Clifford's Really Big Movie (2004) Movie Script
EMILY ELIZABETH: Clifford!
Clifford!
You and me
Tearing down the pavement
Racing to catch up with
No one else but
You and me
Hurry up, boy, we're gonna
be late for the carnival.
Only going where
we started being
You and me
(GIGGLES)
You and me
(BARKS)
You and I was me
You were you
That's just how it works
Let's go! Full speed ahead!
Sometimes,
one and one makes one
Whoa!
And that's just what it does
That's just what it does
You and me
Splashing through the sunshine
Hiya, Clifford.
Laughing at another
funnier than
You and me
You
And
Me
You and me
Hello, Mrs. Diller.
How are you and
your little puffball,
Cleo, tonight?
Oh, you know us.
We just love the rides
and the excitement
of the carnival.
And you?
You know us guys.
We just love the food.
Right, T-Bone?
(BARKS)
No kidding.
(LAUGHS)
Come on!
I'll race you.
(ALL EXCLAIMING)
CLEO: Hiya, Clifford.
Hey, Cleo. Where's T-Bone?
Well, he was right behind me.
Whoo!
Hi, Clifford.
Hey, T.
You having a good time?
Yeah. This place is the best!
I know.
So what's next, guys?
The roller coaster?
(MOANING)
How about
the bungee drop?
No way.
I'm through with rides.
EMILY ELIZABETH: Come on,
Clifford.
Hey, how about this?
(READING SIGN)
Well, at least
nothing's moving.
Come on.
I can't wait.
CLEO: Shh.
It's starting.
Hello there,
ladies and gentlemen.
My name is Larry Gablegobble.
And I'm proud
to present to you
the most amazing animals
you'll ever see
under one roof!
And now, I present to you
a powerhouse pooch,
a muscle-bound mutt,
that ripped-up rover, Rodrigo,
chihuahua of steel!
(ALL LAUGHING)
Don't let his
size fool you, folks.
He may be small but
this pup packs a punch.
(GASPS)
(WHIMPERING)
Ooh.
(YELLS)
Hah!
(ALL GROANING)
Are we having fun yet?
Okay, I'd like to
present our next act,
featuring another
courageous creature.
Ladies and gentlemen,
let's give it up for Dirk,
the extreme dachshund.
(ALL YELL)
(ALL GASP)
Come on, people, let's
give it up for that
daredevil, Dirk.
(ALL GROANING)
And now, the grand finale.
I'm proud to present to you,
Dorothy, the daring cow,
starring in High-Wire Heifer!
You can do this.
You've done it before.
Keep your head up,
eyes on the sky,
don't look down,
don't look down,
don't look down.
I ask you, is she not
udderly cow-rageous?
(LAUGHS)
This is so lame!
This is so...
Amazing!
And now, if that isn't
daring enough,
I proudly introduce
the star of our show,
Shackelford,
the high-flying ferret!
(YAWNS)
Catch, Shackelford.
(AUDIENCE CHEERING)
That's my girl, Dorothy,
you're doing real good.
Just don't look down.
(GASPS AND CRIES)
Oh. (GASPS)
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Steady, girl, steady.
This acting is
just brilliant!
Yah!
Whoa!
Steady.
Whoa!
Is this thing
supposed to happen?
(BOTH EXCLAIMING)
Dorothy, keep them closed!
(GROWLING)
Listen very carefully.
Shackelford.
Don't look down.
I got you, Dorothy.
Got you.
(GRUNTS)
Uh-oh.
(GROANING)
(GRUNTS)
It's all right, everybody.
It's all under control, folks.
(SCREAMING)
No need to panic.
(SIGHS)
Wow!
That was really...
Amazing!
They were unbelievable!
They were stupendous!
They were...
Really good.
You said it, T-Bone.
Hey,
let's go back and
get their autographs.
Or we could get them
to sign something for us.
Great idea.
(SIGHS)
Hey, guys,
you gave it a great try.
I'm proud of you.
Dirk, that ollie
was wicked.
(BARKS)
And, Rodrigo,
your powerlift has potential.
Dorothy, your act
brought down the house.
And you, Shackelford,
the shining star of the show,
you were the best.
Uh, Larry.
Back in a while, gang.
What do you
think P.T. wants?
DOROTHY: He probably loved
the show so much
that he wants
us to start doing
two shows a night.
DIRK: Definitely.
P.T.: This is not
a personal decision, Larry.
It's a business decision.
You know why I'm here.
So, I'm just gonna
cut to the chase.
Your show is failing.
All I'm asking for is
a little more time, P.T.
Larry, we've had
this conversation
a hundred times.
If you take back
the tent and this bus,
where would my animals live?
(GASPS)
You haven't made
a dime in years.
My carnival is not a charity.
The show's gotten better.
That's not my point.
I know how much
you care for them.
I know how much
your animals need you.
I'm all they've got.
Larry, I just don't think
I can give you any more time.
All I need is
three more weeks.
Three weeks?
What can you do in three
weeks that you haven't
done in three years?
Come here, I'll show you.
(SIGHS)
Watch this.
GEORGE: Introducing
Tummy Yummies
Pet Talent Contest.
I'm George Wolfsbottom,
CEO of the Tummy
Yummies Corporation
and this is my daughter,
Madison.
Howdy, y'all.
We're looking for
the most talented pets
in the country.
Think your
animal has the stuff?
My talent scouts might too.
You and your pet
could win fame, fortune,
and a lifetime
supply of Tummy Yummies.
So, keep an eye out for us.
And we'll keep
an eye out for y'all.
That's it?
That's your plan?
Yeah. Pretty good, huh?
Larry, how do you even know
this contest is for real?
It's been everywhere.
Check this out.
What's this?
It's a magazine ad.
The final competition
is in three weeks.
I just know my
animals can pull it off.
(SIGHS)
Three weeks? Okay.
Three weeks.
After that, the bus, the tent,
everything goes back to me.
Understand?
Thanks, P.T., you're
a real friend.
Or a real fool.
(SIGHS)
Fame, fortune, lifetime supply
of Tummy Yummies.
Man, oh man, oh man, oh man,
have I got news for you!
What's that?
This, my dear Dorothy,
is our destiny.
Huh. Density. Cool.
It's a contest that
we are going to win.
What kind of contest?
Oh, a contest for
talented, unique,
amazing animals.
Hey, like, that's us!
I'll bet our show can win it.
We are amazing, aren't we?
Totally.
With our current act, no.
Reality check, guys.
We need to think
outside the cage.
We need something new,
something that people
have never seen before.
Are you with me?
We need something big.
Hey, I need something big,
I need something,
something big.
(SNIFFING)
Hello, there.
(SCREAMS)
(ALL SCREAMING)
Please. Please, not me.
Please.
I'm just a ferret.
There's no good meat on me.
I don't wanna eat you.
No?
Then, what you want?
Just your autograph.
My what?
All of yours,
if you don't mind.
You guys are incredible!
There you are.
What's your name?
Clifford.
And this is Cleo and T-Bone.
Love the show. Phenomenal!
Super-duper-rific!
CLEO: You must all lead
such exciting lives.
Well, I don't think
that we particularly...
Of course we do.
Between the shows, the travel,
the crowds of adoring fans,
yeah, it's pretty cool.
ALL: Wow!
How about you guys?
You in the biz?
Well, I don't like
to brag or anything,
but it's often been
said that I do have,
oh, you know, talent.
Yeah, yeah, I kind of
picked up on that vibe.
So, would you all be
interested in joining
our cast?
What!
What!
You mean, be in your show?
That's just the beginning.
I'm talking about TV.
Have you guys
ever heard of Tummy Yummies?
Oh, it's my favorite!
Well, check this out.
They're having
a talent contest
in three weeks.
The winners get fame, fortune,
and a lifetime
supply of Tummy Yummies.
Wow.
I can go grab Larry right now
and sign you up.
It's no problem.
Oh, thank you,
but we could never...
Just pass up
an offer like this.
Clifford,
T-Bone, doggy conference,
outside, now please.
We'll be right back.
Guys, I think we
should consider this.
What!
I'd never leave
Emily Elizabeth.
Or Sheriff Lewis.
And what about Mrs. Diller?
You'd really miss her.
Gee.
I hadn't thought about that.
It's just...
It all seems so exciting.
So, is there a problem?
Sorry, guys.
Sounds like fun.
We're sticking around here.
But thanks anyway.
Sure.
Okay.
Hey, man, wait.
Take this little
souvenir with you.
And in case you
change your mind,
we'll be with P.T.'s carnival
tomorrow night
on the mainland.
Thanks.
Well, take care, you guys.
I'm sure we'll see
you again next year.
DIRK: Okay.
Okay, sure thing.
Bye-bye.
Bye.
(SIGHING) Oh.
So close yet so far.
(YAWNS)
Good morning, Clifford.
How are you, boy?
(CLIFFORD BARKS)
(GIGGLES)
Ready for breakfast?
(BARKS)
I'll be down in a minute.
Okay, pal?
(RINGS BELL)
There you go, boy.
Tummy Yummies.
I'll be back
with more.
Would you look at the size
of that dog's breakfast.
Morning, Mom.
Morning, Dad.
Morning, sweetheart.
Morning, Clifford.
(BARKS)
Good morning, Morris.
You know, I just
don't know how you
do it year after year.
Do what?
Feed that dog.
Look at him.
He's got one big appetite.
MR. HOWARD: Big? It's huge.
How much does
he eat a year?
Well...
Clifford eats quite a lot.
I can't imagine
trying to keep up
with that appetite.
I'll bet he eats
more in a week than
all the pets on Birdwell
Island eat in a year.
(WHIMPERS)
MR. HOWARD: Well, yes, but...
He's like a
bottomless pit.
Why, he'll eat you
out of house and home.
Well, I wouldn't...
Feeding him must
be a big problem.
MR. HOWARD: Problem?
Well, it isn't always easy.
MRS. HOWARD:
Well, that's for sure.
But we love Clifford.
He's one of the family.
MR. HOWARD: Clifford packs
quite an appetite.
MR. BLEAKMAN: How much
does he eat a year?
MRS. HOWARD: Clifford eats
quite a lot.
MR. BLEAKMAN: Feeding him
must be a big problem.
How can you afford
to feed that dog?
He eats so much.
Problem?
Well, we mortgaged the house.
The winners get
fame, fortune, and a lifetime
supply of Tummy Yummies.
(GASPS)
That's it!
(GROWLING)
CLEO: Hey, Clifford,
how's it going?
Hey, that ad.
Where's that ad from
Larry's Amazing Animals?
Over there. Why?
What do you need that for?
I'm a problem.
Mr. Bleakman said so.
I eat too much
and they can't
afford to feed me.
What?
Maybe you misunderstood them.
I'm always
misunderstanding things.
You don't say.
No, T-Bone, I heard
them loud and clear.
I'm gonna join Larry's
show and win that
Tummy Yummies contest.
And leave Emily Elizabeth?
Not forever.
Just long enough to win
a lifetime supply of food.
Clifford, are you sure?
I mean, maybe if you waited...
I can't wait, T-Bone.
First thing, tomorrow morning,
I'm leaving.
Goodbye, you guys.
Bye, big guy.
Bye.
Hey, boy.
You get a good
night's sleep, okay?
(BARKS)
I love you, Clifford.
(COOS)
(GIGGLES)
One more?
Okay.
You're the best, Clifford.
(WHIMPERS)
You've gotta get lost
if you wanna get found
Gotta wind up to get unwound
Things only look
up from down below
And I...
Goodbye, Emily Elizabeth.
I'll come back to you soon.
I promise.
It only gets better
after it gets worse
Happy ever after
needs a scary part first
You've got to fall
off to get back on
And I can't come
home until I'm gone
Hey, not so fast,
big guy.
We're not gonna let you
go on a great big
adventure without us.
You guys would
do that for me?
Are you kidding?
We'd do anything
for you, Clifford.
Yeah.
And, anyway,
we'll be back soon. Right?
Faster than you can
say Tummy Yummies.
Are you sure
you wanna do this?
Absolutely.
Positively.
Come on, let's get a move on!
My fans are waiting.
I call front.
Hey, hey! This
is my spot.
You were in
front the last time.
Was not!
Was too.
Was not! Was not!
Too. Was too!
Was not!
Okay, okay.
We'll take turns.
My turn first!
(YAWNS)
Good morning, Cliff...
(GASPS)
Clifford?
Hmm.
I wonder where he is?
What in the world?
Oh, my.
(SCREAMS)
BOTH: Whoa!
Music, coming up.
Today's weather calls
for another sunny day.
Not a cloud in the sky.
(GASPS)
Temperatures expected...
(ALL SCREAMING)
What's the matter
with those guys?
They look scared.
Maybe they saw
a shark in the water.
(GASPS) And to think,
we were just out there.
Ooh.
Wait, look at all the cars.
Wow.
All the people.
(WHISTLING)
Huh?
WOMAN 1: That's the biggest
dog I've ever seen.
MAN: That's a dog?
WOMAN 2: Is it a dog?
Mary, will you get
me the Chief?
MAN: Watch it, watch it.
These people are
acting really strange.
What's up with them?
I think it's us,
that's up with them.
Huh?
I think they're scared.
Of what?
Of me?
I'm afraid so, big guy.
But once they
get to know me...
No time for that
now, come on.
(YOWLS)
Now what?
We need a plan.
Okay, who has a plan?
Hello, I do, of course.
Are you sure?
Have I ever
steered you wrong?
Well...
Don't answer that.
Stick close and follow me.
Ready, guys?
Ready.
(HORNS HONKING)
(PEOPLE SCREAMING)
Whew!
Well, that worked well,
don't you think?
(BOTH PANTING)
What was the plan again?
Any luck?
Nope.
Did you go
by the lighthouse?
Check.
The park?
Double check.
I talked to Mrs.
Diller and Sheriff Lewis,
they said Cleo and
T-Bone are missing too.
Weird.
It's like they're not even
on the island anymore.
(GASPS)
I think you're right.
Look.
Where do you think he went?
I don't know.
But I do know,
he's with Cleo and T-Bone.
I don't get it.
Why would they leave?
I wish I knew.
(PANTING)
Can we rest for a minute?
I'm thirsty.
I'm sorry guys, it's just that
if we don't catch up
to the Carnival tonight,
we'll never find them.
(YAWNS)
You know,
a catnap wouldn't hurt.
Can dogs take catnaps?
We can't rest here.
I gotta stay outta sight.
Hey, why don't
we stop over there,
where that carnival
is shutting down?
BOTH: Carnival!
Over there, see.
Woo-hoo!
Guys, what about me?
(EXCLAIMING)
Wait, I found it first.
This thing won't shut.
Okay, gang. Plan number B,
we gotta pack all over again.
(YELLS)
Holy cow, you
guys are back.
Yeah.
Amigos!
We never thought
we'd find you guys.
So, bitten by the showbiz
bug after all, huh?
Uh-huh?
Yes.
I knew it,
no one in their right mind
can resist the glow
of the spotlight. (GASPS)
You, you...
Uh-oh.
What is it?
You've got tags.
Larry will never take you
if you already have a family.
We're all strays.
He only takes in strays.
What? These old things?
(SCOFFS)
They're from,
like, five owners ago.
We've had these for years.
Well, I just got mine last...
Zip it.
Oh!
These old things?
We just keep 'em to
fool the dog catcher.
(LAUGHS)
Yeah, yeah, smart.
Okay now, don't move.
I'll go get Larry.
Okay, fantstico.
Finally, a girlfriend.
I'm so excited.
Oh, oh, oh, oh.
We'll make
friendship bracelets
and trade lip gloss.
And bake snickerdoodles.
Cool.
Okay, okay, Shack.
Show me what's so important.
(GASPS)
I don't believe it.
He's huge.
We could sure
use a big red dog
at our show, eh, Shack?
Hmm.
Need a home, guys?
Well, hey, welcome
to the family.
Whoa.
And, Shackelford,
good job, pal.
You always come
through for us.
And that loveable,
little mutt,
went on to fame and fortune
as the star of his own movie.
Benji.
The first of
four feature films
as well as
subsequent TV movies
and even his own
television series.
(YAWNS)
I'm such a softy
for that story.
No one knew his
craft like Benji.
He's the reason
I'm in the business.
(SIGHS)
Isn't showbiz great?
Huh? Oh, yeah, really great.
The best.
It's a good thing
we're having such a good time
and we're not
homesick or anything.
Yeah, right. Right.
(GASPS)
Hmm.
Talent contest.
Tummy Yummies?
Mom!
We put the aah in amazing
Aah
The A in amazing
The A in amazing
The z-z-zing in amazing
We're stupendous
We're stupendous
We're tremendous
We're tremendous, too
We got talent
We've got talent
We've got tricks
We've got tricks
So, get your
tickets and get your kicks
Come on, step right up,
get your kicks
Larry's Amazing Animals
Larry's Amazing Animals
Well, looks like
our work here is done.
Now, I've got some
tickets to sell, gang.
We're gonna
pack 'em in tonight.
And now, ladies
and gentlemen...
Is it our turn yet, huh, huh?
No, no, you guys
come in at the end.
LARRY: Star of our show...
That's my cue.
You three,
just watch and learn.
The famous, irrepressible,
sensational Shackelford.
The high-flying ferret.
Oh, please, let this go well.
LARRY: That's Shackelford
All right, Dorothy,
you're doing real good.
Gravity is your friend.
(SNEEZES)
Steady.
(GASP)
(SCREAMS)
(BOTH SCREAM)
Watch it, watch it.
(ALL GROANING)
DOROTHY: My fault!
(CROWD CLAMORING)
(ALL GASPING)
Gotcha.
Oh, no.
(SCREAMS)
Let's go.
(ALL SCREAMING)
CHILD: What's that?
(BARKING)
(SCREAMS)
(BOTH SCREAMING)
Oh!
MAN: Hey!
(ALL CLAMORING)
Cool, dude.
(ALL CHEERING)
Why, ladies and gentlemen,
it's Big Red to the rescue.
(CHEERING)
BOY: Awesome!
Hmm. Beginner's luck.
Yay!
Cool, man, that was like,
way rad, Big Red.
That's our Clifford.
The greatest.
Oh. You're my hero, Clifford.
Thank you.
Aw, thanks, I was just
helping, that's all.
Hey, well done,
Clifford, my man.
That was one lucky break.
We were all a tail
wag away from disaster.
Good stuff, good stuff.
But, let's not let
that happen again,
right team?
We can't depend on an accident
to save the show.
So, Dorothy, Dorothy,
Dorothy. You know,
you're my girl, right?
And I now that soon,
you are going to
really master this act
that we've been
over a hundred times.
You just need to
practice and not look down.
Don't look down,
don't look down.
Right, Shackelford.
And you, Dirk,
ever heard of too
much of a good thing?
Well, now you have.
Gotta ease up on the throttle.
Does that thing
have a downshift?
But bro, I got a
need for speed.
You need not end
up in the audience,
every show.
What about me Shackelford,
how did I do?
Oh! You, my little amigo,
need to focus on
keeping those weights
up, up, up.
Instead of down, down, down.
You almost flattened
me like a tortilla.
Perdn.
CLIFFORD: Shackelford?
Did we do okay?
Okay? Yes.
You did okay.
We all did okay.
But, "Okay" is not enough.
"Okay" does not dazzle.
"Okay" does not delight.
And "Okay" does not, I repeat,
does not win contests!
We need to be...
Fantastic!
That was truly amazing.
That was our best show ever.
Big Red, you stole the show.
If you guys keep up
what you did
out there tonight,
we'll be sure to make
it into that contest.
And thanks to Big Red,
I bet we can win it!
(CHUCKLES)
Thanks, pal.
If it weren't for you,
we wouldn't have Big Red.
Do we get the Tummy
Yummies soon?
(BLOWS RASPBERRY)
Hello, I'm calling to
report three lost dogs.
The first one is
extremely friendly, red,
and he's as big as a house.
No, I am not crazy!
Don't worry, we'll find him.
I know we will.
Thanks, Mr. B.
(DOROTHY EXCLAIMING)
(CONTINUES EXCLAIMING)
Help!
Hi, Dorothy.
Uh-oh.
Sorry, I didn't
mean to surprise you.
Don't worry,
it's not the first time
this cow's been tipped.
You sure you're all right?
Oh, I'm just...
I'm...
Can I tell you a secret?
Sure.
I have this little
problem with heights.
Really, you do?
Well, I know it's
hard to believe.
I mean, I make it
look so easy out there,
but it is not.
I mean, I get
scared when I'm up there,
and then I mess up,
and now I'm all worried
that I'm going to
ruin our chances to
win the big contest
and everyone will
be so disappointed,
and I just feel awful.
Well, back home,
whenever Emily...
Who?
Whenever a friend
of mine felt bad,
I'd give her a ride.
A ride always helped
make her feel better.
A ride? Really?
Well, can I try?
Sure, hop on.
Can I trust you with my secret
Hold it tightly in your hand
Don't go showing anybody
I don't think
they'd understand
You never dropped anybody,
right, Clifford?
Get my head out of the sand
Hey.
Well, I guess I'm
kind of scared
I knew that you
would understand
And if my
secret's safe with you
(GIGGLES)
I will feel safe with you
This is great!
See, I thought it
might help you feel better.
This is exactly what I needed.
I'm really high up
and I'm not scared.
I'm not scared!
I'm not scared!
I'm not scared anymore
DOROTHY: Moo!
Holy...
Cow!
(LAUGHS)
Moo!
Big Red,
first you saved the show
and now you helped Dorothy.
You really are amazing.
Oh, it's a big time
Tremendously enormous
It's a grand time
Enormously humongous
It's a huge time
I'm saying sizable
A big time for making it big
Oh, it's a big time
Volcanically gigantic
Oh, it's a great time
Gigantically titanic
It's a large time
It's bigalicious
It's a big time
for making it big
So put away your little plans
'Cause now we're living large
The times too tall
for big and small
We're large
and we're in charge
Oh, it's a big time
The opposite of tiny
It's a grand time
Not talking teeny-weeny
It's a huge time
Ain't pocket-size
it's a big time
for making it big
So put away your baby boots
It's time for bigger shoes
Take a stride
that's double wide
To 10-foot headline news
Oh, it's a...
Mammoth
Monumental
Massive
It's a big time
for making it big
It's a big time
for making it big
It's a big time
for making it big
There, that about does it.
(WHISTLES)
Hey, guys, come here.
Dorothy, Shackelford,
come over and have a look.
(CLEARS THROAT)
(BARKS)
Ta-da!
(ALL GASP)
Isn't it great?
(CLAMORING)
Pretty good,
don't you think?
Thanks to all of you,
this show has become better
than I ever imagined.
Who'd have thought
we'd come this far,
this fast?
I guess you knew
though, huh?
That big dog makes
a big difference.
(GRUMBLES)
(BARKING)
Mr. Gablebottom?
That's Gablegobble.
Gable like Clark,
Gobble like turkey.
Congratulations.
I'm a representative
of Mr. George C. Wolfsbottom,
CEO of the Tummy
Yummies Corporation.
You've been chosen to
compete in our National
Animal Talent Contest.
(ALL GASPING)
Where? When is it?
Tomorrow night, Shangri-Large.
This is it, you guys.
This is the big...
This is the big break
we've been waiting for.
We're gonna make it.
I've got to call P.T.
Where's Shackelford?
He's got to hear this.
Hey, Shackelford.
Hey! You missed the big news.
Always with the big.
A guy from Tummy Yummies
told Larry we get to perform
in the contest tomorrow night.
Fame, fortune and
Tummy Yummies, here we come.
Oh, yay!
What's the matter?
Aren't you happy?
Happy? Oh, I'm happy for you.
After all, isn't this
what it's all about?
You, you and
your Tummy Yummies?
Yeah, that's exactly
what I've been hoping for.
You know,
I wonder what's bigger.
You or your stomach.
What do you mean?
You heard me loud and clear.
Tummy Yummies! Tummy Yummies!
Now do I get my Tummy Yummies?
Where are my Tummy Yummies?
Am I there yet?
I need my Tummy Yummies!
Sound familiar?
(GASPS)
I'm sorry.
No, no, no, pal.
I'm the one who's sorry.
I should have never asked you
to join up with us anyway.
We were all
better off without you.
(GASPS)
Hmm.
Hmm.
EMILY ELIZABETH: Clifford!
Clifford!
CLEO: Clifford!
There you are.
Where were you?
You missed a great rehearsal.
Yeah.
Check out our new trick.
(BOTH YELP)
Ta-da!
Mmm-hmm.
Okay, spit it out.
I'm going home.
We're all going
after we win
the contest tomorrow.
Right?
No. I'm going home now.
(GASPS)
What?
Clifford?
What about the contest
and the lifetime
supply of Tummy Yummies,
and helping Emily Elizabeth?
I miss Emily Elizabeth
and I'm going home.
But Larry and
the animals need you.
Shackelford said they were
better off without me.
But that's not true.
You're the best thing
that's ever happened to them.
It doesn't matter anymore.
Are you guys coming with me?
Of course! Yeah,
we're a team, right?
Yeah, we gotta stick together.
Birdwell Island, here we come.
Goodbye, fame.
Goodbye, glamor.
Goodbye, Amazing Animals.
LARRY: Big Red!
(WHISTLES)
(WHISTLES)
Big Red!
Poofy! Little guy!
Yoo-hoo!
Where are you?
Hey, guys.
I can't find Big Red,
Poofy or Little Guy.
I think they left us.
They didn't even bother
to say, "Later, dude."
Why would they do that?
Hmm. Good question.
Any idea why they'd leave,
Shackelford?
What's it matter, anyway?
Huh?
Just goes to show you
who your friends are.
Like I always say,
"You've got to go
with what you got."
I never heard you say that.
We were fine before Clifford.
Yeah, but fine
doesn't win contests.
Bad news, guys.
It looks like they're gone.
I hope they're all right,
wherever they are.
Look, gang,
I know everyone's upset.
This isn't the way
we would've wanted it,
but the show must go on.
We're going to Shangri-Large,
and we'll find
them after the show.
Emily Elizabeth, here I come.
It's gonna be
great to be back home,
isn't it, T?
Yeah.
It's too bad
we're not going back
with the Tummy Yummies though.
Well,
at least we're going back
to where we're appreciated.
Right, Cleo?
Right.
I thought they were
pretty nice to us.
That Larry sure
was a great guy.
He took good care of everyone.
Yeah, he sure did.
Too bad.
Now they'll never
win the contest.
(GULPS)
No Clifford,
no Cleo, no way.
But, sure they will.
Are you kidding?
They'll never win without you.
They don't stand a chance.
Hey, gang, take
a look at that.
Shangri-Large!
Whoo-hoo!
We made it. Tummy Yummies,
here we come.
Nothing can stop us now.
Uh-oh.
Oh, no. Please, no.
No, no, no, not again.
Don't do this to me.
Not today.
Please, please,
please, baby.
Sit tight while
I check it out.
I'm sure it's nothing.
That sounded bogus.
It's just the thingamajigger.
You see...
(COUGHING)
Not so bad.
(CONTINUES COUGHING)
Great, just great.
What are we gonna do now?
Well, at least things
couldn't get any worse.
Hmm.
Don't worry, guys.
(EXCLAIMS)
Hey, don't worry, here I come.
Hey, look.
We're moving.
Yeah, backwards.
Oh, boy.
(EXCLAIMS)
(SCREAMS)
Oh!
What the...
Woo-hoo!
Big Red to the rescue!
Clifford, amigo.
DOROTHY: Clifford.
(CHEERING)
Hey, guys! Welcome back.
Hi, Dorothy.
CLEO: Hey, girlfriend.
Thank you for
coming back, Clifford.
It really means a lot to us,
and even to Shackelford.
(WHIMPERS)
(SCOFFS)
I'm not so sure, Dorothy.
Listen, I know that
he was pretty harsh
to you yesterday.
I think he was just
feeling replaced by you.
Replaced?
How? All I wanted
to do is help.
I know. I know, Clifford.
It's not your fault.
He's just not
the most secure ferret
in the world.
But he means well.
Whatever, Dorothy.
Wow!
(LAUGHING AND CHEERING)
Rock on, dude!
And now...
Ladies and gentlemen,
before we
present the final act,
I'd like to introduce
the man who made this
incredible show possible.
Daddy.
Madison.
What is it, honey?
Have you made up your mind?
No. They're all lame.
And now, without further ado,
Mr. George C. Wolfsbottom.
I'll be right back, sweetie.
Remember, you promised.
(CLIFFORD BARKS)
(GASPS)
Now we're talkin'!
Whoo-ee!
That's a whole lotta red!
And now, for our
final act of the evening,
a traveling animal show
that has toured
all over the country.
Ooh!
Let's give it up for
Larry's Amazing Animals.
Ta-da!
That dog is incredible.
He's humongous.
(GASPS)
Never seen anything like him.
Clifford!
(PHONE RINGING)
Hello? Oops.
Hello?
Yes, I know.
I saw it, too.
My little puffball on TV.
And the winner of The Tummy
Yummies Talent Contest is,
Larry's Amazing Animals!
(AUDIENCE CHEERING)
Yes! We did it!
We did it.
You did it. You guys.
You guys are the best.
Good boy.
I could have never
done it without you.
(WHISPERS)
Can we get your autograph?
WOMAN: One over here.
One over here, please.
LARRY: Well, here you go.
Hey! Hello!
Who do I make this out to?
Thank you.
No, thank you.
Thank you, Gablegobble.
For what?
For signing the contract.
What's going on?
What is this?
That, partner, is our deal.
But you didn't
give me a chance to...
Gablegobble, listen to me.
You just won the contest.
I didn't even read it first.
Shouldn't I know what's
in it before I sign it?
GEORGE: Don't you want fame?
Well, yes.
Fortune?
Of course.
And a lifetime
supply of Tummy Yummies?
Yes.
Then a deal's a deal.
Mano a mano.
You and your animals
will be living it up
in The Wolfsbottom
Royal Suite.
We'll discuss
the details later.
In the meantime,
enjoy the best
the hotel has to offer.
Hear that, gang?
We did it!
We hit the big time.
(LAUGHING)
They like us.
They really, really like us.
Uh, uh...
Guys? Guys, where's Big Red?
Stop!
Stop!
Big Red.
(ANIMALS CLAMORING)
Don't worry, guys.
This isn't over yet.
Contract or no contract,
I'm going to get Big Red back.
No matter what.
(MADISON LAUGHING)
Daddy, you did it. You did it!
He's absolutely huge.
He goes with my
collection perfectly.
Yeah, he's something,
all right.
He's got to be
the biggest dang dog
I've ever seen.
And he's mine, all mine!
I've even got
the perfect name. Clancy.
(LAUGHS)
(CELL PHONE RINGS)
Duty calls, sweetie.
Come on, Clancy.
Come see my collection,
boy. Come on!
Hmm.
The world's
biggest dollhouse, check.
The world's
biggest carousel, check.
And now, the world's
biggest dog, check!
Isn't that great.
You're gonna love it here.
Everything's just your size.
Okay, Clancy.
Let's play pony ride!
(GROANING)
Yahoo!
Go, Clancy, go.
(CLEARS THROAT)
You guys, relax.
I'm calling Wolfsbottom.
We'll get Big Red
back before you know it.
(ROCK MUSIC PLAYING)
Party time
Party up a good time
Party time
Hot like Hollywood time
Check it out. A waterbed.
Woo-hoo!
Sure beats a lumpy
seat in the back of a bus,
huh, gang?
Ooh!
Finally,
the sweet smell of success.
Ooh.
Or is it snacks?
Snacks galore,
and it's all free!
Who wants popcorn?
Hey, Dorothy. Look,
girl, non-dairy creamer.
No thanks, I'm not hungry.
Rodrigo, mi hermano.
Guava cactus, baby.
Your favorite.
No, gracias.
What is wrong with you guys?
You should be happy.
I don't know, Shackelford.
It just doesn't seem
right without Clifford.
Again with Clifford?
Clifford's the best.
He believed in us.
Yeah, he should be
here with us, man.
He made me feel so dainty.
All he cared
about was the food.
He was only in
it for the eats.
Once he won it,
he was out of here.
He didn't care about us.
He was in it for himself.
(GROWLS)
Everything that dog
did was just for himself.
He did it for Emily...
Huh?
Uh-oh.
Who is Emily...
Emily Elizabeth!
She's his owner back
on Birdwell Island.
But you said you
didn't have families.
You said these
tags were fake,
and you only use them
to fool the dogcatcher.
Why would you make that up?
Because you said
Larry wouldn't take us in
if we had owners.
Clifford really
needed to win that dog food
to help Emily
Elizabeth and the Howards.
We had no other choice!
Oh, man.
So all Big Red wanted
was to help out his family.
I messed up, guys. I...
I guess it's not your fault.
You just didn't know.
But now I do.
Let's go.
Where?
To see a man about a dog.
You dognapped Big Red
and I want him back.
GEORGE: Well, that's too bad,
because Clancy just loves
his new life of luxury.
He's a Wolfsbottom now.
(DIAL TONE)
Hey, buddy.
What's the matter?
You have owners?
We have a dog to fetch.
(PHONE RINGING)
EMILY ELIZABETH: Hello?
Are you by chance,
the owner of a very large,
very red dog?
Morning.
Howdy.
Who are you here to see, sir?
I'm Larry Gablegobble,
and I'm here to see
Mr. Wolfsbottom.
What about?
Uh. (LAUGHS)
Well, it's about your...
Your lawn.
You know,
I could make it greener.
I'm going to have
to ask you to leave.
But I only need a minute.
So much for plan A.
Mmm-hmm.
Then it's time
for plan double-A.
Double-A?
Amazing Animals.
Cleo, special
connecting cable.
Got it.
Dorothy, auxiliary
transport system.
Got it.
Dirk, grapple hook.
Dude, pshaw.
All right, team.
This is it.
This is not a contest,
it's the real thing.
We're going to do this
to save our friend, Clifford.
Are you with me?
ALL: Yeah!
Then let's get
ready to rumble.
All righty,
let's move, people.
Go, go, go, go!
(SHUSHING)
We're in.
Follow the master.
Ha.
Locked!
Up there.
Psst-psst.
Shackelford!
What are you doing here?
I'm here to spring you out
of this palatial prison.
Hmm?
Uh...
I mean, we came to
get you out of here.
(GROWLS)
And, well, because,
I had you all wrong and
I wanted to say how really,
really sorry I am.
No, no, no!
Okay, come on now,
no time for that.
We got to go.
Yes.
Hey! Good to see
you, Clifford!
Hey, Clifford!
Good to see you.
Could we please
get out of here?
Come on.
Uh-oh.
Hold it right there!
Hey!
Let's get out of here.
Come on.
This way.
Go, go, go!
The kid's got
her own theme park.
Hit the lights.
Get them!
Uh-oh.
They spotted Rodrigo.
We got to get a move on.
I got the big guy cornered.
No, I don't.
(SCREAMING)
He's getting away!
We got you now.
(DOROTHY GRUNTING)
(BLOWS WHISTLE)
Hey!
Come on, baby. Come on.
Come on, after him!
Hang on, guys.
There they are. Get them!
Come on, Red. Move.
Woo-hoo!
Huh?
Yeah!
We have you surrounded.
Cowabunga!
Good going, gang.
Woo-hoo!
Ahh!
Gablegobble!
What are you
doing with my dog?
EMILY ELIZABETH:
That's my dog!
(GASPS)
Who are you?
I'm Emily Elizabeth,
and Clifford belongs to me.
Clifford!
(EXCLAIMING)
Oh, Clifford.
I've missed you so much.
I love you, boy.
(KISSES)
(GIGGLES)
Emily Elizabeth.
I'm sorry,
but a deal's a deal.
Daddy.
What is it, sugar?
Let her keep him.
Clancy belonged to her first.
It's only fair.
But, sweetie?
And the Tummy Yummies.
All right.
You and your
animals won that contest
fair and square.
You all deserve it.
Put her there.
Thanks.
Yeah!
(ALL CHEERING)
Mr. Gablegobble,
thanks for calling
and explaining
everything to me.
And thanks for
taking care of Clifford.
The pleasure was all mine.
We love Big Red...
I mean, Clifford.
We're really
going to miss him.
(WHIMPERS)
Well, Big Red.
Thanks for everything, boy.
I get to keep my
family because of you.
(SIGHS)
Aw.
Bye, guys. I'm gonna miss you.
We'll miss you, too.
Hey, Clifford.
Thanks for being
such a good pal.
Thanks for rescuing me.
We'll always be friends,
right, big guy?
Right.
Hey, hey. Cut that out.
We'll be back next year.
Hey, guys. Sorry,
but we got to head out.
Goodbye, you guys.
We'll miss you.
Bye!
T-BONE: Goodbye,
Amazing Animals.
Hey, boy.
You're the best, Clifford.
Guess who's back?
(EMILY LAUGHING)
EMILY: All right!
Thanks, Clifford.
We're back.
Hey, it's Clifford.
(LAUGHS) Woo!
It's Clifford!
Hi, guys!
You're too fast.
There.
Aah.
Spotless.
(CLIFFORD BARKING)
Hi, Mr. Bleakman.
Oh, Clifford!
It's good to have you back.
(BARKS)
Bye!
Clifford!
You and me
Tearing down the pavement
Racing to catch up with
No one else but
You and me
Hurry up, boy, we're gonna
be late for the carnival.
Only going where
we started being
You and me
(GIGGLES)
You and me
(BARKS)
You and I was me
You were you
That's just how it works
Let's go! Full speed ahead!
Sometimes,
one and one makes one
Whoa!
And that's just what it does
That's just what it does
You and me
Splashing through the sunshine
Hiya, Clifford.
Laughing at another
funnier than
You and me
You
And
Me
You and me
Hello, Mrs. Diller.
How are you and
your little puffball,
Cleo, tonight?
Oh, you know us.
We just love the rides
and the excitement
of the carnival.
And you?
You know us guys.
We just love the food.
Right, T-Bone?
(BARKS)
No kidding.
(LAUGHS)
Come on!
I'll race you.
(ALL EXCLAIMING)
CLEO: Hiya, Clifford.
Hey, Cleo. Where's T-Bone?
Well, he was right behind me.
Whoo!
Hi, Clifford.
Hey, T.
You having a good time?
Yeah. This place is the best!
I know.
So what's next, guys?
The roller coaster?
(MOANING)
How about
the bungee drop?
No way.
I'm through with rides.
EMILY ELIZABETH: Come on,
Clifford.
Hey, how about this?
(READING SIGN)
Well, at least
nothing's moving.
Come on.
I can't wait.
CLEO: Shh.
It's starting.
Hello there,
ladies and gentlemen.
My name is Larry Gablegobble.
And I'm proud
to present to you
the most amazing animals
you'll ever see
under one roof!
And now, I present to you
a powerhouse pooch,
a muscle-bound mutt,
that ripped-up rover, Rodrigo,
chihuahua of steel!
(ALL LAUGHING)
Don't let his
size fool you, folks.
He may be small but
this pup packs a punch.
(GASPS)
(WHIMPERING)
Ooh.
(YELLS)
Hah!
(ALL GROANING)
Are we having fun yet?
Okay, I'd like to
present our next act,
featuring another
courageous creature.
Ladies and gentlemen,
let's give it up for Dirk,
the extreme dachshund.
(ALL YELL)
(ALL GASP)
Come on, people, let's
give it up for that
daredevil, Dirk.
(ALL GROANING)
And now, the grand finale.
I'm proud to present to you,
Dorothy, the daring cow,
starring in High-Wire Heifer!
You can do this.
You've done it before.
Keep your head up,
eyes on the sky,
don't look down,
don't look down,
don't look down.
I ask you, is she not
udderly cow-rageous?
(LAUGHS)
This is so lame!
This is so...
Amazing!
And now, if that isn't
daring enough,
I proudly introduce
the star of our show,
Shackelford,
the high-flying ferret!
(YAWNS)
Catch, Shackelford.
(AUDIENCE CHEERING)
That's my girl, Dorothy,
you're doing real good.
Just don't look down.
(GASPS AND CRIES)
Oh. (GASPS)
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Steady, girl, steady.
This acting is
just brilliant!
Yah!
Whoa!
Steady.
Whoa!
Is this thing
supposed to happen?
(BOTH EXCLAIMING)
Dorothy, keep them closed!
(GROWLING)
Listen very carefully.
Shackelford.
Don't look down.
I got you, Dorothy.
Got you.
(GRUNTS)
Uh-oh.
(GROANING)
(GRUNTS)
It's all right, everybody.
It's all under control, folks.
(SCREAMING)
No need to panic.
(SIGHS)
Wow!
That was really...
Amazing!
They were unbelievable!
They were stupendous!
They were...
Really good.
You said it, T-Bone.
Hey,
let's go back and
get their autographs.
Or we could get them
to sign something for us.
Great idea.
(SIGHS)
Hey, guys,
you gave it a great try.
I'm proud of you.
Dirk, that ollie
was wicked.
(BARKS)
And, Rodrigo,
your powerlift has potential.
Dorothy, your act
brought down the house.
And you, Shackelford,
the shining star of the show,
you were the best.
Uh, Larry.
Back in a while, gang.
What do you
think P.T. wants?
DOROTHY: He probably loved
the show so much
that he wants
us to start doing
two shows a night.
DIRK: Definitely.
P.T.: This is not
a personal decision, Larry.
It's a business decision.
You know why I'm here.
So, I'm just gonna
cut to the chase.
Your show is failing.
All I'm asking for is
a little more time, P.T.
Larry, we've had
this conversation
a hundred times.
If you take back
the tent and this bus,
where would my animals live?
(GASPS)
You haven't made
a dime in years.
My carnival is not a charity.
The show's gotten better.
That's not my point.
I know how much
you care for them.
I know how much
your animals need you.
I'm all they've got.
Larry, I just don't think
I can give you any more time.
All I need is
three more weeks.
Three weeks?
What can you do in three
weeks that you haven't
done in three years?
Come here, I'll show you.
(SIGHS)
Watch this.
GEORGE: Introducing
Tummy Yummies
Pet Talent Contest.
I'm George Wolfsbottom,
CEO of the Tummy
Yummies Corporation
and this is my daughter,
Madison.
Howdy, y'all.
We're looking for
the most talented pets
in the country.
Think your
animal has the stuff?
My talent scouts might too.
You and your pet
could win fame, fortune,
and a lifetime
supply of Tummy Yummies.
So, keep an eye out for us.
And we'll keep
an eye out for y'all.
That's it?
That's your plan?
Yeah. Pretty good, huh?
Larry, how do you even know
this contest is for real?
It's been everywhere.
Check this out.
What's this?
It's a magazine ad.
The final competition
is in three weeks.
I just know my
animals can pull it off.
(SIGHS)
Three weeks? Okay.
Three weeks.
After that, the bus, the tent,
everything goes back to me.
Understand?
Thanks, P.T., you're
a real friend.
Or a real fool.
(SIGHS)
Fame, fortune, lifetime supply
of Tummy Yummies.
Man, oh man, oh man, oh man,
have I got news for you!
What's that?
This, my dear Dorothy,
is our destiny.
Huh. Density. Cool.
It's a contest that
we are going to win.
What kind of contest?
Oh, a contest for
talented, unique,
amazing animals.
Hey, like, that's us!
I'll bet our show can win it.
We are amazing, aren't we?
Totally.
With our current act, no.
Reality check, guys.
We need to think
outside the cage.
We need something new,
something that people
have never seen before.
Are you with me?
We need something big.
Hey, I need something big,
I need something,
something big.
(SNIFFING)
Hello, there.
(SCREAMS)
(ALL SCREAMING)
Please. Please, not me.
Please.
I'm just a ferret.
There's no good meat on me.
I don't wanna eat you.
No?
Then, what you want?
Just your autograph.
My what?
All of yours,
if you don't mind.
You guys are incredible!
There you are.
What's your name?
Clifford.
And this is Cleo and T-Bone.
Love the show. Phenomenal!
Super-duper-rific!
CLEO: You must all lead
such exciting lives.
Well, I don't think
that we particularly...
Of course we do.
Between the shows, the travel,
the crowds of adoring fans,
yeah, it's pretty cool.
ALL: Wow!
How about you guys?
You in the biz?
Well, I don't like
to brag or anything,
but it's often been
said that I do have,
oh, you know, talent.
Yeah, yeah, I kind of
picked up on that vibe.
So, would you all be
interested in joining
our cast?
What!
What!
You mean, be in your show?
That's just the beginning.
I'm talking about TV.
Have you guys
ever heard of Tummy Yummies?
Oh, it's my favorite!
Well, check this out.
They're having
a talent contest
in three weeks.
The winners get fame, fortune,
and a lifetime
supply of Tummy Yummies.
Wow.
I can go grab Larry right now
and sign you up.
It's no problem.
Oh, thank you,
but we could never...
Just pass up
an offer like this.
Clifford,
T-Bone, doggy conference,
outside, now please.
We'll be right back.
Guys, I think we
should consider this.
What!
I'd never leave
Emily Elizabeth.
Or Sheriff Lewis.
And what about Mrs. Diller?
You'd really miss her.
Gee.
I hadn't thought about that.
It's just...
It all seems so exciting.
So, is there a problem?
Sorry, guys.
Sounds like fun.
We're sticking around here.
But thanks anyway.
Sure.
Okay.
Hey, man, wait.
Take this little
souvenir with you.
And in case you
change your mind,
we'll be with P.T.'s carnival
tomorrow night
on the mainland.
Thanks.
Well, take care, you guys.
I'm sure we'll see
you again next year.
DIRK: Okay.
Okay, sure thing.
Bye-bye.
Bye.
(SIGHING) Oh.
So close yet so far.
(YAWNS)
Good morning, Clifford.
How are you, boy?
(CLIFFORD BARKS)
(GIGGLES)
Ready for breakfast?
(BARKS)
I'll be down in a minute.
Okay, pal?
(RINGS BELL)
There you go, boy.
Tummy Yummies.
I'll be back
with more.
Would you look at the size
of that dog's breakfast.
Morning, Mom.
Morning, Dad.
Morning, sweetheart.
Morning, Clifford.
(BARKS)
Good morning, Morris.
You know, I just
don't know how you
do it year after year.
Do what?
Feed that dog.
Look at him.
He's got one big appetite.
MR. HOWARD: Big? It's huge.
How much does
he eat a year?
Well...
Clifford eats quite a lot.
I can't imagine
trying to keep up
with that appetite.
I'll bet he eats
more in a week than
all the pets on Birdwell
Island eat in a year.
(WHIMPERS)
MR. HOWARD: Well, yes, but...
He's like a
bottomless pit.
Why, he'll eat you
out of house and home.
Well, I wouldn't...
Feeding him must
be a big problem.
MR. HOWARD: Problem?
Well, it isn't always easy.
MRS. HOWARD:
Well, that's for sure.
But we love Clifford.
He's one of the family.
MR. HOWARD: Clifford packs
quite an appetite.
MR. BLEAKMAN: How much
does he eat a year?
MRS. HOWARD: Clifford eats
quite a lot.
MR. BLEAKMAN: Feeding him
must be a big problem.
How can you afford
to feed that dog?
He eats so much.
Problem?
Well, we mortgaged the house.
The winners get
fame, fortune, and a lifetime
supply of Tummy Yummies.
(GASPS)
That's it!
(GROWLING)
CLEO: Hey, Clifford,
how's it going?
Hey, that ad.
Where's that ad from
Larry's Amazing Animals?
Over there. Why?
What do you need that for?
I'm a problem.
Mr. Bleakman said so.
I eat too much
and they can't
afford to feed me.
What?
Maybe you misunderstood them.
I'm always
misunderstanding things.
You don't say.
No, T-Bone, I heard
them loud and clear.
I'm gonna join Larry's
show and win that
Tummy Yummies contest.
And leave Emily Elizabeth?
Not forever.
Just long enough to win
a lifetime supply of food.
Clifford, are you sure?
I mean, maybe if you waited...
I can't wait, T-Bone.
First thing, tomorrow morning,
I'm leaving.
Goodbye, you guys.
Bye, big guy.
Bye.
Hey, boy.
You get a good
night's sleep, okay?
(BARKS)
I love you, Clifford.
(COOS)
(GIGGLES)
One more?
Okay.
You're the best, Clifford.
(WHIMPERS)
You've gotta get lost
if you wanna get found
Gotta wind up to get unwound
Things only look
up from down below
And I...
Goodbye, Emily Elizabeth.
I'll come back to you soon.
I promise.
It only gets better
after it gets worse
Happy ever after
needs a scary part first
You've got to fall
off to get back on
And I can't come
home until I'm gone
Hey, not so fast,
big guy.
We're not gonna let you
go on a great big
adventure without us.
You guys would
do that for me?
Are you kidding?
We'd do anything
for you, Clifford.
Yeah.
And, anyway,
we'll be back soon. Right?
Faster than you can
say Tummy Yummies.
Are you sure
you wanna do this?
Absolutely.
Positively.
Come on, let's get a move on!
My fans are waiting.
I call front.
Hey, hey! This
is my spot.
You were in
front the last time.
Was not!
Was too.
Was not! Was not!
Too. Was too!
Was not!
Okay, okay.
We'll take turns.
My turn first!
(YAWNS)
Good morning, Cliff...
(GASPS)
Clifford?
Hmm.
I wonder where he is?
What in the world?
Oh, my.
(SCREAMS)
BOTH: Whoa!
Music, coming up.
Today's weather calls
for another sunny day.
Not a cloud in the sky.
(GASPS)
Temperatures expected...
(ALL SCREAMING)
What's the matter
with those guys?
They look scared.
Maybe they saw
a shark in the water.
(GASPS) And to think,
we were just out there.
Ooh.
Wait, look at all the cars.
Wow.
All the people.
(WHISTLING)
Huh?
WOMAN 1: That's the biggest
dog I've ever seen.
MAN: That's a dog?
WOMAN 2: Is it a dog?
Mary, will you get
me the Chief?
MAN: Watch it, watch it.
These people are
acting really strange.
What's up with them?
I think it's us,
that's up with them.
Huh?
I think they're scared.
Of what?
Of me?
I'm afraid so, big guy.
But once they
get to know me...
No time for that
now, come on.
(YOWLS)
Now what?
We need a plan.
Okay, who has a plan?
Hello, I do, of course.
Are you sure?
Have I ever
steered you wrong?
Well...
Don't answer that.
Stick close and follow me.
Ready, guys?
Ready.
(HORNS HONKING)
(PEOPLE SCREAMING)
Whew!
Well, that worked well,
don't you think?
(BOTH PANTING)
What was the plan again?
Any luck?
Nope.
Did you go
by the lighthouse?
Check.
The park?
Double check.
I talked to Mrs.
Diller and Sheriff Lewis,
they said Cleo and
T-Bone are missing too.
Weird.
It's like they're not even
on the island anymore.
(GASPS)
I think you're right.
Look.
Where do you think he went?
I don't know.
But I do know,
he's with Cleo and T-Bone.
I don't get it.
Why would they leave?
I wish I knew.
(PANTING)
Can we rest for a minute?
I'm thirsty.
I'm sorry guys, it's just that
if we don't catch up
to the Carnival tonight,
we'll never find them.
(YAWNS)
You know,
a catnap wouldn't hurt.
Can dogs take catnaps?
We can't rest here.
I gotta stay outta sight.
Hey, why don't
we stop over there,
where that carnival
is shutting down?
BOTH: Carnival!
Over there, see.
Woo-hoo!
Guys, what about me?
(EXCLAIMING)
Wait, I found it first.
This thing won't shut.
Okay, gang. Plan number B,
we gotta pack all over again.
(YELLS)
Holy cow, you
guys are back.
Yeah.
Amigos!
We never thought
we'd find you guys.
So, bitten by the showbiz
bug after all, huh?
Uh-huh?
Yes.
I knew it,
no one in their right mind
can resist the glow
of the spotlight. (GASPS)
You, you...
Uh-oh.
What is it?
You've got tags.
Larry will never take you
if you already have a family.
We're all strays.
He only takes in strays.
What? These old things?
(SCOFFS)
They're from,
like, five owners ago.
We've had these for years.
Well, I just got mine last...
Zip it.
Oh!
These old things?
We just keep 'em to
fool the dog catcher.
(LAUGHS)
Yeah, yeah, smart.
Okay now, don't move.
I'll go get Larry.
Okay, fantstico.
Finally, a girlfriend.
I'm so excited.
Oh, oh, oh, oh.
We'll make
friendship bracelets
and trade lip gloss.
And bake snickerdoodles.
Cool.
Okay, okay, Shack.
Show me what's so important.
(GASPS)
I don't believe it.
He's huge.
We could sure
use a big red dog
at our show, eh, Shack?
Hmm.
Need a home, guys?
Well, hey, welcome
to the family.
Whoa.
And, Shackelford,
good job, pal.
You always come
through for us.
And that loveable,
little mutt,
went on to fame and fortune
as the star of his own movie.
Benji.
The first of
four feature films
as well as
subsequent TV movies
and even his own
television series.
(YAWNS)
I'm such a softy
for that story.
No one knew his
craft like Benji.
He's the reason
I'm in the business.
(SIGHS)
Isn't showbiz great?
Huh? Oh, yeah, really great.
The best.
It's a good thing
we're having such a good time
and we're not
homesick or anything.
Yeah, right. Right.
(GASPS)
Hmm.
Talent contest.
Tummy Yummies?
Mom!
We put the aah in amazing
Aah
The A in amazing
The A in amazing
The z-z-zing in amazing
We're stupendous
We're stupendous
We're tremendous
We're tremendous, too
We got talent
We've got talent
We've got tricks
We've got tricks
So, get your
tickets and get your kicks
Come on, step right up,
get your kicks
Larry's Amazing Animals
Larry's Amazing Animals
Well, looks like
our work here is done.
Now, I've got some
tickets to sell, gang.
We're gonna
pack 'em in tonight.
And now, ladies
and gentlemen...
Is it our turn yet, huh, huh?
No, no, you guys
come in at the end.
LARRY: Star of our show...
That's my cue.
You three,
just watch and learn.
The famous, irrepressible,
sensational Shackelford.
The high-flying ferret.
Oh, please, let this go well.
LARRY: That's Shackelford
All right, Dorothy,
you're doing real good.
Gravity is your friend.
(SNEEZES)
Steady.
(GASP)
(SCREAMS)
(BOTH SCREAM)
Watch it, watch it.
(ALL GROANING)
DOROTHY: My fault!
(CROWD CLAMORING)
(ALL GASPING)
Gotcha.
Oh, no.
(SCREAMS)
Let's go.
(ALL SCREAMING)
CHILD: What's that?
(BARKING)
(SCREAMS)
(BOTH SCREAMING)
Oh!
MAN: Hey!
(ALL CLAMORING)
Cool, dude.
(ALL CHEERING)
Why, ladies and gentlemen,
it's Big Red to the rescue.
(CHEERING)
BOY: Awesome!
Hmm. Beginner's luck.
Yay!
Cool, man, that was like,
way rad, Big Red.
That's our Clifford.
The greatest.
Oh. You're my hero, Clifford.
Thank you.
Aw, thanks, I was just
helping, that's all.
Hey, well done,
Clifford, my man.
That was one lucky break.
We were all a tail
wag away from disaster.
Good stuff, good stuff.
But, let's not let
that happen again,
right team?
We can't depend on an accident
to save the show.
So, Dorothy, Dorothy,
Dorothy. You know,
you're my girl, right?
And I now that soon,
you are going to
really master this act
that we've been
over a hundred times.
You just need to
practice and not look down.
Don't look down,
don't look down.
Right, Shackelford.
And you, Dirk,
ever heard of too
much of a good thing?
Well, now you have.
Gotta ease up on the throttle.
Does that thing
have a downshift?
But bro, I got a
need for speed.
You need not end
up in the audience,
every show.
What about me Shackelford,
how did I do?
Oh! You, my little amigo,
need to focus on
keeping those weights
up, up, up.
Instead of down, down, down.
You almost flattened
me like a tortilla.
Perdn.
CLIFFORD: Shackelford?
Did we do okay?
Okay? Yes.
You did okay.
We all did okay.
But, "Okay" is not enough.
"Okay" does not dazzle.
"Okay" does not delight.
And "Okay" does not, I repeat,
does not win contests!
We need to be...
Fantastic!
That was truly amazing.
That was our best show ever.
Big Red, you stole the show.
If you guys keep up
what you did
out there tonight,
we'll be sure to make
it into that contest.
And thanks to Big Red,
I bet we can win it!
(CHUCKLES)
Thanks, pal.
If it weren't for you,
we wouldn't have Big Red.
Do we get the Tummy
Yummies soon?
(BLOWS RASPBERRY)
Hello, I'm calling to
report three lost dogs.
The first one is
extremely friendly, red,
and he's as big as a house.
No, I am not crazy!
Don't worry, we'll find him.
I know we will.
Thanks, Mr. B.
(DOROTHY EXCLAIMING)
(CONTINUES EXCLAIMING)
Help!
Hi, Dorothy.
Uh-oh.
Sorry, I didn't
mean to surprise you.
Don't worry,
it's not the first time
this cow's been tipped.
You sure you're all right?
Oh, I'm just...
I'm...
Can I tell you a secret?
Sure.
I have this little
problem with heights.
Really, you do?
Well, I know it's
hard to believe.
I mean, I make it
look so easy out there,
but it is not.
I mean, I get
scared when I'm up there,
and then I mess up,
and now I'm all worried
that I'm going to
ruin our chances to
win the big contest
and everyone will
be so disappointed,
and I just feel awful.
Well, back home,
whenever Emily...
Who?
Whenever a friend
of mine felt bad,
I'd give her a ride.
A ride always helped
make her feel better.
A ride? Really?
Well, can I try?
Sure, hop on.
Can I trust you with my secret
Hold it tightly in your hand
Don't go showing anybody
I don't think
they'd understand
You never dropped anybody,
right, Clifford?
Get my head out of the sand
Hey.
Well, I guess I'm
kind of scared
I knew that you
would understand
And if my
secret's safe with you
(GIGGLES)
I will feel safe with you
This is great!
See, I thought it
might help you feel better.
This is exactly what I needed.
I'm really high up
and I'm not scared.
I'm not scared!
I'm not scared!
I'm not scared anymore
DOROTHY: Moo!
Holy...
Cow!
(LAUGHS)
Moo!
Big Red,
first you saved the show
and now you helped Dorothy.
You really are amazing.
Oh, it's a big time
Tremendously enormous
It's a grand time
Enormously humongous
It's a huge time
I'm saying sizable
A big time for making it big
Oh, it's a big time
Volcanically gigantic
Oh, it's a great time
Gigantically titanic
It's a large time
It's bigalicious
It's a big time
for making it big
So put away your little plans
'Cause now we're living large
The times too tall
for big and small
We're large
and we're in charge
Oh, it's a big time
The opposite of tiny
It's a grand time
Not talking teeny-weeny
It's a huge time
Ain't pocket-size
it's a big time
for making it big
So put away your baby boots
It's time for bigger shoes
Take a stride
that's double wide
To 10-foot headline news
Oh, it's a...
Mammoth
Monumental
Massive
It's a big time
for making it big
It's a big time
for making it big
It's a big time
for making it big
There, that about does it.
(WHISTLES)
Hey, guys, come here.
Dorothy, Shackelford,
come over and have a look.
(CLEARS THROAT)
(BARKS)
Ta-da!
(ALL GASP)
Isn't it great?
(CLAMORING)
Pretty good,
don't you think?
Thanks to all of you,
this show has become better
than I ever imagined.
Who'd have thought
we'd come this far,
this fast?
I guess you knew
though, huh?
That big dog makes
a big difference.
(GRUMBLES)
(BARKING)
Mr. Gablebottom?
That's Gablegobble.
Gable like Clark,
Gobble like turkey.
Congratulations.
I'm a representative
of Mr. George C. Wolfsbottom,
CEO of the Tummy
Yummies Corporation.
You've been chosen to
compete in our National
Animal Talent Contest.
(ALL GASPING)
Where? When is it?
Tomorrow night, Shangri-Large.
This is it, you guys.
This is the big...
This is the big break
we've been waiting for.
We're gonna make it.
I've got to call P.T.
Where's Shackelford?
He's got to hear this.
Hey, Shackelford.
Hey! You missed the big news.
Always with the big.
A guy from Tummy Yummies
told Larry we get to perform
in the contest tomorrow night.
Fame, fortune and
Tummy Yummies, here we come.
Oh, yay!
What's the matter?
Aren't you happy?
Happy? Oh, I'm happy for you.
After all, isn't this
what it's all about?
You, you and
your Tummy Yummies?
Yeah, that's exactly
what I've been hoping for.
You know,
I wonder what's bigger.
You or your stomach.
What do you mean?
You heard me loud and clear.
Tummy Yummies! Tummy Yummies!
Now do I get my Tummy Yummies?
Where are my Tummy Yummies?
Am I there yet?
I need my Tummy Yummies!
Sound familiar?
(GASPS)
I'm sorry.
No, no, no, pal.
I'm the one who's sorry.
I should have never asked you
to join up with us anyway.
We were all
better off without you.
(GASPS)
Hmm.
Hmm.
EMILY ELIZABETH: Clifford!
Clifford!
CLEO: Clifford!
There you are.
Where were you?
You missed a great rehearsal.
Yeah.
Check out our new trick.
(BOTH YELP)
Ta-da!
Mmm-hmm.
Okay, spit it out.
I'm going home.
We're all going
after we win
the contest tomorrow.
Right?
No. I'm going home now.
(GASPS)
What?
Clifford?
What about the contest
and the lifetime
supply of Tummy Yummies,
and helping Emily Elizabeth?
I miss Emily Elizabeth
and I'm going home.
But Larry and
the animals need you.
Shackelford said they were
better off without me.
But that's not true.
You're the best thing
that's ever happened to them.
It doesn't matter anymore.
Are you guys coming with me?
Of course! Yeah,
we're a team, right?
Yeah, we gotta stick together.
Birdwell Island, here we come.
Goodbye, fame.
Goodbye, glamor.
Goodbye, Amazing Animals.
LARRY: Big Red!
(WHISTLES)
(WHISTLES)
Big Red!
Poofy! Little guy!
Yoo-hoo!
Where are you?
Hey, guys.
I can't find Big Red,
Poofy or Little Guy.
I think they left us.
They didn't even bother
to say, "Later, dude."
Why would they do that?
Hmm. Good question.
Any idea why they'd leave,
Shackelford?
What's it matter, anyway?
Huh?
Just goes to show you
who your friends are.
Like I always say,
"You've got to go
with what you got."
I never heard you say that.
We were fine before Clifford.
Yeah, but fine
doesn't win contests.
Bad news, guys.
It looks like they're gone.
I hope they're all right,
wherever they are.
Look, gang,
I know everyone's upset.
This isn't the way
we would've wanted it,
but the show must go on.
We're going to Shangri-Large,
and we'll find
them after the show.
Emily Elizabeth, here I come.
It's gonna be
great to be back home,
isn't it, T?
Yeah.
It's too bad
we're not going back
with the Tummy Yummies though.
Well,
at least we're going back
to where we're appreciated.
Right, Cleo?
Right.
I thought they were
pretty nice to us.
That Larry sure
was a great guy.
He took good care of everyone.
Yeah, he sure did.
Too bad.
Now they'll never
win the contest.
(GULPS)
No Clifford,
no Cleo, no way.
But, sure they will.
Are you kidding?
They'll never win without you.
They don't stand a chance.
Hey, gang, take
a look at that.
Shangri-Large!
Whoo-hoo!
We made it. Tummy Yummies,
here we come.
Nothing can stop us now.
Uh-oh.
Oh, no. Please, no.
No, no, no, not again.
Don't do this to me.
Not today.
Please, please,
please, baby.
Sit tight while
I check it out.
I'm sure it's nothing.
That sounded bogus.
It's just the thingamajigger.
You see...
(COUGHING)
Not so bad.
(CONTINUES COUGHING)
Great, just great.
What are we gonna do now?
Well, at least things
couldn't get any worse.
Hmm.
Don't worry, guys.
(EXCLAIMS)
Hey, don't worry, here I come.
Hey, look.
We're moving.
Yeah, backwards.
Oh, boy.
(EXCLAIMS)
(SCREAMS)
Oh!
What the...
Woo-hoo!
Big Red to the rescue!
Clifford, amigo.
DOROTHY: Clifford.
(CHEERING)
Hey, guys! Welcome back.
Hi, Dorothy.
CLEO: Hey, girlfriend.
Thank you for
coming back, Clifford.
It really means a lot to us,
and even to Shackelford.
(WHIMPERS)
(SCOFFS)
I'm not so sure, Dorothy.
Listen, I know that
he was pretty harsh
to you yesterday.
I think he was just
feeling replaced by you.
Replaced?
How? All I wanted
to do is help.
I know. I know, Clifford.
It's not your fault.
He's just not
the most secure ferret
in the world.
But he means well.
Whatever, Dorothy.
Wow!
(LAUGHING AND CHEERING)
Rock on, dude!
And now...
Ladies and gentlemen,
before we
present the final act,
I'd like to introduce
the man who made this
incredible show possible.
Daddy.
Madison.
What is it, honey?
Have you made up your mind?
No. They're all lame.
And now, without further ado,
Mr. George C. Wolfsbottom.
I'll be right back, sweetie.
Remember, you promised.
(CLIFFORD BARKS)
(GASPS)
Now we're talkin'!
Whoo-ee!
That's a whole lotta red!
And now, for our
final act of the evening,
a traveling animal show
that has toured
all over the country.
Ooh!
Let's give it up for
Larry's Amazing Animals.
Ta-da!
That dog is incredible.
He's humongous.
(GASPS)
Never seen anything like him.
Clifford!
(PHONE RINGING)
Hello? Oops.
Hello?
Yes, I know.
I saw it, too.
My little puffball on TV.
And the winner of The Tummy
Yummies Talent Contest is,
Larry's Amazing Animals!
(AUDIENCE CHEERING)
Yes! We did it!
We did it.
You did it. You guys.
You guys are the best.
Good boy.
I could have never
done it without you.
(WHISPERS)
Can we get your autograph?
WOMAN: One over here.
One over here, please.
LARRY: Well, here you go.
Hey! Hello!
Who do I make this out to?
Thank you.
No, thank you.
Thank you, Gablegobble.
For what?
For signing the contract.
What's going on?
What is this?
That, partner, is our deal.
But you didn't
give me a chance to...
Gablegobble, listen to me.
You just won the contest.
I didn't even read it first.
Shouldn't I know what's
in it before I sign it?
GEORGE: Don't you want fame?
Well, yes.
Fortune?
Of course.
And a lifetime
supply of Tummy Yummies?
Yes.
Then a deal's a deal.
Mano a mano.
You and your animals
will be living it up
in The Wolfsbottom
Royal Suite.
We'll discuss
the details later.
In the meantime,
enjoy the best
the hotel has to offer.
Hear that, gang?
We did it!
We hit the big time.
(LAUGHING)
They like us.
They really, really like us.
Uh, uh...
Guys? Guys, where's Big Red?
Stop!
Stop!
Big Red.
(ANIMALS CLAMORING)
Don't worry, guys.
This isn't over yet.
Contract or no contract,
I'm going to get Big Red back.
No matter what.
(MADISON LAUGHING)
Daddy, you did it. You did it!
He's absolutely huge.
He goes with my
collection perfectly.
Yeah, he's something,
all right.
He's got to be
the biggest dang dog
I've ever seen.
And he's mine, all mine!
I've even got
the perfect name. Clancy.
(LAUGHS)
(CELL PHONE RINGS)
Duty calls, sweetie.
Come on, Clancy.
Come see my collection,
boy. Come on!
Hmm.
The world's
biggest dollhouse, check.
The world's
biggest carousel, check.
And now, the world's
biggest dog, check!
Isn't that great.
You're gonna love it here.
Everything's just your size.
Okay, Clancy.
Let's play pony ride!
(GROANING)
Yahoo!
Go, Clancy, go.
(CLEARS THROAT)
You guys, relax.
I'm calling Wolfsbottom.
We'll get Big Red
back before you know it.
(ROCK MUSIC PLAYING)
Party time
Party up a good time
Party time
Hot like Hollywood time
Check it out. A waterbed.
Woo-hoo!
Sure beats a lumpy
seat in the back of a bus,
huh, gang?
Ooh!
Finally,
the sweet smell of success.
Ooh.
Or is it snacks?
Snacks galore,
and it's all free!
Who wants popcorn?
Hey, Dorothy. Look,
girl, non-dairy creamer.
No thanks, I'm not hungry.
Rodrigo, mi hermano.
Guava cactus, baby.
Your favorite.
No, gracias.
What is wrong with you guys?
You should be happy.
I don't know, Shackelford.
It just doesn't seem
right without Clifford.
Again with Clifford?
Clifford's the best.
He believed in us.
Yeah, he should be
here with us, man.
He made me feel so dainty.
All he cared
about was the food.
He was only in
it for the eats.
Once he won it,
he was out of here.
He didn't care about us.
He was in it for himself.
(GROWLS)
Everything that dog
did was just for himself.
He did it for Emily...
Huh?
Uh-oh.
Who is Emily...
Emily Elizabeth!
She's his owner back
on Birdwell Island.
But you said you
didn't have families.
You said these
tags were fake,
and you only use them
to fool the dogcatcher.
Why would you make that up?
Because you said
Larry wouldn't take us in
if we had owners.
Clifford really
needed to win that dog food
to help Emily
Elizabeth and the Howards.
We had no other choice!
Oh, man.
So all Big Red wanted
was to help out his family.
I messed up, guys. I...
I guess it's not your fault.
You just didn't know.
But now I do.
Let's go.
Where?
To see a man about a dog.
You dognapped Big Red
and I want him back.
GEORGE: Well, that's too bad,
because Clancy just loves
his new life of luxury.
He's a Wolfsbottom now.
(DIAL TONE)
Hey, buddy.
What's the matter?
You have owners?
We have a dog to fetch.
(PHONE RINGING)
EMILY ELIZABETH: Hello?
Are you by chance,
the owner of a very large,
very red dog?
Morning.
Howdy.
Who are you here to see, sir?
I'm Larry Gablegobble,
and I'm here to see
Mr. Wolfsbottom.
What about?
Uh. (LAUGHS)
Well, it's about your...
Your lawn.
You know,
I could make it greener.
I'm going to have
to ask you to leave.
But I only need a minute.
So much for plan A.
Mmm-hmm.
Then it's time
for plan double-A.
Double-A?
Amazing Animals.
Cleo, special
connecting cable.
Got it.
Dorothy, auxiliary
transport system.
Got it.
Dirk, grapple hook.
Dude, pshaw.
All right, team.
This is it.
This is not a contest,
it's the real thing.
We're going to do this
to save our friend, Clifford.
Are you with me?
ALL: Yeah!
Then let's get
ready to rumble.
All righty,
let's move, people.
Go, go, go, go!
(SHUSHING)
We're in.
Follow the master.
Ha.
Locked!
Up there.
Psst-psst.
Shackelford!
What are you doing here?
I'm here to spring you out
of this palatial prison.
Hmm?
Uh...
I mean, we came to
get you out of here.
(GROWLS)
And, well, because,
I had you all wrong and
I wanted to say how really,
really sorry I am.
No, no, no!
Okay, come on now,
no time for that.
We got to go.
Yes.
Hey! Good to see
you, Clifford!
Hey, Clifford!
Good to see you.
Could we please
get out of here?
Come on.
Uh-oh.
Hold it right there!
Hey!
Let's get out of here.
Come on.
This way.
Go, go, go!
The kid's got
her own theme park.
Hit the lights.
Get them!
Uh-oh.
They spotted Rodrigo.
We got to get a move on.
I got the big guy cornered.
No, I don't.
(SCREAMING)
He's getting away!
We got you now.
(DOROTHY GRUNTING)
(BLOWS WHISTLE)
Hey!
Come on, baby. Come on.
Come on, after him!
Hang on, guys.
There they are. Get them!
Come on, Red. Move.
Woo-hoo!
Huh?
Yeah!
We have you surrounded.
Cowabunga!
Good going, gang.
Woo-hoo!
Ahh!
Gablegobble!
What are you
doing with my dog?
EMILY ELIZABETH:
That's my dog!
(GASPS)
Who are you?
I'm Emily Elizabeth,
and Clifford belongs to me.
Clifford!
(EXCLAIMING)
Oh, Clifford.
I've missed you so much.
I love you, boy.
(KISSES)
(GIGGLES)
Emily Elizabeth.
I'm sorry,
but a deal's a deal.
Daddy.
What is it, sugar?
Let her keep him.
Clancy belonged to her first.
It's only fair.
But, sweetie?
And the Tummy Yummies.
All right.
You and your
animals won that contest
fair and square.
You all deserve it.
Put her there.
Thanks.
Yeah!
(ALL CHEERING)
Mr. Gablegobble,
thanks for calling
and explaining
everything to me.
And thanks for
taking care of Clifford.
The pleasure was all mine.
We love Big Red...
I mean, Clifford.
We're really
going to miss him.
(WHIMPERS)
Well, Big Red.
Thanks for everything, boy.
I get to keep my
family because of you.
(SIGHS)
Aw.
Bye, guys. I'm gonna miss you.
We'll miss you, too.
Hey, Clifford.
Thanks for being
such a good pal.
Thanks for rescuing me.
We'll always be friends,
right, big guy?
Right.
Hey, hey. Cut that out.
We'll be back next year.
Hey, guys. Sorry,
but we got to head out.
Goodbye, you guys.
We'll miss you.
Bye!
T-BONE: Goodbye,
Amazing Animals.
Hey, boy.
You're the best, Clifford.
Guess who's back?
(EMILY LAUGHING)
EMILY: All right!
Thanks, Clifford.
We're back.
Hey, it's Clifford.
(LAUGHS) Woo!
It's Clifford!
Hi, guys!
You're too fast.
There.
Aah.
Spotless.
(CLIFFORD BARKING)
Hi, Mr. Bleakman.
Oh, Clifford!
It's good to have you back.
(BARKS)
Bye!