Tom Goes to the Mayor (2004) s01e07 Episode Script
Vehicular Manslaughter
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Jefferton alive
Hi. I'm the Mayor,
and my door is always open for you!
Jefferton alive
My name is Tom Peters,
and I'm full of ideas.
Community spirit!
Hi. How are you?
Shopping!
Food!
Free to be, being free ♪
Jefferton alive
Three days later
He was a man you could count on
A gentleman, indeed ♪
A good-hearted angel ♪
Good-bye, Godspeed ♪
You're up, Tom.
Don't let us down.
Well, you see
Let's see here.
Dr. Ian Black was
He lived his life
to its fullest
as far as I know.
So
What can you say
about good old Dr. Ian Black?
OK.
- I really didn't know him that well.
- Oh, my Michael.
You may be asking yourself,
"How could this have happened?"
How could this have happened to me?
So, what happens is
the raw sewage is processed
using a turbine system I invented
which creates an electrical charge
that we can, you know
power the entire town with.
And now I'll show you
a web movie
that will demonstrate exactly how this process will work.
All right, get this going here. Terrific.
Hi. I'm Tom Peters.
But you can call me Poop.
Because I can create electricity for your town
without costing you a nickel.
It's so easy,
you're not going to even believe it.
And here is how it works
Funputer's batteries are running low.
Shirt!
Funputer will shut down in three seconds. Bye-bye.
So long, little boy.
Sorry. This is actually my son's funputer.
Joy's using the laptop
for some work-related projects.
God.
You're a lot bigger than your profile said you were.
Mr. Peters,
despite your technical problems
we are very excited
by thisproposal.
You know, this idea could actually make the world a better place.
I agree.
We'd like
to get started on this
If I could pounce in here.
Not to be
a sticky Tuesday about this
but don't you think we'll need some independent third party verification?
Well, I suppose
that's not the worst idea.
Mr. Peters,
do you think you can drum up
a few letters of support?
Well, I can go ahead and look into it.
Terrific! I can't wait!
Come on, Tom.
Storm it up, buddy.
Give me a "B" storm.
I think I'd be able to think clearer without your brainstorming cap on.
Mind the cap, Tom.
It's just, I don't have the access
to any of these experts.
- I don't know where to start.
- Tom, let me see that cap.
I got it!
We book you and that Energy Plan on That's Amazing!!!
I've heard of that.
That's the show my stepson really loves.
You wouldn't believe this show!
You see, they have kitten jugglers
exotic pie tasters, you know,
people with different or strange haircuts.
You and your That's Amazing!!! Energy Plan will be on national TV.
That way people will have to believe it.
I'm just not sure
I get that.
I'll book you this afternoon.
Now I gotta prepare for my next appointment.
I'm meeting with someone
who's apparently some sort of third party verification expert.
Maybe he can verify the Energy Plan.
What's so funny?
Well, you know, I mean,
he sounds like this might be the guy
Well, you were laughing,
and I'm not sure why. Was it a joke, or
No! I don't
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to
You know, I was just laughing
at the coincidence of it all.
I guess.
Excuse me.
Dr. Ian Black is here.
Send him in, please.
OK, let's see
what we have here.
- Mayor?
- Michael?
Michael, how long has it been, old friend?
Too long, you sassy devil.
- You crab apple!
- You delicious horseshoe crab.
- I'd grab you with my claws if I had any.
- I'd pinch you so hard.
Who's this guy?
That's torn, tash, tennis,
tens, tango, cash, tea
He looks like
a Steven to me!
Steven!
Steven.
Hello, Steven.
Hello, Steven!
It's actually Tom Peters.
It's good to meet you.
So, Michael, they tell me
you're a doctor of energy now?
Yeah. It's a great gig.
And you are not going to believe
the company car they just gave me.
- Not a LeBaron.
- A LeBaron.
So, where's this Energy Plan
you want me to look at?
If I could chime in here.
Maybe it would be helpful
if I could drive you around town
and show you where
I envision us laying the pipes.
To the LeBaron! ♪
Hey, pal, I'm a ding-dong,
get your rage on, get laid
Hey, pal, I'm a rim ram,
get your rage on, get laid
OK, guys, can you hear me?
What you wanna do is look out to your right there
and you see that gully.
That's where we would lay
most of the pipes.
There she goes.
We just missed it.
Just tell me
where the next turn is, Steven.
OK, you see
I can't really hear you
with the music. Just
Come on, Steven!
Keep up.
If I could just
pull ahead of you guys
it would be easier showing you around.
Sweet tweeters, huh?
OK, give me a sec.
I gotta cross-reference this map here.
- What happened?
- I'm steaming over here.
I'm just really
steaming about this.
I'm so sorry.
I didn't see you back up. I
Your car looks all right.
Has anybody seen my car?
OK.
Bye-bye, Tom.
We've gotta take Michael to the hospital.
You're on your own.
It's Bradley
from That's Amazing!!!
Join me this Sunday
when we see six blind jugglers!
What? What?
A man in a tuba suit
And local Tom Peters
brings us
his wacky new Energy Plan!
Hey, Tom.
I got really bad news.
- Michael passed away.
- Dr. Ian Black?
It looks like the family wants to press charges against you.
Press charges?
Yeah. Vehicular manslaughter,
first degree.
This is real serious, Tom.
Stay right here.
I gotta go see how they're doing.
Where the hell are you?
I've been in a car accident!
Well, did you pick up my CD-Rs yet?
The car's totaled,
I broke my nose
and I think I've killed a man.
You selfish prick!
This isn't a good time
for you to get hurt, Tom!
I need you
to take Jarred to karate
and reinsulate
the crawlspace.
I talked to the family,
and they're willing to make a deal.
If you perform the eulogy at his funeral
they're willing
to drop the charges.
Crickets! I don't even know him,
how am I supposed
Tom, it's up to you now.
No one wants to see you behind bars.
For the love of tennis.
OK, Dr. Ian Black was a heck of a doctor.
This isn't so hard.
I assume
he was a man who
Funputer does not recognize the word "who."
- Did you mean horsey?
- No!
That darn funputer!
Wish I had
my stinking laptop.
So, I've never done this before,
but I guess I just take my
Sorry, my little friend.
Funputer is running low
on disk space.
Please select a file to delete.
Come on!
You know, this idea could actually change the world.
They'll drop the charges if you perform the eulogy.
Tom Peters'
wacky Energy Plan!
First degree
vehicular manslaughter.
All right.
So long, my sweet, tiny child.
All that work down the tubes.
Amazing grace ♪
How sweet the sound ♪
That froze a wretch
Like me
You monster!
Tom, you're losing them!
Pick it up!
I just feel like
I came into
the Mayor's office
and I had this idea for
for an Energy Plan
and was driving out
trying to do my best and
And now Michael's dead
and my Energy Plan is in the trash.
- Michael, Michael.
- I didn't mean for any of this to happen.
I really feel so bad.
I don't know
what else to say here.
I just
wish it would all go away.
Hello, Steven.
Ghost!
- It's Tom!
- What's happening?
You were such
a great sport to play along.
Ladies and gentlemen
I think you'd all agree
that this wonderful prank was
That's Amazing!!!
See, Tom?
You got your wish!
You're on TV!
We sure pulled
a Steven on that guy.
- You were so great, Michael.
- Shut up, you little stinker.
- You ol' bag of kettle corn.
- You minivan.
Good one, guys.
- Bull's-eye!
- Yeah!
Jefferton alive
Hi. I'm the Mayor,
and my door is always open for you!
Jefferton alive
My name is Tom Peters,
and I'm full of ideas.
Community spirit!
Hi. How are you?
Shopping!
Food!
Free to be, being free ♪
Jefferton alive
Three days later
He was a man you could count on
A gentleman, indeed ♪
A good-hearted angel ♪
Good-bye, Godspeed ♪
You're up, Tom.
Don't let us down.
Well, you see
Let's see here.
Dr. Ian Black was
He lived his life
to its fullest
as far as I know.
So
What can you say
about good old Dr. Ian Black?
OK.
- I really didn't know him that well.
- Oh, my Michael.
You may be asking yourself,
"How could this have happened?"
How could this have happened to me?
So, what happens is
the raw sewage is processed
using a turbine system I invented
which creates an electrical charge
that we can, you know
power the entire town with.
And now I'll show you
a web movie
that will demonstrate exactly how this process will work.
All right, get this going here. Terrific.
Hi. I'm Tom Peters.
But you can call me Poop.
Because I can create electricity for your town
without costing you a nickel.
It's so easy,
you're not going to even believe it.
And here is how it works
Funputer's batteries are running low.
Shirt!
Funputer will shut down in three seconds. Bye-bye.
So long, little boy.
Sorry. This is actually my son's funputer.
Joy's using the laptop
for some work-related projects.
God.
You're a lot bigger than your profile said you were.
Mr. Peters,
despite your technical problems
we are very excited
by thisproposal.
You know, this idea could actually make the world a better place.
I agree.
We'd like
to get started on this
If I could pounce in here.
Not to be
a sticky Tuesday about this
but don't you think we'll need some independent third party verification?
Well, I suppose
that's not the worst idea.
Mr. Peters,
do you think you can drum up
a few letters of support?
Well, I can go ahead and look into it.
Terrific! I can't wait!
Come on, Tom.
Storm it up, buddy.
Give me a "B" storm.
I think I'd be able to think clearer without your brainstorming cap on.
Mind the cap, Tom.
It's just, I don't have the access
to any of these experts.
- I don't know where to start.
- Tom, let me see that cap.
I got it!
We book you and that Energy Plan on That's Amazing!!!
I've heard of that.
That's the show my stepson really loves.
You wouldn't believe this show!
You see, they have kitten jugglers
exotic pie tasters, you know,
people with different or strange haircuts.
You and your That's Amazing!!! Energy Plan will be on national TV.
That way people will have to believe it.
I'm just not sure
I get that.
I'll book you this afternoon.
Now I gotta prepare for my next appointment.
I'm meeting with someone
who's apparently some sort of third party verification expert.
Maybe he can verify the Energy Plan.
What's so funny?
Well, you know, I mean,
he sounds like this might be the guy
Well, you were laughing,
and I'm not sure why. Was it a joke, or
No! I don't
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to
You know, I was just laughing
at the coincidence of it all.
I guess.
Excuse me.
Dr. Ian Black is here.
Send him in, please.
OK, let's see
what we have here.
- Mayor?
- Michael?
Michael, how long has it been, old friend?
Too long, you sassy devil.
- You crab apple!
- You delicious horseshoe crab.
- I'd grab you with my claws if I had any.
- I'd pinch you so hard.
Who's this guy?
That's torn, tash, tennis,
tens, tango, cash, tea
He looks like
a Steven to me!
Steven!
Steven.
Hello, Steven.
Hello, Steven!
It's actually Tom Peters.
It's good to meet you.
So, Michael, they tell me
you're a doctor of energy now?
Yeah. It's a great gig.
And you are not going to believe
the company car they just gave me.
- Not a LeBaron.
- A LeBaron.
So, where's this Energy Plan
you want me to look at?
If I could chime in here.
Maybe it would be helpful
if I could drive you around town
and show you where
I envision us laying the pipes.
To the LeBaron! ♪
Hey, pal, I'm a ding-dong,
get your rage on, get laid
Hey, pal, I'm a rim ram,
get your rage on, get laid
OK, guys, can you hear me?
What you wanna do is look out to your right there
and you see that gully.
That's where we would lay
most of the pipes.
There she goes.
We just missed it.
Just tell me
where the next turn is, Steven.
OK, you see
I can't really hear you
with the music. Just
Come on, Steven!
Keep up.
If I could just
pull ahead of you guys
it would be easier showing you around.
Sweet tweeters, huh?
OK, give me a sec.
I gotta cross-reference this map here.
- What happened?
- I'm steaming over here.
I'm just really
steaming about this.
I'm so sorry.
I didn't see you back up. I
Your car looks all right.
Has anybody seen my car?
OK.
Bye-bye, Tom.
We've gotta take Michael to the hospital.
You're on your own.
It's Bradley
from That's Amazing!!!
Join me this Sunday
when we see six blind jugglers!
What? What?
A man in a tuba suit
And local Tom Peters
brings us
his wacky new Energy Plan!
Hey, Tom.
I got really bad news.
- Michael passed away.
- Dr. Ian Black?
It looks like the family wants to press charges against you.
Press charges?
Yeah. Vehicular manslaughter,
first degree.
This is real serious, Tom.
Stay right here.
I gotta go see how they're doing.
Where the hell are you?
I've been in a car accident!
Well, did you pick up my CD-Rs yet?
The car's totaled,
I broke my nose
and I think I've killed a man.
You selfish prick!
This isn't a good time
for you to get hurt, Tom!
I need you
to take Jarred to karate
and reinsulate
the crawlspace.
I talked to the family,
and they're willing to make a deal.
If you perform the eulogy at his funeral
they're willing
to drop the charges.
Crickets! I don't even know him,
how am I supposed
Tom, it's up to you now.
No one wants to see you behind bars.
For the love of tennis.
OK, Dr. Ian Black was a heck of a doctor.
This isn't so hard.
I assume
he was a man who
Funputer does not recognize the word "who."
- Did you mean horsey?
- No!
That darn funputer!
Wish I had
my stinking laptop.
So, I've never done this before,
but I guess I just take my
Sorry, my little friend.
Funputer is running low
on disk space.
Please select a file to delete.
Come on!
You know, this idea could actually change the world.
They'll drop the charges if you perform the eulogy.
Tom Peters'
wacky Energy Plan!
First degree
vehicular manslaughter.
All right.
So long, my sweet, tiny child.
All that work down the tubes.
Amazing grace ♪
How sweet the sound ♪
That froze a wretch
Like me
You monster!
Tom, you're losing them!
Pick it up!
I just feel like
I came into
the Mayor's office
and I had this idea for
for an Energy Plan
and was driving out
trying to do my best and
And now Michael's dead
and my Energy Plan is in the trash.
- Michael, Michael.
- I didn't mean for any of this to happen.
I really feel so bad.
I don't know
what else to say here.
I just
wish it would all go away.
Hello, Steven.
Ghost!
- It's Tom!
- What's happening?
You were such
a great sport to play along.
Ladies and gentlemen
I think you'd all agree
that this wonderful prank was
That's Amazing!!!
See, Tom?
You got your wish!
You're on TV!
We sure pulled
a Steven on that guy.
- You were so great, Michael.
- Shut up, you little stinker.
- You ol' bag of kettle corn.
- You minivan.
Good one, guys.
- Bull's-eye!
- Yeah!