No Day But Today- "The Hitchhiking Tiger"

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Princeton

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No Day But Today- Episode 1
Airdate: 2-2-06
Written & Directed by Princeton
Starring: Princeton as Himself
Dave Goelz as Rugby
Redboobergurl as Puddin'
Kimp the Shrimp as Irv

Open: Princeton is driving to a job interview (in his orange '78 VW Bug, of course) when he sees a small figure standing by the side of the road.

Princeton(thinking to himself): If I didn't know any better, I'd say it was a tiger. (Calls out window) Hey, lil' guy, need a ride?
Rugby(name of tiger): First of all, the name is Rugby Tiger; never forget that name; it will one day be famous. Secondly, yes, I DO need a ride, so stop chatting and open the door!
Princeton(opens door): Okay, okay, sorry! All right, first thing's first: seatbelts!
Rugby: Oh, please, you do not have to tell Rugby that... however, you do need to tell him how to secure it.
Princeton: *sigh* All right... (fastens Rugby's seatbelt) Comfy?
Rugby: Loads more comfy than that glass case at Puddin's house!
Princeton: "Puddin'?" Who's she?
Rugby: She WAS my owner. But I ran away, took to the streets, and now it's only a matter of time before she comes looking for me.
Princeton: Right. Well, see, Rugby, I actually have someplace to go that I can't be late for, but I'll try to help you the best I can, okay?
Rugby: Well, it's better than nothing. Drive on.

Commercial Break

Open on Irv's Auto Shop. Princeton's engine has conked out and Irv himself is inspecting it.

Irv: Well, no doubt about it, you're gonna need a new engine, mac.
Princeton: No, REALLY? Irv, do I look like I just fell off the banana truck?
Irv: No, but you DO look like the person who drives it.
Princeton: Very funny. Anyway, I really need to get to this job interview, plus I'm trying to help a friend. Please, Irv, open up your heart.
Irv: "Open"? Ha! Funny you mention it; it's closing time! Tough break, mac. (walks back in shop).
Princeton(gets back in car): Well, how do you like that, Rugby?
Rugby: Granted, it IS too bad, but Puddin' will probably be coming any minute!
Princeton: Rugby, I DO feel bad for you, but seriously, think about me too!

Just then, Princeton's cell phone rings. It's the interviewer, saying Princeton's too late; he already gave out the job to someone else. Devastated, Princeton conveys this to Rugby. Rugby understands, but suddenly sees his worst nightmare- Puddin's Mercedes!

Commercial Break

Open on Puddin' getting out of her car and dabbing at her eyes with a silk hankie.

Puddin': Rugby, my darling! Oh, I've been so worried! Are you ready to come back with me?
Rugby: Back to what? Confinement?
Puddin': Is that why you ran away? Rugby, the case is just to protect you. You're the most special toy in my whole collection!
Rugby: More special than your rare Mr. Limpett plushie?
Puddin': Compared to you, Rugby, all of them were wastes of money. Now please come home.
Princeton: See, Rugby, everything worked out for you. I wish I was that lucky.
Puddin': What's wrong, my boy?
Princeton: My car broke down and I missed a job interview.
Puddin': Oh, you poor dear! Well, hop in my Mercedes and I'll take you home. And if you like, I can offer you a job at my tap dancing studio.
Princeton: That's wonderful! Who do you give lessons to?
Puddin': Penguins! Not only are they quick learners, but they're excellent canasta players! Now, not another word; home with you!

The End
 

D'Snowth

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Not bad Princeton! Not bad at all!!! I have the feeling this'll be another successful show here!

(BTW, are all new episodes going to be on Thursday nights>
 

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This looks so cool, this will keep me occupied while TKO goes on hiatus.
 

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Princeton I HUG you for this! It's awesome! I love my character and more importantly I LOVE that she teaches penguins!!! I love penguins! I'll admit I was a little nervous when I read that Rugby had run away from her, but the more I read the more I loved it! I'm super excited for the next episode!
 
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Princeton

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D'Snowth said:
(BTW, are all new episodes going to be on Thursday nights>
Well, that was one of the things I wasn't sure about. I would like to introduce new episodes whenever. Not every night, but I've just got so many ideas that I don't think I can commit to just once a week.

P.S.: Beth, Puddin', I've decided, is going to be a recurring character!
 

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Princeton said:
Well, that was one of the things I wasn't sure about. I would like to introduce new episodes whenever. Not every night, but I've just got so many ideas that I don't think I can commit to just once a week.

P.S.: Beth, Puddin', I've decided, is going to be a recurring character!
Yea! That's awesome! I love it! I just read the new episode and it is equally as great! Let me know if you ever want to bounce ideas off me or anything when you're writing, don't know how much help I'd be, but I'm happy to do it! :smile:
 

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That was very interesting Princeton. I could picture the muppet tiger performed by Dave getting into your car and everything else. I'm trying to read the episodes chronologically so I'll try to find a few more and tell you how I find them.
 
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