YOU CAN'T GET IT ANYWHERE ELSE.
Mr. Read says, OOH!
Arthur says, MOM, THE GROTTO SWIMMING POOL HAS ADULT SWIM FOR FIVE MINUTES EVERY HOUR! AND DW, YOU AND SHARKY WILL LOVE THIS: REAL SHARKS!
DW says, NO WAY!
Arthur says, IT'S PERFECTLY SAFE!
DW says, SHARKY IS GOING NOWHERE NEAR THAT.
Arthur asks SO, CAN WE HAVE ANOTHER VOTE?
Mr. Read says, ALL IN FAVOUR OF GOING TO DEAD MAN'S COVE?
Mr. Read and Arthur raise their hands.
(Kate laughing)
Mr. Read says, I WAS IN IT FOR THE ALLIGATOR SUSHI, BUT IN A TIE, WE STICK TO THE ORIGINAL PLAN.
(Music playing)
Ladonna sits on a bed. She talks into a phone.
Ladonna says, IF YOU COULD GET DW'S VOTE, YOUR MAMA WOULD FALL IN LINE. MAYBE YOU SHOULD SWEETEN THE DEAL.
Arthur asks, HOW?
Ladonna says, GIVE UP SOMETHING THAT YOU WANT IN EXCHANGE FOR SOMETHING SHE WANTS.
Arthur says, HMM.
DW plays with a toy unicorn.
(Neighing)
Arthur says, THIS IS FOR YOU. HERE.
DW says, YOUR LITTLE FINGER PUPPET? WHAT IS THIS FOR?
Arthur says, WELL, YOU USUALLY GET FREE TOYS AT THAT DINER AT CODPOCKET, AND IF WE GO TO DEAD MAN'S--
DW says, IT'S CODPOCKET OR NOTHING!
DW throws the finger puppet at Arthur.
(Gasping)
(Squeaking)
Arthur says, ISN'T THERE SOME OTHER PLACE YOU WANT TO GO? IF IT'S CLOSE TO DEAD MAN'S COVE, WE CAN BOTH HAVE FUN.
DW says, WAIT. WE CAN GO TO OTHER PLACES?
Arthur says, YES. IF WE GO FOR SIX DAYS, WE COULD SPEND ONE WHOLE DAY GOING ANYWHERE YOU WANT.
DW asks, ANYWHERE?
Arthur runs into the kitchen.
(Kate laughing)
Arthur says, DW AND I MADE A COMPROMISE.
Mrs. Read asks, YOU DID?
DW says, YES. WE'LL GO TO ARTHUR'S BORING PIRATE PLACE FOR ONE DAY.
Arthur says, WHAT? THAT WASN'T—
DW sets up an easel with pictures on it.
DW says, --AND THEN WE'LL GO TO UNICORNIA FOR FIVE DAYS! THEY HAVE PONIES THAT MIGHT BE UNICORNS. AND THERE'S A BUTTERFLY GARDEN AND A COTTON CANDY STATION AND...
DW flips pages on the easel.
(Gasping)
DW says, HUH? THIS WAS MY DRAWING OF A CHICKEN. DON'T LOOK AT THAT. THE END.
Mr. Read says, I READ ABOUT THIS PLACE. APPARENTLY, THEY HAVE AN EXCELLENT RESTAURANT.
Mrs. Read says, IT'S NOT AS EXPENSIVE AS DEAD MAN'S COVE.
Arthur says, WAIT! FIVE DAYS? THIS IS UNFAIR!
DW says, I THINK IT'S FAIR.
Arthur says, FAIR IS THREE DAYS AT MY PLACE AND THREE DAYS AT YOURS.
Mr. Read says, LET'S VOTE ON THAT. ALL IN FAVOUR, RAISE YOUR HANDS.
Everyone raises their hands.
Mr. Read says, DONE! WE NOW HAVE NEW VACATION PLANS.
Arthur asks, WHAT JUST HAPPENED?
(Kate laughing)
Kate waves a spoon and food flies from it and lands on Arthur.
Arthur sits at the booth with Ladonna.
Arthur says, WE ONLY HAVE THREE DAYS AT DEAD MAN'S COVE NOW, SO I MADE A LIST OF RIDES WE HAVE TO GO ON.
(Gasping)
Ladonna asks, IS THE BUCCANEER'S CORKSCREW ON IT?
Arthur says, THAT'S ON THE LIST OF RIDES THAT MIGHT MAKE US CRY.
Buster walks in.
Buster says, I'VE GOT BAD NEWS. DEAD MAN'S COVE HAS SHUT DOWN.
Arthur cries, WHAT?
Buster says, THE OWNERS STOLE ALL THE MONEY AND LEFT THE COUNTRY.
Ladonna says, WHOA! ACTUAL PIRATES!
Buster says, THE PLACE FELT AUTHENTIC BECAUSE IT WAS.
Arthur says, THE TRIP IS CANCELED? BUT I TALKED EVERYBODY INTO IT!
Ladonna says, UGH. NOW, YOU MIGHT HAVE TO SPEND SIX DAYS AT UNICORNIA.
Arthur cries, WHAT? NO!
(Bird chirping)
DW stands on a chair at the kitchen table.
DW says, WHOO-HOO! HOORAY! NOW, WE CAN GO TO THE PRANCING PARADE.
Arthur says, DAD!
Mr. Read says, DW, WE HAVE TO VOTE ON A BIG CHANGE LIKE THIS. SO, HANDS UP TO GO TO UNICORNIA FOR THE WHOLE TIME.
Only DW raises her hand.
(Growling)
(Music playing)
The car drives through the countryside.
Mr. Read says, CODPOCKET! WE'RE HERE!
(Arthur sighing)
DW says, HOORAY! THERE'S THAT STATUE! THERE'S THAT BUILDING THAT LOOKS LIKE A BOAT!
Buster says on a radio, RED WOLF TO DELTA CAPTAIN. OVER.
Arthur picks up a walkie talkie.
Arthur says, DELTA CAPTAIN. OVER.
Buster says, THIS PLACE DOESN'T LOOK SO BAD.
DW says, THERE'S THAT GAS STATION THAT LOOKS LIKE A FISH!
Arthur says, KEEP YOUR EXPECTATIONS LOW, RED WOLF.
(Sighing)
Buster and Arthur are in a cabin.
Arthur says, THIS PLACE IS NO DEAD MAN'S COVE.
Buster says, YEP, NO TALKING PARROTS. JUST SEAGULLS.
(Seagulls calling)
Buster opens a window and looks out.
Buster says, SEAGULLS FIGHTING OVER A BOX OF DOUGHNUTS!
(Camera snapping)
Both say, WOW!
Buster and Arthur stand outside the cabin. They wear short and t-shirts.
Mr. Read asks, YOU GUYS READY? WE LEAVE FOR THE BEACH IN FIVE MINUTES.
Buster says, UH-HUH.
Arthur says, YES. FIVE ACTUALLY MEANS 20.
Buster points.
Buster says, "EQUIPMENT ROOM"? WHAT'S THAT?
Arthur says, IT'S WHERE YOU GET LIFEJACKETS AND FIRST-AID STUFF. LAST YEAR, MY MOM SAW A DEAD MOUSE IN THERE.
Arthur and Buster run to the equipment room and go inside.
Buster says, OOH! PING-PONG!
Arthur says, JACKPOT. SWIM MASKS... FLIPPERS... WHY ISN'T THERE ANY PING-PONG STUFF?
Buster says, I GOT A WIFFLE BALL.
(Both laughing)
Arthur hits the wiffle ball with a flipper. Buster hits it back with another flipper.
Arthur says, AVAST!
Buster says, YE!
Arthur says, SCALLYWAGS!
(Both laughing)
Mrs. Read says, COME ON, YOU GUYS. IT'S BEACH TIME.
DW asks, WHAT IS THIS PLACE?
Arthur says, IT'S--
Buster and Arthur say, DEAD MOUSE COVE! COVE, COVE, COVE, COVE!
(Both laughing)
Arthur says, AND WE ARE DEFINITELY COMING BACK HERE.
(Music playing)
End credits read: Based on the Arthur Adventure books by Marc Brown
Executive Producers Marc Brown, Carol Greenwald
Copyright 2018 WGBH Educational Foundation
Oasis Animation
WGBH Kids
An animated Arthur and his dog walk along a sidewalk.
Singing, EVERY DAY WHEN YOU'RE WALKING DOWN THE STREET EVERYBODY THAT YOU MEET HAS AN ORIGINAL POINT OF VIEW.
DW turns the pages of a book.
(Laughing)
Singing, AND I SAY HEY! HEY! WHAT A WONDERFUL KIND OF DAY WHERE YOU CAN LEARN TO WORK AND PLAY AND GET ALONG WITH EACH OTHER YOU GOT TO LISTEN TO YOUR HEART LISTEN TO THE BEAT, LISTEN TO THE RHYTHM, THE RHYTHM OF THE STREET. OPEN UP YOUR EYES, OPEN UP YOUR EARS. GET TOGETHER AND MAKE THINGS BETTER BY WORKING TOGETHER. IT'S A SIMPLE MESSAGE AND IT COMES FROM THE HEART BELIEVE IN YOURSELF
BELIEVE IN YOURSELF.
Arthur jumps into a pool.
Singing, WELL, THAT'S THE PLACE TO START AND I SAY HEY! HEY! WHAT A WONDERFUL KIND OF DAY YOU CAN LEARN TO WORK AND PLAY AND GET ALONG WITH EACH OTHER HEY! WHAT A WONDERFUL KIND OF DAY. HEY, WHAT A WONDERFUL KIND OF DAY, HEY!
DW closes the book. She looks up at a television.
Arthur on the television says, HEY, DW.
Arthur sits on a logo that reads: Arthur
DW shouts, HEY!
Arthur jumps back and falls out of the logo.
Arthur cries, WHOA!
Muffy puts barrettes in Francine’s hair.
Francine asks, CAN I SEE YET?
Muffy says, JUST A FEW MORE BARRETTES.
Francine says, OW! THAT'S MY HEAD!
Muffy says, ALMOST THERE. DONE. NOT BAD, CONSIDERING WHAT I HAVE TO WORK WITH.
Francine looks in a mirror. Her brown hair is in a tall bouffant.
(Laughing)
Muffy asks, WHY ARE YOU LAUGHING?
Francine says, THERE'S A CREAM PUFF ON MY HEAD.
(Phone ringing)
Muffy says, IT'S CALLED A BOUFFANT!
Francine says, IT SHOULD BE CALLED A BOZO. I LOOK LIKE A CLOWN.
Francine picks up a phone.
Muffy says, OH, YOU'RE NOT TAKING THAT, ARE YOU? WE'RE NOT FINISHED WITH YOUR HAIR YET!
Francine says, HEY, MOM. NOW? BUT I JUST GOT HERE! OKAY, I'LL BE THERE SOON. IS EVERYTHING OKAY? OKAY.
Muffy asks, WHAT IS IT?
Francine says, I DON'T KNOW. SHE JUST SAID SHE HAS SOMETHING IMPORTANT TO TELL ME.
Muffy sits at a table with Arthur and Brain. They eat ice cream.
Muffy says, BUBBE'S FUNERAL SERVICE IS IN FLORIDA. FRANCINE WILL BE GONE FOR A FEW DAYS.
Arthur says, I'M REALLY GOING TO MISS HER. SHE HELPED ME A LOT WHEN GRANDPA DAVE WAS LOSING HIS MEMORY.
(Door opening)
Brain says, SHE ALWAYS MADE ME LAUGH.
George walks in, holding a giraffe puppet.
George says as the puppet, AH, WHAT A PERFECT DAY FOR ICE CREAM! KNOW WHY? BECAUSE IT'S SUNDAY! HEY, WHY THE LONG FACES? ALTHOUGH I'M ONE TO TALK, RIGHT? NYUCK-NYUCK-NYUCK!
Muffy says, FRANCINE'S GRANDMA, BUBBE, DIED.
George says, WHOA! THAT'S REALLY SAD.
A title reads: Listen Up! Written by Peter K. Hirsch. Storyboard by Tom Cho, Héléne Cossette
Muffy says, I WANT SMILES, PEOPLE!
A crow lands on the roof of a big house.
(Cawing)
Muffy says, THE CUE IS, "WE LOVE YOU, FRANCINE," AND THEN YOU ALL SHOUT, "SURPRISE!"
Arthur and other children are in a living room.
Arthur asks, ARE YOU SURE THIS IS A GOOD IDEA?
Buster says, SHE MIGHT NOT BE IN THE MOOD FOR A PARTY.
Muffy says, WELL, THAT'S THE POINT! AS HER FRIENDS, IT'S OUR DUTY TO CHEER HER UP.
Muffy looks out a window.
(Gasping)
Muffy says, SHE'S HERE! PLACES, EVERYONE! PLACES!
Muffy runs outside to Francine.
Muffy says, OH, FRANCINE, I'M SO SORRY!
Francine says, THANKS, MUFFY.
Muffy asks, HOW ARE YOU?
Francine says, UM, FINE, I GUESS. NOT REALLY. I DON'T KNOW. IT'S WEIRD. THE FUNERAL WAS REALLY BEAUTIFUL. BUBBE HAD SO MANY FRIENDS.
Muffy says, JUST LIKE YOU, FRANCINE!
Francine says, YEAH, ALTHOUGH FOR SOME REASON, I JUST FEEL LIKE BEING ALONE. WELL, MAYBE NOT TOTALLY ALONE, BUT, YOU KNOW, JUST WITH YOU, AND—
Muffy steers Francine into the living room.
Muffy cries, WE LOVE YOU, FRANCINE!
The other jump up from behind furniture.
Everyone cries, SURPRISE!
Muffy says, WE WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT WE ARE HERE FOR YOU. IF THERE'S ANYTHING YOU NEED, ANYTHING, JUST ASK.
Francine says, OKAY, UM...
Muffy says, WHERE'S THE MUSIC? BUSTER!
Buster puts a boom box on a table.
(Lively music playing)
Muffy says, OH, ARTHUR, SHOW HER THE CARD.
Arthur says, IT'S FROM DW. THAT'S OUR BIRD, SPANKY, WHO DIED A FEW MONTHS AGO. IT SAYS, "SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS."
Muffy says, AND BRAIN DONATED TO A CHARITY IN BUBBE'S NAME. IT'S FOR BLIND DOGS.
Brain says, MUFFY, THE CHARITY IS CALLED GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND. BUBBE TOLD ME ABOUT IT ONCE.
Francine says, WOW. THIS IS SO NICE. THANK YOU. BUT I, UM... I HAVE TO GO.
Muffy says, OH, YOU HAVEN'T EVEN HAD ANY CAKE YET! IT'S STRAWBERRY VANILLA, YOUR FAVOURITE!
Francine says, I'M SORRY, MUFFY. I JUST CAN'T DO THIS RIGHT NOW. BUT I APPRECIATE THE THOUGHT. REALLY, I DO.
Francine hurries away.
(Muffy sighing)
Buster eats a piece of cake.
Muffy says, HMPH.
Buster says, WHAT? IT SHOULDN'T GO TO WASTE!
(Music playing)
Muffy takes a lunch tray from Francine.
Muffy says, ALLOW ME. I'LL CARRY IT. YOU SHOULD REST.
Francine says, MUFFY, I'M NOT SICK, JUST SAD.
Muffy says, I GET IT ABOUT NOT WANTING TO HAVE A PARTY. YOU JUST NEED QUIET TIME.
Francine says, IS THAT SPINACH? I HATE SPINACH.
Muffy says, I KNOW, BUT IT'S FULL OF OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS, AND THAT BOOSTS THE MOOD.
Francine says, NOT IF YOU DON'T EAT IT.
Muffy says, I RESERVED A TABLE WHERE NO ONE WILL BOTHER US. NOW, TELL ME EVERYTHING. MUFFY IS LISTENING.
Muffy and Francine sit down at a table in a cafeteria.
Francine says, WELL--
Muffy says, FRANCINE, DON'T BLAME YOURSELF.
Francine says, WHAT? I DON'T BLAME MYSELF. BUBBE WAS REALLY OLD.
Muffy says, OH, GOOD! THAT MEANS YOU'RE PAST STAGE ONE.
Francine says, STAGE ONE OF WHAT?
Muffy says, I READ IN HOPRAH MAGAZINE THAT THERE ARE FIVE STAGES OF GRIEF. IF YOU GET THROUGH THEM ALL, YOU'LL FEEL BETTER AGAIN.
Francine says, WHICH STAGE IS ME WANTING TO DUMP THAT SPINACH ON YOUR HEAD?
Muffy says, HUH? OH, I GUESS THAT WOULD BE ANGER. NOW, IS THAT STAGE THREE OR FOUR? OH, HERE IT IS. HUH?
Francine walks out of the cafeteria.
(Music playing)
Francine walks out of the school. Muffy waves from the back of a limousine.
Muffy calls, YOO-HOO, FRANCINE!
(Sighing)
Francine says, I KNOW YOU'RE TRYING TO HELP, BUT--
Muffy says, HERE.
Muffy hands Francine a brochure.
Francine reads, "THE PAMPERED PRINCESS DAY SPA"? MUFFY--
Muffy says, JUST HEAR ME OUT. ALL YOU DO IS RELAX WHILE PEOPLE FUSS OVER YOU. I PROMISE, IT'LL MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER.
(Gong sounding, chanting)
Muffy and Francine lie on lounge chairs. They wear robes and have green mud masks on their faces, with cucumber slices over their eyes.
Muffy says, SEE? ISN'T THIS NICE?
Francine says, I FEEL LIKE A SALAD.
Muffy says, STOP RESISTING, FRANCINE. LET YOURSELF RELAX.
Francine says, WE SENT BUBBE TO A SPA ONCE. SHE SAID, "WHY WOULD I PUT MUD ON MY FACE? I LOOK SCARY ENOUGH AS IT IS."
(Laughing)
Francine says, SHE ALWAYS HAD A WAY OF--
Muffy says, TRY THINKING ABOUT SOMETHING HAPPY. OOH, I WONDER WHAT THIS BUTTON DOES.
Muffy presses a button on her chair.
(Whirring)
Muffy says, OOH!
(Francine gasping)
Muffy says, THERE'S A M-MASSAGE BUTTON, FRANCINE! OOH, YOU'VE GOT TO T-TRY IT! OH, OH!
Francine gets up and walks away.
It is nighttime.
(Crickets chirping)
Muffy is in a nightgown. She puts a book in a bag. A picture falls out of the book.
Muffy says, HUH?
Muffy looks at a picture of Francine with an older woman. They both wear 3D glasses and smile while holding popcorn.
Muffy picks up a phone and texts.
Muffy says, SUGAR BOWL. AFTER SCHOOL TOMORROW. HAVE SOMETHING I KNOW YOU'LL WANT.
(Beeping)
Francine sits at a booth with George.
George says, I'M SORRY, FRANCINE.
They stand up and hug.
Francine says, THANKS, GEORGE.
(Sniffling)
Francine walks outside
Francine sniffles, MUFFY. HI.
Muffy asks, WHERE ARE YOU GOING? WE WERE SUPPOSED TO MEET. ARE YOU OKAY?
Francine gets on a bicycle and puts on a helmet.
Francine says, UH, I'M FINE, FINE. I JUST FORGOT. I GOT TO RUN, BUT I'LL CALL YOU LATER.
Muffy walks inside to where George sits at the booth.
Muffy says, GEORGE LUNDGREN, WHAT DID YOU SAY TO FRANCINE? SHE LOOKED VERY UPSET!
George says, NOTHING! I WAS EATING HUMMUS, AND SHE SAT DOWN AND TALKED TO ME ABOUT HER GRANDMA.
Muffy says, BUT THAT'S WHAT I'M FOR! I'M HER BEST FRIEND!
George says, ACTUALLY, I THINK IT REALLY HELPED HER. FRANCINE SAID--
Muffy says, OH, I'M A GREAT LISTENER. NO ONE LISTENS BETTER THAN I DO.
George says, WELL, MAYBE, BUT FRANCINE--
Muffy says, AND I GIVE GREAT ADVICE. IT'S MY SPECIAL POWER. IF I WERE A SUPERHERO, THEY'D CALL ME THE LISTENER.
George says, YOU HAVEN'T HEARD A WORD I JUST SAID, HAVE YOU?
Muffy says, YES, I DID. YOU WERE TALKING ABOUT... UH... HUMMUS.
George says, AH, FORGET IT. I SEE WHY FRANCINE FINDS IT HARD TO TALK TO YOU.
George gets up and walks outside. Muffy follows him.
Muffy says, WAIT! DID SHE SAY THAT? OKAY, MAYBE I WAS RANTING A LITTLE, BUT I DO WANT TO MAKE FRANCINE FEEL BETTER. HOW CAN I HELP?
George says, JUST LISTEN TO HER.
Muffy says, OKAY, FINE, O WISE ONE. TEACH ME HOW YOU LISTEN. PLEASE?
George says, MUFFY, I'M NOT SURE--
Muffy says, GREAT. I HAVE A WINDOW FROM 4:00 TO 5:00 TOMORROW. MEET YOU AFTER SCHOOL AT THE TREEHOUSE.
George paces inside the treehouse.
George says, SO, IF YOU WANT TO BE A GOOD LISTENER, THE FIRST THING YOU HAVE TO DO IS--
Muffy raises her hand.
Muffy says, OH, OH!
George asks, WHAT?
Muffy says, THE FIRST THING YOU HAVE TO DO IS OPEN YOUR HEART.
George says, UM, NO. UH, THE FIRST THING YOU HAVE TO DO IS BE QUIET. YOU CAN'T LISTEN IF YOU'RE--
Muffy says, HUNGRY!
George says, I WAS GOING TO SAY, "TALKING." I'LL TELL YOU A STORY, AND I DON'T WANT YOU TO SAY ANYTHING. READY?
Muffy says, READY.
George says, ONCE, I--
Muffy asks, IS THIS A FAIRY TALE? IT MIGHT BE BETTER IF IT'S A REAL STORY. YOU KNOW, SO IT'S MORE LIKE FRANCINE.
George says, I HAVEN'T EVEN STARTED YET!
Muffy mimes zipping her lips shut.
George continues, ONCE, WHEN I WAS SIX, MY DAD AND I WENT ON A CAMPING TRIP... AND THAT WAS HOW I LEARNED TO BUILD A FIRE. MUFFY!
Muffy is looking at her phone.
Muffy says, WHAT? I WAS LISTENING! YOU WENT ON A CAMPING TRIP, AND THEN... UM... SOMETHING, SOMETHING, SOMETHING.
George says, PART OF LISTENING IS PAYING ATTENTION.
Muffy says, OH! WELL, YOU COULD'VE SAID THAT BEFORE THE STORY. OKAY, TO BE A GOOD LISTENER, I HAVE TO NOT TALK AND PAY ATTENTION. ANYTHING ELSE?
George says, YES. EMPATHY.
Muffy says, OH! THAT'S WHEN YOU FEEL SORRY FOR SOMEONE. I DO THAT ALL THE TIME.
George says, NO, THAT'S SYMPATHY. EMPATHY IS WHEN YOU SHARE SOMEONE ELSE'S FEELINGS, WHEN YOU PUT YOURSELF IN THEIR SHOES. WHAT'S SOMETHING THAT MADE YOU REALLY, REALLY SAD?
Muffy says, KETCHUP.
George asks, WHAT?
Muffy says, I HAD JUST GOTTEN THESE NEW CAPRI PANTS, AND--
George says, TRY SOMETHING ELSE. DID YOU EVER LOSE SOMEONE WHO WAS REALLY IMPORTANT DO YOU?
(Music playing)
Muffy says, IT'S SILLY.
George says, TELL ME ANYWAY.
Muffy says, I HAD THIS HAMSTER ONCE-- SNOWBALL. I ONLY HAD HER FOR THREE YEARS, BUT THAT'S REALLY OLD FOR A HAMSTER. SHE ALWAYS SEEMED TO KNOW WHEN I WAS SAD. SHE WOULD TOUCH HER NOSE TO MINE. SHE WAS MY FIRST PET. ACTUALLY, SHE WAS MY ONLY PET.
George says, I'M SORRY.
Muffy says, WHATEVER. IT WAS JUST A HAMSTER.
George says, IT WAS YOUR PET. YOU LOVED HER. IT FEELS GOOD TO TELL SOMEONE AND JUST HAVE THEM... GET IT, RIGHT?
Muffy says, YEAH, IT REALLY DOES.
(Doorbell ringing)
Francine’s mother Laverne opens a door.
Laverne says, HI, MUFFY. UM, FRANCINE IS--
Muffy says, IT'S OKAY. I KNOW SHE PROBABLY DOESN'T WANT TO TALK TO ME. I JUST WANTED TO GIVE HER THIS.
Francine walks over.
Laverne asks, WHY DON'T YOU GIVE IT TO HER YOURSELF?
Muffy says, I THOUGHT YOU MIGHT WANT THIS.
Muffy hands Francine the photograph.
Francine says, I REMEMBER THAT DAY! BUBBE TOOK US TO SEE 5,000 EXPLOSIONS AND A SUPERNOVA.
Muffy says, OH, IT WAS AWFUL.
Francine says, BUBBE SAID THEY SHOULD'VE PAID US TO SEE IT.
(Both laughing)
Muffy asks, DO YOU FEEL LIKE TALKING?
Francine and Muffy walk to a bedroom.
Francine says, THE LAST FEW DAYS HAVE BEEN SO UNREAL. I STILL REALLY FEEL HER PRESENCE, YOU KNOW?
Children say, AND NOW, A WORD FROM US KIDS.
A title reads: A Word From Us Kids
A child with short brown hair wears a green jacket.
Miles says, MY NAME IS MILES, AND THIS IS MY FIRST-GRADE CLASS.
(Music playing)
Children sit on the floor in a classroom.
Miles says, MY TEACHER IS MS. MOYLAN.
Ms. Moylan says, OH, MUFFY, SHE JUST DIDN'T GET IT.
Miles says, MUFFY WASN'T LISTENING TO FRANCINE, AND THEN GEORGE SHOWED HER HOW TO LISTEN.
Ms. Moylan says, TODAY'S THEME IS ABOUT GOOD LISTENING. THE MAIN GOAL IS TO, IN DIFFERENT WAYS, PRACTICE YOUR LISTENING.
Miles says, WE ALL SIT IN A CIRCLE ON THE RUG, AND THE LEADERS TELL STORIES.
Ms. Moylan says, AND WHEN THE LEADERS ARE DONE WITH THE STORY, THEY'RE GOING TO SAY, "WHO REMEMBERS ONE THING?"
A child with blonde hair says, THIS MORNING, I WAS DRAWING WITH A PEN AND CARDBOARD, AND I FOUND A GROSS BUG ON THE FLOOR. IT HAD MORE THAN EIGHT LEGS. BUT MY SISTER SAID IT'S A GOOD THING THAT IT'S SMALL. WHO REMEMBERS ONE THING?
A child with short brown hair says, I REMEMBER THAT YOUR SISTER SAID IT WAS A GOOD THING THAT IT'S SMALL.
The blonde-haired child says, YES.
Miles says, WE HAD A SPEECH BUBBLE AND GIANT EARS—
A child puts on giant ears.
(Children laughing)
Miles says, --TO MAKE LISTENING MORE FUN.
A child in a purple shirt says, I SAW A GIANT PUPPY TODAY. HE JUMPED UP IN MY BACKYARD.
Miles says, THIS IS THE BACK-TO-BACK LISTENING STATION. ONE PERSON STARTS THE STORY.
A child with black hair says, I SAW A LITTLE PICKLE.
A child with light brown hair says, I SAW A LITTLE PICKLE, AND IT WAS SAD.
Miles says, AND THEN ANOTHER PERSON ADDS ONTO IT.
The black-haired child says, ALL THE REST OF THE PICKLES WERE BIGGER THAN THE BABY PICKLE.
Miles says, THE BACK-TO-BACK ONE WAS MY FAVOURITE STATION.
Miles sits back-to-back with a child in a striped shirt.
The child in the striped shirt says, ONCE THERE WAS A BOY, AND HIS NAME WAS FRED.
Miles says, I FEEL GOOD WHEN PEOPLE LISTEN TO ME. ONCE THERE WAS A BOY WHOSE NAME WAS FRED, WHOSE SISTER'S NAME WAS SALLY. AND SALLY—
Miles whispers,--WENT TO THE LIBRARY?
The child in the striped shirt nods.
Miles says, WENT TO THE LIBRARY.
Children shout, AND NOW, BACK TO ARTHUR!
An animated car is towed away from Arthur’s driveway.
Arthur calls, BYE, CAR.
Mr. Read says, YOU WERE GREAT, EXCEPT FOR YOUR TRANSMISSION.
DW says, YOUR SIPPY CUP HOLDER WAS AMAZING! WHY ARE WE GETTING RID OF IT?
Mr. Read says, IT'S TIME FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT.
Mr. and Mrs. Read go inside with DW.
Arthur says, ISN'T IT WEIRD HOW SOMETIMES YOU GET TIRED OF THE THINGS YOU LOVE?
(Music playing)
Arthur opens a box in his bedroom and takes out a sweater.
Arthur says, I HAVE A SWEATER EXACTLY LIKE THIS.
Mrs. Read says, I KNOW. MAYBE SKIP THAT IN THE "THANK YOU" NOTE.
Arthur says, PEOPLE WILL THINK I NEVER WEAR ANYTHING ELSE!
It is nighttime. Arthur and Buster are in a living room in front of a television.
(Yawning)
Buster says, START THE NEXT ONE.
Arthur says, OKAY.
Mr. Read asks, DON'T YOU GUYS WANT TO GO TO BED?
Buster says, WE HAVE TO RE-WATCH ALL 11 OF THE DARK BUNNY MOVIES BEFORE THE NEW ONE COMES OUT.
(Yawning)
Arthur says, ONLY THREE MORE TO GO.
(Music playing)
Arthur is behind the wheel of a car. He and Mr. Read are in a car lot.
Mr. Read says, OOH, LED DASHBOARD.
Arthur says, IT'S LIKE AN AIRPLANE!
DW says, THE CUP HOLDERS FOLD UP!
Mr. Read says, WE WON'T BE SO CRAMPED WHEN WE GO TO CODPOCKET BEACH.
DW says, YES! CODPOCKET, CODPOCKET, WHOO-HOO!
Arthur asks, CODPOCKET? AGAIN?
Mr. Read says, ARTHUR, IT'S A TRADITION. WE GO EVERY YEAR. SO, IS EVERYONE READY FOR A NEW CAR?
DW says, NEW CAR, NEW CAR, WHOO-HOO!
Arthur says, WELL, IF WE HAVE TO GO TO CODPOCKET AGAIN, AT LEAST WE'LL BE GOING IN STYLE.
(Music playing)
A title reads: Arthur’s New Old Vacation. Written by Peter Ferland. Storyboard by Allan Jeffery.
Arthur rides a bicycle to a park.
(Ringing)
Buster rides up behind him.
Buster says, ARTHUR, I HAVE HUGE NEWS! YOU KNOW THAT COMMERCIAL FOR... DEAD MAN'S COVE?
Arthur says, AVAST, YE SCALLYWAG!
A pirate wears a hat and an eyepatch.
The pirate says, AVAST, YE SCALLYWAG. COME TO DEAD MAN'S COVE.
The pirate stands in front of a theme park.
The pirate says, SHIVER YOUR TIMBERS ON BLACKBEARD'S REVENGE.
(People screaming)
The pirate says, WALK THE PLANK OVER SHARK-INFESTED WATERS. TUCK INTO A SHRIMP FEAST AT DAVY JONES'S LOCKER. SO, COME ABOARD FOR HIGH SEAS ADVENTURE AT...
Buster and Arthur say, DEAD MAN'S COVE! COVE, COVE, COVE!
Buster says, I'M GOING.
Arthur asks, WHAT? YOU ARE? HOW?
Buster says, SOMEBODY WHERE MY MOM WORKS KNOWS SOMEBODY WHO'S CONNECTED TO SOMETHING. I WASN'T REALLY LISTENING, BUT I'M GOING.
Arthur says, WOW. THE RIDES! THE SHARKS!
Buster says, THE MOUNTAINS OF SHRIMP!
Arthur says, YOU'RE SO LUCKY.
Buster says, HEY, WOULDN'T IT BE AMAZING IF YOUR FAMILY CAME, TOO?
Arthur says, YEAH.
Arthur walks to a kitchen table.
Arthur says, AND THERE'S A HUGE ROLLER COASTER WHERE YOU'RE UPSIDE DOWN FOR, LIKE, FIVE MINUTES!
DW asks, WHAT IF YOUR SHOES FALL OFF?
Arthur says, WHA?
DW says, I DON'T WANT TO WALK AROUND BAREFOOT AND STEP ON SOMEONE'S OLD HOT DOG.
Mr. Read says, IT SOUNDS FUN, ARTHUR, BUT YOU KNOW WE GO TO CODPOCKET BEACH EVERY SUMMER.
Mrs. Read says, EVER SINCE YOU WERE LITTLE. THE CABINS.
Mr. Read says, THE SALTWATER TAFFY.
DW says, YES, TAFFY!
Arthur asks, BUT AREN'T YOU ALWAYS SAYING WE SHOULD TRY NEW THINGS?
DW says, WE'RE NOT GIVING UP THE BEST TAFFY FOR SOME CHEESEBALL PIRATE PARTY.
Arthur says, CAN'T WE HAVE A FAMILY VOTE?
Mr. Read says, OKAY. ALL IN FAVOUR OF GOING TO DEAD MAN'S COVE, RAISE YOUR HANDS.
Arthur says, YAY!
Arthur is the only one to raise a hand. He raises his other hand.
Mr. Read says, SORRY, ARTHUR. CODPOCKET IT IS.
(Baby laughing)
Arthur sits at a booth with Ladonna.
Ladonna says, WE WENT TO DEAD MAN'S COVE WHEN IT FIRST OPENED. I RECOMMEND THE ALL-YOU CAN-EAT SHRIMP AFTER YOU GO ON THE RIDES. OR BRING A BUCKET.
Arthur says, MY FAMILY VOTED AGAINST IT. WE'RE NOT GOING.
Ladonna says, YOU COULD CHANGE THEIR MINDS.
Arthur says, HOW?
Ladonna says, EASY. FIND OUT THEIR FAVOURITE THINGS ABOUT CODPOCKET. THEN SHOW THEM THEY CAN GET ALL THOSE THINGS AT DEAD MAN'S COVE.
Mr. Read is in the kitchen, standing by a blender.
Arthur asks, HEY, DAD, WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT CODPOCKET?
Mr. Read says, MMM, THE LOBSTER ROLL AT THE SNACK SHACK. THEY HAVE A SAUCE YOU CAN'T GET ANYWHERE ELSE.
(Blender whirring)
Mrs. Read shreds papers in the living room.
Mrs. Read says, I JUST LOVE SWIMMING IN THE COVE AT HIGH TIDE.
(Pencil sharpener whirring)
DW says, EVERYTHING IS MY FAVOURITE PART. THOSE FREE TOYS AT THAT DINER.
(Whirring)
DW says, PLAYING WITH SHARKY.
(Whirring)
DW says, THE TAFFY.
(Whirring)
The pencil sharpener shakes.
Arthur asks, UH, IS THERE SOMETHING WRONG WITH THAT THING?
DW says, THERE BETTER NOT BE. MY CRAYON ISN'T NEARLY SHARP YET.
(Whirring)
Baby Kate sits on the floor.
(Babbling)
Arthur asks HEY, KATE, WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE-- OH, NEVER MIND. YOU WEREN'T EVEN BORN YET.
(Grunting)
Kate puts her foot in her mouth.
Arthur stands at an easel.
Arthur says, I'M NOT HERE TO TALK ABOUT THE FUN RIDES, THE TALKING PARROT, OR THAT WE'D GET TO SLEEP IN HAMMOCKS. I'M HERE BECAUSE OF WHAT DEAD MAN'S COVE HAS FOR YOU. DAD, ALLIGATOR SUSHI AND NINE SPECIAL KETCHUPS. YOU CAN'T GET IT ANYWHERE ELSE.
Mr. Read says, OOH!
Arthur says, MOM, THE GROTTO SWIMMING POOL HAS ADULT SWIM FOR FIVE MINUTES EVERY HOUR! AND DW, YOU AND SHARKY WILL LOVE THIS: REAL SHARKS!
DW says, NO WAY!
Arthur says, IT'S PERFECTLY SAFE!
DW says, SHARKY IS GOING NOWHERE NEAR THAT.
Arthur asks SO, CAN WE HAVE ANOTHER VOTE?
Mr. Read says, ALL IN FAVOUR OF GOING TO DEAD MAN'S COVE?
Mr. Read and Arthur raise their hands.
(Kate laughing)
Mr. Read says, I WAS IN IT FOR THE ALLIGATOR SUSHI, BUT IN A TIE, WE STICK TO THE ORIGINAL PLAN.
(Music playing)
Ladonna sits on a bed. She talks into a phone.
Ladonna says, IF YOU COULD GET DW'S VOTE, YOUR MAMA WOULD FALL IN LINE. MAYBE YOU SHOULD SWEETEN THE DEAL.
Arthur asks, HOW?
Ladonna says, GIVE UP SOMETHING THAT YOU WANT IN EXCHANGE FOR SOMETHING SHE WANTS.
Arthur says, HMM.
DW plays with a toy unicorn.
(Neighing)
Arthur says, THIS IS FOR YOU. HERE.
DW says, YOUR LITTLE FINGER PUPPET? WHAT IS THIS FOR?
Arthur says, WELL, YOU USUALLY GET FREE TOYS AT THAT DINER AT CODPOCKET, AND IF WE GO TO DEAD MAN'S--
DW says, IT'S CODPOCKET OR NOTHING!
DW throws the finger puppet at Arthur.
(Gasping)
(Squeaking)
Arthur says, ISN'T THERE SOME OTHER PLACE YOU WANT TO GO? IF IT'S CLOSE TO DEAD MAN'S COVE, WE CAN BOTH HAVE FUN.
DW says, WAIT. WE CAN GO TO OTHER PLACES?
Arthur says, YES. IF WE GO FOR SIX DAYS, WE COULD SPEND ONE WHOLE DAY GOING ANYWHERE YOU WANT.
DW asks, ANYWHERE?
Arthur runs into the kitchen.
(Kate laughing)
Arthur says, DW AND I MADE A COMPROMISE.
Mrs. Read asks, YOU DID?
DW says, YES. WE'LL GO TO ARTHUR'S BORING PIRATE PLACE FOR ONE DAY.
Arthur says, WHAT? THAT WASN'T—
DW sets up an easel with pictures on it.
DW says, --AND THEN WE'LL GO TO UNICORNIA FOR FIVE DAYS! THEY HAVE PONIES THAT MIGHT BE UNICORNS. AND THERE'S A BUTTERFLY GARDEN AND A COTTON CANDY STATION AND...
DW flips pages on the easel.
(Gasping)
DW says, HUH? THIS WAS MY DRAWING OF A CHICKEN. DON'T LOOK AT THAT. THE END.
Mr. Read says, I READ ABOUT THIS PLACE. APPARENTLY, THEY HAVE AN EXCELLENT RESTAURANT.
Mrs. Read says, IT'S NOT AS EXPENSIVE AS DEAD MAN'S COVE.
Arthur says, WAIT! FIVE DAYS? THIS IS UNFAIR!
DW says, I THINK IT'S FAIR.
Arthur says, FAIR IS THREE DAYS AT MY PLACE AND THREE DAYS AT YOURS.
Mr. Read says, LET'S VOTE ON THAT. ALL IN FAVOUR, RAISE YOUR HANDS.
Everyone raises their hands.
Mr. Read says, DONE! WE NOW HAVE NEW VACATION PLANS.
Arthur asks, WHAT JUST HAPPENED?
(Kate laughing)
Kate waves a spoon and food flies from it and lands on Arthur.
Arthur sits at the booth with Ladonna.
Arthur says, WE ONLY HAVE THREE DAYS AT DEAD MAN'S COVE NOW, SO I MADE A LIST OF RIDES WE HAVE TO GO ON.
(Gasping)
Ladonna asks, IS THE BUCCANEER'S CORKSCREW ON IT?
Arthur says, THAT'S ON THE LIST OF RIDES THAT MIGHT MAKE US CRY.
Buster walks in.
Buster says, I'VE GOT BAD NEWS. DEAD MAN'S COVE HAS SHUT DOWN.
Arthur cries, WHAT?
Buster says, THE OWNERS STOLE ALL THE MONEY AND LEFT THE COUNTRY.
Ladonna says, WHOA! ACTUAL PIRATES!
Buster says, THE PLACE FELT AUTHENTIC BECAUSE IT WAS.
Arthur says, THE TRIP IS CANCELED? BUT I TALKED EVERYBODY INTO IT!
Ladonna says, UGH. NOW, YOU MIGHT HAVE TO SPEND SIX DAYS AT UNICORNIA.
Arthur cries, WHAT? NO!
(Bird chirping)
DW stands on a chair at the kitchen table.
DW says, WHOO-HOO! HOORAY! NOW, WE CAN GO TO THE PRANCING PARADE.
Arthur says, DAD!
Mr. Read says, DW, WE HAVE TO VOTE ON A BIG CHANGE LIKE THIS. SO, HANDS UP TO GO TO UNICORNIA FOR THE WHOLE TIME.
Only DW raises her hand.
(Growling)
(Music playing)
The car drives through the countryside.
Mr. Read says, CODPOCKET! WE'RE HERE!
(Arthur sighing)
DW says, HOORAY! THERE'S THAT STATUE! THERE'S THAT BUILDING THAT LOOKS LIKE A BOAT!
Buster says on a radio, RED WOLF TO DELTA CAPTAIN. OVER.
Arthur picks up a walkie talkie.
Arthur says, DELTA CAPTAIN. OVER.
Buster says, THIS PLACE DOESN'T LOOK SO BAD.
DW says, THERE'S THAT GAS STATION THAT LOOKS LIKE A FISH!
Arthur says, KEEP YOUR EXPECTATIONS LOW, RED WOLF.
(Sighing)
Buster and Arthur are in a cabin.
Arthur says, THIS PLACE IS NO DEAD MAN'S COVE.
Buster says, YEP, NO TALKING PARROTS. JUST SEAGULLS.
(Seagulls calling)
Buster opens a window and looks out.
Buster says, SEAGULLS FIGHTING OVER A BOX OF DOUGHNUTS!
(Camera snapping)
Both say, WOW!
Buster and Arthur stand outside the cabin. They wear short and t-shirts.
Mr. Read asks, YOU GUYS READY? WE LEAVE FOR THE BEACH IN FIVE MINUTES.
Buster says, UH-HUH.
Arthur says, YES. FIVE ACTUALLY MEANS 20.
Buster points.
Buster says, "EQUIPMENT ROOM"? WHAT'S THAT?
Arthur says, IT'S WHERE YOU GET LIFEJACKETS AND FIRST-AID STUFF. LAST YEAR, MY MOM SAW A DEAD MOUSE IN THERE.
Arthur and Buster run to the equipment room and go inside.
Buster says, OOH! PING-PONG!
Arthur says, JACKPOT. SWIM MASKS... FLIPPERS... WHY ISN'T THERE ANY PING-PONG STUFF?
Buster says, I GOT A WIFFLE BALL.
(Both laughing)
Arthur hits the wiffle ball with a flipper. Buster hits it back with another flipper.
Arthur says, AVAST!
Buster says, YE!
Arthur says, SCALLYWAGS!
(Both laughing)
Mrs. Read says, COME ON, YOU GUYS. IT'S BEACH TIME.
DW asks, WHAT IS THIS PLACE?
Arthur says, IT'S--
Buster and Arthur say, DEAD MOUSE COVE! COVE, COVE, COVE, COVE!
(Both laughing)
Arthur says, AND WE ARE DEFINITELY COMING BACK HERE.
(Music playing)
End credits read: Based on the Arthur Adventure books by Marc Brown
Executive Producers Marc Brown, Carol Greenwald
Copyright 2018 WGBH Educational Foundation
Oasis Animation
WGBH Kids
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