1 00:00:02,293 --> 00:00:03,545 Places! 2 00:00:06,840 --> 00:00:08,842 Hope you're hungry, New York! 3 00:00:08,883 --> 00:00:11,970 - How'd they know? - Shh, here he comes. 4 00:00:12,012 --> 00:00:13,596 I sure am, Mary Sue! 5 00:00:13,638 --> 00:00:16,683 Today is our scrumptious honor to welcome Central Park 6 00:00:16,725 --> 00:00:19,519 favorite, Dumpling Dan, to the studio. 7 00:00:19,561 --> 00:00:21,146 Thanks for having me. 8 00:00:21,187 --> 00:00:22,605 Yeah! 9 00:00:22,647 --> 00:00:24,357 - Go, Dan! - In celebration 10 00:00:24,399 --> 00:00:26,568 of the Grand Opening of his brand new food truck, 11 00:00:26,609 --> 00:00:28,403 this weekend, Dan is gonna show us 12 00:00:28,445 --> 00:00:31,322 everything we need to make one of his famous dumplings. 13 00:00:31,364 --> 00:00:32,782 Almost everything, 14 00:00:32,824 --> 00:00:35,076 gotta keep my special ingredient to myself. 15 00:00:35,118 --> 00:00:38,705 A perfect dumpling and a wining personality? 16 00:00:38,747 --> 00:00:40,206 How does Dan do it? 17 00:00:40,248 --> 00:00:43,335 Okay, let's get started. First, we need our dough. 18 00:00:43,376 --> 00:00:45,628 Hmm. A-ha! 19 00:00:47,047 --> 00:00:48,089 Dough, check. 20 00:00:48,965 --> 00:00:51,509 - Close enough. - Then, flatten the dough. 21 00:00:51,551 --> 00:00:53,011 Next, give it a little flip. 22 00:00:53,053 --> 00:00:55,388 I bet I could have my own cooking show. 23 00:00:55,430 --> 00:00:59,225 The key to cooking is substitutions, don't have salt? 24 00:00:59,267 --> 00:01:00,935 Sub in pizzas! 25 00:01:02,937 --> 00:01:04,439 Hey, wait, you don't wanna eat that! 26 00:01:04,481 --> 00:01:06,441 -It's not... - Mmm, delicious! 27 00:01:06,483 --> 00:01:07,901 ...real food. 28 00:01:08,109 --> 00:01:09,861 Looks real enough to me. 29 00:01:12,447 --> 00:01:14,616 At least it's organic? 30 00:01:14,908 --> 00:01:16,159 Look at you. 31 00:01:49,150 --> 00:01:51,152 Ah! What's going on? 32 00:01:51,986 --> 00:01:55,281 Alex woke up early? I've seen it all now. 33 00:01:55,323 --> 00:01:57,450 Hey, who's making all that racket? 34 00:01:57,492 --> 00:02:00,954 Despite popular belief, not all birds are early birds. 35 00:02:00,995 --> 00:02:03,331 Do I hear hungry morning bellies? 36 00:02:03,498 --> 00:02:05,667 Who is ready to break their fast? 37 00:02:05,709 --> 00:02:07,335 Break our what nows? 38 00:02:07,377 --> 00:02:09,254 I think he means breakfast. 39 00:02:09,295 --> 00:02:10,880 Then why couldn't he just say it? 40 00:02:10,922 --> 00:02:13,633 Because everything is better with a touch of flair. 41 00:02:13,675 --> 00:02:18,763 Welcome to Alex the Lion's first ever cooking show! 42 00:02:18,805 --> 00:02:21,641 - You cook now? - Yup. I found my calling! 43 00:02:21,683 --> 00:02:24,728 I'm going to become a master chef like Dumpling Dan. 44 00:02:24,769 --> 00:02:26,813 I didn't know you knew how to cook. 45 00:02:26,855 --> 00:02:28,273 Of course I know how to cook. 46 00:02:28,314 --> 00:02:30,483 I watched most of that cooking show. 47 00:02:30,525 --> 00:02:35,864 Now, please, take a seat and enjoy pizza for breakfast. 48 00:02:35,905 --> 00:02:38,033 You may be wondering, how do I create a dish 49 00:02:38,074 --> 00:02:40,577 that will warm your bellies and your hearts. 50 00:02:40,618 --> 00:02:43,371 Actually, I'm wondering how you've learned 51 00:02:43,413 --> 00:02:45,749 - to make pizza from scratch. - I didn't. 52 00:02:45,790 --> 00:02:50,128 The art of cooking, like acting, is all about improvising. 53 00:02:50,378 --> 00:02:52,756 Um, Alex, are you putting donuts 54 00:02:52,797 --> 00:02:53,798 in that pizza? 55 00:02:53,840 --> 00:02:55,633 Shh, "do nut" want to give away 56 00:02:55,675 --> 00:02:58,053 the secret ingredient to the viewers at home! 57 00:02:58,595 --> 00:03:01,306 I call this my Chef's Surprise" 58 00:03:01,348 --> 00:03:03,516 and luckily for my in-studio audience. 59 00:03:03,558 --> 00:03:05,518 I think that's us. 60 00:03:05,560 --> 00:03:08,897 I've got a piping hot slice of Chef's Surprise ready for a taste test! 61 00:03:10,357 --> 00:03:12,734 Hmm, creative presentation. 62 00:03:12,776 --> 00:03:16,404 Thank you, thank you. Will you do the honors, Marty? 63 00:03:25,497 --> 00:03:28,083 Wow! That sure is flavorful. 64 00:03:28,124 --> 00:03:30,418 - What's wrong? - To start, 65 00:03:30,460 --> 00:03:32,170 this violates several health codes, 66 00:03:32,212 --> 00:03:35,048 I don't know which ones, but I definitely feel violated. 67 00:03:35,090 --> 00:03:37,634 This was just the first try, Alex, you'll get better. 68 00:03:37,676 --> 00:03:39,636 It couldn't have been that bad. 69 00:03:39,678 --> 00:03:41,554 Hey, Pickles and Dave! come over here! 70 00:03:41,596 --> 00:03:44,391 - Huh? - You liked the test run of my dish yesterday, 71 00:03:44,432 --> 00:03:48,269 surely you'll love this new dish by an up-and-coming celeb chef. 72 00:03:49,688 --> 00:03:52,607 Yeah! Love your new hobby, Alex. 73 00:03:57,654 --> 00:03:59,072 It was awful, 74 00:03:59,114 --> 00:04:00,865 I think I preferred the mud pie. 75 00:04:00,907 --> 00:04:03,284 - Was it really that bad? - No! 76 00:04:03,326 --> 00:04:05,787 Psst, if you hurry, you can order some dumplings 77 00:04:05,829 --> 00:04:08,748 - from Dan's before the morning rush. - I'm on it. 78 00:04:08,790 --> 00:04:11,543 It was just a little palate cleanser, you know? 79 00:04:11,584 --> 00:04:14,379 Gloria, make it a double order. 80 00:04:15,130 --> 00:04:17,298 Ah! Sweet, savory relief! 81 00:04:17,340 --> 00:04:19,259 I've never been so grateful 82 00:04:19,300 --> 00:04:21,136 to taste a dumpling in my life! 83 00:04:21,177 --> 00:04:23,930 Like a comforting hug for your mouth. 84 00:04:23,972 --> 00:04:25,932 Dan's dumplings are delicious. 85 00:04:25,974 --> 00:04:29,352 Must be that secret ingredient he wouldn't reveal on the show. 86 00:04:29,394 --> 00:04:30,603 I wonder what it is? 87 00:04:31,312 --> 00:04:34,566 What's up, Melman, you usually love Dumpling Dan's. 88 00:04:34,607 --> 00:04:37,402 I do, but I'm usually not seeing double. 89 00:04:39,279 --> 00:04:42,699 - Or sweating. Or seeing double. - You already said that. 90 00:04:42,741 --> 00:04:45,285 Oh, no, now I'm saying double. 91 00:04:45,326 --> 00:04:47,454 I think my tum should take a break. 92 00:04:47,662 --> 00:04:49,247 Hmm, more for me. 93 00:04:50,665 --> 00:04:51,750 What's that? 94 00:04:52,167 --> 00:04:54,169 The first weekend of the summer, 95 00:04:54,210 --> 00:04:57,213 dip into the ocean, then dip into Dan's dumplings. 96 00:04:57,255 --> 00:04:59,090 Right, Dan's food truck. 97 00:04:59,132 --> 00:05:01,134 His Grand Opening is today! 98 00:05:01,176 --> 00:05:02,469 You know, Alex, 99 00:05:02,510 --> 00:05:03,928 if you wanna become a great chef, 100 00:05:03,970 --> 00:05:06,389 maybe you should spend some time studying Dan. 101 00:05:06,431 --> 00:05:08,141 That's a great idea. 102 00:05:08,183 --> 00:05:11,144 I just got to find out Dan's secret ingredient and voilà, 103 00:05:11,186 --> 00:05:14,147 your favorite lion will be your favorite chef too! 104 00:05:14,189 --> 00:05:15,607 Just imagine it! 105 00:06:20,338 --> 00:06:23,883 I know just where I'll learn Dan's secret, at his Grand Opening! 106 00:06:23,925 --> 00:06:25,552 We're going to the food truck. 107 00:06:25,593 --> 00:06:27,137 I'd like to celebrate, 108 00:06:27,178 --> 00:06:30,098 but my throat is getting a little scratchy. 109 00:06:30,306 --> 00:06:31,391 Which part? 110 00:06:31,433 --> 00:06:33,059 You got a whole lot of throat. 111 00:06:33,101 --> 00:06:34,060 Aaah. 112 00:06:34,102 --> 00:06:35,937 Hmm, I don't see anything, 113 00:06:35,979 --> 00:06:38,023 but you better stay back just in case. 114 00:06:38,064 --> 00:06:41,484 There's a chapter in my Park Ranger handbook on mysterious ailments, 115 00:06:41,526 --> 00:06:42,944 I'll get to the bottom of it. 116 00:06:42,986 --> 00:06:45,071 Looks like it's you and me, Gloria. 117 00:06:45,113 --> 00:06:47,741 Melman, are you sure you're okay if I go? 118 00:06:47,782 --> 00:06:49,242 Yes, go on. 119 00:06:49,826 --> 00:06:52,454 I don't want you to see me like this! 120 00:06:52,495 --> 00:06:55,123 Don't worry, I'll keep him in good spirits. 121 00:06:55,165 --> 00:06:58,376 As long as you're staying back, can you also prep some cameras? 122 00:06:58,418 --> 00:07:00,545 Sure thing! Wait, are we doing a fashion show? 123 00:07:00,587 --> 00:07:02,630 - Is that what this is? - No silly, 124 00:07:02,672 --> 00:07:04,174 we're gonna film my cooking show! 125 00:07:04,215 --> 00:07:06,301 'Cause once I return with that secret ingredient, 126 00:07:06,343 --> 00:07:09,596 everybody's gonna wanna know what this cat is cooking. 127 00:07:13,183 --> 00:07:15,518 Where are you off to? 128 00:07:15,560 --> 00:07:18,188 We're gonna find out Dumpling Dan's secret ingredient to use in my recipes! 129 00:07:18,229 --> 00:07:20,315 Show them the toll payment Alex! 130 00:07:20,357 --> 00:07:23,068 Fresh, left over Chef's Surprise! 131 00:07:25,987 --> 00:07:27,864 Yeah, no toll today. 132 00:07:27,906 --> 00:07:30,116 - This one's on us. - Wait, really? 133 00:07:30,492 --> 00:07:32,243 What's the catch? 134 00:07:34,913 --> 00:07:37,916 Dave says your cooking needs work. 135 00:07:38,249 --> 00:07:39,751 Is that all he said? 136 00:07:39,959 --> 00:07:41,836 Yup! Enjoy the ride! 137 00:08:16,663 --> 00:08:18,331 Look at this place! 138 00:08:19,290 --> 00:08:22,836 Smells like being inside a dumpling! Yum. 139 00:08:22,877 --> 00:08:25,005 Now to figure out what exactly is 140 00:08:25,046 --> 00:08:26,423 inside those dumplings. 141 00:08:26,464 --> 00:08:28,758 What would a secret ingredient come in? 142 00:08:28,800 --> 00:08:30,802 A bottle? A box? 143 00:08:30,844 --> 00:08:32,345 Hey, Dan! Whoa! 144 00:08:32,387 --> 00:08:34,556 Since when do you have a food truck?! 145 00:08:34,597 --> 00:08:36,182 Since today, actually. 146 00:08:36,224 --> 00:08:38,893 I'm headed to Jones Beach for my Grand Opening right now! 147 00:08:38,935 --> 00:08:43,690 Lucky beach bums! Wait 'till they get a load of the city's best dumplings. 148 00:08:43,982 --> 00:08:46,985 Hm, all these smells are making me hungry. 149 00:08:47,027 --> 00:08:49,946 - Listen to my stomach! - Ow! 150 00:08:49,988 --> 00:08:52,032 That's not your stomach, it's the truck! 151 00:08:52,073 --> 00:08:53,658 - We're moving! - Where are we going? 152 00:08:53,700 --> 00:08:56,119 Maybe Dan's taking us to an underground hideout 153 00:08:56,161 --> 00:08:57,871 where he stores his secret ingredient! 154 00:08:57,912 --> 00:09:01,082 Beginning directions to Jones Beach, Long Island. 155 00:09:01,124 --> 00:09:02,334 Long Island? 156 00:09:02,375 --> 00:09:04,461 That's like an outer, outer borough. 157 00:09:04,502 --> 00:09:06,629 We can't get stuck in Long Island, 158 00:09:06,671 --> 00:09:09,674 we won't know the way home. We gotta get off this truck! 159 00:09:09,716 --> 00:09:13,053 That's too dangerous, the truck is already moving! 160 00:09:13,094 --> 00:09:15,180 Besides, Dan lives in the city, 161 00:09:15,221 --> 00:09:18,141 I'm sure he'll bring us back after his Grand Opening! 162 00:09:18,725 --> 00:09:20,435 I hope you're right... 163 00:09:22,729 --> 00:09:24,189 How are these so good? 164 00:09:24,230 --> 00:09:26,274 Must be Dan's secret ingredient, 165 00:09:26,316 --> 00:09:28,401 and I'm gonna find out what it is! 166 00:09:29,361 --> 00:09:31,363 Okay, in order to diagnose you, 167 00:09:31,404 --> 00:09:33,573 we first need to clarify your symptoms. 168 00:09:33,615 --> 00:09:35,700 Do you have hives? 169 00:09:35,742 --> 00:09:38,578 Those look like polka dots. Umm, Melman appears to be more "spotted." 170 00:09:38,620 --> 00:09:41,289 Are spots a bad sign? I've always had them. 171 00:09:41,331 --> 00:09:43,541 Does that mean I've been sick all my life? 172 00:09:43,583 --> 00:09:44,918 Calm down, Melman. 173 00:09:44,959 --> 00:09:47,045 Just close your eyes and try to relax. 174 00:09:51,383 --> 00:09:52,884 I'll tell him a joke 175 00:09:52,926 --> 00:09:54,427 to help him forget his woes. 176 00:09:54,844 --> 00:09:57,138 Hey, Melman, knock knock! 177 00:09:57,180 --> 00:09:59,224 - Who's there? - Banana. 178 00:09:59,265 --> 00:10:01,267 Banana I thought you were Bill! 179 00:10:01,309 --> 00:10:05,563 Oh no, now my mind is going. I must be sicker than I thought! 180 00:10:06,189 --> 00:10:09,984 I hope Gloria and Alex are having better luck than we are. 181 00:10:11,945 --> 00:10:16,741 Sun's out, weather's fine, perfect time to dumpling dine! 182 00:10:16,783 --> 00:10:18,284 Hey, that was pretty good. 183 00:10:19,536 --> 00:10:22,414 Oh! Hey honey! Yup, beautiful day at the beach 184 00:10:22,455 --> 00:10:24,165 but it'll be a long one. 185 00:10:24,207 --> 00:10:27,460 Not coming home 'til I sell every last dumpling! 186 00:10:27,877 --> 00:10:29,379 That could take all day! 187 00:10:29,421 --> 00:10:31,965 Don't worry, Dan's dumplings always sell out. 188 00:10:32,007 --> 00:10:34,009 See, here comes a customer now! 189 00:10:34,050 --> 00:10:36,344 I'll take, uh, three dumplings please! 190 00:10:36,386 --> 00:10:39,305 Coming right up! Enjoy your dumplings. 191 00:10:39,639 --> 00:10:41,558 - Gail? - Diving Dan! 192 00:10:41,599 --> 00:10:43,101 Is that you? 193 00:10:43,143 --> 00:10:45,812 It is! But I go by Dumpling Dan these days! 194 00:10:45,854 --> 00:10:49,482 Wow, things have sure changed since swim team. 195 00:10:49,524 --> 00:10:53,778 Mmm, your dumplings are as legendary as your freestyle! 196 00:10:53,820 --> 00:10:56,948 Well let me know if you ever need an extra lifeguard. 197 00:10:56,990 --> 00:10:59,034 I've still got some of my old moves! 198 00:10:59,075 --> 00:11:01,536 Help! Lifeguard! We've got a situation! 199 00:11:01,578 --> 00:11:05,457 Oh, oh, looks like someone mistook Superstick glue for sunscreen... 200 00:11:05,498 --> 00:11:07,625 - again! - I'm stuck! 201 00:11:07,667 --> 00:11:09,878 Hey, Dan, the other lifeguard's still stuck in beach traffic. 202 00:11:09,919 --> 00:11:11,212 Think you can cover my stand? 203 00:11:11,254 --> 00:11:12,881 Uh, I need to finish prepping. 204 00:11:12,922 --> 00:11:14,549 Someone, come quick! 205 00:11:17,135 --> 00:11:19,471 But I guess I can catch the post-lunch rush. 206 00:11:19,512 --> 00:11:21,389 It'll just have to be a late night. 207 00:11:21,431 --> 00:11:23,475 Now my other foot's stuck! 208 00:11:23,516 --> 00:11:26,311 If Dan's busy on the beach, how will he sell out 209 00:11:26,353 --> 00:11:28,563 in time for us to get home before tuck-in? 210 00:11:29,397 --> 00:11:31,816 Hmm... maybe selling Dan's dumplings 211 00:11:31,858 --> 00:11:34,152 will help me figure out what makes 'em so tasty! 212 00:11:34,194 --> 00:11:36,488 If he can't work his truck, we will! 213 00:11:40,492 --> 00:11:42,035 Open that window. 214 00:11:42,911 --> 00:11:44,996 Four dumplings please! 215 00:11:49,709 --> 00:11:53,046 That is the best dumpling I've ever tasted! Thanks. 216 00:11:53,088 --> 00:11:55,799 This professional chef business is a breeze! 217 00:11:55,840 --> 00:11:59,552 - How many more to go? - Let's just say... 218 00:11:59,886 --> 00:12:01,137 a lot. 219 00:12:05,725 --> 00:12:06,935 Ha! 220 00:12:09,020 --> 00:12:10,522 Keep 'em coming! 221 00:12:13,233 --> 00:12:14,484 Ha! 222 00:12:27,747 --> 00:12:29,874 A lotta Dan fans out there! 223 00:12:29,916 --> 00:12:31,292 Uh, we're out! 224 00:12:34,004 --> 00:12:35,672 Ugh, every single time! 225 00:12:35,714 --> 00:12:38,425 Hurry up, Alex, the line is getting longer. 226 00:12:38,466 --> 00:12:40,176 That's all Dan prepped, 227 00:12:40,552 --> 00:12:43,263 and I still don't know what makes them so good. 228 00:12:46,599 --> 00:12:48,601 I'll just cook up all these ingredients 229 00:12:48,643 --> 00:12:51,563 and figure out which one is the secret ingredient myself. 230 00:12:51,813 --> 00:12:54,774 Hello? Can I get some service around here? 231 00:12:54,816 --> 00:12:56,985 Okay, if you say so... 232 00:12:57,819 --> 00:13:00,488 Two dumplings please. Extra sauce. 233 00:13:01,114 --> 00:13:03,074 Where to start? 234 00:13:03,116 --> 00:13:06,578 I'll use a little bit of this and a little bit of that and, voilà! 235 00:13:06,619 --> 00:13:07,620 Order up! 236 00:13:16,296 --> 00:13:17,672 What did I tell you? 237 00:13:17,714 --> 00:13:19,674 Everything tastes better in the city! 238 00:13:19,716 --> 00:13:22,344 Maybe we could feed them to the seagulls. 239 00:13:22,385 --> 00:13:25,263 No way! That would be animal cruelty! 240 00:13:25,305 --> 00:13:27,057 Aww. 241 00:13:27,307 --> 00:13:29,976 Come on, I got a day old tuna sandwich in my beach buggy. 242 00:13:30,018 --> 00:13:34,105 A bad review? But I used every ingredient in this truck! 243 00:13:34,147 --> 00:13:37,901 We were supposed to help Dan's Grand Opening, not hurt it! 244 00:13:38,485 --> 00:13:41,946 What if we ruin Dan's reputation and he goes out of business! 245 00:13:42,655 --> 00:13:45,367 I can't imagine a world without Dumpling Dan. 246 00:13:45,408 --> 00:13:47,660 I need to figure out his secret, stat! 247 00:13:52,165 --> 00:13:55,168 Hey! This is Dan's recipe book! Wow! 248 00:13:55,210 --> 00:13:57,295 There's drawings of all his creations. 249 00:13:57,337 --> 00:13:58,672 And a lot of scribbles. 250 00:13:58,713 --> 00:14:00,548 Looks like he kept changing the recipe. 251 00:14:00,590 --> 00:14:03,218 One of these must be the secret ingredient! 252 00:14:03,259 --> 00:14:05,470 There's only one way to find out. 253 00:14:05,512 --> 00:14:07,013 Let's get cooking. 254 00:14:08,348 --> 00:14:10,266 "Dropsy is a serious illness 255 00:14:10,308 --> 00:14:12,268 that causes a loss of appetite, 256 00:14:12,310 --> 00:14:14,813 swelling of the abdomen, and listlessness." 257 00:14:14,854 --> 00:14:16,147 Listlessness? 258 00:14:16,189 --> 00:14:18,316 I haven't made a single list all day! 259 00:14:18,358 --> 00:14:20,193 No, it means you're tired. 260 00:14:21,403 --> 00:14:23,154 Oh, no, I am listless! 261 00:14:23,196 --> 00:14:26,366 "It also causes the patient's scales to stick out. 262 00:14:26,408 --> 00:14:30,161 Wait a minute... scales? Dropsy is a Goldfish illness! 263 00:14:30,203 --> 00:14:32,372 Now I'm turning into a goldfish? 264 00:14:32,414 --> 00:14:34,332 Ugh! I'm a horrible swimmer. 265 00:14:34,374 --> 00:14:37,043 That was the last page, I'm all out of disorders. 266 00:14:37,085 --> 00:14:40,255 Alex better get back soon. He's got a crowd forming. 267 00:14:41,339 --> 00:14:44,801 It must be for his show because it definitely ain't for his cooking. 268 00:14:44,843 --> 00:14:46,594 Hm, if Alex isn't here to perform, 269 00:14:46,636 --> 00:14:49,681 maybe a captivating performance from yours truly 270 00:14:49,723 --> 00:14:52,142 will help lift the mood around here. 271 00:14:52,183 --> 00:14:53,977 - Hey, Melman! - Hmm? 272 00:14:54,019 --> 00:14:55,895 - Have you ever seen a flamingo roar? - No, 273 00:14:55,937 --> 00:14:58,148 but I have seen a horse fly! 274 00:15:00,191 --> 00:15:01,693 Great news, Alex! 275 00:15:01,735 --> 00:15:04,070 Someone just called your dumpling "not terrible!" 276 00:15:04,112 --> 00:15:07,115 - You're getting better! - That's not good enough to become my friends 277 00:15:07,157 --> 00:15:08,867 and fans favorite chef! 278 00:15:08,908 --> 00:15:12,120 Come on, Dan's secrets, reveal yourself. 279 00:16:16,351 --> 00:16:17,602 Mmm. Not bad! 280 00:16:17,644 --> 00:16:19,437 All that practice is paying off! 281 00:16:19,479 --> 00:16:21,606 The customers are starting to like your cooking! 282 00:16:21,648 --> 00:16:25,860 Yeah great, but my cooking's still nowhere near as good as Dan's. 283 00:16:26,319 --> 00:16:28,071 Thanks for your help, Dan! 284 00:16:28,113 --> 00:16:29,948 Hide! 285 00:16:29,989 --> 00:16:32,200 Yeah, who knew so many people could get stuck to a beach ball? 286 00:16:32,242 --> 00:16:35,412 I'm so sorry to keep you from your Grand Opening. 287 00:16:35,453 --> 00:16:36,955 Eh, that's okay. 288 00:16:36,996 --> 00:16:39,541 I'll just wake up early and prep everything tomorrow. 289 00:16:39,582 --> 00:16:43,878 You're a real life-saver, Diving... I mean Dumpling Dan! 290 00:16:44,671 --> 00:16:47,924 At least I got to dust off my own dog paddle 291 00:16:48,216 --> 00:16:49,759 Yes! We're going home! 292 00:16:49,801 --> 00:16:52,303 You cooked every last ingredient in the truck. 293 00:16:52,345 --> 00:16:53,722 You're right I did! 294 00:16:53,763 --> 00:16:56,599 Wait... I cooked every ingredient in the truck, 295 00:16:56,641 --> 00:17:00,103 and I still haven't figured out the secret ingredient! 296 00:17:00,437 --> 00:17:02,647 Without it, my food won't be delicious 297 00:17:02,689 --> 00:17:06,526 and my dreams of being a master chef will be cooked. 298 00:17:14,951 --> 00:17:18,538 Huh, what's this? Where did all this cash come from? 299 00:17:20,123 --> 00:17:23,043 But I didn't sell a single dumpling all day. 300 00:17:23,585 --> 00:17:25,795 Must've spent too much time in the sun. 301 00:17:26,004 --> 00:17:30,759 Okay, watch the ball, very closely! 302 00:17:32,886 --> 00:17:34,721 What is it supposed to do? 303 00:17:34,763 --> 00:17:37,015 Aside from make me dizzy! 304 00:17:37,265 --> 00:17:38,516 Distract you? 305 00:17:39,684 --> 00:17:41,644 I'm sorry. I'm out of ideas. 306 00:17:41,686 --> 00:17:43,646 It's ok, Marty! 307 00:17:43,688 --> 00:17:46,483 It took us so long to figure out what's wrong with me that I feel better now! 308 00:17:46,524 --> 00:17:49,861 - You do? - And I think I figured out what it was! 309 00:17:49,903 --> 00:17:51,404 You did? Tell me! 310 00:17:51,780 --> 00:17:54,532 Cheer up Alex! You can still be a chef! 311 00:17:54,574 --> 00:17:56,368 You improved so much in just one day. 312 00:17:56,409 --> 00:17:59,204 Maybe we can look for the secret ingredient tomorrow? 313 00:17:59,245 --> 00:18:01,581 It turns out, I wasn't sick at all. 314 00:18:01,623 --> 00:18:03,583 I just... didn't like Alex's cooking! 315 00:18:03,625 --> 00:18:05,251 I didn't like it at all! 316 00:18:06,795 --> 00:18:08,588 I'm sure he didn't mean it like that! 317 00:18:10,131 --> 00:18:12,842 It tasted like an overripe banana, 318 00:18:12,884 --> 00:18:14,511 after Dave stepped on it. 319 00:18:14,552 --> 00:18:16,304 Really? 'Cause I found it to be 320 00:18:16,346 --> 00:18:20,558 more like an old dirty sock that's been dipped in... Gloria! 321 00:18:20,600 --> 00:18:22,435 Dipped in Gloria? 322 00:18:22,477 --> 00:18:25,271 I thought you were gonna say an old sock dipped in hot dog water! 323 00:18:26,940 --> 00:18:30,568 Alex! Umm, I didn't mean for you to hear that. 324 00:18:30,610 --> 00:18:32,570 Hey, bud, I'm sorry. 325 00:18:32,612 --> 00:18:35,281 No, you're right. My cooking is terrible. 326 00:18:35,323 --> 00:18:37,867 It was silly to think I could be a master chef. 327 00:18:37,909 --> 00:18:40,578 Just because I didn't like the chef's... 328 00:18:44,249 --> 00:18:46,501 ...surprise, doesn't mean you're silly. 329 00:18:46,543 --> 00:18:49,546 Dumpling Dan's cooking makes everyone happy, 330 00:18:49,587 --> 00:18:51,798 and mine makes everyone sick. 331 00:18:52,507 --> 00:18:55,802 Alex, we don't need you to cook for us to make us happy. 332 00:18:55,844 --> 00:18:58,221 Yeah, you're already our favorite star! 333 00:18:58,263 --> 00:19:00,974 Check out the crowd that's been waiting for you! 334 00:19:02,017 --> 00:19:04,894 But if I'm over here, who are they waiting for? 335 00:19:04,936 --> 00:19:08,857 Can I get a roar? 336 00:19:10,650 --> 00:19:14,529 Let's see, how would Alex roar! 337 00:19:14,571 --> 00:19:15,613 No? 338 00:19:20,493 --> 00:19:22,495 Gotcha! 339 00:19:22,537 --> 00:19:24,456 What happened to the cute little lion that usually preforms here? 340 00:19:24,497 --> 00:19:26,624 I don't know, but there's something seriously wrong 341 00:19:26,666 --> 00:19:28,084 with that flamingo. 342 00:19:28,126 --> 00:19:29,919 - Bill? - Oh, hey! You're back! 343 00:19:29,961 --> 00:19:31,963 Now, give me a squack! 344 00:19:32,839 --> 00:19:35,550 Do you think we should call someone for help? 345 00:19:37,427 --> 00:19:38,720 Bill was right! 346 00:19:38,762 --> 00:19:40,430 This does cheer me up! 347 00:19:40,472 --> 00:19:41,973 Bill, what are you doing? 348 00:19:42,015 --> 00:19:44,184 Exactly what you do every day! 349 00:19:44,225 --> 00:19:47,395 The audience was here so I figured I'd just put on your little show. 350 00:19:47,437 --> 00:19:49,689 Keep the crowds warm. Oof! 351 00:19:50,315 --> 00:19:53,109 Let's go see if the sea lions are acting normal. 352 00:19:53,151 --> 00:19:55,695 Actually, I guess I left them sorta cold. 353 00:19:56,071 --> 00:19:57,655 Aw, don't feel bad! 354 00:19:57,947 --> 00:20:01,534 Perfecting my show has taken lots of learning and hard work! 355 00:20:01,576 --> 00:20:03,787 I practice my flips every night 356 00:20:03,828 --> 00:20:07,874 and I've been workshopping my roar for years! 357 00:20:07,916 --> 00:20:09,668 Oh, thank goodness! 358 00:20:09,709 --> 00:20:11,961 - There he is! - Now that's a performer! 359 00:20:12,504 --> 00:20:16,675 I don't get it. I've been watching your show ever since I moved next door. 360 00:20:16,716 --> 00:20:18,259 I consider myself an expert. 361 00:20:19,302 --> 00:20:22,180 You don't just wake up one day and become an expert 362 00:20:22,222 --> 00:20:24,599 at something because you wanna try it on for size! 363 00:20:24,641 --> 00:20:28,520 It's not like you can magically find the secret ingredient to being a... 364 00:20:29,104 --> 00:20:31,690 - Oh! - That sounds familiar! 365 00:20:31,731 --> 00:20:35,527 There is no "secret ingredient" to Dan's success, is there? 366 00:20:35,568 --> 00:20:37,404 Maybe not, at least, 367 00:20:37,445 --> 00:20:39,906 I don't think it was not anything you can find in a bottle. 368 00:20:39,948 --> 00:20:41,908 All those drawings in his book, 369 00:20:41,950 --> 00:20:43,993 that was his practicing and perfecting. 370 00:20:44,035 --> 00:20:45,954 His secret ingredient was hard work! 371 00:20:45,995 --> 00:20:47,706 And a whole lotta love. 372 00:20:52,335 --> 00:20:55,130 Must be one of them Florida Flamingos. 373 00:20:55,171 --> 00:20:58,883 Whew! That is enough performing for me for one day. 374 00:20:58,925 --> 00:21:00,719 Is anybody else hungry for a snack? 375 00:21:00,760 --> 00:21:02,053 That depends. 376 00:21:02,095 --> 00:21:03,930 Alex, are you giving up on cooking? 377 00:21:03,972 --> 00:21:07,142 Of course not! I just have a lot more practicing to do. 378 00:21:07,183 --> 00:21:09,769 But in the meantime, we brought back dumplings. 379 00:21:37,005 --> 00:21:39,382 - Yes! - Not again. 380 00:21:40,800 --> 00:21:42,344 I did it! 381 00:21:42,385 --> 00:21:44,220 You figured out how to make the perfect pizza? 382 00:21:44,262 --> 00:21:46,681 Nope, but I did figure out how to roll the dough. 383 00:21:46,723 --> 00:21:48,600 Now I can finally get started! 384 00:21:48,641 --> 00:21:51,019 Does this mean there's another taste test coming tomorrow? 385 00:21:51,061 --> 00:21:53,688 Oh, no. Marty, get the book! 386 00:21:54,814 --> 00:21:56,149 Just in case! 387 00:21:56,816 --> 00:21:58,651 And, we're rolling! 388 00:21:58,693 --> 00:22:03,156 And now my favorite dish, well, really my only dish so far, 389 00:22:03,406 --> 00:22:05,617 for my favorite studio audience. 390 00:22:06,034 --> 00:22:07,202 And Bill. 391 00:22:08,453 --> 00:22:10,622 Hey, this isn't half bad! 392 00:22:10,663 --> 00:22:13,458 It's, dare I say, half good? 393 00:22:13,500 --> 00:22:16,795 I don't taste anything that violates any health codes! 394 00:22:16,836 --> 00:22:19,464 And my stomach feels A-okay! 395 00:22:20,215 --> 00:22:23,468 It's still not as good as the mud pie but, I like it! 396 00:22:23,510 --> 00:22:26,096 I'm glad you like it because I'm gonna test 397 00:22:26,137 --> 00:22:29,140 all my recipes on you every night 'til I get 'em right! 398 00:22:29,182 --> 00:22:31,309 Every night, huh? 399 00:22:31,351 --> 00:22:34,354 Get the menu, we're gonna need to order a lot more dumplings!