The Brady Bunch (1969) s01e21 Episode Script

1
Here's the story
Of a lovely lady
Who was bringing up
Three very lovely girls
All of them had hair of gold ♪
Like their mother
The youngest one in curls ♪
It's the story of a man named Brady ♪
Who was busy with
three boys of his own ♪
They were four men living all together ♪
Yet they were all alone
Till the one day when
The lady met this fellow
And they knew that it was
Much more than a hunch
That this group must
Somehow form a family
That's the way they all
Became the Brady Bunch
The Brady Bunch, the Brady Bunch ♪
That's the way they became
the Brady Bunch. ♪
( Bells tinkling )
( Creaking )
( Bells jangling )
Watch out!
WOMAN: Tina!
( Woman screams )
You okay?
I think so.
Oh, Tina.
Are you hurt, sweetheart?
No, Mommy.
What happened? How did that wall fall?
I wanted a doll and I pulled on the shelf.
He knocked me out of the way.
MOTHER: That was a
very brave thing to do.
I'm very sorry about that wall,
Mrs. Spencer.
I'm not worried about that
now that Tina's safe.
The newspapers are always full
of things kids do that are bad.
But you never hear about
the good things like this.
Well, the newspapers are going
to hear about
this act of bravery.
Throw me some grounders.
I need to practice them.
You sure do need to practice them.
Hey, what happened to you?
What do you mean?
Well, look at your clothes.
Yeah, I guess they are
kind of messed up.
I saved a girl.
Sure, you saved a girl.
I did!
A wall was going to fall on her
in Driscoll's Toy Store.
A wall?
Come on.
I shoved her out of the way
just before she could have gotten killed.
Hah.
Well, I did.
Man, the stories some kids tell.
Yeah.
You mean you really saved her?
I guess so.
Hey, Peter, I'm very proud of you.
Then you believe me?
Of course I believe you.
Well, you wouldn't make up such a story.
Would you?
I might, but I didn't.
( Chuckles )
So, that girl's very
lucky you were around.
( Doorbell rings )
I'll get it.
Hi, does Peter Brady live here?
Yeah.
May I see him?
Sure.
Well, would you call him, please?
I'm him.
Oh, Peter, my name
Mr. Brady, Mrs. Brady?
Yes, can I help you?
We're with the Daily Chronicle.
Oh, we already
subscribe to the Chronicle.
I'm not in sales, I'm a reporter.
I'm Earl Hopkins,
and this is my photographer.
We got a call from Driscoll's Toy Store
about an accident there, and our
editor sent us over to do a story on Peter.
A story? About me?
Well, according to the
information we got, you're a hero.
Me? A hero?
Come on.
Would you come in, please?
Thank you.
Is it okay if he takes
some shots of Peter?
Oh, sure.
You mean, my picture's going
to be in the paper?
That's right.
Wow!
( Whispering ): What
do you say to a hero?
I don't know.
Me, either.
You say something first.
Why me?
You're the oldest.
As the oldest, I'm telling you to do it.
And I'm telling you to do it.
That's not fair.
I don't have anyone to tell.
Peter?
Oh, hi.
Peter?
Yeah?
Jan has something she wants to tell you.
Yeah?
I I, uh
Marcia has something she wants to say.
Well, we wanted to say
that we think what you did
was a real neat thing.
JAN: You know, at the toy store.
Saving the girl.
And we wanted to tell you that, well
we're glad that you're our brother.
JAN: That's right.
If our mom had married
anyone else but your dad
our brother wouldn't be a hero.
Our hero.
GREG: Hi. Hi.
Hi.
We were just coming up to see you.
About what?
My being a hero?
Yeah, how'd you know?
Everybody's making a fuss about it.
So I figured you were, too.
We're sorry we didn't
believe you this afternoon.
We thought you were just making it up.
It's okay.
Do you feel any different?
How do you mean?
You know, being a hero.
How am I supposed to feel?
I don't know. You're the hero.
It feels okay, I guess.
Were you scared?
It happened too fast.
I didn't have time to be scared.
Well, Pete
I'm proud of you.
Ah So am I.
It sure makes a guy feel funny
when his brothers are proud of him.
ALICE: Open them now.
Wow!
You like it?
I love it.
What is it?
What's your favorite dessert?
Strawberry shortcake.
What's your next favorite?
Banana split.
And the one after that?
Hot fudge sundae.
Well, that's what it is:
a straw-split-fudge-short.
Did you make it for me
because I'm a hero?
That's right.
Boy, if I knew that
I would have become a hero years ago.
What are you waiting for?
Dig in.
Strange how quiet it is
around here tonight.
I'm quiet because I'm stuffed.
Alice made me a special surprise:
A super, super dessert.
Well, there's always a lot of
whoop-de-do around celebrities.
Aw, you're talking
about astronauts and stuff.
No, I'm not, Peter, I'm talking about you.
You know, for a mother
who's only had daughters
until a short time ago
I can't tell you how proud I am
that you're my son.
And that's what you came here for?
It sure is.
That's the best part about being a hero
the good things people say about you.
Leapin' caterpillars!
We got ourselves a real celebrity!
Hey! Hey, everybody!
Wait till you see this!
Hey!
Alice, what's all the excitement?
Look at the front page.
What's on the front page? Peter.
Oh, that's a good picture of him!
And a feature story, too.
What's the story say?
About Peter being a hero.
Don't you know anything, dumdum?
Bobby, don't call your sister a dumdum.
Well, that's what she is.
You're a dumdum.
Kids, eat!
Oh, well, I've got to show this
to the rest of the family, Alice.
MARCIA: What's the rush?
The morning paper, look!
Hey, that's Pete!
Wow, a real-life celebrity in our family.
GREG: He looks something like me.
Wait till I show this to Dad and Peter.
Oh, they'll flip!
Maybe he'll fly to the moon
without a spaceship.
( Giggling )
Mike! Mike!
Mike! What is it, honey?
Peter's picture and a story about him.
Hey! Say, he looks something
like his old man, there.
What's going on? Look, Peter,
you're on the front page
of the morning paper.
MIKE: Yeah. How does
it feel to be famous?
Wow!
♪
( whispering ): He's got to be kidding.
Where's Peter?
I thought he was going to play with us.
He's too busy giving orders.
Orders?!
Yeah, from now on
I put the garbage out at night,
instead of him.
Well, how come?
He doesn't think heroes
should put the garbage out.
There I was, all by myself.
Suddenly, I felt something
was going to happen.
I'm one of these people that
can sense when there's danger.
There was this little girl
climbing up the shelves.
Then I saw this huge part of
the store start to wobble
big enough to crush a car.
Maybe even a tank.
Yesterday it was one wall.
I knew if I didn't do something,
the little girl would get killed.
I knew if I did do something
I might get killed,
but it was a chance I had to take.
First I shouted a warning.
Then timing it to the split-second,
I raced toward her, just
as everything began to fall.
Where's Peter?
He's out in the yard
with some of his friends.
Would you guys do me a favor?
Sure. What is it?
Well, Mrs. Spencer, the
little girl's mother called.
And she wants to show her appreciation
by buying Peter something at Driscoll's.
So, would you mind taking
Peter over there?
Because I have to take Cindy
to the dentist.
Okay, Mom.
I don't know if he'll want to go right now.
He's in the middle of telling all
his friends what a big hero he is.
That sounded a little sarcastic.
I'm sorry, Mom, but okay, he saved her.
Does he have to talk
about it all the time?
Well, you've got to admit
you were both pretty impressed
by that story in the paper.
Impressed is one thing, but Peter
Do you think it's going to his head?
Not going, went.
MRS. SPENCER: It's
okay to say thanks, Peter,
but I really want to show my gratitude.
You saved Tina's life!
Anything you want,
anything in this store
name it and it's yours.
Gee, Mrs. Spencer, you don't
have to buy me anything.
Your mother told you to say that, right?
That's what Mom told him.
Watch the big shot get out of it.
But you would like something, right?
My mom said it wasn't necessary.
Of course it isn't necessary.
But it's something I want to do.
I guess it'll be all right then.
MRS. SPENCER: Good.
See?
Now that we've got that settled
anything you want
point it out and it's yours.
How about this punching bag?
Would you like that?
I'd like a model airplane.
You can have that, too.
I'm going to buy you
everything you want.
Everything I want?
Right.
Mr. Driscoll get your order pad ready.
DRISCOLL: Yes, ma'am.
Greg, we've been looking all over for you.
I'm just trying to keep
out of the hero's way.
He's beginning to get to us, too.
Yeah. What are we
going to do about him?
GREG: Ignore him till he grows out of it.
JAN: That may take 20 or 30 years.
He's way past Alexander the Great.
He's Peter the Perfect.
( Mike clears throat )
Dad.
Using my off-limits sanctuary here
for a little family huddle, huh?
There's not so much
confetti, brass bands
and applause in here.
Yes, I get the point, Greg.
Now, listen, don't worry about Peter.
He's having his first go-around
with self-importance.
He's an average, normal kid.
Maybe, Dad.
But to us, he's an average, normal
pain in the neck.
( Doorbell rings )
Peter Brady?
Either you better get your eyes checked
or I better get to a beauty parlor.
Well, does he live here? 'Cause I've got
a delivery for him
from Driscoll's Toy Store.
Yeah, this is the place.
Bring it in.
Oh!
So Peter finally got tired of using Bobby.
Listen, my assistant's off today,
and I've got an awful lot of stuff outside.
Would you give me a hand, sweetheart?
Yeah, I guess so
as long as your union doesn't find out.
Hey, you weren't kidding.
Is all this stuff for Peter Brady?
That's right. Hmm
Thanks, cutie.
You're welcome.
What's in this one?
No idea.
( Rattling )
Well, whatever it is,
it sounds unassembled.
You know, last Christmas, I got
a present from my Uncle Charlie
that was unassembled,
and it couldn't be put together.
By the time I got through
with the manager
of the store that sent it,
he was unassembled.
Good for you, gorgeous.
Those bigger boxes outside
should we put them in the yard?
Mister, you keep on
calling me "sweetie" and "cutie"
and "gorgeous" and I'll
follow you anywhere.
Huh.
Well, it looks like somebody
just delivered us a toy shop.
Yeah, Driscoll's Toy Shop.
Well, if he's going
to take out a branch here
he ought to ask for a permit.
I suspect the person we should
talk to isn't Mr. Driscoll.
Peter, your mother and I think
it's time that we exercised
a little parental authority.
Or at least give you a little guidance.
Okay, go ahead.
What are you really trying to say to me?
Well, first, you can keep one of the gifts
but the rest are going to go back.
But Mrs. Spencer wanted me
to have them, Dad.
She told me to pick out
whatever I wanted.
Mrs. Spencer was being very generous.
But that's not the point.
You didn't have to accept
everything, Peter.
CAROL: We're not trying to
take away from what you did.
Saving Tina was a wonderful thing.
But you didn't do it just
because you expected.
Mrs. Spencer to give you lots of gifts,
did you?
No.
Then can't you see that asking
for everything in sight is wrong?
There were some things I didn't take.
ALICE: Excuse me,
but Mr. Hopkins and that photographer
are here to see Peter. Oh,
we'll be right there, Alice.
Maybe they want to do
another story about me.
Just a moment, Peter. We
don't want you to be disappointed.
You know, people don't
remember heroes very long.
Sure they do.
Look at, uh
look at
Look at George Washington.
Yeah, you see that?
You had to go back
200 years to find one.
We just don't want
you to be disappointed.
Hello. Hi.
Hi, there. I hope we didn't
take you away from anything.
No. No, not at all.
As subscribers to the Chronicle,
you may be aware that
every month our paper
gives an award to some
outstanding deserving citizen.
And Peter, you have been named
our current hero of the month.
Wow!
Peter, that's wonderful. Congratulations.
And along with the
award is this check for $50.
$50!
Wow!
And thanks!
Our pleasure, Peter.
See you later.
Thank you.
Mom, Dad, can I do
whatever I want with this money?
Yes, like putting it in the bank.
No, I mean like having a party with it.
What kind of a party? A swell one.
And you won't have to do nothing.
Anything.
I'll make all the arrangements, okay?
Well, I don't see any reason why not.
After all, it is your money, Peter.
Well, guess I'm out-voted two to one.
Who you going to invite? All my friends.
Boy, is this ever
going to be a great party!
Look what I got!
Lookit, guys, look what I got!
Look what I got, you guys!
Guess what?
I have to take over your paper route.
No.
I'm gonna have a party.
Tomorrow after school.
And you're all invited.
Who's the party for?
Me!
You guys are both invited to my party
tomorrow afternoon.
Hi, Steve.
I'd like you to come to a party
tomorrow after school.
Well, who's the party for?
Me.
Who's giving it?
Me.
Why?
I just wanted to have a party.
I'm using the money I got
for being a hero.
Well, I'll try to come.
But I'm not sure.
I know you wouldn't
want to miss it, Steve.
See you here tomorrow.
Gee, Peter, I'd like to come
but I think I promised
to visit my grandma.
What time?
Well, uh, what time's the party?
4:00.
Well, that's the time
I think I promised to visit my grandma.
That's too bad.
It's going to be a great party.
Maybe you can come by after.
Well, um uh I don't know.
See you tomorrow, Jenny. Bye.
Tomorrow after school?
Yeah, you'll have a lot of fun.
Hold on a second while I ask my ma.
( Whistling )
Sorry, Peter, but I got
to take a piano lesson.
I didn't know you played the piano.
I don't.
That's why I got to take lessons.
Well, try to make it anyway, Jason.
Okay, bye.
MARCIA: I can speak for the girls,
and none of us want to go
to this party of Peter's tomorrow.
And I can speak for the boys: Ditto.
We're tired of hearing about him
being the hero.
All the ice cream and cake in the world
won't make his story
worth listening to again.
All right, I understand how you feel.
It has gone to his head a little.
A little?!
Frankenstein never built a monster
like the one we've built.
Oh, kids, try to understand.
You know, praise is very hard
for people to handle.
Especially an 11-year-old boy like Peter.
MARCIA: That may be.
But we still don't want to go
to his stupid party.
And listen to all that hero drivel
any longer All right.
If you don't want to come to
my party, you don't have to come.
I've invited a lot of other friends, anyway,
and it's going to be a real swell party
whether any of my brothers
and sisters are there or not!
( Horn honking )
( Car passing )
Peter's been wrong, quite wrong.
But I I still think it's
a shame nobody's showing up.
Oh, I'm not so sure, Carol.
There are things that are almost
impossible to teach kids.
Occasionally it's better if they
have to learn it for themselves.
50 bucks worth of pizza and soda pop
Well, I gave the go-ahead for the party.
And now I realize I shouldn't have.
No, Carol, you gave the go-ahead
for Peter's learning his lesson.
Sometimes that's a parent's job.
Well, I still think it's a shame.
I'll be in my room if anyone wants me.
Peter, someone will show up.
They're just late.
Everybody? An hour?
Boy, a guy can sure get messed up
patting himself on the back.
Peter.
Yeah, Mom?
Don't sit up here alone.
Come on downstairs.
I'd rather stay here if you don't mind.
Peter, please.
We have something special for you.
Okay. But please don't use
that word "special"
about me ever again.
KIDS: Surprise!
Let's hear it for the hero! Yay!
( Cheering )
Wow!
( Blowing horns )
( Sighs )
Driscoll's just picked up
those toys you sent back, Peter.
That was a very nice
gesture on your part.
It would have been nicer
if I hadn't taken them
in the first place like you said.
Yeah, well, you did.
And you learned a lesson.
Sorry it had to be so hard,
but you know, that's life.
We're very proud of you.
You know, maybe it was a good thing
that nobody came to my party.
A good thing?
That's right, Mom.
If everyone had come that I invited
I might have gone on for years
being a real little stinker.
( Parents chuckling )