Breaking Back In

[The Count]

Heh... Lemme answer.
1LS = One Little Star, my fanfic.
Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson, have it in my video library. You could contact MuppetLord or Justin Faulknor and talk to them to see if they can make you a copy.
Haven't gotten TMS Season 1 and I probably won't get Season 2, since I have most of the episodes on VCD from my dealings with Justin who I recommend highly. His schedule might be a bit overtaxed but it doesn't hurt to just ask though.
If you're looking for classic SS or even good modern SS, then contact Boober_Gorg. You need supply him with blank video cassettes and he'll talk to you about what you're trying to find.

Haven't gotten FR Season 1, maybe later this year along with Season 2. Concentrating on getting my figure collection back in order with photographing each item, whenever my family and friends can get a fixed schedule to help me out that is.
And don't forget... There's the Nostalgic Sesame Street boxset to be released on 10/24 of this year.

Hope this helps.

 

[MarkFraggle]

I really liked Rowlf's defending Jim, it was rather poignant.

I second that emotion!

(do doo do, do doo do)

Really, Java, another fantastic chapter! Can't wait for the big reunion show!

 

[Java]

Baring any complications, it should start to come (notice I said start) tomorrow afternoon because it is very involved.

Thanks though everyone.

 

[Java]

Chapter 14

Kermit sat on the edge of the stage looking out at the sea of Muppets mingling in the theater following their successful, most complete but not quite, dress rehearsal. Scooter sat beside him, flipping through his clipboard, awaiting the return of Uncle Deadly who was breaking the rules of death to bring them news on one last Muppet.

“Oh Lydia, oh Lydia, say, have you met Lydia? Lydia The Tattooed Lady,” Kermit sang quietly under his breath as the group started to settle into the seats and still buzzed with their conversation.

“What’s that boss?” Scooter asked tuning back into the events around him as he finished going over his papers. He was as amused now with Kermit’s song as he was with the time he performed it for the rest of the world.

“Oh, just reminiscing,” Kermit got to his feet to bring the groups attention forward.

Red Fraggle saw Kermit and couldn’t keep herself under control. “QUUUUIIIIIEEEETTTT,” her voice belted out instead of Kermit.

“And I told the man that there was no way I would do...”

“Janice,” Kermit interrupted sternly to protect the innocent ears of the Sesame Street crew.

“Now, I want to thank everyone for your cooperation. We are going to knock their socks off tonight. We’ve got just…” Kermit trailed off as Uncle Deadly arrived back in the theater.

Uncle Deadly swept past the crowd and delivered the piece of paper he was carrying to Kermit.

“Thank you for doing this for us,” Kermit said as he turned to announce to the group. “All of you will be happy to know that even though communication has been difficult, Count Von Count has received our messages and is on his way. He will be here in time for the show!”

A resounding cheer went out across the auditorium, loudest heard from the where Big Bird, Grover, Elmo, Oscar and all the other Sesame Street Muppets were sitting.

Kermit let the group settle down again and continued.

“We have only eight hours left to show time and unfortunately, even though we are doing a much longer show than usual,”

“Oh, the torture” cried the hecklers from the balcony.

“As if the movies weren’t bad enough, we have to sit through this for three hours!”

Kermit smiled and continued, “Not everyone can be in all parts of the show. For that reason Scooter has made assignments for everyone until our grand finale.”

“Right,” Scooter took over the reigns, “Listen up. These are the assignments…”

Kermit let Scooter have the meeting as he slipped backstage where Beauregard and George were debating which mopping method was the best. The core group that had always been visible were now making their way out of the meeting, sure of their status on stage. Amber hid quietly under the stairs, unsure of how to deal with the sudden bout of stage fright that was setting in.

“Amber, how are you holding up here?”

“Oh, fine. I just think my heart is going to come out of my throat and take me hostage.”

“It’s stage fright and all of the best performers have always told me that it means you’re going to do a good job.”

“Grandma told me the same thing.”

“You’ll do fine. After all, you just need one person to believe in you and there are so many more than that here. You’ve helped us break back into the public eye.”

Amber smiled weakly and nodded. Kermit gave her a hug and walked away to check on the rest of the crew. Sometimes you could only work out your nerves on your own.

The rest of the afternoon passed by in a flurry of fur, feathers, hair, and cloth. Props were placed and lost at least fifteen times. The floors were mopped and the curtains cleaned, the doors sparkled and the smell of popcorn started to fill the lobby. The Count arrived just before the theater opened and the cheers could be heard by the people waiting to buy their tickets.

Before they knew it Kermit was calling places for the opening and the familiar drum roll started from Animal's drum.

 

[The Count]

Can I just say... Hugggggggs!!
Thank you Java... To know that old phantom got a bit of a break to go and deliver...
And then to arrive just in time...

Oh, is that fresh popcorn I smell? Sorry, get distracted some times.
Amber being comforted by Kermit about her newfound stage fright...
Janice's line and Kermit interrupting...
The promise of everybody in the grand finale...
Red shouting for all to be quiet...

And then to finally arrive just in time before the familiar drumroll starts up...
Hugs to you Java, and thanks for the story.

 

[TogetherAgain]

WHAT? You leave me at the DRUM ROLL? You can't leave me at the drum roll! If you leave me at the drum roll I'lll squeal and jump up and down and not be able to control myself and- ah, it's too late...

So exciting to see everyone Together Again! (Oh here I go singing...) I really love this and-

MORE PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[The Count]

Another thing... Really liked the little cameo backstage between Beauregard and George the Janitor.
Nice to see you're paying attention to the history and cast of the Muppets.

More soon, please!

 

[redBoobergurl]

Yea!!! The Count is on the way!!! The show is starting soon!!! I'm excited, can you tell???

 

[MarkFraggle]

Ooooh, hooray for The Count! I love the secret message communications, very fun. And good use of Red.

Can't wait for the shooooow!

 

[Java]

Oh, thank you Ed! and Lisa! and Beth! and Mark!

I'm so glad you all enjoyed that last chapter.

I'm getting into the show now, but it can take awhile to write a show in the magnitude of this one so I wanted to ask. Do you want the show to be posted in pieces as I get it tangible or would you rather wait and have it all together when I have it complete?

(Although I think I know the answer to this.)