Wishbone (1995) s01e34 Episode Script

What's the story, Wishbone?
What's this your dreaming of?
Such big imagination
on such a little part.
What's the story, Wishbone?
Do you think it's worth a look?
It kind of seems familiar,
like a story from a book.
Shake a leg now, Wishbone.
Let's wag another tear.
Sniffin' out adventure
with Wishbone on the trail.
Come on Wishphone.
What's the story, Wishbone?
Watch the story, Wishbone?
Watch the story, Wishbone?
What's the story?
Watch the story, Wishbone?
What's the story, Wishbone?
Joe, wait, you're not gonna
throw that away, are you?
It's a perfectly good bone.
Here, look, I'll show you what I mean.
There you go, boy.
It's a little in-between meal snack.
Mm-hmm.
Yumme.
Hey.
Hi, Sam.
Hi, Sam.
Hi, David.
Can't talk.
Uh-huh.
Hey, man.
Hey, guys.
Hey, Wishbone.
Got a surprise for you.
It's right in here.
Sam, you're so sweet. What is it?
A surprise?
Bladed birthday present.
Yeah, it wasn't finished
in time for the big day.
That's okay, Sam. I forgive
you. Now, what is it?
You hear that, Wishbone?
Another birthday present.
Hey, come on, let's go.
I'm gonna sit here all day.
Come on, Richbow.
Oh, okay. Day.
Coming!
The birthday dog is here.
What was that?
Hi, Samantha. Hi, David.
Hi, Mrs. Talbot.
Hi.
Hey.
Sam brought a birthday present.
for Wishburn.
Oh, that was thoughtful.
It's a little late.
It seems to be a problem having.
Late is not a problem.
Now, what is it?
Why, did you miss him
when he else's birthday?
If I don't find something
for my dad today,
I won't have anything for
his birthday tomorrow.
Now, that could be a problem.
Ooh, that's right.
Walter turns the big 4-0.
Whoa, that would make
him 280 in dog ears.
I want to get him something
special, but I'm clueless.
But you knew just what to get him?
Now what is it?
Come on, Sam, come on Sam, come on Sam.
Oh, taper, taper, taper,
taper, taper, taper,
Happy birthday, whisper.
Yes!
Oh, lovely wrapping paper.
Rip and tear time.
Mmm, glue.
I can do it, I can do it.
Thank you, Sam.
One can never have too many food bowls.
It's a food bowl.
I've painted it myself.
See?
Tells a story.
Joe loses his shoe, sends
Wishbone to find it,
Wishbone returns victorious.
An excellent likeness, Samantha.
Your picture story reminds me of the
pictures on ancient Greek urns and pottery.
They were stories, too.
In fact, this bowl reminds me of a tale
of the ancient Greek hero, Hercules.
He was sent on a mission
to find the perfect gift.
The adventure is called
Hercules and the Golden Apples.
As a punishment for angering the gods,
Hercules had to perform
12 dangerous labors
at the bidding of the
cowardly King Eurystheus
and his squirrelly
little henchman, Coprius.
Your Highness, this urn
praises Hercules' completion
of your last challenge for him.
He's captured the oxen of Gerion already.
The paint is barely dry on this story,
and already he's returned
for your next task.
Hercules here. Now?
He always survives.
I need to find something
impossible for him to do.
Your daughter's wedding is near.
I know she craves one of the
golden apples of the Hesperides.
The golden apples. No
one knows where they are.
The golden apples. No
one knows where they are.
Good. Coprius, yes.
Yes, if he brings them back,
my daughter will be happy.
And if he doesn't make
it back, I'll be happy.
Ha, ha, ha, ha.
Uh-oh. Here he comes.
Hercules was already famous
as the strongest man on earth.
Everyone recognized him because of
the lion's skin he wore on his back.
Since he was tops in the hero department,
Working for such a cowardly
king was true punishment.
Eurystheus, I've finished your task.
What else do you have?
Well done.
Well done, Hercules.
I do have another task for you.
I await your command.
You shall fetch three golden apples.
Golden apples?
Sounds easy enough.
What's the captain?
Oh, they grow in a
garden protected by the
Hesperides, daughters of the Titan Atlas.
I'm sure we could work something out.
There's also a fierce
dragon guarding the apples?
A dragon.
I'm prepared to face a dragon.
And no one knows where
the garden is located.
A formidable challenge.
Your wish is my command.
Majesty.
Great.
Golden apples.
Daughters of the Titan Atlas.
But dragons, I definitely
do not like dragons.
Herculees, you'll never find a way.
I'm sure you'll find a great
gift for your dad, Sam.
You know, if Joe's dad were still alive,
he'd know exactly what to get Walter.
They were best friends.
How about some power tools?
Or dog biscuits?
They're correct for any occasion.
Been there.
What about fishing gear?
Done that.
Over and over again.
He's got everything.
Maybe he'd like a new collar.
Well, you could always get him a tie.
Same thing.
Eh.
Nah.
I want this to be really special.
Could we help?
No, thanks, guys.
It's kind of my problem.
Well, good luck, Sam.
Just remember, your dad will
like anything you give him.
See you later.
Yeah, and come back
when you find something.
I'll walk you out, Sam.
Like that bowl wishbone?
Now I'm gonna slip my new bone into my
new dish and chew, chew, chew, chew, chew.
Hey, my bone, it's gone!
Someone stole mine?
Boom!
Smells like a junkyard around here.
Ah! The culprits left a trail!
And I'm on it!
For months, Hercules doggedly
searched for the golden apples.
No one could tell him where to look.
Then one day, he happened to cross two
wood nymphs by the erudinous river.
Good day, ladies. I am Hercules.
We've heard of your
mighty deeds, Hercules.
You're too kind.
I've been given another
task by Eurystheus.
Well, let us help you.
What do you need?
I'm looking for the golden
apples of the Hisperides.
But no one knows where they are.
I know who can tell you.
Ask Marius, the river god.
He knows where everything is.
But beware. He's hard to pin down.
My thanks, good maidens.
I bid you both. Farewell.
Wake up, old maid.
River God. Now, Nereus, you'll
tell me what I need to know.
Then catch me if you can, strong man.
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha.
You won't stop me that easily,
Marius. You would become a puddle?
And I'll drink you dry.
Face it, Marius. Your
trickery cannot fool me.
I will not leave here until you told me
what you know about the golden apples.
Very well, Hercules.
Your courage makes you worthy
of the knowledge that you seek.
The garden of the Hesperides,
where the golden apples grow,
is somewhere near Mount Atlas.
The apples grow from a golden
tree in the midst of the garden.
But even if you find it, you must still
deal with the Hesperides and their draught.
grateful for your help, Marius.
And now I'm off to Mount Atlas.
Thanks again.
Somewhere near Mount Atlas, huh?
Well, it's not much, but
it's a place to start.
I'm finished.
Finished with what?
Oh, hi, Dad. Nothing.
Where have you been all morning?
Nowhere.
Doing nothing nowhere?
Sounds like quite a day.
Um, Dad?
Yeah.
Why do people make such a
big deal about turning 40?
Because when you turn 40,
well, you're over the hill.
You're old.
Well, you're not old.
Well, that's because I'm not 40 yet.
That happens tomorrow.
You know, I bet when people turn 40,
they like to get something real special.
Oh, I don't know.
Oh, I don't know.
No.
It's not as much about getting presents
as remembering good times
with special people.
Years ago, Steve Talbot and I,
we caught a bunch of trout
using a lure just like this.
It's called a Joe's Hopper.
We floated a stretch of
the Yellowstone River
through Paradise Valley in Montana.
We caught so many fish.
We had our picture
taken just to prove it.
Well, I've never seen that.
picture. Oh, I had to use Steve's camera.
Mine fell on the river the first day.
I sure wish I had a copy.
Yeah. Yeah, I suppose so.
Well, I've got to be going.
I thought we were going to the movies.
No, that's Wednesday. Don't you remember?
Oh. Okay.
Love you.
Where is it?
Where is it?
Hi, Wispone.
No time for Chichette, Sam.
I'm after a missing bone.
And I'm not gonna stop till I find it.
Let's see now which way.
Left or right. Left or right.
Left or right. Left or right.
Left or right. Left right.
Left right.
Left right. Left right.
Straight!
I'm hot on the trail now.
Getting closer. Just like
Hercules as he neared Mount Atlas.
I can see Mount Atlas
off in the distance.
Almost there.
What's this?
That voice sounds familiar.
Cromatheus, my friend. I'm here.
Hercules.
It's good to see a friendly face.
What happened?
I stole fire from the
gods to help humans.
And Zeus?
Well, he got angry.
I'm stuck here for eternity.
Well, on behalf of those you
helped, I'm going to set you free.
This won't
Take a moment.
I don't want you to get
into trouble with Zeus.
Zeus may control Olympus,
but he does not control me.
Many thanks, Hercules.
But what brings you here?
I'm looking for the golden apples.
I heard they are.
They are near Mount Atlas.
That's true.
Guarded by the dragon
and Atlas daughters.
Why don't you talk to Atlas?
Get him to bring you the apples.
Good advice, Prometheus.
I'll do just that.
I'll do just that.
We've got to keep looking.
I thought the picture was
in the attic for sure.
Maybe your mom found it.
Any luck, ma'am?
Mm-hmm.
I'm afraid not.
I've looked through all
of these photo albums.
I even checked the trunk in the basement.
That picture would have been the
perfect birthday surprise for my dad.
Wait a minute.
It's a long shot, but we
could try Steve's old office.
Why?
Well, your dad kept photos all over
the walls of his office at the college.
You know, him with the
players, assistant coaches,
team photos, game action.
You know, you know,
the usual sports stuff.
Anyway, after he died,
I kept everything that had
special meaning for me,
but maybe I missed the fishing picture,
and it went into storage.
To bet it's Saturday.
Well, there's a game tonight,
and I know someone's in the office.
I've got a check.
See you guys later.
I'll call ahead and
tell them you're coming.
Can't stop, Wishbone. I'm on a mission.
Can't stop, Wishbone. I'm on a mission.
Can't stop.
I'm on a mission.
Aye, aye, what a miss!
Ah!
Spilled trash, with the bone
snatcher's scent everywhere!
Oh!
I can't blame you this time, Wishbone.
It's that nuisance Bruno.
So, the thief has a name.
Hmm. Here you go.
Thanks, Wishbone.
No problem.
Here's a treat for you.
But don't let that bully
Bruno steal it.
Thank you, Mr. Hernandez.
This might come in handy.
It shouldn't take too long to find
that picture you described, Samantha.
That is, if it accidentally
went to storage, you understand.
Thanks.
I really appreciate the favor.
No problem.
Could you watch the office for me?
If the phone happens to ring, answer
it, and take down any messages.
Sure.
Sure.
Sounds simple enough.
At last, I've reached
the end of the trail.
Hmm. Charming.
Now.
To find the prize.
As he neared Mount
Atlas, Hercules knew that
if he was going to get the golden apples,
he'd need Atlas to help him.
Atlas can't be far.
I hear his groans.
Atlas!
Atlas!
Are you near?
You seek me, Hercules.
Ah, you seek me, Hercules.
Then come out.
Greetings, Atlas. I've
come to ask you a favor.
A favor?
What is it?
You see, I need just a few of the golden
apples your daughters
grow in their garden.
Do you think you could help me out?
I'll get you the apples
if you do me a favor.
Why, certainly.
Let us.
Hurry. Oh,
Oakdale College, Athletic Department.
One moment, please.
Oakdale College, Athletic Department.
One moment, please.
May I help you?
Yeah, this is Coach Hill.
Are the booster club tickets
ready for tonight's game?
I, uh, I'm not sure.
I don't work here.
I can tell.
Usually they're in a brown
envelope in the bottom
drawer, the file cabinet,
closest to the door.
Okay. Hold on.
Okay.
I might have the tickets, Coach Hill.
This isn't Coach Hill.
This is Dean Brown.
I'm on my way over to pick up
Coach White's personnel file.
Could you pull it for me?
I'm sorry, Dean Brown.
Where I'm gonna find this file?
I couldn't tell you, young lady.
That's your department.
Why don't you look under the
file drawer marked personnel?
Okay. Hold on.
I found Coach White's family, man.
This is Coach Hill.
Have you found those thick at you?
Uh, still looking.
Hold on.
Hey, what's going on?
Hey, what's going on over there?
What a mess.
Where a mess?
Where's my bone?
It's right there!
How does the wishbone
get out of this one?
How am I going to get out of this?
How am I going to get out of this?
I've got the golden apples
you wanted, Hercules.
Thank you.
You know it feels great to get
the world off your shoulders.
I can imagine.
In fact, I could take these
apples to King Eurystheus for you
and save you the long journey back.
I'll be happy to hold the
earth in your stead, Atlas,
if you'll but do me one
favor before you leave.
Which is?
By those itches.
Would you buy
Ah!
I got you!
I appreciate your offer to
deliver the apples for me, Atlas,
but I couldn't possibly
impose on you further.
But
Wait, wait.
Remember, Atlas, brains very
often triumph over brawn.
Okay, boy, think, think, use your brains.
Hey, Bruno, check out
this nice, dry, nasty
hollow bone that I just
dug out of the garbage.
Mm-mm!
You want some of this?
Well
Yes!
Hey, Bruno!
Did you drop something?
Ha ha ha ha ha ha.
Dean Brown?
Oh, I'm sorry, hold
on. One minute, please.
Coach Hill.
Coach Hill?
Look, Samantha.
I found it.
Here you go.
Thank you.
One of my take those from you.
Hello?
Oh, Cotill!
Yes, I have the tickets right here.
Uh-huh.
Yeah.
Yes, sir.
And so our hero returns victorious.
New bowl, new bone, could
life get any better?
Maybe if there were no cats.
Oh.
Life without Hercules is just heavenly.
Your Highness!
Hercules has returned
with the golden apples.
Hercules, that's impossible.
It can't be.
I must hide.
Carpress.
Oh, Eurisias.
I thought your daughter might
enjoy these as a wedding gift.
Mmm.
There you are.
An apple of gold for a king
who's rotten to the core.
And now, I am out of here!
Hercules eventually
became an immortal and
took his place among the
gods of Mount Olympus.
Yes, well.
Cool.
I can't take it.
Wait.
Oh, okay.
Surprise!
Happy birthday!
Happy birthday!
Thanks everyone!
I wasn't expecting this.
Come to the living room.
I think we have an even better
surprise for you in there.
Ooh, that sounds good.
Over the hill.
Yeah, well, it's all downhill.
Okay.
Oh, let's see.
Dad, happy memories make
a happy 40th birthday.
Love Sam.
Thanks, Sam.
Open it, open it.
Okay, here it is.
T-da!
Oh, Steve's in my fishing trip.
Sam, this is terrific.
I don't know what to say.
Um, how about something
like, it's cut the cake?
Yes.
We made your favorite.
This is wonderful, honey.
Thank you.
It's a fish cake.
Oh, funny.
Tuna.
I get to lick the cake server.
Plus, I want to slice with a letter.
on it and somebody get this
hat off of me right now.
Hello.
Hercules was a Superman
to the ancient Greeks,
and his life was filled with
supernatural adventures.
Visualizing them for our show required
the help of our visual effects department
and some green screen photography.
This technique allows our
filmmakers to combine, or composite,
the live-action footage with
some pretty fantastic elements.
With the help of green
screen, these maidens
are handily composited
with a dragon in a river.
And here, my walk through the back
lot becomes my trip to Mount Atlas.
I knew that it was important to give
the actor something to hold on to
that would duplicate the feeling
of holding onto the earth.
So the art department found
a big gymnastics ball,
and we painted it green, and we
gave it to the actor to hold.
And as he showed,
shifted the earth as he took it off of his
shoulders and put it on Wishbone's nose,
it would pass in front of the
light and put a shadow on his face.
It's called interactive lighting.
With the help of that little X and
a technique called motion tracking,
we anchored our animated
globe to Atlas' hands.
In this shot, my nose
served as the anchor,
and the globe tracked the subtle and
natural movements of my balancing act.
Now I just act like it's really heavy.
Whatever before you leave?
Would you might
What would they do without
those stellar performances?
Ha ha ha!