The Great Turkey Town Miracle (2023) Movie Script

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- It's Connor McCloud here,
and wow, I can't believe
that we are getting
closer to Thanksgiving.
Can you believe that?
[chuckles] The year
has gone by so quickly.
I think time is speeding up.
Or is it just me because I'm
getting older? [chuckles]
You know, life has a
tendency to kinda throw you
a few curve balls
and, and as you know,
I've talked about those on
"The Morning Mouth." [chuckles]
I think it's time that we
put aside our differences
and when we come
together as a, you know,
dysfunctional family
unit that we all have,
let, let's enjoy this year,
'cause I tell you
what, this is gonna be
the best Thanksgiving yet.
That's what I feel.
It's 8:55 in the
morning here at KEXT.
I'm just about to
get outta here.
Stick around for the
network news at 9:00,
and my good pal John Carter,
the "Master of Midday,"
will be bringing you
all the way to three o'clock.
So until tomorrow, this
is your Morning Mouth,
Connor McCloud,
reminding you all
to "Praise God and
Pass the Ammunition"!
Murph wants to see you.
Okay. [sighing]
- [Mrs. Murphy] The
station's been sold.
[Connor] Uh, to who?
A satellite outfit in Philly.
- Okay, uh, w-
what's their plan?
- Automation. New staff,
new gear, new format.
Hot country.
Uh, mornings? [chuckles]
Syndicated from Boston.
"Hard Rain and
Sticks." Catchy, huh?
Yeah, catchy.
So uh, [scoffs] five
years and that's it?
Local DJs are going extinct.
- [sighs] It's like seven
stations in 15 years.
- [Mrs. Murphy]
You did good here.
So um, how long do I have?
That was your last show.
[somber music]
Okay, um, thanks, huh.
[somber music]
[melancholic music]
[sighs] Talk about dead air.
Man!
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[solemn music]
[handbrake creaks]
[Connor sighs]
[Barry] Hey, Connor.
- Hey Barry. [chuckles]
Uh, how you going?
- [Barry] Well, I'm
not feeling great.
Yeah, me either.
[somber music]
Man, if you only knew.
[Barry] What? What's that?
Oh, uh, nothing.
[Barry] What's wrong?
Uh, [sighs] do you maybe wanna
take a walk or something?
[Barry] Sure.
- All right, I'll,
uh, pick you up in 10.
- [Barry] Okay,
I'll be out front.
[somber music]
Um. Hey!
[somber music]
[bill rustles]
God bless you.
Yeah. Thanks.
Hope so. [sighs]
[somber music]
[Connor sighs]
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[gasps] Whoa.
Since when do they start
setting up Christmas
in the park this
early? [chuckles]
- Oh, well, I'd say
about when Hobby Lobby
started putting Christmas
decorations out in July.
- Yeah!
- What's up?
- Uh, yeah, I, uh,
I got fired today.
Oh, man, I'm sorry.
What happened?
- Well, the station's
going in a new direction.
I should have seen it coming,
but [scoffs] you know,
I didn't think it was
gonna happen so fast.
Where will you go?
- Well, there's,
uh, this new station
in Pole City, Alaska,
called, uh, KPOL.
They're, uh, looking for
a new morning-mush guy.
- I- I'm sorry, a
morning-mush guy?
- Yeah, it's like, you
know, morning-drive guy,
but it's mush, mush, mush!
Sorry. Bad joke. [laughs]
Um, so, uh, yeah, how, how,
how's things with you?
- I went for my biannual
visit last Tuesday.
Doctor wanted an
updated CAT scan.
What'd they say?
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[melancholic music]
[students chattering]
[camera clicks]
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[car door thuds]
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[Connor sighs]
Ah. [clears throat]
Can I help you, sir?
Uh, yeah, just the newspaper,
and if you could fill it
up on number three, thanks.
[melancholic music]
Thanks. [sighs]
Busboy, gas station
attendant, used-car salesman.
Oh, man, what am I gonna do?
- Guess who?
- Oh!
Uh, ooh, Wolfman Jack?
- Uh.
- No.
Uh, Casey Kasem?
- Try again.
- Uh, hmm.
Let's see, uh, J-
J- uh, J-something.
J- uh, oh, oh-oh. Jamie McCloud!
[chuckles] Ooh, I was right.
What are you doing?
- Uh, just, uh, looking
through the sports section.
- You never read the
paper. What's that?
- Uh, [chuckles]
it's, uh, classifieds.
What's classifieds?
- It's, uh, it's like
the help-wanted section.
Um, I, uh, lost my job today.
Oh, no.
[chuckles] Well, here's
how you find jobs nowadays.
- Okay. Mm-hmm.
[keyboard keys tapping]
- Are we gonna
have to move again?
- No, no, no, no, I'll,
I'll sort something out.
We're fine.
- Okay, good, 'cause
I have some good news.
Oh!
I got the position
as stage manager in
the freshman play.
Oh, congratulations.
I talked to Mr. Townsend,
the drama director, and he
hired me right on the spot.
- That's awesome.
I'm so proud of you.
- Thanks.
- That's great. [chuckles]
[Connor sighs]
[solemn music]
- The girls are both at
Grandma and Grandpa's tonight,
so when you get off
work, we'll be all alone.
- Yeah, I'll
probably fall asleep
on the way home in
the car. [chuckles]
Connor, we've gotta talk about
what Dr. Leonard
told me on Tuesday.
Oh, um, [clears throat]
this is, uh, Connor
McCloud here,
hanging loose with you
all the way into the night
on "'60s on Saturday."
Um, here's another
track from, uh, 1965.
Connor, I'm scared.
- Oh!
[somber music]
Oh, oh, oh, what are
you scared about?
Well. [chuckles]
Actually, I'm not scared
of closing my eyes
for the final time, I
know where I'm going.
I'm scared for the girls.
I'm, I'm scared for you.
I'm scared you're gonna
have to raise them alone.
[solemn music]
[Connor sighs]
- Wish I could tell you
it's gonna be all right,
but [sighs] I- I
can, I can't, I, uh.
- Just promise me you'll
take care of them.
[solemn music]
[Connor sighs]
Promise.
[Mary sniffles]
[somber music]
[laptop lid thuds]
[lively upbeat music]
[singer vocalizing]
[Connor sighs]
Every morning about
a half past nine
I'm always thinking
of the big boss line
[singer vocalizing]
Looking for a job
but it's hard to find
I ain't got no money
I wish I had a dime
[singer vocalizing]
[lively upbeat music]
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Thursday, Friday, Saturday
I heard you
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Thursday, Friday, Saturday
I assure you
Back on duty at
the same old place
Ain't got no
- Yeah, this, this sounds
exactly what I'm looking for.
It fits perfectly into
my five-year plan.
It, it, it's perfect.
Well, this is only a temp job
that goes through December 24th.
- Oh, no, yeah, that's
what I'm looking for.
Yeah, a temp job.
That's, that's perfect.
- That fits right in.
- Okay.
Well, the job description
includes land management,
temper tantrum control, and
photo frown upside down.
- Oh, great. Uh, what, what
exactly does that, that mean?
Bribing kids with candy canes
if they'll smile
for the picture.
Right.
- So should we get you
fitted for your uniform?
Oh! Kill me now.
What was that?
Kill me now!
Finally to be free
Ah, ah, ah
[lively upbeat music]
Got to go to court
for a non-support
No sense in running if
you're gonna get caught
[singer vocalizing]
Got to feed the dog by 5:09
And now they
won't give me time
[singer vocalizing]
[lively upbeat music]
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Thursday, Friday, Saturday
I work
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Thursday, Friday, Saturday
[traffic whooshing]
[guests chattering]
Welcome to the dance floor
for the first time
as husband and wife.
Come on, Connor. It's Carlos.
Maria.
- Yeah, [chuckles]
Carlos and Maria!
[energetic upbeat music]
[singer vocalizing]
Tell me, tell me
Can you confess sometimes
Confess sometimes
Sometimes, sometimes
- Oh, hey. How about it,
ladies and gentlemen.
Our bridal party!
That, that was amazing.
[clears throat]
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You gotta be kidding me.
- Nope.
[camera clicking]
No meat.
- They're vegans.
No one told you?
- We're in a
winery, but no wine.
- You'd starve to death,
eating this stuff.
- Just wait till
you see dessert.
[camera clicks]
[Connor sighs]
Soy cake and coconut
milk ice cream.
- Hm
- Yummy.
- Right. I gotta
get another job.
Got any prospects?
- Oh, you know,
I had a interview
at the Mayberry
Mall the other day,
but [chuckles] I don't
think it went very well.
Are you a Christian?
- Uh, uh, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Most of the time. [chuckles]
- A guy in my church
works for House of Hope.
- They're the group that
helps the homeless, right?
Yeah, he says they're hiring.
Maybe you wanna check it out?
- Uh, yeah. Maybe
I will. [chuckles]
[camera clicks]
[bright upbeat music]
Hey!
[Jodie] How'd the wedding go?
Oh, wow, you tell me.
It was at a winery
without the wine
and a main course
without meat. [chuckles]
- That bad?
- Yeah.
You know, I could really
go a burger right now.
You know, a triple stacked
bacon cheese, the works.
I'm in. Mega Bun?
20 minutes?
- Sounds like a plan.
[phone chimes]
Oh, I got another call.
Hang on a sec.
Hello, this is Connor.
- [Cherie] Connor, it's
Cherie. Are you busy?
- Uh, no. Is, is
everything okay?
[somber music]
Cherie! What happened?
We just sat down to dinner
and he said he was
having stomach pains.
He got up and just collapsed.
I think he hit his head on
the table. I called 911.
- W- what did the doctor say?
[somber music]
- Cancer's back
and it's spreading.
Connor, I don't know what to do.
- Oh, we will, we'll
get through this.
[Barry] Somebody die?
- [Connor] Yeah. [clears throat]
Nobody's dying today, okay?
Not yet anyway. [sighs]
Please don't talk like that.
I knew this was coming.
Hey, it's okay.
I'm not afraid.
I'll be in heaven soon.
I'm sure it beats this place.
I'm positive the
food'll be much better.
- Yeah, I just came
from a vegan wedding,
so can't be as bad
as that. [chuckles]
- [sighs] Honey, you
know you've been wanting
to move to Oregon, God's
country, as you call it?
- Let's don't talk
about that now.
There's no better time.
- Do you want me to give you
guys a minute, or something?
[solemn music]
Come here.
I just made up my mind.
[somber music]
Jamie. Jamie!
First day of stage
managing, huh?
- Yeah, I'm really nervous,
I've never done this before.
But you worked on the crew
in "Fiddler on the
Roof" in middle school.
Are you kidding?
I let go of the rope
while the sun was going
down in "Sunrise, Sunset."
Instead of yelling "Mazel tov,"
everyone yelled, "Look out!"
- Come on, you're
gonna do great.
As a matter of fact, I
bought you a good luck charm.
Thank you.
- Now get in there
and break a hip,
- Okay.
- Or an arm,
or whatever it is you
theater people say.
Okay.
[students chattering]
[Jamie sighs]
[Connor exhales]
Lost?
- [sighs] In more ways
than one. [chuckles]
[chuckles] Amen, brother.
- Um, I'm actually, uh,
looking for the House of Hope.
- Oh, you need a meal?
They'll be serving soon.
- No, I'm, I'm actually
here for a job interview.
Oh! Round back.
Oh, are, are you sure?
[gentle inspirational music]
"Fear not, for I am with you.
Be not dismayed,
for I am your God.
I will strengthen
you and help you."
Isaiah 41:10. Round back.
Oh, um, I'm, I'm, I'm Connor.
- Ethan.
- Huh.
Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you.
Thanks.
See you around.
[gentle inspirational music]
[Ethan chuckles]
[gentle music]
[birds chirping]
[door clicks]
[gentle bright music]
[children chattering]
[door thuds]
- [Host] Um, can
I help you, sir?
Oh, uh, yes, sorry.
I- I think I got some bad intel.
I'm actually looking for the
House of Hope HR department?
Around the front.
Oh, great.
[Host] Oh, sir?
No, no, thank you.
You are most welcome.
- Um, don't you think
it's a little early
for a Christmas party?
- Oh, it's never too early
for a Christmas party!
Don't you agree?
Sure. [chuckles]
[Group] Merry Christmas!
- Uh, yeah, uh, m-
merry Christmas.
[gentle bright music]
[Connor chuckles]
[birds chirping]
[footsteps tapping]
[door thuds]
Sorry, I took this by mistake.
Weird.
Oh.
[birds chirping]
[gentle music]
[gentle inspirational music]
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music continues]
[gentle inspirational
music continues]
Merry Christmas,
whoever you are.
- [HR Manager] What makes you
qualified for this position?
Well, I'm good with the media.
There's more to it than that.
- Oh, Connie! I'd like to
introduce you to Connor McCloud.
Hi, nice to meet you.
- She's Mr. Baldwin's
admin. He'd be your boss.
Connie, Connor here applied
for the procurement job.
Really? You're a brave man.
- Oh, [chuckles] what does,
uh, bravery have to do with it?
- Connie, why don't you show
Connor what we do around here?
- We can hold that at
the front desk for you.
[footsteps tapping]
- Please don't tell
me you're considering
that guy for the director job?
- We're considering
everyone, Philip, even you.
- I, um, I hear
he's a washed-up DJ.
Word travels fast.
[scoffs] He's not qualified.
It's not your call.
- I've been here five years.
- Noted.
I'm ready to do more.
Hm, you don't like your job?
I'm overqualified.
- Overqualified for
meal supervisor?
In, in a word, yes.
It's an important position.
[scoffs] I know that.
But I'm ready to take on
more responsibilities.
- I saw your resume.
You've had your interview.
You just need to be patient.
- I- I've been patient.
I want that job.
I feel I deserve it.
- Listen, Philip, we're
considering all the facts.
You're in the running. A
decision will be made soon.
Just sit tight a while longer.
- I've been sitting
tight for five years.
Oh, look, it's 11 o'clock.
Shouldn't you be
in the dining hall?
Lunch will be served soon.
- You know, a lot of
people are depending
on those Thanksgiving dinners.
We know that.
- I'll be praying you
make the right decision.
[crowd chattering]
[solemn music]
Wow, a lot of people here.
- Yeah, we're seeing
more and more.
- So, um, where does
all the food come from?
- Donations: some corporate,
some small businesses,
but mostly just ordinary
folks who wanna help.
- Um, so where do
all the people sleep?
- I was hoping you'd
ask. [chuckles]
[gentle music]
[Connor chuckles]
We house about 20
families a night.
Families?
Sadly, yes.
We live in a very rich area,
but you'd be surprised
at how many people
with kids have nowhere to stay.
- And, uh, what
about the homeless?
Like, like the man
I met out the front.
- You're talking
about Ethan Magus?
Yeah, Ethan.
Separate facility.
Both places only
have about 80 beds.
- Wow, that's,
that's really tough.
[solemn music]
So what do you think?
I had no idea.
[gentle music]
How goes the job search?
Oh, any day now.
- Hey, this is neat.
Where'd you get it?
Uh, yeah.
Um. Oh!
Wasn't today your first
day of rehearsals?
It was a table read, Dad.
- Oh! Sorry.
- But the kids in the show,
they're amazing,
and the director is.
- [phone chiming]
- Oh. Oh, sorry. [chuckles]
Really, Dad?
- It was free.
- Yeah, well,
some things are free
because they're worthless.
I'll remember that.
Hello, this is Connor McCloud.
Yes. Okay.
Monday, nine o'clock.
Okay, thanks. Bye.
Who was that?
That was, uh, House of Hope.
Bad news?
Yeah, I got the job.
Oh, congrats!
[gentle bright music]
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Care to join us, Mr. Weston?
[gentle ominous music]
Thank you, Philip.
I'd like everyone to meet
our new procurement
director, Connor McCloud.
[group clapping]
Our next victim. [chuckles]
Sammy's our morale officer.
- Oh, friendly,
isn't he? [chuckles]
- All right, folks, let's
get back to business.
We've got three and a half
weeks to Thanksgiving,
and we're already behind.
[Philip] As usual.
[gentle ominous music]
- Well, this recession
isn't helping.
- When jobs go away
so do the donations.
- And this year is one
of the worst we've had.
I'm getting worried
we're not gonna be able
to meet our quotas.
What do the numbers say, boss?
Not encouraging.
We're gonna need at least
a hundred grand to
run the kitchen.
50,000 to keep the shelter
open through the holidays.
And for Thanksgiving dinner,
we're gonna need, uh-
[keyboard keys clacking]
4,000 turkeys.
- Whoa, how we gonna find
4,000 turkeys by Thanksgiving?
- We're not worried.
That's your job.
[gentle bright music]
- Welcome to the
family, buddy boy.
[David] Let's pray.
[solemn music]
- [Connie] Welcome
to Turkey Town.
- That's, uh, a catchy
title. [chuckles]
- Hey, watch it!
That was my idea.
It's beautiful.
[Connie] Open her up, Billy.
Let's show Connor what
he's got himself into.
[truck door rattles]
[Sammy exclaiming]
- Oh, wow. Ah, how much
does this thing hold?
You really wanna know?
4,000 frozen turkeys.
By Thanksgiving?
- On Thanksgiving
morning, 4,000 people
will line up for
gravy, mashed potatoes,
string beans, and
cranberry sauce,
topped off with pumpkin pie.
- With a turkey as
the center piece.
It's your job to provide it.
4,000 main courses.
And I'm no math whizz,
but if we divide this
trailer into quarters,
each section should hold
about a thousand birds.
- Well, how about? W- what's
the time limit on this?
We have less than a month.
Oh.
And uh, what'll happen if we
can't find all these turkeys?
- We don't even wanna
think about that, do we?
- That's all I'm
ever thinking about.
[turkey thudding]
[solemn music]
Make that 3,999.
[sighs] Okay, um.
Well, I know what I need
to make this happen.
A miracle. [gasps]
[keyboard keys clacking]
Hey, Dad?
- Hey.
- A- are you busy?
No, no. Come on in.
[Connor sighs]
- I was just looking at
some old family photos.
The longer it's
been since Mom died,
the more my memories fade.
It's hard to say that I miss her
when I- I hardly remember her.
[somber music]
I know.
[both sigh]
You know,
your mom was so pretty.
I loved her.
I know what it's like to see
these memories just fade away,
but you know what I like to do?
- Hm?
- To remember your mom?
What's that?
- I think about how
much she loved people.
How much she loved
you and your sister.
You know, she didn't
care about going to see
the Great Wall of China
or the Eiffel Tower,
or sailing on a big yacht,
or eating at fancy restaurants.
She didn't care
about any of that.
Which was good, because I
couldn't afford any of it.
[both chuckle]
[solemn music]
But all she cared about was
being with the people she loved,
like you.
- She really was a people
person, wasn't she?
- Yeah. Everybody
loved your mom.
Jamie hardly remembers her.
- I know, and that's
why it's important
to keep her close to our hearts.
Dad, I want you to be happy,
and I know you'll
find another wife,
but what hurts for me
is that Jamie and I will
never have another mom.
I'm sorry, honey.
[Connor sighs]
[somber music]
[birds chirping]
[Barry] A year. Maybe less.
[Cherie] Is the doctor sure?
Sure as she can be.
- [Cherie] Aren't
there more treatments?
They've done all they can.
- We'll keep trying.
We'll find a cure.
I'll search the
internet. We can travel.
I've read that the Swedes,
they've discovered
a new treatment
- and we can see-
- Honey,
we've tried everything.
You can't give up.
I'm ready to go.
No! [inhales sharply]
[somber music]
We'll get through this.
- I don't wanna
get through this.
I'm so tired of everyone
telling me we'll get through it.
- Honey, please don't.
Please just don't.
Sorry. I just. [sighs]
Every day is a miracle.
- I don't want a
miracle. I want you.
[melancholic music]
[somber music]
- You winning?
- Oh! [chuckles]
No, I was just sending a text
to my mom to expect a package.
- Sweet. What are
you sending her?
- It's her post pound of
See's Halloween candy.
She's a little bit snooty
when it comes to her bonbons.
She don't like the junky stuff,
only likes the good stuff.
What a sweet son you are.
- So uh, oh, what are you
doing here? [chuckles]
I'm just picking up my mail.
Oh, cool.
Um, are you, uh, are you busy?
Hmm, no. Why?
- Oh, uh, I was
just wondering, uh,
if I could, uh,
maybe buy you dinner?
- Sure. What's the
postman specialty?
- [both chuckle]
- No, seriously.
Okay. Where you taking me?
- Well, uh, the food's
really terrible,
but the atmosphere
is delightful.
Sold.
Oh. Oh, right, thanks.
[gentle inspirational music]
This is so fun.
What did I tell you?
- You were right about the
atmosphere and the food.
- [chuckles] See,
what did I tell you?
I mean, I used to come here
quite a lot with the, my girls,
but uh, since they
got a bit older,
they didn't wanna hang
out with their uncool dad.
- Well, I'm so disappointed
they didn't wanna come with you.
- [chuckles] Um, so um,
have you been here before?
I mean, it's the same
setup every year.
I've been a few times,
but it's not as much
fun coming alone.
- Right.
- Hm!
So which display
is your favorite?
Oh! Uh, oh, that's easy.
That's the abominable
snowman over there.
You know, 'cause we've
got the same build
and he lives off a
diet of reindeer steaks
and hot chocolate.
It's pretty cool. [chuckles]
So um, what about yourself?
What's your favorite display?
- I like the one
we just came up to.
Oh, the nativity scene.
Hmm, that's, you know, that's
a bit of a classic, you know.
Baby in a manger.
It's very cute, huh.
So uh, what exactly do
you like about this?
I like the wise men.
So they were on a long,
almost impossible mission,
but they remained determined
because they knew how
important their mission was.
It took 'em months, if
not years to make it.
Their journey was so hard.
But the best part is
when they made it,
they gave away gifts rather
than expecting a reward.
Hmm, that's cool, uh.
Uh, well, is it in the Bible or,
I mean, I'd love,
I'd love to read it.
Can you, can you
show me some things?
I'd be glad to.
[gentle inspirational music]
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music continues]
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music continues]
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music continues]
[gentle inspirational
music continues]
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music continues]
[soft inspirational music]
[soft inspirational
music continues]
Progress reports, please.
- My press releases
have hit the media.
Every radio and TV station
in town is airing them.
- I hope.
- [scoffs] Interviews?
Uh, two so far.
One with the Easy
Listening Station
and the other one with the
new morning team at KEXT.
Uh, "Hard Rain and Sticks."
Sorry, man.
[David] Papers?
- Every fish wrapper
in the county.
Any response from reporters?
- I have an interview this
afternoon with "The Times,"
and I'm being interviewed
tomorrow morning by "The Globe."
Prospects?
I'm hoping for a cover story
or at least a feature,
but you never know.
If a bigger story breaks,
like a cat up a
tree, we get bumped.
- Uh, let's see if we can
line up a couple of families
for a photo op.
Already on it, boss.
What about social media?
Every platform out there.
Facebook, Twitter,
Snapchat, every one of 'em.
What about our contact lists?
- [Connie] I email our
addresses every other day.
I'm suddenly the queen of spam.
I just hope we're
encouraging our donors
and not annoying them.
[David] Well, time will tell.
How's the frozen turkey count?
- [Connie] Well, it's
too early to tell.
[David] What are the numbers?
- [Connie] Well, as-
- [David] Connie,
the numbers please.
- As of this morning there-
Connie!
[gentle bright music]
- So Connor, what are you
going to do about this?
[bright music]
- Hey, man, uh, boss
is talking to you.
Hm? Oh, sorry, um, [chuckles].
Uh, what was the question again?
- I said, what are
you going to do
about this lack
of frozen turkeys?
- Oh, um, [clears
throat] yes, uh, well.
I- I- I- [chuckles] I have
a bit of an idea here.
Um, and yes, so, uh.
Right, my, my plan
is to reach out
to all the radio
personalities in town,
including "Hard
Rain and Sticks,"
and get them to reach
out to their advertisers
and tell them to, uh,
tell their customers
to "Come on down and
double up their savings!"
And, and, and when they
do, uh, their sponsors
will donate a, a, a, a
turkey, one frozen turkey
for every $10 spent.
- And the station sponsors
have agreed to this?
- Uh, well uh, yeah,
I'm sort of, you know,
I- I've got a proposal
here and uh, you know,
it's really nice and, uh,
and uh, we're gonna go out
to all the, uh, radio
stations, uh, Sammy and I,
and uh, we're gonna pitch
it, uh, straight away.
Right, Sammy?
- Uh, yeah.
- Yeah.
- Right. Soon.
- Right.
- Okay, well, that
sounds interesting.
Yes. Very interesting.
Any other bright ideas?
Uh, well. Well. [chuckles]
There's this, there's
this one other thing, um.
So I was at the, uh,
animal husbandry department
at the university the other day,
and uh, they're working on
this cloning experiment,
where from one turkey egg
they can produce 4,000 turkeys.
I'm calling it, "What'll
it be?" [laughs]
Is that supposed to be funny?
- Uh, no, clearly
not. [chuckles]
[phone chiming]
Oh, [chuckles] sorry, uh.
I gotta get this.
Saved by the bell.
[gentle suspenseful music]
Cherie?
- [Cherie] Connor.
It's about Barry.
- Welcome to "Our
Town" rehearsal.
Today our agenda is to
walk through the script
and to nail down our blocking.
So don't worry about
characterization. That'll come later.
- What about New
England accents?
- Don't worry about
that for right now,
just read the lines as written.
And I want you to make notes
on your entrances and exits.
- All of them?
- All of them.
For example, Emily Webb,
how many entrance queues
do you have in Act One?
- Um, hm! I'm not sure, I was-
- Emily Webb has six
entrances in Act One.
- Really?
- Yes, Mr. Townsend.
Her first is on page 3.
Then she comes back in
on pages 7, 15, 21, 33,
and her last is on page 45,
right after the malt shop.
Do you want George's?
[Dallas gasps]
- Ladies and gentlemen, our
wonderful new stage manager,
Ms. Jamie McCloud.
[group applauding]
Thank you.
Thank you, Jamie.
It's clear that our production
will be in very good hands
with you in charge backstage.
All right, let's
talk about Act Two.
- There's still time
to make a change.
What kind of change?
Dump this DJ.
Now why would I do that?
- [Philip] You were
in the meeting.
You heard his screwball schemes,
his attitude, the
stupid turkey jokes.
- Yeah, I- I heard them.
[Philip] He's gotta go, David.
So you can take the job?
- It's three weeks
to Thanksgiving and nothing's been done.
There's still time.
Have you seen that trailer?
Not lately.
- It's nearly
empty, David. Empty.
I'm trusting God to fill it.
- No. No, you're trusting a
burned-out radio announcer.
That's my decision. Not yours.
- Fine, but just think
about this, David,
on Thanksgiving
morning, 4,000 people
are gonna leave Turkey
Town empty-handed.
- All right, what
are you proposing?
- Fire this loser.
Let me take over.
Not gonna happen.
As of now, Connor McCloud
is my procurement director.
- I hope you know
what you're doing.
[gentle suspenseful music]
[paper rasping]
[melancholic music]
[sighs] Wow, huh!
You weren't wrong, this is,
really is God's
country. [chuckles]
Best decision we ever made.
- I can't believe how
fast you moved here.
It's amazing. [chuckles]
Bada bing bada boom, yeah.
Wow, well. Hmm.
Maybe, uh, maybe I might
think about moving here.
Dude, is there a
radio station here?
Forget it.
Your girls would
never forgive me.
Yeah, you're right. [chuckles]
- I hear you've taken up
turkey-hunting lately?
- Yeah, I'm, uh, got a
job at the House of Hope.
- A homeless shelter.
- Yeah.
I'm their new, uh,
procurement director.
Impressive title.
What's it mean?
- Well, I just need to
find the Thanksgiving meal
for a few families.
- Huh. Yeah, how
tough could that be?
- Yeah, uh, a lot
tougher than I thought.
You got a target number?
- Oh, yeah, a nice,
easy one of, uh, 4,000.
4,000?
- Yep.
- Turkeys?
That's right. [chuckles]
How many more to go?
Ooh, I think about, uh, 3,200.
- [exhales sharply] Man,
that's a lot of feathers.
Yeah. [chuckles]
[sighs] Every day,
uh, David, my boss,
he tears off a number,
as like a countdown
to Thanksgiving.
In fact, he's probably
tearing one off right now.
What's the count?
Uh. 19.
[Connor chuckles]
Man, that's rough.
- I used to think it was
hard getting, uh, ratings
as a morning DJ, but finding
thousands of family meals
[clears throat] for Thanksgiving
is, uh, is very tough.
So what's your plan?
- I'm kinda fresh
out of any idea.
Uh, I'm open.
Nothing comes to mind.
[sighs] I'm thinking of, uh,
I'm thinking of quitting
and getting back into radio.
You can't do that.
Those people are
depending on you.
So are your girls.
Hm! What happens if I fail?
- You just need
a plan of action.
You'll be fine.
- Yeah. What I
need is a miracle.
Don't we all. [sighs]
- Barry, w-, ooh,
what's going on?
The cancer's back.
- Oh!
- It's spreading fast.
It's in my lymph nodes now.
- Oh, oh, uh, is there an,
any more treatment, or?
There have been
treatments, surgeries.
- What about, uh,
side effects or like?
- Yeah, I'm sick and tired
of being sick and tired.
I didn't have a whole lot
of hair to begin with,
but now it's all gone for good.
- I'm so sorry.
- You know what?
I left a uh, I left a thermos
full of coffee in the car.
- I'm gonna go grab it.
- Oh, no.
Oh, well, I- I- I
can get it for you.
- [Barry] No, no.
I- I- I got it.
I- I don't have
cancer in my legs.
[solemn music]
- [Connor] It's
so beautiful here.
- Hmm.
- And you
make it more beautiful.
Oh, quit, you're flirting.
I look awful in this thing.
No, you don't.
You are the most beautiful
thing I've ever seen.
Oh, stop it.
- No, if you wanna
fight me on this,
I'm willing to argue with you,
I will.
[both laugh]
You are beautiful. All right?
Thanks, hun.
I'm not really sure
how I get through
this without you.
Connor, can we talk
seriously for a minute?
Sure.
- You know how I've
been hinting lately
about the women's Bible
study I've been going to
and the change in my life?
- Oh, seriously, do we have
to talk about that right now?
It's kinda depressing.
- I just wanna ask
you one question.
If you were the one
dying and not me,
do you know where you would go?
[Connor stammers]
[Mary sighs]
[somber music]
Here you go, bud. Grab them.
I hope you like
your coffee black.
Yeah.
So, uh, so what's
your plan, Barry?
- My plan? Simple,
I'm letting go.
[solemn music]
- Uh, w- what does that mean?
[Barry sighs]
- It means I've decided
to stop fighting it.
No more treatments,
no more surgery.
No more.
- So y- y- you just quitting?
- It's more like surrendering.
There's a difference.
- [sighs] W- w- what about
the who people rely on you?
- What about?
- I- I talked it over
with Cherie and the kids.
They're okay with it.
Well, I'm not.
I don't expect you to be.
- Uh, s- [sighs] so you're
telling me that I can't quit,
but you can just
throw in the towel?
I mean, how do you explain that?
I don't have to.
[somber music]
- [scoffs] So you
can quit and I can't.
That just, it just
doesn't seem fair.
- I've come to terms
with my situation.
I know where I'm going.
Yeah.
I'm going to Turkey Town.
[Barry chuckles]
- I'll miss you, Connor,
but I'm gonna be okay.
I believe that.
And I'll be praying that
someday you'll believe it too.
[somber music]
[Connor sighs]
I love you, Barry.
I love you, too.
Now go find a few
thousand turkeys.
[Connor chuckles]
Yeah.
[somber music]
- Jamie?
- [gasps] Oh, Mr. Townsend,
you scared me.
Sorry about that.
What are you doing here so late?
- Oh, I'm just
finishing organizing the props for Act Two.
It gives each actor
a specific place
to put their things
during the show.
- Wow, Jamie, you
are really going
above and beyond
the call of duty,
but you should be
home with your family.
- It's okay. My dad has this
new job at House of Hope.
He's gonna be real busy
until Thanksgiving.
He's in charge of
handing out turkeys
to disadvantaged families,
and he's worried he
won't make his goal.
My sister's gonna pick
me up in like 20 minutes.
And besides, I really like
this behind-the-scenes stuff.
- Well, your director
couldn't be happier
with his new stage manager.
Fantastic work.
Thank you, Mr. Townsend.
- Now listen to your
director. Go home.
All right, and that
goes for all of you.
Let's wrap it up. Come
on, time to go home.
[gentle music]
[gentle music continues]
[bus engine rumbling]
- [Connie] How's the
turkey tribulation going?
- Oh, you tell me,
you've got the numbers.
It's not good.
We're still about
two thirds short.
I'm sorry, Connor.
Yeah, me too.
Keep plugging, man.
You'll think of something.
- Every day Dave rips
off one of those pages
I feel like I'm
failing by the numbers.
Kinda like a public vlogging.
- Sammy! I believe
in you, Connor.
- Just trying to
lighten the mood, but.
- Yeah, why don't you get
all the inmates on death row
and maybe give them some of
your standup comedy routine.
They can do with
some cheering up.
- Sorry, man.
- That's all right.
Keep praying for that miracle.
That's all I can do, I guess.
[soft somber music]
[Connor sighing]
[melancholic music]
[clicks tongue] Come on.
That's just great.
[Connor sighs]
[solemn music]
[Connor exhales sharply]
- [DJ] "Hot Country" on KEXT,
the new voice of the valley.
Be sure to listen
tomorrow morning at 7:20.
"Hard Rain and Sticks"
will be giving away $1,000
to the one 23rd.
- [solemn music]
- Don't think so.
[Connor sighs]
Oh, come on!
[rousing solemn music]
What? [exclaims]
What are you doing?
[rousing solemn music]
[car brakes squeak]
Hello? Come on!
Hey, the light's green!
[rousing solemn music]
[rousing solemn music continues]
[rousing solemn music continues]
[rousing solemn music continues]
[car horn honks]
[Connor clears throat]
Um.
[car horn honks]
[leaves crunching]
[Connor sighs]
[seat belt clicks and thuds]
[Connor sighs]
- [Jodie] Dad?
Cherie just called.
- Barry's gone.
[somber music]
I know. Come here.
I'm sorry.
Let's go inside.
[Connor sighs]
Cherie, I'm, I'm so sorry.
[Cherie] Thank you.
What happened?
- [Cherie] He was
feeling better.
We had an early dinner
with all the kids.
[sighs] Was he sick?
- [Cherie] No, we
had a great time.
We were sitting around
the table having coffee
and he said he was feeling tired
and wanted to lie
down for a while.
- [sighs] Did you sense
anything was wrong?
[Cherie] Not at all.
And after a while, he, he
called us into the bedroom
and asked us to sing a hymn.
[somber music]
Really?
- [Cherie] We all
held hands and sang.
What was the hymn?
[Cherie] Barry's favorite.
"The Mighty Fortress
is our God."
He loved that song.
And then he smiled at me.
He closed his eyes
and fell asleep.
[rousing somber music]
- Did you, do you
know what time it was?
- [Cherie] I looked at
the clock beside the bed.
It was 4:29.
[rousing somber music]
[Connor sobbing]
What happened?
I think, um, [sighs]
Barry stopped off on his way
to heaven, just for a minute.
- Oh, Daddy, I'm so sorry.
- It's okay.
It's okay.
[solemn music]
Barry got his miracle.
Now I need to get mine.
[solemn music]
I know I got the last one in.
The last one on the calendar.
[paper rasping]
[group chattering]
How about them Cowboys, huh?
Progress reports.
We are looking pretty good.
Lots of donations are coming in.
- All the papers ran
our featured story.
Our PSAs are getting us in play
and I've done more interviews
than the latest disgraced
politicians, so.
[fingers tapping]
- Well, as usual, our meeting
has come to a grinding halt.
Connor's doing all he can.
Yes, David. He's working.
He can speak for himself.
Care to address the
turkey in the room?
Uh. [clears throat]
Yeah, Connor, what'll it be?
- Hm, w- well, um,
yeah, so um, no, uh, uh,
uh, things are going well.
That's enough.
Let's take a walk.
Looks like we're staged
pretty well here.
From here over to here,
these bags are complete.
From here down to here,
these need stuffing.
And from here down to there,
need stuffing and green
beans, otherwise done.
Wow. Very good.
Please give Rebecca
and her team my thanks.
[Connie] Yes, sir.
- Now where do we stand
on frozen pumpkin pies?
- After the donations from
Annie Fay's, we are at 5,100.
- Excellent, far more than
enough for Thanksgiving
and for the shelter's
Christmas party too.
Now let's talk turkey.
An excellent idea, boss.
Let's talk turkey.
[gentle suspenseful music]
Hello? Hello, hello!
What in Saint Nick's name
have you been doing, Connor?
- Oh, no, no. I- I-
I've been working on it.
It's just that I had
to go out of town-
- Out of town.
What on Earth for?
No, no, wait, don't tell me.
I don't even wanna know.
I- I have no words.
You talking.
In my office, now!
- David, just let
me explain, pl.
[Philip laughs]
- I've worked with
him for six years
and I've never seen
him do that before.
- I- [sighs] I just need to
explain to him the situation.
- I mean.
- David
doesn't wanna hear explanations.
He just wants results.
- Yeah and I'm not
giving it to him.
And in case you didn't notice,
our boy Philip Weston
wants your job.
[Connor sighs]
I wouldn't worry too much.
I'm sure David just
wants to light a fire
under your tail feathers.
- Yeah, I'm fully aware of the
seriousness of the situation.
I- I- I- I just, I don't know
what we, we're
gonna do about this.
What we're gonna do?
Don't drag me into
this, Mr. McCloud.
[both sighing]
Okay, let me think.
Hey, last year we weren't
in as bad a situation
as this year, but our
numbers weren't there,
and I remember Justine
making phone calls
to the other
database of shelters
to see what they were doing
to get more donations.
We could try that?
[somber music]
- We?
- Well, I'm not gonna let
David serve you up
on a silver platter
to all the people in the line.
It's time to brainstorm what is.
What else can we come up with?
[melancholic music]
Okay.
[Connor sighs]
[bright upbeat music]
As I was a-rollin'
down the road
With a tired
team and a heavy
Well, I wanna tell you about
the, the big Turkey
Town fundraiser.
Do you know you can
contribute to the turkey fund?
Turkey in the straw
[upbeat music]
Turkey in the straw
Roll 'em up and twist 'em up
A high tuck a-haw
And twist 'em
up a tune called
Turkey in the Straw
[bright upbeat music]
Went out to milk and
I didn't know how
I milked the goat
instead of the cow
A monkey sittin'
on a pile of straw
A winkin' at his
mother-in-law
Turkey in the straw
Roll 'em up and twist 'em up
A high tuck a-haw
And twist 'em
up a tune called
Turkey in the Straw
Hi, I'm, uh, Connor McCloud,
I'm, I'm here to
see, uh, Mrs. Murphy.
Says Mr. Catfish,
What does you mean
Caught Mr. Catfish
by the snout
And turned Mr.
Catfish wrong side out
Mrs. Murphy is in a meeting.
Oh, okay. Thanks
Turkey in the straw
Roll 'em up and twist 'em up
A high tuck a-haw
And twist 'em
up a tune called
Turkey in the Straw
[bright upbeat music]
Came to a river and
I couldn't get across
Paid five dollars
for a blind old hoss
He wouldn't go ahead
And he wouldn't stand still
So he went up and down
Like an old saw mill
Turkey in the straw
Roll 'em up and twist 'em up
A high tuck a-haw
And twist 'em
up a tune called
Turkey in the Straw
[bright upbeat music]
As I came down
the new cut road
I met Mr. Bullfrog
- As usual, Connor, you
have nothing to say.
Philip, meet me in my
office in 10 minutes.
This meeting is adjourned.
[Philip inhales deeply]
Well, Mr. DJ, looks like
you're about to go
off the air again.
So when do I start?
Not yet.
You can't be serious?
I am.
- You're just gonna sit by
and watch this buffoon fail?
He hasn't failed yet.
You saw his stunts.
You heard his
hair-brained ideas.
You don't consider
any of that a failure?
- It's nine days
before Thanksgiving.
I don't wanna change direction.
If not now, when?
If Connor McCloud fails
and those people don't
get their turkeys,
I will relieve
him of his duties.
You mean when he fails?
- If he fails.
- If he fails,
- then what?
- All right,
on the day after Thanksgiving
Connor McCloud is gone,
and Philip Weston becomes
my new procurement director.
- Hm! And that's what
I call Black Friday.
Our ancient foe
[solemn music]
Doth seek to work us woe
His craft and
power are great
Good morning and welcome
to the Grace Christian Minute.
High schoolers, this
Saturday meet us
in the church parking
lot at 4:00 PM
for burgers and bowling night.
The cost is only $10
plus one canned food item
to be donated to
the House of Hope.
Next, we know Thanksgiving
is right around the corner,
but Grace provides a meal
for everyone in need
every Tuesday evening,
right here in our
fellowship hall.
If you would like to serve,
please email Steve
on our church staff.
His email is in the
church bulletin.
Finally, if you've ever
needed extra support,
please contact Grace
Christian Ministries.
- Hey.
- Hi. How are you?
[sighs] Yeah, okay. [chuckles]
I've got the Christmas job
opportunities opening up soon,
so, uh, I've got that to
look forward to. [chuckles]
Um, [clears throat] I was,
uh, at church the other day
and they were talking about
how they feed needy families
once a week and they were,
uh, looking for volunteers,
and I was wondering perhaps
maybe if you would like-
I'd love to.
Oh, really? Oh, that's cool.
[chuckles] Great.
- [Announcer] KTTM
13 Special Report.
- With Thanksgiving
around the corner
House of Hope is working
hard to make sure
there are enough of
the traditional birds
to feed thousands
of hungry mouths.
Every day of the year
hundreds of meals are served
and dozens of needy
families are given food,
clothing, and other
essentials for living.
In charge of collecting
this year's turkeys
for the annual
Thanksgiving giveaway
is House of Hope Procurement
Director Connor McCloud.
- Uh, this year, the need
is greater than ever before.
Uh, we have thousands
of families coming
for our annual turkey drive,
and we're well below our quota.
Uh, so we're asking
if anyone can help,
uh, to, to donate
an extra turkey.
Maybe when they go shopping
and buying turkey
for their family
that perhaps they can think of-
Looking good, Dad.
- [sighs] I hate seeing
myself on TV. [chuckles]
- You really do have
a face for radio.
Sammy, for heaven's sake!
- Ouch.
- You know, Dad,
they say that a TV
camera adds 10 pounds.
They must have
shot you with two.
- Jamie!
[Sammy laughs]
Wow, tough room.
- Even my own family!
- Shh, shh, shh!
- Waiting for a miracle in a
nearly deserted Turkey Town,
this is Rebecca
Conley, Channel 3 News.
- Wow. Who believes
in miracles, huh?
- So, who's up for
some hot chocolate?
Sounds good.
[Connor sighs]
Come on.
[somber music]
[Connor sighs]
- I think you're supposed to
ask them if they want some.
Would you like a
piece of cornbread?
It goes great with
that coleslaw.
Yes, please.
- Uh, oh, would you
like some coleslaw?
- Yes.
- Okay.
- And Lord, on this
Thanksgiving day,
we are so thankful for
all of your blessings,
especially this
wonderful family.
You've provided for us in ways
that we cannot even express.
And in the midst of
all these blessings,
I also ask that,
that you have your
hand up healing on my little sister Mary.
[melancholic music]
We pray that you would
direct the doctors
in finding an effective
treatment and bring healing to her.
And Lord, thank you.
Mm, mm, mm!
For the mashed potatoes
and pumpkin pie.
- Amen.
- Amen. [chuckles]
- Okay, everybody, um, all the
food is here on the island.
The kids will be at the dinette
and um, all the adults will
be at the dining room table.
Ready, set. Let's go! [chuckles]
[melancholic music]
[melancholic music continues]
[melancholic music continues]
[melancholic music continues]
- Amanda, I love your
new kitchen flooring.
Thank you.
I mean, it turned out better
than I could have
ever hoped for.
[both chuckle]
Are you guys ready
for Christmas?
Ah, well, yeah, this year
we're going to Connor's
parents in Kentucky,
so I think I'm gonna scale down
on Christmas
decorations at home.
- [laughing] Don't
believe a word she says,
'cause you know, by Saturday
she'll be putting up
decorations in every room
in the house, the kitchen,
the lounge room, the
laundry, the restroom.
And then on Monday,
I'll be booking myself
into the chiropractor.
- Oh, Connor!
[all laughing]
- He's probably right.
- Yeah. Yeah, I am.
[Connor chuckles]
- All right. Thank
you, everyone.
Looks like we can
start cleaning up.
- Oh, okay.
- Let's go mingle.
Oh, um. Right, uh.
[diners chattering]
Um. [sighs]
[clears throat] Hi, hi,
um, I'm Connor McCloud.
Uh, I was just wondering
if I could sit with
you for a moment?
- Well, we're almost finished
and kind of in a hurry.
- No, it's okay, honey.
We have a minute.
- Okay, have a seat.
- Oh, thanks.
My name is Jerry.
This is my wife Sandy,
and our two daughters,
Emmy and Elizabeth.
We call her Lizzie.
Hi Emmy and Lizzie.
- We might be getting
a little sister.
Lizzie, we told you
we're not sure that
was gonna happen.
[melancholic music]
Girls, look.
Danielle and Natalie.
Why don't you go see
if they're done eating
and ask their mom and dad
if it's okay if
you play for a bit.
- Okay.
- Go ahead. [chuckles]
We've been trying to
adopt a little girl
that we had heard was dropped
off at the police station
under the Safe Haven Law.
Everything was
proceeding as planned,
and then our caseworker
said that we weren't fit.
- She said even when a family's
living situation improves
that they often end
up homeless again,
so they denied us.
- Yeah, I'm really
sorry to hear that.
That's terrible.
[somber music]
- We've been through some
rough times, but you know what?
I think we've
landed on our feet.
Yeah. [chuckles]
[solemn music]
- Because of the people
here and serving,
it's really meant a lot to us.
- It helps that we
have Grace Church
and other places
to come for dinner,
but we don't want anyone
to look down on us.
We have our own apartment now.
I work two jobs and
I would work three
if I needed to, to
take care of my family.
We just wanted to
help another child,
but the state said no.
I'm really sorry.
- God is so good.
- Yeah!
- We just wanna serve,
and we are so thankful
that you're here.
- Well, you've been
such a blessing,
so thank you as well.
Um.
[melancholic music]
Um.
I have this, uh,
Christmas ornament,
I was wondering
whether you'd like it?
You can get a Christmas
tree or something?
Girls, what do you say?
[Emmy And Lizzie] Thank you.
Oh, thank you so much.
Merry Christmas.
That's right, Merry Christmas.
[Amanda] Okay.
Hey, what are you doing?
- I just thought I
would start getting down
some of the Christmas
decorations.
Oh!
Oh.
[Connor sighs]
Thanksgiving's almost here.
Yeah, don't remind me.
Oh, yeah. How's it going?
Well, you tell me.
It's like St. Patrick's Day
without the corned beef,
Easter without the ham
and 4th of July
without the hot dogs.
I'm sorry, Dad.
I- is there anything I can do?
Oh, actually, would you like
to dress up in a turkey
outfit for school tomorrow?
That would really help me.
- Ugh.
- It's okay, um.
Oh, I remember this one.
Ah, this is what
your mom and I got
on our honeymoon when
we were in New York.
- You went to New York
on your honeymoon?
- [scoffs] You know we went
to New York on our honeymoon.
Yeah, I know.
You told the story
a thousand times,
but I love it every
time you tell it.
Ah, okay.
Well, your mom and I
decided to get married
just before Thanksgiving,
so we could go to New York
and see a play and check
out the Thanksgiving parade.
And that's when we bought it.
[phone chiming]
Oh! Uh, oh. [sighs]
Hello?
- [Norman] Is this Connor
McCloud with House of Hope?
Uh, yes, it is.
- This is Norman Gunther
with Gunther Farms.
I'd like to make a
donation of 2,000 birds.
Whoa.
[audience applauding]
Thank you.
This is our closing night
and it's been a great run,
so we would like to
give a big thank you
to our wonderful
director, Mr. Townsend!
[audience applauding]
- Thank you, ladies and
gentlemen, for coming tonight.
And thank you to
my fabulous cast.
It's been an honor
to be your director.
It's customary in
theater on closing night
to award what we call the
gypsy robe to an actor
who best shows the
spirit of theater.
Usually this award
goes to an actor,
but after conferring
with my cast,
the vote is unanimous
to award this gypsy robe
to a member of our stage crew.
So this year, for
the first time ever,
the gypsy robe goes to our
incredible stage manager,
Miss Jamie McCloud!
[audience applauding]
- [Cast] Speech,
speech, speech, speech,
speech, speech, speech, speech!
- I never thought
something like this
could ever happen to me.
Thank you, guys, for
making me feel so welcome.
- [chuckles] Any last
words for your cast?
- Thank you for the robe.
Now get off my stage.
[Mr. Townsend laughing]
[cast laughing]
[audience applauding]
[upbeat music]
We roll in the night
In the night,
yeah, we like it
Oh, oh
[guests chattering and laughing]
Sorry, sorry.
Oh, oh, oh, oh! [chuckles]
[sighs] Oh, why did
I ever agree to this?
Oh, let them have their fun.
- I think I saw a
Burning Man outside.
- You must be really
proud of Jamie.
What?
- You must be really
proud of Jamie?
- Sorry, I- I can't hear you.
- Let's go hang out
with Burning Man.
Oh, what? Oh, oh, okay, okay.
Oh, this is so much better.
[sighs] Yeah. Mm!
- You must be really
proud of Jamie.
Yeah, I am.
I- I just wish,
uh, Mary was around
to see her play, you know?
I know it just would've
been nice for her
to see at least one family
member succeed this season.
- You shouldn't
feel alone in this.
And you shouldn't
be so convinced
that Turkey Town is
gonna be a failure.
- Yeah, [chuckles]
well, I don't know,
I'm thinking of giving
up my poultry pipe dream.
- This has been done
before, you know?
- Yeah? How, what,
what do you mean?
- Jesus miraculously fed
multitudes of people.
- Oh yeah, like, you know,
with the five bread rolls
and the fish sticks or whatever.
- Yes, but there are actually
two stories in Matthew
where he did similar miracles,
and in one he only had
to feed 4,000 people.
- Oh!
- That should be encouraging.
Less faith required than 5,000.
- Yeah. That's, uh,
that's really encouraging.
Thank you. I feel really
great now. [chuckles]
- In Matthew 15, where
he fed the 4,000,
before Jesus started
passing out the food,
he told the disciples that
he wanted to feed the people
because he had
compassion on them.
Let's just see what he might do.
[gentle music]
- [Connor] [sighs] Didn't
think they would ever leave.
No, they're not all gone.
There's a dozen girls
up in Jamie's room
having a romcom marathon.
- Romcom. I haven't
seen that movie.
Is that like an action
adventure or something?
You're such a dad.
- Well, I make a better a dad
than a mom, so. [chuckles]
Um, [clears throat]
I really like
having you around, Connie.
I like being here.
Yeah, I mean, you know,
I like having you
as a friend, I mean.
I like being friends too.
- I- I mean, what I'm
trying to say is, I-
- I think it's time that
I stop making you suffer.
I know what you want
and I want that too.
Really? Oh, wow.
Oh, what am I gonna
tell the girls?
I mean, how am I gonna
tell Jamie and Jo-
Stop talking.
[gentle music]
Hey, Dad, can I order a movie?
- Uh, uh, yeah, yeah, yeah.
What, whatever you want.
- Maybe the real show
is going on here.
- [gentle music]
- Uh.
[Connie chuckles]
[gasping] This is amazing.
Oh, thank you.
Thank you so much.
We're finally able
to reach our goal.
This, this is amazing.
I just drive the truck.
- Oh, well, you just gotta
tell Mr. Gunther thank you,
thank you from the
bottom of our hearts
that we're finally able
to feed 4,000 families
for Thanksgiving.
So, uh, so how
big are the birds?
Well, about three pounds.
Oh, okay.
That seems a little small
for a turkey. [chuckles]
- No, they ain't turkeys.
They're chickens.
Oh, no, no, no, no.
No, Mr. Gunther said
he was donating 2,000,
2,000 birds for Thanksgiving.
- For Thanksgiving. You
sure he said Thanksgiving?
Yes. I need 4,000 turkeys!
Turkeys for Thanksgiving.
I just drive the truck.
- No, no. I- I! [chuckles]
No, I need four. I
need 4,000 turkeys.
Man, I'm really sorry
about that misunderstanding
with Gunther Farms.
- Yeah, I just don't think
I'm cut out for this.
So I'm glad that's why you
agreed to be my accomplice.
What are you talking about?
Oh, I'm not heading back.
I'm going all the way to Kansas
and you're coming with me.
We're gonna change our
identities. Grow mustaches.
Open up a coin laundry,
called Jimmy and Johnny,
it's gonna be our new names.
Johnny's fine with that.
I already got the stash.
You crazy man.
[both chuckle]
Whoa!
[car brakes squeak]
Whoa! You almost gave
me whiplash, man.
Are those what I think they are?
[turkey squawking]
- Yeah.
- Eh?
[Both] Nah!
Thank you. Thanks.
[turkey thuds]
[Connor sighs]
Hey.
Whoo! Almost nine o'clock.
- We know what
time it is, Philip.
- Leave my dad alone.
- Hey, hey, Jodie, it's okay.
No, it's not okay.
It's hard enough without
someone rubbing it in.
- Well, see you all
tomorrow for the big reveal.
[counter clicking]
Nighty-night.
- What a jerk.
- Hey, he- he's not a jerk.
He just wants my job,
and I clearly blew it.
Not yet, you haven't.
- Really?
- Hmm.
- Let's take a look at what
I've done, or not done.
Well, this is it.
[Jamie] I'm so sorry, Daddy.
- It's okay.
- Still waiting
for that miracle.
[sighs] Yeah, but it's,
it's getting late.
Maybe, uh, you should
go home, girls, okay?
All right?
- Come with me, girls,
I'll be your ride.
See you tomorrow.
[Connor sighs]
Oh, Billy.
Yeah, you might as
well head off too.
Um, no one else
is gonna show up.
[both sighing]
I'm sorry, man. I really am.
- Yeah, I'm [scoffs]
starting to see a pattern.
- A pattern?
- Yeah.
I can't hold a job as a DJ
and I've let everyone
down here in Turkey Town.
- You being too
hard on yourself.
- You know the only
turkey here is this guy.
So, Connie, what's your plan?
- Jamie!
- My plan?
For my dad?
I'm very fond of your father.
Fond. What does that mean?
- I like him very much and-
You gotta do better than that.
- Well, I haven't
really thought-
- What my socially-awkward
little sister
is trying to say is,
you're not gonna
hurt him, are you?
Hurt him?
- Our dad's been through
a lot since mom died.
Amen.
- He's lost jobs. His
best friend passed away.
We've moved a lot.
I know all that. Hm?
We have to protect him.
From what?
- From anything and
anyone who might hurt him.
And that includes you.
Your father's safe with me.
Good. That's settled then.
- One problem solved.
Just one left.
- [All Three]
Turkeys. [laughing]
[solemn music]
[solemn music continues]
I have an idea.
- Yeah? Well,
fresh out of ideas.
[solemn music]
Why don't we pray.
- [sighs] Sammy, I'm
not really in the mood
for your lame jokes right now.
No, no.
Why don't we pray and ask
God to provide the turkeys?
You serious?
God parted the Red Sea.
Jesus turned water into wine
and fed 5,000 dinner guests
with a couple happy meals.
Yeah, I heard that story.
- God owns the cattle
on a thousand hills.
I'm sure he's got the deed
to a turkey ranch somewhere.
[sighs] Yeah, um,
I guess I'll try
anything at this stage.
You start, I'll finish.
Oh, whoa. [chuckles]
I'm, I'm not really
the praying type.
- Just put your
hand on the trailer
and say what's on your heart.
[gentle music]
Uh, yeah. All right.
[hand thuds]
Okay, um. [clears throat]
Right, uh, well, um, yes, uh.
Hi God, this is
Connor McCloud here.
I'm a DJ and uh,
well, I used to be,
but now I'm working here
at the House of Hope
and we are in real
desperate need
for, uh, thousands of
turkeys for tomorrow.
And if you could just forget
about all the stupid
things I've done in my life
and just think
about all the people
that are coming tomorrow,
and if you could do one of those
loaves and fishes miracles,
that would be really great,
and somehow provide
these turkeys.
[groans] I. Help? [chuckles]
Amen. I don't know.
[rousing inspirational music]
- Lord, my friend Connor
here is in a real bind.
He's on the hook for 4,000
turkeys and we're way short.
We're outta time, but I
know you can turn it around.
Please provide the turkeys
we need tomorrow morning
so we can give them out
to the poor of our town.
Thank you.
Oh, and Lord, please do this
so Connor doesn't
lose his job to Philip
'cause he's so annoying.
- Amen.
- Yeah, amen.
Except for the last bit.
Let's go get a turkey burger.
[truck door rattling]
[rousing inspirational music]
[rousing inspirational
music continues]
[gentle inspirational music]
[crowd chattering]
[gentle inspirational
music continues]
- Yeah. Moment of
truth, disc jockey.
[rousing inspirational music]
Let's go and get some coffee.
- No, I wanna see
this thing through.
[rousing inspirational music]
[counter clicks]
That's one.
[rousing inspirational
music continues]
[counter clicking]
[bright upbeat music]
[gentle inspirational music]
[rousing inspirational music]
[rousing inspirational
music continues]
[counter clicking]
[rousing inspirational
music continues]
[gentle inspirational music]
[rousing inspirational music]
[gentle inspirational music]
[gentle bright music]
[bright music]
[solemn music]
[camera clicking]
[gasps] Looks like
you got your miracle.
- Well, Mr. Hero, what do
you got to say for yourself?
- [chuckles] Uh, never
doubted it for a minute.
[group laughs]
- I think we all know
who really did this.
- And I've already
offered up my thanks.
We all should.
[gentle inspirational music]
Amen.
Can we go get some
hot cocoa now?
Hey! Wait.
You just prayed in a miracle
that produced 4,000 turkeys.
That's true.
Well, you gave a lot of people
a very happy Thanksgiving.
What's your point, Philip?
- Well, there's this
one big problem.
- What's that?
- What?
- Christmas! [laughs]
[all laughing]
- Hot cocoa in the
conference room!
[rousing inspirational music]
[rousing inspirational
music continues]
[gentle bright music]
[gentle inspirational music]
[gentle inspirational
music continues]
[gentle dramatic music]
[gentle dramatic
music continues]
I thought my hope
had slipped away
Like a ghost
I thought that I
had lost my faith
Tomorrow is calling
against the odds
Tables turn, open
up possibility
Just when I'd given up
Packed it in, driven out
I handed you the keys
I see you
There can be miracles
In the impossible
They're supernatural
Unfolding a mystery
I believe, I believe
that heaven falls
I can see a miracle
[gentle dramatic music]
Oh, oh, oh
[gentle dramatic
music continues]
Sometimes my patience
would not wait
Lost control
I tried to recalculate
Got it
Wrong
Now that I recognize
All the stars in the sky
Are painted perfectly
I saw your light in my mind
All you have multiplied
Is right in front of me
I see
There can be miracles
In the impossible
They're supernatural
Unfolding a mystery
I believe, I
believe in miracles
I believe
I believe, I believe
that heaven falls
I believe, I believe
you hold it all
I can see a miracle
[gentle dramatic music]
I see you parting the seas
The path you promised for me
My faith was small as a seed
I'll grow in your glory
Face down and facing defeat
Your hand reached
down in my need
My prayer was a
faint whispering
I'm living your story
There can be miracles
In the impossible
They're supernatural
Unfolding a mystery
I believe, I
believe in miracles
I believe, I believe
that heaven falls
I believe, I believe
you hold it all
I believe, I
believe in miracles
I believe, I believe
that heaven falls
I believe, I believe
you hold it all
You hold it all
I can see a miracle
[gentle dramatic music]
I can see a miracle
I can see a miracle
[gentle dramatic music]