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Oooh! The dream sequence!!!
INT-JAIL- OFFICE
KERMIT enters the office, still in cuffs, and aproaches a large desk. He peers over the desk, trying to get a look at the OFFICER hard at work behind it, but he can't see him. Just then, PATROLMAN BEAR looks over the desk.
Ah! Oh. You must be the new prisoner!
Er, yes. Who...?
Oh! Patrolman Bear reporting for duty, sir!
At ease, officer!
Yes, si- wait! Don't do that! So, you are in here for... uh, what are you in here for?
Er, I was accused of counterfeiting penguins, but I didn't-
Oh! Counterfeiting penguins??? That's one of the biggest offenses made in this county! Oh, this is going to have to go before the judge.
The judge? Don't all cases go before the judge?
And waste the judge's time? No, no, no. Most minor cases go here. I go in the little bear's room! Ah! Get it? That's where I... Hmm.
Er, yeah.
Do you have any special preferences to which cell you get?
What? Special preferences? Don't you just...?
Well, if we just tossed our prisoners into whichever cell we felt like, we could have a lot of complaints on our hands. Have to keep things for the costumer! Can't handle another law suit.
Oh. Sheesh.
KERMIT then gets led to a prison, we see his P.O.V of the prison with a load of Monsters, Thugs etc in the prison.
You are not going to leave me in here with these guys are you?
No, you are Kermit the Frog you get this.
He opens a door and there is a nice big bed with puffy pillows, there is a table laden with food.
Spiffy
He slams the door and we see KERMIT comes out of a daze and he is in an ordinary prison cell with FOZZIE.
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SCENE 12
INT-POLLYWOG CAFÉ
BEAUREGARD is cleaning the windows again, JANICE is serving, and various others are wondering around. Suddenly GONZO and RIZZO rush in.
Guys, guys, you are never going to believe this.
What?
Turn on the telly.
CUT TO
INT. MUPPET NEWSROOM
The MUPPET NEWSMAN races in carrying a news report.
This is a Muppet Newsflash. Still no suspects in the big online casino heist as of yet. The big news today is that Kermit the Frog has been charged for counterfeiting Penguins. Wait was that charged?
The Newsman steps back as a bull charges through scattering papers everywhere.
The Newsman picks up a piece of the paper.
As I was saying the Electric Mayhem bus has been stolen. The Electric Mayhem band would appreciate anything you know about this case being sent here-
The Electric Mayhem bus falls on his head.
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INT. RETIREMENT HOME
STATLER and WALDORF are watching the news broadcast in their bathrobes.
Did you get that?
No, but he sure did.
Do, ha ha ha ha-
... Sometimes I wonder why we bother.
A beautiful NURSE enters and pours the two of them coffee.
Does that answer your question?
Whoo-hoo! Hey, nurse I need a backrub!
I haven't been bathed in days!
ASTORIA enters and smacks the two of them in the head with her handbag.
CUT TO
INT-CAFÉ
Everyone is staring at the TV monitor where the news flash has just flashed.
What on Earth
Oh boy.
Huh?
PEPE is standing on the windowsill,
Hey, everybodies! I think you should see this,
okay!
RIZZO walks over to where PEPE is standing.
CLIFFORD comes in through the door.
You guys, what the heck is goin’ on outa there? There is hundreds ‘f people gathered out there chanting like blessed inguins at a tribal war dance.
Kermit just got hauled off by the cops with Fozzie. They have him on some kind of counterfeiting charge.
Who? Kerm? Why’d they do a thing like that? Kermit wouldn’t harm a fly. Well, maybe for lunch but... Kerm and Foz counterfeitin’? Doesn’t seem pos.
ROWLF runs into the café, panting and wheezing.
Oh boy, we got a situation.
It ain’t hip.
Oh wow, what can we do?
I don’t know if we can do much, I had to fight a big crowd on the way here.
Now, I hate to get into politics, but I take it as fact that we are all sure that the Frog is as innocent as tadpole on a lillypad?
What?
Yes, what if Kermit was in fact guilty?
Hey, he is not guilty.
How can we tell, ok?
Hey, have I ever been wrong before?
Everyone stares at Gonzo
Okay, have I ever been wrong in matters involving anyone but me being blown up, flattened or otherwise mutilated?
Everyone mutters similar to “No, probably not.”
Uh, oh. TV cameras.
Everyone rushes over to the front window where a group of protesters have crowded around the café. Some of them are holding signs that say “Save Kermit.” while a seemingly larger group is picketing “Keep the Frog off our TVs”
Wow! It’s a Media frenzy, and without even a hydraulic pogo stick in sight.
Like, what’s going on out there?
I dunno, I lost my night vision ages ago…
But it’s 3PM...
Man, do I go knocking your medical issues?
Hey look, another camera crew!
Quick, someone change channels.
BEAUREGARD switches the channel to where the NEWSMAN is standing feet away from the rioting crew.
Tempers are flaring just outside the Polywog café, as two uniquely varied groups express their views on famous celebrity Kermit The Frog’s recent incarceration. One group is protesting that Kermit is innocent, and should be set free in a no contest decision by the court. The other group is appalled by the criminal behaviour inherent in the matter and is looking to have Kermit’s merchandise stricken from the shelves and Kermit’s likeness never to grace television again. What it amounts to is a question we are all asking ourselves: Is Kermit innocent or not?
NEWSMAN looks around
Okay, who wants an interview?
The NEWSMAN gets trampled by a mob of people and Muppets. He gets up again and chases after the group that just ran by. The image on the TV switches to show BEARD, who’s part of the “Save Kermit” campaign, being interviewed by the unseen NEWSMAN, holding up a microphone.
[/INDENT][/INDENT][/INDENT]
So, your group claims that Kermit the Frog is incapable of committing such a crime, and should be released immediately. Is that Correct?
Yah...
NEWSMAN turns to ANNIE SUE PIG.
And you’re here at the Pollywog Café, owned by friends of the frog, attempting to convince someone to release him for the time pending trial, right?
That’s right.
In that case, shouldn’t you be protesting outside the courthouse, instead of out here?
Uh-oh
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CUT BACK TO
NEWSMAN surrounded by various protesters.
And you are all here to protest against Kermit the Frog ever appearing on television again, is that correct?
No! We’re protesting pie!
WAYNE elbows FLEET in the ribs.
Indeed it is, we’ve had it with that low-down criminally minded amphibian wrecking the minds of our youth.
He’s nothing but a low-down, beady-eyed, steely-jawed crook.
CUT TO
Ouch
CUT BACK TO
We should know, we’ve worked for him…
Shht, we’re supposed to be offended remember? He is just a criminal mind with green toes.
CUT TO
Bellow the belt, Ok?
CUT BACK TO
Guys, guys... Uh, let’s do the chanting again.
The anti-Kermit group start rhythmically chanting “Heck no, no more show.” BEARD wanders over and starts chanting along with them until ANIMAL ambles by, clamps onto BEARD’S arm, and drags him into the café.
RIZZO flips the dial on the TV to JERRY STINGER’S Talk Show, unfortunately, the topic is still on Kermit. JERRY is holding a microphone up to a disgruntled looking STATLER and WALDORF.
They both laugh
JERRY turns to SAM THE EAGLE
JERRY
And do you believe that Kermit is guilty too?
JERRY next goes to BEAKER. (a spoof on the censoring of the JERRY SPRINGER SHOW. Since Beaker speaks in ‘meeps,’ everyone thinks that he’s cursing and being bleeped out, as it is on the real show...)
The CROWD’s reaction to the comment is that of shock.
RIZZO switches off the TV
Everyone stares at BEARD and shake their heads.
A beat of silence.
CUT TO
The creation, part 2: When the outline was finalized. We divided scenes to various people. I had several, Scoot had several, Sal picked the opening scene, Sarah and Pez worked more on editing than writing...then the writing began...
INT-JAIL- OFFICE
KERMIT enters the office, still in cuffs, and aproaches a large desk. He peers over the desk, trying to get a look at the OFFICER hard at work behind it, but he can't see him. Just then, PATROLMAN BEAR looks over the desk.
PATROLMAN BEAR
Ah! Oh. You must be the new prisoner!
KERMIT
Er, yes. Who...?
PATROLMAN BEAR
Oh! Patrolman Bear reporting for duty, sir!
KERMIT
At ease, officer!
PATROLMAN BEAR
Yes, si- wait! Don't do that! So, you are in here for... uh, what are you in here for?
KERMIT
Er, I was accused of counterfeiting penguins, but I didn't-
PATROLMAN BEAR
Oh! Counterfeiting penguins??? That's one of the biggest offenses made in this county! Oh, this is going to have to go before the judge.
KERMIT
The judge? Don't all cases go before the judge?
PATROLMAN BEAR
And waste the judge's time? No, no, no. Most minor cases go here. I go in the little bear's room! Ah! Get it? That's where I... Hmm.
KERMIT
Er, yeah.
PATROLMAN BEAR
Do you have any special preferences to which cell you get?
KERMIT
What? Special preferences? Don't you just...?
PATROLMAN BEAR
Well, if we just tossed our prisoners into whichever cell we felt like, we could have a lot of complaints on our hands. Have to keep things for the costumer! Can't handle another law suit.
KERMIT
Oh. Sheesh.
KERMIT
You are not going to leave me in here with these guys are you?
POLICE OFFICER
No, you are Kermit the Frog you get this.
KERMIT
(To camera)
I just love the celebrity life.FOZZIE
Spiffy
PRISON GUARD
Well, we can’t have all the Muppet Central gang appearing here in protest can we.
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SCENE 12
INT-POLLYWOG CAFÉ
BEAUREGARD is cleaning the windows again, JANICE is serving, and various others are wondering around. Suddenly GONZO and RIZZO rush in.
RIZZO
Guys, guys, you are never going to believe this.
JANICE
What?
GONZO
Turn on the telly.
INT. MUPPET NEWSROOM
The MUPPET NEWSMAN races in carrying a news report.
MUPPET NEWSMAN
This is a Muppet Newsflash. Still no suspects in the big online casino heist as of yet. The big news today is that Kermit the Frog has been charged for counterfeiting Penguins. Wait was that charged?
The Newsman picks up a piece of the paper.
MUPPET NEWSMAN
As I was saying the Electric Mayhem bus has been stolen. The Electric Mayhem band would appreciate anything you know about this case being sent here-
(beat)
Wait a minute that wasn’t what I was saying-
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INT. RETIREMENT HOME
STATLER and WALDORF are watching the news broadcast in their bathrobes.
WALDORF
Did you get that?
STATLER
No, but he sure did.
BOTH
Do, ha ha ha ha-
WALDORF
... Sometimes I wonder why we bother.
STATLER
Does that answer your question?
WALDORF
Whoo-hoo! Hey, nurse I need a backrub!
STATLER
I haven't been bathed in days!
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INT-CAFÉ
Everyone is staring at the TV monitor where the news flash has just flashed.
JANICE
What on Earth
DR TEETH
Oh boy.
ZOOT
Huh?
PEPE
Hey, everybodies! I think you should see this,
okay!
RIZZO
Yo guys, we got trouble...
CLIFFORD
You guys, what the heck is goin’ on outa there? There is hundreds ‘f people gathered out there chanting like blessed inguins at a tribal war dance.
GONZO
Kermit just got hauled off by the cops with Fozzie. They have him on some kind of counterfeiting charge.
CLIFFORD
Who? Kerm? Why’d they do a thing like that? Kermit wouldn’t harm a fly. Well, maybe for lunch but... Kerm and Foz counterfeitin’? Doesn’t seem pos.
ROWLF
Oh boy, we got a situation.
FLOYD
It ain’t hip.
JANICE
Oh wow, what can we do?
CLIFFORD
I don’t know if we can do much, I had to fight a big crowd on the way here.
DR TEETH
Now, I hate to get into politics, but I take it as fact that we are all sure that the Frog is as innocent as tadpole on a lillypad?
GONZO
What?
ROWLF
Yes, what if Kermit was in fact guilty?
GONZO
Hey, he is not guilty.
PEPE
How can we tell, ok?
GONZO
Hey, have I ever been wrong before?
GONZO
Okay, have I ever been wrong in matters involving anyone but me being blown up, flattened or otherwise mutilated?
RIZZO
Uh, oh. TV cameras.
EVERYONE
What?
GONZO
Wow! It’s a Media frenzy, and without even a hydraulic pogo stick in sight.
JANICE
Like, what’s going on out there?
FLOYD
I dunno, I lost my night vision ages ago…
RIZZO
But it’s 3PM...
FLOYD
Man, do I go knocking your medical issues?
LEW ZEALAND
Hey look, another camera crew!
CLIFFORD
Quick, someone change channels.
NEWSMAN
Tempers are flaring just outside the Polywog café, as two uniquely varied groups express their views on famous celebrity Kermit The Frog’s recent incarceration. One group is protesting that Kermit is innocent, and should be set free in a no contest decision by the court. The other group is appalled by the criminal behaviour inherent in the matter and is looking to have Kermit’s merchandise stricken from the shelves and Kermit’s likeness never to grace television again. What it amounts to is a question we are all asking ourselves: Is Kermit innocent or not?
NEWSMAN
Okay, who wants an interview?
[/INDENT][/INDENT][/INDENT]
NEWSMAN
So, your group claims that Kermit the Frog is incapable of committing such a crime, and should be released immediately. Is that Correct?
BEARD
Yah...
NEWSMAN
And you’re here at the Pollywog Café, owned by friends of the frog, attempting to convince someone to release him for the time pending trial, right?
ANNIE SUE PIG
That’s right.
NEWSMAN
In that case, shouldn’t you be protesting outside the courthouse, instead of out here?
BEARD
Uh-oh
RIZZO
Oh great.
NEWSMAN surrounded by various protesters.
NEWSMAN
And you are all here to protest against Kermit the Frog ever appearing on television again, is that correct?
FLEET SCRIBBLER
No! We’re protesting pie!
WAYNE
Indeed it is, we’ve had it with that low-down criminally minded amphibian wrecking the minds of our youth.
WANDA
He’s nothing but a low-down, beady-eyed, steely-jawed crook.
CLIFFORD
Ouch
ANDY PIG
We should know, we’ve worked for him…
RANDY PIG
Shht, we’re supposed to be offended remember? He is just a criminal mind with green toes.
PEPE
Bellow the belt, Ok?
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NIGEL
Guys, guys... Uh, let’s do the chanting again.
ANDY PIG
Okay, we like the chanting.
ROWLF
Ugh, I can’t take much more of this.RIZZO
Hold on, I’ll change the channel…
STADLER
If it were up to us, we wouldn’t let that frog anywhere near a stage again.WALDORF
If it were up to us, we wouldn’t let that frog within 50 feet of a stage again.STADLER
If it were up to us, we wouldn’t be within 50 feet of a stage the frog is on.
JERRY turns to SAM THE EAGLE
JERRY
And do you believe that Kermit is guilty too?
SAM
Absolutely not. I stand one hundred percent behind the frog(beat)
Unless he is found guilty in which case I have never had anything to do with him.
JERRY
And, what do you have to say about this?BEAKER
(rather innocently)
Meep meep meep meep meep meep meep! Meep meeper mee mee mee. Moo meeping meep. Meep mee meep!
AUDIENCE MEMBER (O.S.)
Hey! Watch your language!!!BEAKER
(confused)
Meeep moo. Meepers mee moo meemer meep meep?JERRY
Wow! We’ve heard some bad stuff on the Jerry Springer show before, but nothing like that!BEAKER
(still confused)
Mee meemer mee mee mee mee mee?CROWD
Ooooooooooh!JERRY
Well there you have it, as far as this legitimate showman is concerned, Kermit the Frog has no business ever performing in show business again. So he’s going to find out just how not easy being green really is.
RIZZO
Not good.GONZO
Nice wording.BEARD
Utra!
CLIFFORD
Man! This keeps up, Kerm ain't never getting out!PEPE
Well what can we do, the trial won’t be for weeks, ok.GONZO
Well, I for one am not going to sit on my hands and do nothing. Does anyone have contacts in high up places?
DR. TEETH
No man. And I haven’t even got the low down on the high ups.FLOYD
Yeah, too bad, beaked blue dude...JANICE
Well, does anyone have any contacts in the downtown places?CLIFFORD
Wait, there is a friend of a friend who would do me a favour. And he would certainly do something for the frogy. He wanted to get a job with him last year.GONZO
Who is this?CLIFFORD
Well, his name is Johnny.DR. TEETH
Right! You do that! We’re gonna find clues to save Kermit!
The creation, part 2: When the outline was finalized. We divided scenes to various people. I had several, Scoot had several, Sal picked the opening scene, Sarah and Pez worked more on editing than writing...then the writing began...