1 00:00:01,543 --> 00:00:04,713 Sergeant, you are missing so much. 2 00:00:04,713 --> 00:00:05,756 That's why I was thinking that maybe you could bring 3 00:00:05,756 --> 00:00:07,174 your old friend... 4 00:00:07,174 --> 00:00:09,259 What do you think you're doing? 5 00:00:09,259 --> 00:00:10,469 I'm watching "Gomer Pyle." 6 00:00:10,469 --> 00:00:11,970 I'm starting to think this guy 7 00:00:11,970 --> 00:00:13,305 is not cut out for the Marines. 8 00:00:13,305 --> 00:00:14,973 You have been home for two hours. 9 00:00:14,973 --> 00:00:16,517 Don't you have some homework to do? 10 00:00:16,517 --> 00:00:18,477 I finished my homework. 11 00:00:18,477 --> 00:00:19,978 [ Laughs ] 12 00:00:24,066 --> 00:00:25,484 Then go outside and play. 13 00:00:25,484 --> 00:00:27,903 But all my friends have sports after school now. 14 00:00:27,903 --> 00:00:28,904 I don't have anyone to hang out with. 15 00:00:28,904 --> 00:00:31,240 Oh, I'm sorry, Dean. 16 00:00:31,240 --> 00:00:33,492 That can't feel good. You want some ice cream? 17 00:00:34,701 --> 00:00:36,411 Good. 18 00:00:36,411 --> 00:00:38,580 It's on the grocery list on the counter. 19 00:00:38,580 --> 00:00:40,499 Since you have so much free time, 20 00:00:40,499 --> 00:00:42,376 you should spend it doing something productive, 21 00:00:42,376 --> 00:00:44,545 like helping your mama around the house. 22 00:00:44,545 --> 00:00:47,214 Adult Dean: Ugh, walked right into a trap. 23 00:00:47,214 --> 00:00:49,383 With those young legs of yours, 24 00:00:49,383 --> 00:00:50,801 it should only take about 30 minutes. 25 00:00:50,801 --> 00:00:52,261 Three watermelons? 26 00:00:52,261 --> 00:00:53,762 What do I look like, the Incredible Hulk? 27 00:00:53,762 --> 00:00:55,931 Starting now. I -- 28 00:00:55,931 --> 00:00:57,975 Don't make me say it twice. 29 00:00:57,975 --> 00:01:00,060 ♪♪ 30 00:01:00,060 --> 00:01:01,520 Are you sure it's dead? 31 00:01:01,520 --> 00:01:03,605 No! 32 00:01:03,605 --> 00:01:06,608 That's why you're in there with your young eyes to see. 33 00:01:06,608 --> 00:01:08,402 [ Animal squealing ] 34 00:01:08,402 --> 00:01:10,821 It's not dead! It's not dead! [ Coughs ] It's not dead! 35 00:01:10,821 --> 00:01:12,197 You sure you unplugged it? 36 00:01:12,197 --> 00:01:14,366 Of course I did. I'm your mother. 37 00:01:14,366 --> 00:01:19,663 ♪♪ 38 00:01:19,663 --> 00:01:21,456 Since my friends were busy 39 00:01:21,456 --> 00:01:23,041 and I didn't want to spend my afternoons 40 00:01:23,041 --> 00:01:25,627 running Mom's errands, I went to the guidance counselor 41 00:01:25,627 --> 00:01:27,671 for help finding an after-school activity. 42 00:01:27,671 --> 00:01:30,632 I see you as more of a thespian. 43 00:01:30,632 --> 00:01:32,259 And you're in luck, because the drama teacher 44 00:01:32,259 --> 00:01:33,844 is looking for people 45 00:01:33,844 --> 00:01:35,596 for their upcoming production of "Peter Pan." 46 00:01:35,596 --> 00:01:37,014 [ Sighs ] I don't know, Mr. Cox. 47 00:01:37,014 --> 00:01:38,640 I usually stick to books. 48 00:01:38,640 --> 00:01:41,768 Nonsense. Oh, you'd be great. 49 00:01:41,768 --> 00:01:45,105 You have a young Sidney Poitier...thing. 50 00:01:45,105 --> 00:01:46,565 Wow, really? 51 00:01:46,565 --> 00:01:48,567 Most definitely. I can see it. 52 00:01:48,567 --> 00:01:51,236 I'll do it! Huzzah! 53 00:01:51,236 --> 00:01:54,072 Then I shall see you tomorrow at our play rehearsal. 54 00:01:54,072 --> 00:01:55,615 You're the drama teacher? 55 00:01:55,615 --> 00:01:57,034 I thought you were just a guidance counselor? 56 00:01:57,034 --> 00:01:59,786 [ Chuckles ] It's called acting. 57 00:01:59,786 --> 00:02:02,539 And also, we're underfunded. 58 00:02:02,539 --> 00:02:04,374 [ All chanting ] Hey, hey! Ho, ho! 59 00:02:04,374 --> 00:02:06,710 Underfunded schools have got to go! 60 00:02:06,710 --> 00:02:08,170 Hey, hey! Ho, ho! 61 00:02:08,170 --> 00:02:09,504 Underfunded schools have got to go! 62 00:02:09,504 --> 00:02:11,882 Hey, Bruce! Over here! 63 00:02:11,882 --> 00:02:14,551 Sis. What's up? 64 00:02:14,551 --> 00:02:17,471 I didn't expect to see you here, but I guess I should've. 65 00:02:17,471 --> 00:02:19,473 For sure. You know Congressman Baker 66 00:02:19,473 --> 00:02:21,099 has been mishandling government funds 67 00:02:21,099 --> 00:02:22,851 for way too long. [ Chuckles ] 68 00:02:22,851 --> 00:02:24,353 Do you need a sign? 69 00:02:24,353 --> 00:02:26,021 I think we have an extra "No one digs pigs." 70 00:02:26,021 --> 00:02:27,397 Actually, I'm not protesting. 71 00:02:27,397 --> 00:02:28,440 I'm a volunteer to help 72 00:02:28,440 --> 00:02:30,359 the Congressman's reelection campaign. 73 00:02:30,359 --> 00:02:32,110 Would you like a pamphlet to see how you can become 74 00:02:32,110 --> 00:02:33,654 a Baker Backer? [ Laughs ] 75 00:02:33,654 --> 00:02:36,406 You are supporting a Republican? 76 00:02:36,406 --> 00:02:39,451 [ Sighs ] I'm supporting a candidate who cares about vets 77 00:02:39,451 --> 00:02:41,495 and has made us a major part of his platform. 78 00:02:41,495 --> 00:02:44,790 Mm, I'm telling Mom and Dad you're voting for a Republican. 79 00:02:44,790 --> 00:02:47,125 [ Chuckles ] Okay, Kim, well, now you're just being childish, 80 00:02:47,125 --> 00:02:48,919 so I'll see you at home. 81 00:02:48,919 --> 00:02:50,212 Don't drop your sign. 82 00:02:50,212 --> 00:02:52,130 ♪♪ 83 00:02:52,130 --> 00:02:54,883 Say goodbye to your Afro Sheen! 84 00:02:54,883 --> 00:02:57,511 ♪ All I know ♪ 85 00:02:57,511 --> 00:03:00,972 ♪ Ohhh, through the highs and the lows ♪ 86 00:03:00,972 --> 00:03:04,017 ♪ I'mma find my way home ♪ 87 00:03:07,104 --> 00:03:09,981 Trying to break into a new group in middle school 88 00:03:09,981 --> 00:03:11,817 is like a prostate exam -- 89 00:03:11,817 --> 00:03:13,610 scary, exposing, 90 00:03:13,610 --> 00:03:15,987 and you pray no photos exist of either. 91 00:03:17,948 --> 00:03:20,659 Uh... Hi, Dean. 92 00:03:20,659 --> 00:03:22,953 Is he okay? Oh, yeah. 93 00:03:22,953 --> 00:03:24,371 Tom's just a method actor. 94 00:03:24,371 --> 00:03:26,331 He's playing a dog and a crocodile, 95 00:03:26,331 --> 00:03:27,999 so he's in deep crocodog mode. 96 00:03:27,999 --> 00:03:31,253 Good afternoon, my little artístes! 97 00:03:31,253 --> 00:03:34,423 We have a new actor joining our ensemble today, 98 00:03:34,423 --> 00:03:37,134 so let's give Dean a proper welcome, shall we? 99 00:03:39,845 --> 00:03:42,722 ♪ We welcome you to the Drama Club ♪ 100 00:03:42,722 --> 00:03:44,516 ♪ So join us, thespian! ♪ 101 00:03:44,516 --> 00:03:46,184 ♪ It's so neat to have you here ♪ 102 00:03:46,184 --> 00:03:48,228 ♪ And see your journey begin! ♪ 103 00:03:48,228 --> 00:03:50,188 ♪ So give us your best, forget the rest ♪ 104 00:03:50,188 --> 00:03:52,107 ♪ And we'll give ours to you ♪ 105 00:03:52,107 --> 00:03:54,192 ♪ Welcome, welcome, Dean! ♪ 106 00:03:56,361 --> 00:03:59,406 Wow. Uh [chuckles nervously] o-outta sight! 107 00:03:59,406 --> 00:04:03,285 Okay, now let's get into the magical world of Peter Pan! 108 00:04:04,453 --> 00:04:07,456 Uh, now, I do have a bit of bad news. 109 00:04:07,456 --> 00:04:10,542 Our sweet Sandy will not be able to play Wendy. 110 00:04:10,542 --> 00:04:13,295 She's come down with a bad case of mononucleosis. 111 00:04:13,295 --> 00:04:15,046 [ Laughter ] 112 00:04:15,046 --> 00:04:16,798 Then who will be Wendy to my Peter Pan? 113 00:04:16,798 --> 00:04:20,969 Dean will now be Peter Pan and Karen will play Wendy. 114 00:04:20,969 --> 00:04:23,263 Isn't that exciting? 115 00:04:23,263 --> 00:04:26,850 By exciting, do you mean completely insane? 116 00:04:26,850 --> 00:04:28,852 Dean is not the right... 117 00:04:28,852 --> 00:04:31,730 The character is supposed to be... 118 00:04:31,730 --> 00:04:34,649 [ Whispers loudly ] Peter Pan doesn't have an afro! 119 00:04:34,649 --> 00:04:36,109 He also doesn't have a ponytail. 120 00:04:36,109 --> 00:04:37,235 [ Gasps ] 121 00:04:37,235 --> 00:04:40,071 Mary Martin played Peter Pan on Broadway. 122 00:04:40,071 --> 00:04:41,656 Broadway, Mr. Cox. 123 00:04:41,656 --> 00:04:44,242 Yes, but a man didn't play Wendy. 124 00:04:44,242 --> 00:04:47,329 Dean is the obvious choice. 125 00:04:47,329 --> 00:04:50,707 Besides, Dean is the only available boy 126 00:04:50,707 --> 00:04:52,584 who can fit into the costume. 127 00:04:52,584 --> 00:04:55,712 Fine, but know that this injustice against women 128 00:04:55,712 --> 00:04:58,757 will go down in the history books next to Joan of Arc. 129 00:04:58,757 --> 00:05:00,175 [ Inhales deeply ] 130 00:05:00,175 --> 00:05:02,385 No one appreciates my sacrifice. 131 00:05:02,385 --> 00:05:03,804 [ Laughs ] 132 00:05:03,804 --> 00:05:06,139 I'd only been in the Drama Club for five minutes 133 00:05:06,139 --> 00:05:08,058 and had already experienced a musical number 134 00:05:08,058 --> 00:05:09,810 and two dramatic exits. 135 00:05:09,810 --> 00:05:11,561 Huh. These drama kids weren't messing around. 136 00:05:13,605 --> 00:05:14,898 We can fly! 137 00:05:14,898 --> 00:05:15,941 We can fly! 138 00:05:15,941 --> 00:05:17,692 You can fly! 139 00:05:17,692 --> 00:05:19,402 We can fly! We can fly! 140 00:05:19,402 --> 00:05:21,780 Uh, okay. Well, it's time to go off to Never Land. 141 00:05:21,780 --> 00:05:24,741 Second star to the right and make a left on Decatur Street. 142 00:05:24,741 --> 00:05:26,535 Wait, no, no. 143 00:05:26,535 --> 00:05:27,994 That's how you get to my real house. Ugh! 144 00:05:27,994 --> 00:05:29,913 I can't work like this! 145 00:05:29,913 --> 00:05:32,165 It's alright, Dean. Don't worry. 146 00:05:32,165 --> 00:05:34,668 You have all the way until Friday to get the lines down. 147 00:05:34,668 --> 00:05:37,546 Friday?! But I-I'm in, like, every scene! 148 00:05:37,546 --> 00:05:40,590 I'm happy to step back in for Dean. 149 00:05:40,590 --> 00:05:42,717 I already know all the lines. 150 00:05:42,717 --> 00:05:44,469 That is a good point. 151 00:05:44,469 --> 00:05:47,264 Karen, you can work with Dean after school 152 00:05:47,264 --> 00:05:48,557 until he learns the part. 153 00:05:48,557 --> 00:05:50,475 Ha! Problem solved. 154 00:05:52,269 --> 00:05:53,478 [ Sighs sharply ] 155 00:05:53,478 --> 00:05:56,356 ♪♪ 156 00:05:56,356 --> 00:05:59,109 Lillian: Did Dean tell you he was in the school play? 157 00:05:59,109 --> 00:06:00,944 Is he playing somebody white? 158 00:06:00,944 --> 00:06:03,446 [ Door opens ] Never mind. 159 00:06:03,446 --> 00:06:06,658 You starting your school work mighty late, Kim. 160 00:06:06,658 --> 00:06:08,410 Oh, yeah. 161 00:06:08,410 --> 00:06:10,579 I lost track of time at the rally. Whoops! 162 00:06:10,579 --> 00:06:11,788 I'm not trying to hear all that. 163 00:06:11,788 --> 00:06:13,790 What I keep telling you? 164 00:06:13,790 --> 00:06:15,709 If the revolution hasn't started by 8:00, you're gonna miss it. 165 00:06:15,709 --> 00:06:18,545 You're right. You do say that, Daddy. 166 00:06:18,545 --> 00:06:20,005 You know what else? 167 00:06:20,005 --> 00:06:22,299 I accidentally scratched the car on a pole. 168 00:06:22,299 --> 00:06:24,551 What?! You're late and gonna cost me some money? 169 00:06:24,551 --> 00:06:27,345 Kimberly Lanette Williams -- 170 00:06:27,345 --> 00:06:29,598 Wait, what's going on here? 171 00:06:29,598 --> 00:06:31,266 Why are you admitting to these things? 172 00:06:31,266 --> 00:06:32,893 Because -- 173 00:06:32,893 --> 00:06:35,353 Because she's about to tell you that she saw me 174 00:06:35,353 --> 00:06:38,773 at her protest supporting Congressman Baker 175 00:06:38,773 --> 00:06:39,983 and she knows you're gonna be mad. 176 00:06:39,983 --> 00:06:41,067 You're a Republican?! 177 00:06:41,067 --> 00:06:42,235 A black Republican?! 178 00:06:42,235 --> 00:06:43,778 Lillian: Ooh, Lord, our children 179 00:06:43,778 --> 00:06:45,280 have lost their ever-loving minds today. 180 00:06:45,280 --> 00:06:47,699 You could've been on drugs, a gambler, 181 00:06:47,699 --> 00:06:49,492 or hated Jazz, but a Republican?! 182 00:06:49,492 --> 00:06:51,828 It's not that big a deal, Dad. 183 00:06:51,828 --> 00:06:53,663 I mean, I just heard him speak at the VFW -- 184 00:06:53,663 --> 00:06:54,998 Yeah, looking for votes. 185 00:06:54,998 --> 00:06:55,832 You should check out his platform. 186 00:06:55,832 --> 00:06:57,292 You might like it. 187 00:06:57,292 --> 00:06:58,752 Don't you tell me what I'll like. 188 00:06:58,752 --> 00:07:01,254 I know what I like, and it's not some snake-oil salesman. 189 00:07:01,254 --> 00:07:02,839 Look, look, the lines between political parties 190 00:07:02,839 --> 00:07:04,257 are blurred anyway. 191 00:07:04,257 --> 00:07:05,967 I mean, just look at the Dixiecrats. 192 00:07:05,967 --> 00:07:07,761 Okay, they considered themselves Democrats 193 00:07:07,761 --> 00:07:09,346 but supported segregation. 194 00:07:09,346 --> 00:07:11,848 The Republican Party was actually founded 195 00:07:11,848 --> 00:07:13,558 by anti-slavery activists. 196 00:07:13,558 --> 00:07:15,101 Did you know that? Don't you ask me what I know. 197 00:07:15,101 --> 00:07:17,729 Uh, Bruce, is this you in the picture? 198 00:07:17,729 --> 00:07:19,356 Yeah. See? 199 00:07:19,356 --> 00:07:21,274 This is exactly what I'm talking about. 200 00:07:21,274 --> 00:07:22,942 This white man is using you, son. 201 00:07:22,942 --> 00:07:25,111 There's a reason you're the only black face in this picture. 202 00:07:25,111 --> 00:07:26,571 We don't even look good in red. 203 00:07:26,571 --> 00:07:28,198 Speak for yourself. 204 00:07:28,198 --> 00:07:29,741 Bruce, you're not going down there anymore. 205 00:07:29,741 --> 00:07:31,284 I'm an adult, Dad. 206 00:07:31,284 --> 00:07:32,869 You can't tell me what to do. 207 00:07:32,869 --> 00:07:34,454 Things were heating up. 208 00:07:34,454 --> 00:07:36,665 Luckily, Mama always knew when to step in. 209 00:07:36,665 --> 00:07:37,957 Kim, you scratched the car?! 210 00:07:39,542 --> 00:07:41,586 Nicely done. Nicely done. 211 00:07:45,590 --> 00:07:48,551 So, when do we get to the fight scene? 212 00:07:48,551 --> 00:07:51,471 [ Scoffs ] You're not ready to rehearse the sword fight. 213 00:07:51,471 --> 00:07:53,056 You haven't earned it. 214 00:07:53,056 --> 00:07:54,516 First, you must do the character work 215 00:07:54,516 --> 00:07:57,435 and, you know, learn your lines. 216 00:07:57,435 --> 00:07:59,354 Hmm, that's sad 'cause I really think 217 00:07:59,354 --> 00:08:01,398 my character would love to sword fight right now. 218 00:08:01,398 --> 00:08:04,567 That's because you don't know anything about theater. 219 00:08:04,567 --> 00:08:06,111 Great actors fully immerse themselves 220 00:08:06,111 --> 00:08:07,987 into their characters. 221 00:08:07,987 --> 00:08:09,948 Like Laurence Olivier. 222 00:08:09,948 --> 00:08:11,199 Who's Laurence Olivier? 223 00:08:11,199 --> 00:08:12,909 [ Sighs ] You're hopeless. 224 00:08:12,909 --> 00:08:15,161 Okay, wait, wait. 225 00:08:15,161 --> 00:08:17,497 Peter Pan is just such a big role 226 00:08:17,497 --> 00:08:20,083 and all you guys are so good and into this. 227 00:08:20,083 --> 00:08:21,543 I-I don't want to let anyone down. 228 00:08:21,543 --> 00:08:23,169 [ Sighs ] 229 00:08:25,672 --> 00:08:27,799 Okay. 230 00:08:27,799 --> 00:08:29,509 What are some of your favorite plays? 231 00:08:29,509 --> 00:08:30,802 I like Batman. 232 00:08:30,802 --> 00:08:32,220 We can work with that. 233 00:08:32,220 --> 00:08:34,180 Think about Adam West. 234 00:08:34,180 --> 00:08:35,724 When he plays Batman, 235 00:08:35,724 --> 00:08:38,351 it's not just about the pows and the thwaps. 236 00:08:38,351 --> 00:08:40,645 He has to delve into the tragic backstory 237 00:08:40,645 --> 00:08:42,856 of Bruce Wayne and find his motivation 238 00:08:42,856 --> 00:08:44,983 to become a millionaire vigilante, you know? 239 00:08:44,983 --> 00:08:46,735 Hmm, I can dig that. 240 00:08:46,735 --> 00:08:48,153 Act One, Scene Three. 241 00:08:48,153 --> 00:08:49,779 The shadow scene. 242 00:08:49,779 --> 00:08:51,740 Action! 243 00:08:51,740 --> 00:08:53,408 Is it there? 244 00:08:53,408 --> 00:08:55,910 Must be somewhere. Shadow? 245 00:08:55,910 --> 00:08:58,163 Shadow? Peter Pan! 246 00:08:58,163 --> 00:09:00,081 I-I saved your shadow for you. 247 00:09:00,081 --> 00:09:01,666 Oh, I hope it isn't rumpled. 248 00:09:01,666 --> 00:09:05,045 ♪♪ 249 00:09:05,045 --> 00:09:08,631 How did Nana get your shadow? 250 00:09:08,631 --> 00:09:11,051 It jumped out at me the other night at the window. 251 00:09:11,051 --> 00:09:13,178 I come to listen to the stories. 252 00:09:13,178 --> 00:09:15,638 My stories? 253 00:09:15,638 --> 00:09:17,932 But they're all about you. 254 00:09:17,932 --> 00:09:19,601 I know. That's why I like 'em. 255 00:09:19,601 --> 00:09:20,852 I tell 'em to the Lost Boys. 256 00:09:20,852 --> 00:09:22,979 And scene. 257 00:09:22,979 --> 00:09:24,355 Not bad, Dean. 258 00:09:24,355 --> 00:09:25,899 Really? 259 00:09:25,899 --> 00:09:27,692 I-I was really trying to get into the mind of Peter 260 00:09:27,692 --> 00:09:30,945 and thinking, "Hmm. Who is my shadow?" 261 00:09:30,945 --> 00:09:33,031 You know? Alright, cool it. 262 00:09:33,031 --> 00:09:35,700 You were good for two seconds. 263 00:09:35,700 --> 00:09:36,785 We still have lots of work to do. 264 00:09:36,785 --> 00:09:37,911 On to the next scene! 265 00:09:37,911 --> 00:09:40,288 Alright! 266 00:09:40,288 --> 00:09:43,958 Put the sword down, Dean. 267 00:09:43,958 --> 00:09:45,418 And when was the last time 268 00:09:45,418 --> 00:09:47,545 you saw him in a black neighborhood, huh? 269 00:09:47,545 --> 00:09:49,714 Or any politician? Look, I work for the state. 270 00:09:49,714 --> 00:09:51,299 Now, let me be the one to tell you 271 00:09:51,299 --> 00:09:52,634 none of them care about us black folk. 272 00:09:52,634 --> 00:09:54,511 Well, my brothers, you are in luck 273 00:09:54,511 --> 00:09:56,513 because the Congressman is on his way down here 274 00:09:56,513 --> 00:09:57,931 to meet you all. 275 00:09:57,931 --> 00:09:59,808 You invited him? Well, I had to. 276 00:09:59,808 --> 00:10:01,226 You weren't gonna give him a chance on your own. 277 00:10:01,226 --> 00:10:03,603 Ambushed by my very own son. 278 00:10:03,603 --> 00:10:05,438 Why can't you use your military training for good? 279 00:10:05,438 --> 00:10:07,690 Like getting us a discount on tires. 280 00:10:07,690 --> 00:10:08,858 [ Bell jingles ] 281 00:10:08,858 --> 00:10:11,069 Oh, hey, Bruce. 282 00:10:11,069 --> 00:10:13,488 Hi, sir. Good afternoon, everybody! 283 00:10:13,488 --> 00:10:16,241 I'm your Congressman, Brad Baker. 284 00:10:16,241 --> 00:10:17,700 Is this your establishment, sir? 285 00:10:17,700 --> 00:10:18,827 Mm-hmm. 286 00:10:18,827 --> 00:10:20,328 From what Bruce tells me, 287 00:10:20,328 --> 00:10:22,413 this is quite the community staple. 288 00:10:22,413 --> 00:10:23,748 It sure is, Congressman. 289 00:10:23,748 --> 00:10:25,333 Well, it is an honor to be here 290 00:10:25,333 --> 00:10:26,793 with you fine gentlemen. 291 00:10:26,793 --> 00:10:28,795 And thank you for inviting me, Bruce. 292 00:10:28,795 --> 00:10:32,006 This is exactly the type of outreach outlet 293 00:10:32,006 --> 00:10:34,843 I was hoping for from my new Community Liaison. 294 00:10:34,843 --> 00:10:36,219 What the hell is that? 295 00:10:36,219 --> 00:10:38,304 It's my new job title, Dad. 296 00:10:38,304 --> 00:10:40,223 I'm here to listen to constituents 297 00:10:40,223 --> 00:10:41,933 and help them solve problems in the community. 298 00:10:41,933 --> 00:10:43,101 You're working for them now? 299 00:10:43,101 --> 00:10:44,310 Community outreach, huh? 300 00:10:44,310 --> 00:10:46,312 Does that mean you fix potholes? 301 00:10:46,312 --> 00:10:48,314 Forget the potholes. You gotta think bigger. 302 00:10:48,314 --> 00:10:50,567 Can you make some parking tickets go away? 303 00:10:50,567 --> 00:10:52,443 You know, better yet, can you make Jefferson Street 304 00:10:52,443 --> 00:10:54,237 go the other direction? 305 00:10:54,237 --> 00:10:55,613 I'm trying to get to work faster. 306 00:10:55,613 --> 00:10:57,740 Well, now -- now, can you arrest some of them kids 307 00:10:57,740 --> 00:10:59,200 in front of my house shuckin' and jivin' all hours of the night? 308 00:10:59,200 --> 00:11:00,827 Y'all are wasting your time. 309 00:11:00,827 --> 00:11:02,912 This man is here for a photo-op and some votes. 310 00:11:02,912 --> 00:11:04,122 He's using us and Bruce. 311 00:11:04,122 --> 00:11:05,748 Alright, Dad, that's enough. 312 00:11:05,748 --> 00:11:08,084 Open your eyes, son. 313 00:11:08,084 --> 00:11:10,295 Come here. 314 00:11:10,295 --> 00:11:12,505 You can't see what he's doing 'cause you haven't been right 315 00:11:12,505 --> 00:11:13,965 in your mind since you been back. 316 00:11:13,965 --> 00:11:16,885 It's been one bad decision after another -- 317 00:11:16,885 --> 00:11:18,469 going back to the military and getting hurt, 318 00:11:18,469 --> 00:11:19,971 dating a divorced woman with a kid -- 319 00:11:19,971 --> 00:11:21,139 What are you trying to say? 320 00:11:21,139 --> 00:11:22,348 I'm just trying to understand 321 00:11:22,348 --> 00:11:23,266 what's been going on with you. 322 00:11:24,934 --> 00:11:28,188 I mean, people go over there 323 00:11:28,188 --> 00:11:30,148 and a lot of things can happen. 324 00:11:30,148 --> 00:11:31,608 Then they come back and -- 325 00:11:31,608 --> 00:11:33,902 Are you saying that I'm shell-shocked? 326 00:11:33,902 --> 00:11:36,946 I'm saying it would explain things. 327 00:11:36,946 --> 00:11:39,908 Wow, that -- 328 00:11:39,908 --> 00:11:41,534 It's easier for you to think that I'm crazy 329 00:11:41,534 --> 00:11:44,037 than to think that I just have my own ideas 330 00:11:44,037 --> 00:11:45,288 that are different from yours? 331 00:11:45,288 --> 00:11:51,377 ♪♪ 332 00:11:51,377 --> 00:11:53,671 [ Bell jingles ] 333 00:11:53,671 --> 00:11:56,174 Now back to the Jefferson Street 334 00:11:56,174 --> 00:11:58,009 going from north to south. 335 00:11:58,009 --> 00:11:59,510 Man, I got some real complaints. 336 00:11:59,510 --> 00:12:02,889 ♪♪ 337 00:12:02,889 --> 00:12:04,390 You know, we can talk about this later. 338 00:12:04,390 --> 00:12:05,892 Get back to the game, man. You know. 339 00:12:07,393 --> 00:12:09,020 I propose we leave for home at once. 340 00:12:09,020 --> 00:12:12,106 Alright, boys. Alright. 341 00:12:12,106 --> 00:12:14,317 I'm sure Mother would be glad to have you. 342 00:12:14,317 --> 00:12:16,694 That is if Peter doesn't mind. 343 00:12:16,694 --> 00:12:18,780 Go on! Go back and grow up! 344 00:12:18,780 --> 00:12:21,574 But I must warn you, once you're grown-up, 345 00:12:21,574 --> 00:12:22,951 you can never come back. 346 00:12:22,951 --> 00:12:24,452 Never! 347 00:12:27,205 --> 00:12:31,251 [ Laughs ] Bravo, thespians! 348 00:12:31,251 --> 00:12:33,211 Bravo, Dean! 349 00:12:33,211 --> 00:12:36,923 You have truly embodied Peter's boyish charm. 350 00:12:36,923 --> 00:12:38,258 Thanks, Mr. Cox. 351 00:12:38,258 --> 00:12:39,801 Really been doing the work, you know? 352 00:12:39,801 --> 00:12:42,178 Oh. And Karen's been guiding me. 353 00:12:42,178 --> 00:12:43,221 Couldn't have done it without her. 354 00:12:44,806 --> 00:12:47,600 Now, since our play conflicts with the Homecoming game, 355 00:12:47,600 --> 00:12:50,979 I have made an impassioned plea to the principal 356 00:12:50,979 --> 00:12:53,982 to let us perform a preview. 357 00:12:53,982 --> 00:12:58,820 So now your friends will see you at tomorrow's pep rally! 358 00:12:58,820 --> 00:13:00,780 Isn't that thrilling?! 359 00:13:00,780 --> 00:13:02,657 [ Howling ] 360 00:13:02,657 --> 00:13:05,410 Uh-oh. My friends weren't ready for this. 361 00:13:05,410 --> 00:13:08,079 Oh, and the best part is all of your costumes 362 00:13:08,079 --> 00:13:10,540 will be done just in time. 363 00:13:10,540 --> 00:13:12,458 [ Laughs nervously ] 364 00:13:12,458 --> 00:13:16,212 ♪♪ 365 00:13:16,212 --> 00:13:18,631 [ Indistinct conversations ] 366 00:13:18,631 --> 00:13:22,427 ♪♪ 367 00:13:22,427 --> 00:13:25,763 Be ready for your cue to swing in. 368 00:13:25,763 --> 00:13:27,890 [ Drum roll ] 369 00:13:27,890 --> 00:13:33,855 ♪♪ 370 00:13:33,855 --> 00:13:35,273 [ Cheers and applause ] 371 00:13:40,069 --> 00:13:42,071 Captain Hook, we will never join your crew! 372 00:13:42,071 --> 00:13:45,366 As you wish. Ladies first! 373 00:13:45,366 --> 00:13:47,827 Goodbye, boys. 374 00:13:47,827 --> 00:13:49,162 Be brave, brothers. 375 00:13:49,162 --> 00:13:50,913 We'll try, Karen. 376 00:13:50,913 --> 00:13:53,041 I me-- I mean, Wendy. 377 00:13:53,041 --> 00:13:54,125 [ Laughter ] 378 00:13:57,420 --> 00:13:58,504 [ Laughter continues ] 379 00:13:58,504 --> 00:14:04,552 ♪♪ 380 00:14:04,552 --> 00:14:06,137 On with it! 381 00:14:06,137 --> 00:14:07,555 Enough blubbering. 382 00:14:07,555 --> 00:14:08,806 [ Growling ] 383 00:14:08,806 --> 00:14:12,643 [ Laughter ] 384 00:14:12,643 --> 00:14:15,646 Peter Pan, please save us! 385 00:14:15,646 --> 00:14:20,109 ♪♪ 386 00:14:20,109 --> 00:14:21,652 Uhh! 387 00:14:21,652 --> 00:14:25,573 I-I said, "Peter Pan, please save us!" 388 00:14:25,573 --> 00:14:29,744 ♪♪ 389 00:14:29,744 --> 00:14:32,038 [ Laughter ] 390 00:14:32,038 --> 00:14:40,505 ♪♪ 391 00:14:40,505 --> 00:14:43,257 Peter Pan. 392 00:14:43,257 --> 00:14:46,094 Yep, I was so scared, I glittered my pants. 393 00:14:50,139 --> 00:14:52,850 I had escaped going down 394 00:14:52,850 --> 00:14:53,768 with the pirate ship, but I wasn't feeling good about it. 395 00:14:53,768 --> 00:14:55,561 [ Doorbell rings ] 396 00:14:58,523 --> 00:15:00,399 Uh-oh. 397 00:15:00,399 --> 00:15:02,443 How could you just abandon us like that, Dean? 398 00:15:02,443 --> 00:15:03,861 Aren't you glad I quit? 399 00:15:03,861 --> 00:15:05,196 Now you can be Peter Pan like you wanted. 400 00:15:05,196 --> 00:15:08,533 But the play is just better with us both. 401 00:15:08,533 --> 00:15:10,785 You may have gotten... 402 00:15:10,785 --> 00:15:13,871 good at being Peter. 403 00:15:13,871 --> 00:15:15,790 Thanks solely to me. 404 00:15:15,790 --> 00:15:17,667 Well, thanks, Karen. 405 00:15:17,667 --> 00:15:21,337 Um, I-I am really sorry I ditched you guys like that. 406 00:15:21,337 --> 00:15:23,214 I saw people laughing, and I panicked. 407 00:15:23,214 --> 00:15:24,841 I-I mean, weren't you guys embarrassed? 408 00:15:24,841 --> 00:15:26,884 [ Sighs ] Of course we were, 409 00:15:26,884 --> 00:15:29,220 but at least we were all in it together. 410 00:15:29,220 --> 00:15:30,972 That part felt great. 411 00:15:30,972 --> 00:15:32,390 What didn't feel good 412 00:15:32,390 --> 00:15:33,975 was being ditched by our cast-mate. 413 00:15:33,975 --> 00:15:36,018 That one hurt. 414 00:15:36,018 --> 00:15:37,812 I knew what it felt like to be left out, 415 00:15:37,812 --> 00:15:39,897 and I hated that I made them feel that way. 416 00:15:39,897 --> 00:15:42,150 Okay, I let this go on as long as I could, 417 00:15:42,150 --> 00:15:44,152 but you need to come inside. 418 00:15:44,152 --> 00:15:46,612 And, little white girl, here without your parents 419 00:15:46,612 --> 00:15:49,448 or corroborating witnesses, you need to head on home. 420 00:15:49,448 --> 00:15:54,495 ♪♪ 421 00:15:54,495 --> 00:15:55,663 [ Sighs ] 422 00:15:55,663 --> 00:15:58,916 ♪♪ 423 00:15:58,916 --> 00:16:01,085 Let's get a move on, Speedy. 424 00:16:01,085 --> 00:16:02,295 I'm due down at the barbershop. 425 00:16:02,295 --> 00:16:04,297 Checkers can't cheat by theirselves. 426 00:16:04,297 --> 00:16:05,715 I can't show my face in there after that fight with Bruce. 427 00:16:05,715 --> 00:16:08,092 [ Chuckles ] Maybe I'll just wear my hair long for a while. 428 00:16:08,092 --> 00:16:09,802 Yeah, fellas still talking 429 00:16:09,802 --> 00:16:12,346 about that little performance you and Bruce had. 430 00:16:12,346 --> 00:16:14,182 Said it's the first time 431 00:16:14,182 --> 00:16:15,183 they'd ever seen a black man turn red. 432 00:16:15,183 --> 00:16:16,726 [ Laughs ] 433 00:16:20,271 --> 00:16:21,772 Can I give you some advice, son? 434 00:16:21,772 --> 00:16:23,274 So I can know what not to do? 435 00:16:23,274 --> 00:16:24,692 I'm not gonna handle it the way you would. 436 00:16:24,692 --> 00:16:27,361 You're my son, but we think very differently. 437 00:16:27,361 --> 00:16:29,697 Just like you and Bruce. 438 00:16:29,697 --> 00:16:32,366 I just feel like the world is changing so fast these days. 439 00:16:32,366 --> 00:16:34,368 Kim and Dean have time to figure it out still, 440 00:16:34,368 --> 00:16:36,287 but Bruce just got thrown out there 441 00:16:36,287 --> 00:16:38,623 and I don't know if he was ready. 442 00:16:38,623 --> 00:16:40,499 I really think he's making a bad decision. 443 00:16:40,499 --> 00:16:42,460 Well, he might be, but sometimes 444 00:16:42,460 --> 00:16:44,962 the only way they learn is to let them make it. 445 00:16:46,172 --> 00:16:49,634 Oh, maybe, but it ain't easy. 446 00:16:49,634 --> 00:16:51,385 You're lucky. 447 00:16:51,385 --> 00:16:53,137 I've always had a good head on my shoulders. 448 00:16:53,137 --> 00:16:55,890 [ Chuckles ] 449 00:16:55,890 --> 00:16:59,352 Now, you remember after high school, 450 00:16:59,352 --> 00:17:03,231 you followed that girl Hazel down to New Orleans? 451 00:17:03,231 --> 00:17:06,067 You came back a month later, no money, 452 00:17:06,067 --> 00:17:08,778 and no less than five roots cast on your head. 453 00:17:08,778 --> 00:17:11,989 I had pneumonia, Dad. It's a legitimate illness. 454 00:17:11,989 --> 00:17:14,367 Well, you tell that to your grandkids 455 00:17:14,367 --> 00:17:16,285 when they come back with shrunken voodoo heads 456 00:17:16,285 --> 00:17:17,620 and little blue weenies. 457 00:17:17,620 --> 00:17:21,207 ♪♪ 458 00:17:21,207 --> 00:17:23,834 After betraying my new friends, 459 00:17:23,834 --> 00:17:25,836 I realized that I needed to make a big gesture 460 00:17:25,836 --> 00:17:27,546 to win back their trust. 461 00:17:27,546 --> 00:17:30,841 [ Laughter ] 462 00:17:37,598 --> 00:17:40,059 No one calls Pan a coward and lives! 463 00:17:40,059 --> 00:17:42,812 [ Laughter intensifies ] 464 00:17:42,812 --> 00:17:51,654 ♪♪ 465 00:17:51,654 --> 00:17:53,447 Huzzah! Huzzah! Huzzah! 466 00:17:53,447 --> 00:17:57,827 ♪♪ 467 00:17:57,827 --> 00:17:59,996 Huzzah. 468 00:17:59,996 --> 00:18:03,124 Look, um, guys, I'm sorry 469 00:18:03,124 --> 00:18:04,917 I ditched out on you at the pep rally. 470 00:18:04,917 --> 00:18:06,252 That wasn't cool of me. 471 00:18:06,252 --> 00:18:08,129 Not cool, cat, but we forgive you. 472 00:18:09,630 --> 00:18:12,049 I don't forgive you... 473 00:18:12,049 --> 00:18:13,718 for that line reading. 474 00:18:13,718 --> 00:18:15,720 I-I didn't feel enough menace. 475 00:18:15,720 --> 00:18:17,430 Man, have we got work to do 476 00:18:17,430 --> 00:18:18,889 if we're gonna get you ready for opening night. 477 00:18:18,889 --> 00:18:20,516 ♪♪ 478 00:18:20,516 --> 00:18:21,642 Down, boy. 479 00:18:21,642 --> 00:18:22,685 [ Laughs ] 480 00:18:22,685 --> 00:18:29,108 ♪♪ 481 00:18:29,108 --> 00:18:31,360 Hi, son. 482 00:18:31,360 --> 00:18:33,529 How's, uh, lifting weights going? 483 00:18:33,529 --> 00:18:34,822 You sure you want to be down here all alone 484 00:18:34,822 --> 00:18:37,700 with a crazy person? 485 00:18:37,700 --> 00:18:40,620 I might hear the car backfire and think you're the Viet Cong. 486 00:18:40,620 --> 00:18:43,039 Okay. 487 00:18:43,039 --> 00:18:45,958 I deserve that. 488 00:18:45,958 --> 00:18:47,460 But I don't think you're crazy, 489 00:18:47,460 --> 00:18:49,629 and I'm sorry for making you feel like I did. 490 00:18:52,548 --> 00:18:54,091 [ Grunts ] 491 00:18:54,091 --> 00:18:56,052 [ Sighs ] 492 00:18:56,052 --> 00:18:58,304 Look, I know you think I don't know what I'm doing, 493 00:18:58,304 --> 00:19:00,306 but I'm really passionate about this. 494 00:19:00,306 --> 00:19:02,433 I know you know what you're doing, 495 00:19:02,433 --> 00:19:05,019 and honestly, I think that's what's been bothering me. 496 00:19:05,019 --> 00:19:07,605 That you don't need me to help you decide. 497 00:19:07,605 --> 00:19:10,232 I'm used to you coming to me before you make big decisions, 498 00:19:10,232 --> 00:19:11,859 like when you enlisted the first time. 499 00:19:11,859 --> 00:19:14,028 Well, of course I still want your advice, Dad. 500 00:19:14,028 --> 00:19:17,615 No, no, I'm not asking for that. 501 00:19:17,615 --> 00:19:20,201 This is how things are supposed to happen 502 00:19:20,201 --> 00:19:21,535 so you can become your own man. 503 00:19:23,746 --> 00:19:25,373 I know I raised you to make good decisions for yourself. 504 00:19:27,166 --> 00:19:28,876 Thanks. 505 00:19:28,876 --> 00:19:31,504 ♪♪ 506 00:19:31,504 --> 00:19:33,297 I did have some thoughts about Nixon, though. 507 00:19:33,297 --> 00:19:35,800 Supposed to... 508 00:19:35,800 --> 00:19:37,927 Okay, Dad. I was joking. 509 00:19:37,927 --> 00:19:40,137 Dad, that's tight, man! Come on, Dad, I was j-- 510 00:19:40,137 --> 00:19:42,640 Oh, Michael! John! 511 00:19:42,640 --> 00:19:44,016 We're home! 512 00:19:44,016 --> 00:19:45,434 Cheerio, Peter! 513 00:19:45,434 --> 00:19:46,686 We'll never forget you! 514 00:19:46,686 --> 00:19:48,479 We're off! 515 00:19:48,479 --> 00:19:51,023 Man the capstan and hoist the anchors, boys. 516 00:19:53,025 --> 00:19:56,362 [ Laughter ] 517 00:19:57,780 --> 00:19:58,906 A little help. 518 00:19:58,906 --> 00:20:05,788 ♪♪ 519 00:20:05,788 --> 00:20:07,164 [ Cheers and applause ] 520 00:20:07,164 --> 00:20:11,877 ♪♪ 521 00:20:11,877 --> 00:20:14,755 [ Indistinct conversations ] 522 00:20:14,755 --> 00:20:17,341 You were the best Peter Pan ever, baby. 523 00:20:17,341 --> 00:20:19,510 Those 2 hours and 23 minutes really flew by. 524 00:20:19,510 --> 00:20:21,137 Thanks. 525 00:20:21,137 --> 00:20:22,805 Well, go say goodbye to your friends, 526 00:20:22,805 --> 00:20:24,098 and we'll meet you by the car. 527 00:20:26,225 --> 00:20:29,019 Any chance the ticket-taker will give me my dime back? 528 00:20:30,771 --> 00:20:33,858 Dean, you were great! 529 00:20:33,858 --> 00:20:35,443 Maybe even better than I would've been. 530 00:20:35,443 --> 00:20:37,778 Thanks, but no way. You would have killed it. 531 00:20:37,778 --> 00:20:40,156 You're probably right. [ Chuckles ] 532 00:20:40,156 --> 00:20:42,533 But it was kinda more fun doing it together. 533 00:20:42,533 --> 00:20:45,244 Yeah. Way more fun. 534 00:20:45,244 --> 00:20:48,748 ♪♪ 535 00:20:48,748 --> 00:20:51,876 C'mon now, y'all -- it was 1969 in Alabama. 536 00:20:51,876 --> 00:20:53,335 Stop playing. 537 00:20:53,335 --> 00:20:56,172 Good Lord, I turn my back for one second. 538 00:20:56,172 --> 00:20:58,174 Dean, it's time to go. [ Chuckles ] 539 00:20:58,174 --> 00:21:01,010 And, little white girl, with your parents 540 00:21:01,010 --> 00:21:03,387 and a whole slew of white witnesses, 541 00:21:03,387 --> 00:21:05,389 Dean will see you at school. 542 00:21:05,389 --> 00:21:08,100 Bye, Dean! See you around. 543 00:21:08,100 --> 00:21:09,852 See you, Karen. 544 00:21:09,852 --> 00:21:11,854 So it turned out Alabama was ready 545 00:21:11,854 --> 00:21:13,731 for a black Peter Pan. 546 00:21:13,731 --> 00:21:15,858 A black boy with a white girl, though? 547 00:21:15,858 --> 00:21:17,651 Yeah, y'all were gonna have to wait for the '80s 548 00:21:17,651 --> 00:21:19,612 to roll around before sitcoms would go there. 549 00:21:19,612 --> 00:21:22,072 ♪♪ 550 00:21:27,203 --> 00:21:29,371 -- Captions by VITAC --