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Transcript: Grampy's Guppies
[Upbeat music plays, birds sing]
Paths lead to houses in a small village on a grassy hill. Four sails on a windmill rotate slowly.
Singers sing, HERE COMES DONKEY HODIE.
Donkey Hodie, a yellow donkey with a purple mane and long eyelashes, exits the windmill through a doorway.
Donkey says, HEE-HAW!
The singers sing, DONKEY HODIE.
A person sings, SHE LOVES ADVENTURE, SHE LOVES SURPRISE. WHEN THERE'S A PROBLEM, SHE TRIES AND TRIES.
[Slide whistle]
The singers sing, LET'S GO, DONKEY HODIE.
The person sings, IF SHE FAILS, SHE'LL BOUNCE RIGHT BACK. COME ON, DUCK DUCK, GIVE A QUACK.
In front of Grampy Hodie’s house, Donkey jumps onto a drum and bounces off. Grampy Hodie watches her bounce up in front of Duck Duck in the sky.
[Slide whistle]
Duck Duck, a green duck, quacks, KEE-KEE! QUACK!
The singers sing, DONKEY HODIE.
In Bob Dog’s front yard, Donkey and Bob Dog, a brown dog, ride on top of bouncing balls.
[Boings]
The person sings, PLAYS WITH BOB DOG, THEY HAVE A BALL. IT'S FUN FOR THEM, IT'S FUN FOR ALL.
Donkey bounces off her ball and lands in front of Purple Panda’s spaceship.
[Boinging, slide whistle]
Bob Dog barks, BOW-WOW!
The singers sing, DONKEY HODIE.
In outer space, Donkey and Purple Panda ride in the spaceship.
[Whoosh]
The person sings, JUST FOR FUN, SHE'LL TAKE A TRIP. WITH PURPLE PANDA IN A SPACESHIP.
Purple Panda says, HEY-O!
The singers sing, DONKEY HODIE.
Text reads, Created by Adam Rudman and David Rudman. Developed by Ellen Doherty. Inspired by the work of Fred Rogers. Title: Donkey Hodie.
[Slide whistle]
The person sings, HEE AND A HAW AND A HAW AND A HEE. SOMEPLACE ELSE IS THE PLACE TO BE.
The singers sing, WITH OUR PAL, DONKEY HODIE.
[Slide whistle]
Donkey says, HEE-HAW!
Episode title: Grampy’s Guppies.
Donkey and Cousin Hodie walk on a cobblestone path.
[Cheerful music plays]
Donkey and Cousin Hodie chant, GAME DAY AT GRAMPY'S! GAME DAY AT GRAMPY'S!
Donkey says, GRAMPY'S GAME DAY IS ALWAYS SO HEE-HAWSOME.
Cousin Hodie says, IT'S SO HAW-HEESOME, TOO.
[Donkey giggling]
Cousin Hodie says, I WONDER WHAT GRAMPY'S GAME WILL BE TODAY.
Donkey says, MAYBE IT'S, UH, GRAMPAROO BALL OR CHUCKLE CHECKERS.
[Cousin Hodie giggling]
Cousin Hodie says, I LOVE CHUCKLE CHECKERS.
Donkey says, YEAH.
Cousin Hodie says, OOH, HEY. MAYBE IT'S CLAP-FLAP-TAP.
They stop walking.
[Birds chirping, soft music plays]
Donkey asks, WHAT'S CLAP-FLAP-TAP?
Cousin Hodie replies, OH, IT'S SO FUN. ONE PLAYER CALLS OUT "CLAP-FLAP-TAP," AND THE OTHER ONE HAS TO DO IT IN ORDER. AND WHEN THEY GET IT RIGHT, THEY GET TO CHANGE THE ORDER FOR THE OTHER ONE TO DO.
Donkey says, WELL, LET'S PLAY!
Cousin Hodie says, OKAY.
[Cousin Hodie clearing throat]
Cousin Hodie says, CLAP-FLAP-TAP.
Donkey nods.
Donkey says, MM-HMM. MM-HMM.
Cousin Hodie says, UH, DONKEY, YOU HAVE TO CLAP-FLAP-TAP.
Donkey says, OH. OH, RIGHT. UM, OKAY. SO, UH, CLAP-FLAP-TAP.
Donkey claps her hooves, flaps her arms, and taps Cousin Hodie.
[Clapping, wobbling, boinging]
Donkey asks, NOW, WHAT DO I DO?
Cousin Hodie replies, OH, OH. NOW, YOU HAVE TO CHANGE UP THE ORDER.
Cousin Hodie nudges Donkey.
[Boinging]
Donkey says, OKAY. UM, FLAP-TAP-CLAP.
Donkey flaps her arms, taps Cousin Hodie, and claps.
[Wobbling, boinging, clapping]
Cousin Hodie says, BUT DONKEY, YOU DON'T DO IT. I DO IT.
Donkey says, OH. WELL, SORRY. SOMETIMES IT TAKES ME A FEW TRIES WHEN I'M LEARNING SOMETHING NEW.
[Donkey giggling]
Cousin Hodie says, OH, YOU CAN DO IT, DONKEY.
Donkey says, LET'S TRY AGAIN.
Cousin Hodie says, OKAY.
[Clearing throat]
Cousin Hodie says, CLAP-FLAP-TAP.
Donkey says, CLAP-FLAP-TAP.
Donkey claps her hooves, flaps her arms, and taps Cousin Hodie.
[Clapping, wobbling, boinging]
Cousin Hodie says, UH-HUH.
[Donkey giggling]
Donkey says, UH, FLAP-TAP-CLAP.
Cousin Hodie says, OKAY. FLAP-TAP-CLAP.
Cousin Hodie flaps his arms, taps Donkey, and claps his hooves.
[Wobbling, boinging, clapping]
Cousin Hodie says, I GOT IT, DONKEY!
Donkey says, YEAH! THIS IS FUN.
Cousin Hodie says, YEAH. IT SURE IS. BUT, UM, I WONDER WHAT GAMES ARE AT GRAMPY'S.
Donkey says, WELL, THERE'S ONLY ONE WAY TO FIND OUT. COME ON.
Cousin Hodie says, OKAY.
Donkey and Cousin Hodie walk to Grampy’s cabin.
[Cheerful music plays, whooshing]
They chant, GAME DAY AT GRAMPY'S! GAME DAY AT GRAMPY'S! GAME DAY AT GRAMPY'S! GAME DAY AT GRAMPY'S! GAME DAY AT GRAMPY'S! GAME DAY AT GRAMPY'S!
Grampy stands by his porch.
Grampy says, HELLO, MY PRECIOUS GRANDKIDS.
Donkey and Cousin Hodie say, HI, GRAMPY.
Grampy asks, WHO'S READY FOR...
Gregory walks to Grampy.
[Gregory trumpeting]
Grampy continues, GRAMPY'S GAME DAY?
Donkey cheers, WOO-HOO!
Cousin Hodie says, YES, PLEASE.
Grampy says, LET'S GO. COME ON. HERE WE GO.
[Gregory trumpeting, giggling, cheerful music plays]
Inside the cabin, toy guppies lie on Grampy’s couch.
Grampy says, OKAY. GET READY BECAUSE IT'S TIME TO PLAY GRAMPY'S GUPPIES.
Gregory pops up behind the couch.
[Popping, gasping, trumpeting, giggling]
Donkey says, HUH. YES! I LOVE PLAYING GRAMPY'S GUPPIES.
Cousin Hodie asks, OOH. HOW DO YOU PLAY?
[Gentle music plays]
Grampy holds a red fishing rod with a suction cup on the end of the string.
[Whooshing]
Grampy says, YOU'LL EACH TAKE TURNS CATCHING GUPPIES, LIKE THIS.
Grampy casts the string, and a blue guppy sticks to the suction cup.
[Reel rattling, slide whistles, upbeat music plays]
Cousin Hodie says, HAW-HEE! YOU CAUGHT A GUPPY.
Grampy nods and says, MM-HMM.
[Gregory trumpeting, Cousin Hodie giggling]
Grampy says, YEAH. AND WHEN YOU CATCH ONE, YOU GET TO DO THE GUPPY CALL. GLUB-GLUB-GLUB GUPPY-GUPPY-GLUB.
[Cousin Hodie giggling]
Cousin Hodie says, CHASING GUPPIES LOOKS LIKE FUN.
Grampy says, MM-HMM. WELL, IT'S TIME TO PLAY, AND FIRST UP IS DONKEY HODIE.
[Upbeat music plays, Donkey giggling]
Donkey says, AH—
Donkey casts the string and catches an orange guppy.
[Reel rattling, Donkey shouting, slide whistle]
Donkey says, YES! I DID IT. I CAUGHT A GUPPY.
[Gregory trumpeting]
Donkey says, AND NOW, THE GUPPY CALL. GLUB-GLUB-GLUB GUPPY-GUPPY-GLUB.
[Giggling]
Cousin Hodie says, NO WAY! YOU CAUGHT A GUPPY ON YOUR VERY FIRST TURN, DONKEY.
[Donkey and Cousin Hodie laughing]
Grampy says, YEAH. GREAT JOB, MY LITTLE DONKEROO. OKAY. AND NOW, HERE HE IS: COUSIN HODIE.
Cousin Hodie says, HMM.
Donkey gives Cousin Hodie the fishing rod.
Donkey says, GOOD LUCK, CUZ.
Cousin Hodie says, HMM. YOU KNOW, I, UH-- I'VE NEVER DONE ANYTHING LIKE THIS BEFORE. HMM.
Cousin Hodie casts the string, and the suction cup sticks to the cabin door.
[Shouting, reel rattling, slide whistle, boinging]
Cousin Hodie says, WHOOPSIE.
He casts the string, and the suction cup sticks to a pipe.
[Shouting, reel rattling, slide whistle, boinging]
Cousin Hodie says, DOUBLE WHOOPSIE.
[Shouting, reel rattling, boinging]
Cousin Hodie says, HUH?
He casts the string, and the suction cup sticks to Gregory’s cheek.
[Reel rattling, popping]
Gregory says, OH.
[Gregory screaming]
Cousin Hodie says, TRIPLE WHOOPSIE.
Gregory runs. Cousin Hodie holds the fishing rod and slides behind Gregory.
[Gregory screaming, slide whistle, giggling, upbeat music plays]
Cousin Hodie cheers, WHEE!
[Giggling]
Cousin Hodie says, HAW-HEE!
Grampy says, WHOA THERE, GREGORY! OOF.
Gregory stops suddenly by Grampy, and Cousin Hodie bounces off Gregory’s cheek and falls.
[Honking, slide whistle, thumping, music stops]
Grampy says, OH. ARE YOU OKAY?
Cousin Hodie says, UH, YEAH, BUT, UM, I STILL HAVEN'T CAUGHT ANY GUPPIES.
Donkey says, HMM. HOW CAN I HELP?
[Inhaling deeply]
Donkey says, THINK, DONKEY HODIE. THINK. HMM. OH! I KNOW.
Cousin Hodie says, OOH, WHAT, WHAT? TELL ME. WHAT?
Donkey says, WHY DON'T YOU LET ME HAVE ANOTHER TURN? THAT WAY, YOU CAN WATCH HOW I DO IT.
Cousin Hodie says, HMM. BUT GRAMPY SAID WE HAD TO TAKE TURNS CATCHING GUPPIES, AND I HAVEN'T CAUGHT A GUPPY YET.
Grampy says, HMM. THAT'S TRUE. LET'S LET COUSIN HAVE A FEW MORE TRIES. IT'S HIS FIRST TIME PLAYING.
Cousin Hodie says, THANK YOU, GRAMPY.
[Upbeat music plays]
Grampy says, MM-HMM. WELL, I'D BE HAPPY TO SHARE SOME FISHING TIPS WITH YOU.
Cousin Hodie says, HAW-HEE. WITH YOUR HELP, I'LL CATCH A GUPPY IN NO TIME.
Grampy says, MM-HMM.
Donkey says, WELL, OKAY. I, DONKEY HODIE, WILL WAIT MY TURN. HOW LONG COULD IT TAKE?
Grampy stands beside Cousin Hodie. Cousin Hodie holds the fishing rod and wiggles excitedly.
[Whooshing]
Grampy says, OKAY. READY?
Cousin Hodie says, UH-HUH.
Grampy says, AND CAST OFF.
Cousin Hodie moves the fishing rod but does not cast the string.
[Whooshing, slide whistle]
Cousin Hodie says, OOF.
Grampy says, AND CAST OFF.
Cousin Hodie moves the fishing rod but does not cast the string.
[Whooshing, slide whistle]
Grampy says, AND CAST OFF.
Cousin Hodie moves the fishing rod but does not cast the string. Donkey watches from a chair behind him.
[Whooshing, slide whistle]
Cousin Hodie says, OH. WHEE!
Grampy says, BOY, HAVE YOU GOT THIS. YOU CAN DO IT.
Cousin Hodie moves the fishing rod but does not cast the string.
[Whooshing, slide whistle]
Cousin Hodie says, WHOA.
Grampy says, KEEP TRYING.
Donkey watches from the chair.
Cousin Hodie says, WHOA. OOH. THAT WAS CLOSE.
[Donkey sighing]
Grampy says, KEEP GOING.
Donkey leans her head back against the chair.
[Donkey grumbling, background chatter, slide whistles]
Donkey says, COUSIN'S TURN IS TAKING A LOT LONGER THAN I THOUGHT.
Grampy says, NOW, TRY THIS. CHOOSE A GUPPY WITH YOUR EYE. PULL BACK THE POLE. THEN, LET IT FLY.
Cousin Hodie says, OKAY. GRAMPY. UM, CHOOSE A GUPPY WITH MY EYE. PULL BACK THE POLE. THEN, LET IT FLY!
Cousin Hodie casts the string.
[Popping, slide whistle, reel rattling, gasping, gentle music plays]
Cousin Hodie says, I DID IT. I DID IT!
Donkey walks to Cousin Hodie and Grampy.
Donkey says, YEE-HAW! YOU CAUGHT A...
Cousin Hodie reels in a radio.
Cousin Hodie says, RADIO.
Grampy says, WELL, YOU CAUGHT SOMETHING. YOU'RE GETTING BETTER LITTLE BY LITTLE. THAT'S IMPROVEMENT.
Cousin Hodie says, YEAH. IT'S IMPROVEMENT.
Donkey says, YEAH. GREAT. OKAY. IT'S MY TURN AGAIN.
Cousin Hodie says, BUT I HAVEN'T CAUGHT A GUPPY YET.
Donkey says, BUT YOU CAUGHT THE RADIO.
Cousin Hodie says, GRAMPY SAID WE HAVE TO TAKE TURNS CATCHING GUPPIES, NOT RADIOS. RIGHT, GRAMPY?
[Upbeat music plays]
Grampy says, HMM. NOW THAT YOU'RE GETTING BETTER WITH THE FISHING POLE, WHY DON'T YOU LET DONKEY HAVE A TURN?
Cousin Hodie says, WELL, OKAY.
Cousin Hodie gives Donkey the fishing rod.
Donkey says, HEE-HAW. NOW, I CAN FINALLY FISH FOR MY GUPPIES.
Grampy says, OKAY. READY WHEN YOU ARE, MY LITTLE DONKEROO.
Donkey says, MMM, GOT YOU!
Donkey casts the string and catches a blue guppy.
[Reel rattling, slide whistle, boinging]
Cousin Hodie says, YOU CAUGHT A GUPPY. HOORAY FOR DONKEY!
[Gregory trumpeting, Donkey giggling]
Donkey says, THANKS, CUZ. GLUB-GLUB-GLUB GUPPY-GUPPY-GLUB.
Cousin Hodie says, AND YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS. IT'S MY TURN AGAIN.
Cousin Hodie takes the fishing rod.
Donkey says, AGAIN? ALREADY?
Cousin Hodie says, DON'T WORRY, DONKEY. I'LL CATCH A GUPPY IN NO TIME.
He casts the string.
[Reel rattling, Cousin Hodie shouting, boinging, slide whistle]
Cousin Hodie says, OKAY, NO. THAT'S A WINDOW.
He casts the string.
[Reel rattling, Cousin Hodie shouting, slide whistle, boinging]
Cousin Hodie says, ANOTHER WINDOW.
He casts the string.
[Reel rattling, Cousin Hodie shouting, slide whistle, boinging]
Cousin Hodie says, WINDOW. YOU'VE GOT A LOT OF WINDOWS, GRAMPY.
[Cousin Hodie giggling]
Grampy says, OKAY. REMEMBER THE RHYME.
Cousin Hodie says, OH, RIGHT. RIGHT. CHOOSE A GUPPY WITH MY EYE.
[Gentle music plays]
Donkey says, UH, HEY. WAIT. WHO WANTS TO DO A NEW GAME, HUH? ANYONE? COUSIN?
Cousin Hodie says, I JUST WANT TO FINISH THIS GAME.
Grampy says, YEAH. ME, TOO. I THOUGHT GRAMPY'S GUPPIES WOULD BE A FUN GAME.
Donkey says, OH. WELL, WE CAN STILL HAVE FUN. THERE ARE PLENTY OF FUN GAMES AROUND HERE. I'LL GO GET ONE.
Cousin Hodie says, UH--
Donkey runs to a table covered with games.
[Footsteps pattering]
Donkey says, THINK, DONKEY HODIE. THINK. THERE MUST BE SOMETHING ELSE WE CAN PLAY. HMM.
Grampy asks, WHAT'S THE MATTER, MY LITTLE DONKEROO? I THOUGHT YOU LIKED GRAMPY'S GUPPIES.
Donkey says, OH, I DO, GRAMPY. IT'S JUST--OH, IT'S JUST TAKING A REALLY LONG TIME FOR ME TO GET A TURN, AND IT'S SO FRUSTRATING.
Grampy says, HMM. I SEE.
Donkey says, IT WAS MORE FUN WHEN WE PLAYED CLAP, FLAP AND TAP.
[Chuckling, gentle music plays]
Donkey says, ACTUALLY, I WASN'T SO GOOD AT FIRST.
Grampy says, HMM. WELL, WHY DO YOU THINK THAT WAS?
Donkey says, WELL, BECAUSE IT WAS NEW FOR ME. HMM. LEARNING NEW THINGS CAN BE REALLY HARD.
Grampy says, WELL, YOU KNOW, USING A FISHING POLE IS NEW FOR COUSIN HODIE, JUST LIKE CLAP, FLAP AND TAP WAS NEW FOR YOU.
Donkey says, HEY. YOU'RE RIGHT, GRAMPY. AND COUSIN DIDN'T GET IMPATIENT WITH ME. HE CHEERED ME ON. "YOU CAN DO IT, DONKEY!"
Grampy says, MM-HMM.
Donkey says, AND MAYBE INSTEAD OF GETTING FRUSTRATED, I CAN CHEER HIM ON, TOO.
Grampy says, YEAH. THAT SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT PLAN, MY LITTLE DONKEROO.
[Donkey chuckling]
In the living room, Cousin Hodie moves the fishing rod but does not cast the string.
[Grunting, sighing]
Cousin Hodie says, OH, DONKEY? FISHING FOR GUPPIES IS HARD.
Donkey says, LEARNING NEW THINGS IS HARD, COUSIN, BUT I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT. HIT IT, GREGORY!
[Jaunty music plays]
Donkey sings, WHEN PLAYING A GAME YOU NEVER PLAYED BEFORE, IT MAY TAKE A FEW TRIES OR MORE. BUT DON'T BE DISMAYED IF IT TAKES A WHILE; I'LL BE HERE TO HELP WITH A CHEER AND A SMILE.
Cousin Hodie casts the string. The suction cup sticks to a table, a violin, and the chair.
[Reel rattling, slide whistles, jaunty music continues]
Donkey sings, YOU CAN TAKE YOUR TIME TAKING YOUR TURN. I DON'T MIND. I KNOW YOU'RE TRYING TO LEARN, BUT LEARNING SOMETHING NEW IS NOT EASY TO DO. SO, YOU CAN TAKE YOUR TIME WHILE YOU TAKE YOUR TURN.
Grampy sings, AND REMEMBER THAT YOU'RE NOT ALONE. WE'VE ALL HAD TROUBLE LEARNING NEW THINGS OF OUR OWN.
Donkey sings, I'VE BEEN THERE BEFORE. YES, I CAN RELATE, SO THERE'S NO PROBLEM IF I HAVE TO WAIT.
Cousin Hodie casts the string. The suction cups stick to a peanut, a camera, Gregory’s food bowl and a camera. He practices casting and drags items across the room.
[Reel rattling, slide whistles, camera shutter snapping, jaunty music continues]
Donkey and Grampy sing, YOU CAN TAKE YOUR TIME TAKING YOUR TURN. WE DON'T MIND. WE KNOW YOU'RE TRYING TO LEARN, BUT LEARNING SOMETHING NEW IS NOT EASY TO DO. SO, YOU CAN TAKE YOUR TIME WHILE YOU TAKE YOUR TURN. YOU CAN TAKE YOUR TIME WHILE YOU TAKE YOUR TURN.
Cousin Hodie sits on a pile of furniture and decorations.
[Everyone giggling]
Donkey and Grampy say, MM-HMM.
Cousin Hodie says, OH, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LETTING ME TAKE MY TIME, DONKEY.
Donkey says, YOU'VE GOT THIS, COUSIN. BELIEVE IT.
[Upbeat music plays]
Cousin Hodie says, OKAY. HERE I GO.
Cousin Hodie casts the string, and the suction cup attaches to the wall.
[Shouting, reel rattling, slide whistle]
Cousin Hodie says, AH! I MISSED AGAIN.
[Sighing]
Donkey says, WELL, THAT'S OKAY, COUSIN. YOU CAN DO IT!
Grampy says, YES. WE BELIEVE IN YOU.
Cousin Hodie says, HMM. CHOOSE THE GUPPY WITH MY EYE. PULL BACK THE POLE AND LET IT FLY!
Cousin Hodie casts the string, and the suction cup attaches to an orange guppy.
[Shouting, reel rattling, slide whistle]
Cousin Hodie says, I DID IT. I CAUGHT A GUPPY!
Grampy and Donkey cheer, YEAH!
Grampy says, WAY TO GO.
Donkey says, HEE-HAWSOME.
Cousin Hodie says, AND NOW, THE GUPPY CALL. GLUB-GLUB-GLUB GUPPY-GUPPY-GLUB.
[Giggling]
Donkey says, WAY TO GO, COUSIN.
Cousin Hodie says, OH, THANK YOU FOR CHEERING ME ON, DONKEY. IT MADE ME FEEL LIKE I COULD DO IT.
Donkey says, OH, YOU'RE WELCOME, COUSIN HODIE.
Grampy says, MM-HMM. THAT WAS SOME FINE FISHING.
Cousin Hodie says, THANKS, GRAMPY.
He jumps down from the pile.
[Grunting, boinging]
Cousin Hodie says, AND NOW THAT I CAUGHT A GUPPY, THAT MEANS IT'S DONKEY'S TURN.
Cousin Hodie gives Donkey the fishing rod.
Donkey says, HEE-HAW! TIME FOR US BOTH TO CATCH MORE GUPPIES.
Grampy says, YES. MORE GRAMPY'S GUPPIES, HERE AT...
[Gregory trumpeting]
Everyone says, GRAMPY'S GAME DAY!
[Happy music plays, cheering]
Grampy says, OH, YEAH. SEE? THIS WAS SO MUCH FUN.
Cousin Hodie says, OH, IT WAS GREAT.
Donkey says, OKAY.
Grampy says, ALL RIGHT, DONKEY. YOUR TURN.
Cousin Hodie says, GET IT.
[Giggling]
[Upbeat music plays]
End credits. Executive Producers: Ellen Doherty, Adam Rudman, David Rudman. Directed by David Rudman. Written by Melvin Campbell. Starring: Haley Jenkins, Frankie Cordero, David Rudman, Melvin Campbell. Donkey Hodie. Copyright twenty twenty-four. The Fred Rogers Company. All rights reserved. Logo: Spiffy Pictures.
[Clink]
Logo: Fred Rogers Productions.
[Daniel Tiger giggles]
Logo: Nine Story Media Group.
Paths lead to houses in a small village on a grassy hill. Four sails on a windmill rotate slowly.
Singers sing, HERE COMES DONKEY HODIE.
Donkey Hodie, a yellow donkey with a purple mane and long eyelashes, exits the windmill through a doorway.
Donkey says, HEE-HAW!
The singers sing, DONKEY HODIE.
A person sings, SHE LOVES ADVENTURE, SHE LOVES SURPRISE. WHEN THERE'S A PROBLEM, SHE TRIES AND TRIES.
[Slide whistle]
The singers sing, LET'S GO, DONKEY HODIE.
The person sings, IF SHE FAILS, SHE'LL BOUNCE RIGHT BACK. COME ON, DUCK DUCK, GIVE A QUACK.
In front of Grampy Hodie’s house, Donkey jumps onto a drum and bounces off. Grampy Hodie watches her bounce up in front of Duck Duck in the sky.
[Slide whistle]
Duck Duck, a green duck, quacks, KEE-KEE! QUACK!
The singers sing, DONKEY HODIE.
In Bob Dog’s front yard, Donkey and Bob Dog, a brown dog, ride on top of bouncing balls.
[Boings]
The person sings, PLAYS WITH BOB DOG, THEY HAVE A BALL. IT'S FUN FOR THEM, IT'S FUN FOR ALL.
Donkey bounces off her ball and lands in front of Purple Panda’s spaceship.
[Boinging, slide whistle]
Bob Dog barks, BOW-WOW!
The singers sing, DONKEY HODIE.
In outer space, Donkey and Purple Panda ride in the spaceship.
[Whoosh]
The person sings, JUST FOR FUN, SHE'LL TAKE A TRIP. WITH PURPLE PANDA IN A SPACESHIP.
Purple Panda says, HEY-O!
The singers sing, DONKEY HODIE.
Text reads, Created by Adam Rudman and David Rudman. Developed by Ellen Doherty. Inspired by the work of Fred Rogers. Title: Donkey Hodie.
[Slide whistle]
The person sings, HEE AND A HAW AND A HAW AND A HEE. SOMEPLACE ELSE IS THE PLACE TO BE.
The singers sing, WITH OUR PAL, DONKEY HODIE.
[Slide whistle]
Donkey says, HEE-HAW!
Episode title: Grampy’s Guppies.
Donkey and Cousin Hodie walk on a cobblestone path.
[Cheerful music plays]
Donkey and Cousin Hodie chant, GAME DAY AT GRAMPY'S! GAME DAY AT GRAMPY'S!
Donkey says, GRAMPY'S GAME DAY IS ALWAYS SO HEE-HAWSOME.
Cousin Hodie says, IT'S SO HAW-HEESOME, TOO.
[Donkey giggling]
Cousin Hodie says, I WONDER WHAT GRAMPY'S GAME WILL BE TODAY.
Donkey says, MAYBE IT'S, UH, GRAMPAROO BALL OR CHUCKLE CHECKERS.
[Cousin Hodie giggling]
Cousin Hodie says, I LOVE CHUCKLE CHECKERS.
Donkey says, YEAH.
Cousin Hodie says, OOH, HEY. MAYBE IT'S CLAP-FLAP-TAP.
They stop walking.
[Birds chirping, soft music plays]
Donkey asks, WHAT'S CLAP-FLAP-TAP?
Cousin Hodie replies, OH, IT'S SO FUN. ONE PLAYER CALLS OUT "CLAP-FLAP-TAP," AND THE OTHER ONE HAS TO DO IT IN ORDER. AND WHEN THEY GET IT RIGHT, THEY GET TO CHANGE THE ORDER FOR THE OTHER ONE TO DO.
Donkey says, WELL, LET'S PLAY!
Cousin Hodie says, OKAY.
[Cousin Hodie clearing throat]
Cousin Hodie says, CLAP-FLAP-TAP.
Donkey nods.
Donkey says, MM-HMM. MM-HMM.
Cousin Hodie says, UH, DONKEY, YOU HAVE TO CLAP-FLAP-TAP.
Donkey says, OH. OH, RIGHT. UM, OKAY. SO, UH, CLAP-FLAP-TAP.
Donkey claps her hooves, flaps her arms, and taps Cousin Hodie.
[Clapping, wobbling, boinging]
Donkey asks, NOW, WHAT DO I DO?
Cousin Hodie replies, OH, OH. NOW, YOU HAVE TO CHANGE UP THE ORDER.
Cousin Hodie nudges Donkey.
[Boinging]
Donkey says, OKAY. UM, FLAP-TAP-CLAP.
Donkey flaps her arms, taps Cousin Hodie, and claps.
[Wobbling, boinging, clapping]
Cousin Hodie says, BUT DONKEY, YOU DON'T DO IT. I DO IT.
Donkey says, OH. WELL, SORRY. SOMETIMES IT TAKES ME A FEW TRIES WHEN I'M LEARNING SOMETHING NEW.
[Donkey giggling]
Cousin Hodie says, OH, YOU CAN DO IT, DONKEY.
Donkey says, LET'S TRY AGAIN.
Cousin Hodie says, OKAY.
[Clearing throat]
Cousin Hodie says, CLAP-FLAP-TAP.
Donkey says, CLAP-FLAP-TAP.
Donkey claps her hooves, flaps her arms, and taps Cousin Hodie.
[Clapping, wobbling, boinging]
Cousin Hodie says, UH-HUH.
[Donkey giggling]
Donkey says, UH, FLAP-TAP-CLAP.
Cousin Hodie says, OKAY. FLAP-TAP-CLAP.
Cousin Hodie flaps his arms, taps Donkey, and claps his hooves.
[Wobbling, boinging, clapping]
Cousin Hodie says, I GOT IT, DONKEY!
Donkey says, YEAH! THIS IS FUN.
Cousin Hodie says, YEAH. IT SURE IS. BUT, UM, I WONDER WHAT GAMES ARE AT GRAMPY'S.
Donkey says, WELL, THERE'S ONLY ONE WAY TO FIND OUT. COME ON.
Cousin Hodie says, OKAY.
Donkey and Cousin Hodie walk to Grampy’s cabin.
[Cheerful music plays, whooshing]
They chant, GAME DAY AT GRAMPY'S! GAME DAY AT GRAMPY'S! GAME DAY AT GRAMPY'S! GAME DAY AT GRAMPY'S! GAME DAY AT GRAMPY'S! GAME DAY AT GRAMPY'S!
Grampy stands by his porch.
Grampy says, HELLO, MY PRECIOUS GRANDKIDS.
Donkey and Cousin Hodie say, HI, GRAMPY.
Grampy asks, WHO'S READY FOR...
Gregory walks to Grampy.
[Gregory trumpeting]
Grampy continues, GRAMPY'S GAME DAY?
Donkey cheers, WOO-HOO!
Cousin Hodie says, YES, PLEASE.
Grampy says, LET'S GO. COME ON. HERE WE GO.
[Gregory trumpeting, giggling, cheerful music plays]
Inside the cabin, toy guppies lie on Grampy’s couch.
Grampy says, OKAY. GET READY BECAUSE IT'S TIME TO PLAY GRAMPY'S GUPPIES.
Gregory pops up behind the couch.
[Popping, gasping, trumpeting, giggling]
Donkey says, HUH. YES! I LOVE PLAYING GRAMPY'S GUPPIES.
Cousin Hodie asks, OOH. HOW DO YOU PLAY?
[Gentle music plays]
Grampy holds a red fishing rod with a suction cup on the end of the string.
[Whooshing]
Grampy says, YOU'LL EACH TAKE TURNS CATCHING GUPPIES, LIKE THIS.
Grampy casts the string, and a blue guppy sticks to the suction cup.
[Reel rattling, slide whistles, upbeat music plays]
Cousin Hodie says, HAW-HEE! YOU CAUGHT A GUPPY.
Grampy nods and says, MM-HMM.
[Gregory trumpeting, Cousin Hodie giggling]
Grampy says, YEAH. AND WHEN YOU CATCH ONE, YOU GET TO DO THE GUPPY CALL. GLUB-GLUB-GLUB GUPPY-GUPPY-GLUB.
[Cousin Hodie giggling]
Cousin Hodie says, CHASING GUPPIES LOOKS LIKE FUN.
Grampy says, MM-HMM. WELL, IT'S TIME TO PLAY, AND FIRST UP IS DONKEY HODIE.
[Upbeat music plays, Donkey giggling]
Donkey says, AH—
Donkey casts the string and catches an orange guppy.
[Reel rattling, Donkey shouting, slide whistle]
Donkey says, YES! I DID IT. I CAUGHT A GUPPY.
[Gregory trumpeting]
Donkey says, AND NOW, THE GUPPY CALL. GLUB-GLUB-GLUB GUPPY-GUPPY-GLUB.
[Giggling]
Cousin Hodie says, NO WAY! YOU CAUGHT A GUPPY ON YOUR VERY FIRST TURN, DONKEY.
[Donkey and Cousin Hodie laughing]
Grampy says, YEAH. GREAT JOB, MY LITTLE DONKEROO. OKAY. AND NOW, HERE HE IS: COUSIN HODIE.
Cousin Hodie says, HMM.
Donkey gives Cousin Hodie the fishing rod.
Donkey says, GOOD LUCK, CUZ.
Cousin Hodie says, HMM. YOU KNOW, I, UH-- I'VE NEVER DONE ANYTHING LIKE THIS BEFORE. HMM.
Cousin Hodie casts the string, and the suction cup sticks to the cabin door.
[Shouting, reel rattling, slide whistle, boinging]
Cousin Hodie says, WHOOPSIE.
He casts the string, and the suction cup sticks to a pipe.
[Shouting, reel rattling, slide whistle, boinging]
Cousin Hodie says, DOUBLE WHOOPSIE.
[Shouting, reel rattling, boinging]
Cousin Hodie says, HUH?
He casts the string, and the suction cup sticks to Gregory’s cheek.
[Reel rattling, popping]
Gregory says, OH.
[Gregory screaming]
Cousin Hodie says, TRIPLE WHOOPSIE.
Gregory runs. Cousin Hodie holds the fishing rod and slides behind Gregory.
[Gregory screaming, slide whistle, giggling, upbeat music plays]
Cousin Hodie cheers, WHEE!
[Giggling]
Cousin Hodie says, HAW-HEE!
Grampy says, WHOA THERE, GREGORY! OOF.
Gregory stops suddenly by Grampy, and Cousin Hodie bounces off Gregory’s cheek and falls.
[Honking, slide whistle, thumping, music stops]
Grampy says, OH. ARE YOU OKAY?
Cousin Hodie says, UH, YEAH, BUT, UM, I STILL HAVEN'T CAUGHT ANY GUPPIES.
Donkey says, HMM. HOW CAN I HELP?
[Inhaling deeply]
Donkey says, THINK, DONKEY HODIE. THINK. HMM. OH! I KNOW.
Cousin Hodie says, OOH, WHAT, WHAT? TELL ME. WHAT?
Donkey says, WHY DON'T YOU LET ME HAVE ANOTHER TURN? THAT WAY, YOU CAN WATCH HOW I DO IT.
Cousin Hodie says, HMM. BUT GRAMPY SAID WE HAD TO TAKE TURNS CATCHING GUPPIES, AND I HAVEN'T CAUGHT A GUPPY YET.
Grampy says, HMM. THAT'S TRUE. LET'S LET COUSIN HAVE A FEW MORE TRIES. IT'S HIS FIRST TIME PLAYING.
Cousin Hodie says, THANK YOU, GRAMPY.
[Upbeat music plays]
Grampy says, MM-HMM. WELL, I'D BE HAPPY TO SHARE SOME FISHING TIPS WITH YOU.
Cousin Hodie says, HAW-HEE. WITH YOUR HELP, I'LL CATCH A GUPPY IN NO TIME.
Grampy says, MM-HMM.
Donkey says, WELL, OKAY. I, DONKEY HODIE, WILL WAIT MY TURN. HOW LONG COULD IT TAKE?
Grampy stands beside Cousin Hodie. Cousin Hodie holds the fishing rod and wiggles excitedly.
[Whooshing]
Grampy says, OKAY. READY?
Cousin Hodie says, UH-HUH.
Grampy says, AND CAST OFF.
Cousin Hodie moves the fishing rod but does not cast the string.
[Whooshing, slide whistle]
Cousin Hodie says, OOF.
Grampy says, AND CAST OFF.
Cousin Hodie moves the fishing rod but does not cast the string.
[Whooshing, slide whistle]
Grampy says, AND CAST OFF.
Cousin Hodie moves the fishing rod but does not cast the string. Donkey watches from a chair behind him.
[Whooshing, slide whistle]
Cousin Hodie says, OH. WHEE!
Grampy says, BOY, HAVE YOU GOT THIS. YOU CAN DO IT.
Cousin Hodie moves the fishing rod but does not cast the string.
[Whooshing, slide whistle]
Cousin Hodie says, WHOA.
Grampy says, KEEP TRYING.
Donkey watches from the chair.
Cousin Hodie says, WHOA. OOH. THAT WAS CLOSE.
[Donkey sighing]
Grampy says, KEEP GOING.
Donkey leans her head back against the chair.
[Donkey grumbling, background chatter, slide whistles]
Donkey says, COUSIN'S TURN IS TAKING A LOT LONGER THAN I THOUGHT.
Grampy says, NOW, TRY THIS. CHOOSE A GUPPY WITH YOUR EYE. PULL BACK THE POLE. THEN, LET IT FLY.
Cousin Hodie says, OKAY. GRAMPY. UM, CHOOSE A GUPPY WITH MY EYE. PULL BACK THE POLE. THEN, LET IT FLY!
Cousin Hodie casts the string.
[Popping, slide whistle, reel rattling, gasping, gentle music plays]
Cousin Hodie says, I DID IT. I DID IT!
Donkey walks to Cousin Hodie and Grampy.
Donkey says, YEE-HAW! YOU CAUGHT A...
Cousin Hodie reels in a radio.
Cousin Hodie says, RADIO.
Grampy says, WELL, YOU CAUGHT SOMETHING. YOU'RE GETTING BETTER LITTLE BY LITTLE. THAT'S IMPROVEMENT.
Cousin Hodie says, YEAH. IT'S IMPROVEMENT.
Donkey says, YEAH. GREAT. OKAY. IT'S MY TURN AGAIN.
Cousin Hodie says, BUT I HAVEN'T CAUGHT A GUPPY YET.
Donkey says, BUT YOU CAUGHT THE RADIO.
Cousin Hodie says, GRAMPY SAID WE HAVE TO TAKE TURNS CATCHING GUPPIES, NOT RADIOS. RIGHT, GRAMPY?
[Upbeat music plays]
Grampy says, HMM. NOW THAT YOU'RE GETTING BETTER WITH THE FISHING POLE, WHY DON'T YOU LET DONKEY HAVE A TURN?
Cousin Hodie says, WELL, OKAY.
Cousin Hodie gives Donkey the fishing rod.
Donkey says, HEE-HAW. NOW, I CAN FINALLY FISH FOR MY GUPPIES.
Grampy says, OKAY. READY WHEN YOU ARE, MY LITTLE DONKEROO.
Donkey says, MMM, GOT YOU!
Donkey casts the string and catches a blue guppy.
[Reel rattling, slide whistle, boinging]
Cousin Hodie says, YOU CAUGHT A GUPPY. HOORAY FOR DONKEY!
[Gregory trumpeting, Donkey giggling]
Donkey says, THANKS, CUZ. GLUB-GLUB-GLUB GUPPY-GUPPY-GLUB.
Cousin Hodie says, AND YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS. IT'S MY TURN AGAIN.
Cousin Hodie takes the fishing rod.
Donkey says, AGAIN? ALREADY?
Cousin Hodie says, DON'T WORRY, DONKEY. I'LL CATCH A GUPPY IN NO TIME.
He casts the string.
[Reel rattling, Cousin Hodie shouting, boinging, slide whistle]
Cousin Hodie says, OKAY, NO. THAT'S A WINDOW.
He casts the string.
[Reel rattling, Cousin Hodie shouting, slide whistle, boinging]
Cousin Hodie says, ANOTHER WINDOW.
He casts the string.
[Reel rattling, Cousin Hodie shouting, slide whistle, boinging]
Cousin Hodie says, WINDOW. YOU'VE GOT A LOT OF WINDOWS, GRAMPY.
[Cousin Hodie giggling]
Grampy says, OKAY. REMEMBER THE RHYME.
Cousin Hodie says, OH, RIGHT. RIGHT. CHOOSE A GUPPY WITH MY EYE.
[Gentle music plays]
Donkey says, UH, HEY. WAIT. WHO WANTS TO DO A NEW GAME, HUH? ANYONE? COUSIN?
Cousin Hodie says, I JUST WANT TO FINISH THIS GAME.
Grampy says, YEAH. ME, TOO. I THOUGHT GRAMPY'S GUPPIES WOULD BE A FUN GAME.
Donkey says, OH. WELL, WE CAN STILL HAVE FUN. THERE ARE PLENTY OF FUN GAMES AROUND HERE. I'LL GO GET ONE.
Cousin Hodie says, UH--
Donkey runs to a table covered with games.
[Footsteps pattering]
Donkey says, THINK, DONKEY HODIE. THINK. THERE MUST BE SOMETHING ELSE WE CAN PLAY. HMM.
Grampy asks, WHAT'S THE MATTER, MY LITTLE DONKEROO? I THOUGHT YOU LIKED GRAMPY'S GUPPIES.
Donkey says, OH, I DO, GRAMPY. IT'S JUST--OH, IT'S JUST TAKING A REALLY LONG TIME FOR ME TO GET A TURN, AND IT'S SO FRUSTRATING.
Grampy says, HMM. I SEE.
Donkey says, IT WAS MORE FUN WHEN WE PLAYED CLAP, FLAP AND TAP.
[Chuckling, gentle music plays]
Donkey says, ACTUALLY, I WASN'T SO GOOD AT FIRST.
Grampy says, HMM. WELL, WHY DO YOU THINK THAT WAS?
Donkey says, WELL, BECAUSE IT WAS NEW FOR ME. HMM. LEARNING NEW THINGS CAN BE REALLY HARD.
Grampy says, WELL, YOU KNOW, USING A FISHING POLE IS NEW FOR COUSIN HODIE, JUST LIKE CLAP, FLAP AND TAP WAS NEW FOR YOU.
Donkey says, HEY. YOU'RE RIGHT, GRAMPY. AND COUSIN DIDN'T GET IMPATIENT WITH ME. HE CHEERED ME ON. "YOU CAN DO IT, DONKEY!"
Grampy says, MM-HMM.
Donkey says, AND MAYBE INSTEAD OF GETTING FRUSTRATED, I CAN CHEER HIM ON, TOO.
Grampy says, YEAH. THAT SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT PLAN, MY LITTLE DONKEROO.
[Donkey chuckling]
In the living room, Cousin Hodie moves the fishing rod but does not cast the string.
[Grunting, sighing]
Cousin Hodie says, OH, DONKEY? FISHING FOR GUPPIES IS HARD.
Donkey says, LEARNING NEW THINGS IS HARD, COUSIN, BUT I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT. HIT IT, GREGORY!
[Jaunty music plays]
Donkey sings, WHEN PLAYING A GAME YOU NEVER PLAYED BEFORE, IT MAY TAKE A FEW TRIES OR MORE. BUT DON'T BE DISMAYED IF IT TAKES A WHILE; I'LL BE HERE TO HELP WITH A CHEER AND A SMILE.
Cousin Hodie casts the string. The suction cup sticks to a table, a violin, and the chair.
[Reel rattling, slide whistles, jaunty music continues]
Donkey sings, YOU CAN TAKE YOUR TIME TAKING YOUR TURN. I DON'T MIND. I KNOW YOU'RE TRYING TO LEARN, BUT LEARNING SOMETHING NEW IS NOT EASY TO DO. SO, YOU CAN TAKE YOUR TIME WHILE YOU TAKE YOUR TURN.
Grampy sings, AND REMEMBER THAT YOU'RE NOT ALONE. WE'VE ALL HAD TROUBLE LEARNING NEW THINGS OF OUR OWN.
Donkey sings, I'VE BEEN THERE BEFORE. YES, I CAN RELATE, SO THERE'S NO PROBLEM IF I HAVE TO WAIT.
Cousin Hodie casts the string. The suction cups stick to a peanut, a camera, Gregory’s food bowl and a camera. He practices casting and drags items across the room.
[Reel rattling, slide whistles, camera shutter snapping, jaunty music continues]
Donkey and Grampy sing, YOU CAN TAKE YOUR TIME TAKING YOUR TURN. WE DON'T MIND. WE KNOW YOU'RE TRYING TO LEARN, BUT LEARNING SOMETHING NEW IS NOT EASY TO DO. SO, YOU CAN TAKE YOUR TIME WHILE YOU TAKE YOUR TURN. YOU CAN TAKE YOUR TIME WHILE YOU TAKE YOUR TURN.
Cousin Hodie sits on a pile of furniture and decorations.
[Everyone giggling]
Donkey and Grampy say, MM-HMM.
Cousin Hodie says, OH, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LETTING ME TAKE MY TIME, DONKEY.
Donkey says, YOU'VE GOT THIS, COUSIN. BELIEVE IT.
[Upbeat music plays]
Cousin Hodie says, OKAY. HERE I GO.
Cousin Hodie casts the string, and the suction cup attaches to the wall.
[Shouting, reel rattling, slide whistle]
Cousin Hodie says, AH! I MISSED AGAIN.
[Sighing]
Donkey says, WELL, THAT'S OKAY, COUSIN. YOU CAN DO IT!
Grampy says, YES. WE BELIEVE IN YOU.
Cousin Hodie says, HMM. CHOOSE THE GUPPY WITH MY EYE. PULL BACK THE POLE AND LET IT FLY!
Cousin Hodie casts the string, and the suction cup attaches to an orange guppy.
[Shouting, reel rattling, slide whistle]
Cousin Hodie says, I DID IT. I CAUGHT A GUPPY!
Grampy and Donkey cheer, YEAH!
Grampy says, WAY TO GO.
Donkey says, HEE-HAWSOME.
Cousin Hodie says, AND NOW, THE GUPPY CALL. GLUB-GLUB-GLUB GUPPY-GUPPY-GLUB.
[Giggling]
Donkey says, WAY TO GO, COUSIN.
Cousin Hodie says, OH, THANK YOU FOR CHEERING ME ON, DONKEY. IT MADE ME FEEL LIKE I COULD DO IT.
Donkey says, OH, YOU'RE WELCOME, COUSIN HODIE.
Grampy says, MM-HMM. THAT WAS SOME FINE FISHING.
Cousin Hodie says, THANKS, GRAMPY.
He jumps down from the pile.
[Grunting, boinging]
Cousin Hodie says, AND NOW THAT I CAUGHT A GUPPY, THAT MEANS IT'S DONKEY'S TURN.
Cousin Hodie gives Donkey the fishing rod.
Donkey says, HEE-HAW! TIME FOR US BOTH TO CATCH MORE GUPPIES.
Grampy says, YES. MORE GRAMPY'S GUPPIES, HERE AT...
[Gregory trumpeting]
Everyone says, GRAMPY'S GAME DAY!
[Happy music plays, cheering]
Grampy says, OH, YEAH. SEE? THIS WAS SO MUCH FUN.
Cousin Hodie says, OH, IT WAS GREAT.
Donkey says, OKAY.
Grampy says, ALL RIGHT, DONKEY. YOUR TURN.
Cousin Hodie says, GET IT.
[Giggling]
[Upbeat music plays]
End credits. Executive Producers: Ellen Doherty, Adam Rudman, David Rudman. Directed by David Rudman. Written by Melvin Campbell. Starring: Haley Jenkins, Frankie Cordero, David Rudman, Melvin Campbell. Donkey Hodie. Copyright twenty twenty-four. The Fred Rogers Company. All rights reserved. Logo: Spiffy Pictures.
[Clink]
Logo: Fred Rogers Productions.
[Daniel Tiger giggles]
Logo: Nine Story Media Group.
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