The Adventures of Superboy (1988) s02e20 Episode Script
Superstar
Don't try messing
with a bad girl.
Let's get together and you'll be
in my world.
Don't try messing with, don't
try messing with me.
Don't try messing
with a bad girl.
Let's get together and you'll be
in my world.
Don't try messing with,
don't try messing with,
don't try messing with me.
Thank you,
thank you, bye.
Hi, she's expecting us
so we'll just
You're a little late.
Those are last
year's passes?
What, what?
I paid top dollar
for these!
You know, I don't believe you,
Andy McAlister.
This makes you
a big zero in my book.
Okay, all right, I lost
a couple of points
but a zero, come
on me, seriously.
I think she was serious.
Excuse me, I'm Clark Kent with
the Herald.
You can go in but I'm afraid
your friends'll
have to wait at
the main door.
Well, I guess I'll catch up with
you guys later.
Yeah, right, okay.
Go ahead, schmooze
with the superstar.
We'll just um, stay out here
with the little people, okay?
Looks like you need somebody to
rescue you.
I like the stunt
with the car.
I hope somebody
took a picture of it.
Attempted murder is nothing to
laugh at.
Whoever rigged that car wants
you dead.
You have a very
serious enemy.
Honey, you don't make it in this
business without
having a few enemies
and paying a price.
Like a moth to flame, some
people get burned but not me,
I'm a survivor.
I don't know about
you but I'm starving.
You do eat, don't you?
Well, I'm
There's a great restaurant in my
hotel.
Yeah, could you
get me Andre?
This is Jessica James.
Ah, perfect, thank you.
Superboy.
Oh, Andre, some
of that champagne
from last night, please.
Immediately, Ms. James,
immediately.
Have you ever noticed how
the little people
like to accommodate
the rich and famous?
Makes them feel important.
I think everyone should be
treated the same.
You're serious, aren't you?
I think you're kind of young to
have such
an attitude about people.
You come across
a little jaded to be 21.
Honesty is a snap
for you, isn't it?
It's not so easy
for the rest of us.
They're in there
aren't they?
Yeah, yeah.
Just like you said.
Look at her; She came this close
to death tonight.
The terror should
still be on her face!
It's him, Venus.
She feels safe because she's
with him.
No one can save Jessica James,
not even Superboy.
Why is it I don't believe your
life is one big party?
Beautiful and smart, huh?
Well, you're right.
Everywhere I go everybody wants
a piece of Jessica James.
But you know what, nobody really
knows the real me.
I can't let anybody
get too close.
It's not easy being two
different people.
You and I have more in common
than you think.
Maybe so.
Cheers to us.
Superstars.
You drink too much.
Haven't you heard?
It's lonely at the top.
Right.
Aren't you coming in?
Well, no,
actually I can't--
Don't go.
I still haven't thanked you for
saving my life.
I'll tell you what, I have a
friend named Clark Kent
down at the Herald.
What do you say you
give him an interview
and we'll call it even?
If that's what you want.
But promise me you'll come to
concert tomorrow night, okay?
I promise.
But now I really
do have to go.
No, don't go, why?
Don't you find me attractive?
Of course I do.
Well, come and lay
down with me.
You really have to sleep.
Just stay until
I fall asleep.
Just stay until
I fall asleep.
If I'm the one with
all the powers,
why don't I know
how to help you?
Jessie James is a superstar
and underneath that cape
Superboy is
just a normal guy.
Andy, I think I know Superboy
a little bit
better than you do.
The girl's not his type.
I mean, somebody tried killing
her last night
and Superboy was
there protecting her.
Protecting her?
Right.
Hi, guys.
Hey, Clarkster.
You hear about Supey's new
squeeze?
What?
Come on, man,
read the paper.
And guess who was seen carrying
Jessica James
to her hotel
room last night.
I have a feeling it's not
the way it looks.
That's what I was
trying to tell him.
Superboy has better things to do
than get
involved with someone like
Jessica James, right?
Maybe but I say Superboy
and Jessica James did the nasty.
Hello?
This is Clark Kent.
No problem.
That would be just swell!
Swell?
Gotta go, guys.
Guess who's got an
in-depth interview
with Jessica James?
Nobody treats
a love like that.
You walk away
but you'll be
-My name's Clark Kent--
-Shh!
back cause you
need my open heart,
cause you need
my open heart.
That's a take, Venus.
Well, who are you?
I'm Clark Kent.
I'm here to interview Jessica
James.
Jessica James, Jessica.
I am Jessica James.
Aren't I beautiful?
Venus Smith,
it's really you.
In the flesh, what
there is of it.
But you died in that plane crash
with your whole
group five years ago.
You are old enough
to remember
That I was the queen
of rock and roll.
My fans worshipped me but that
was before the crash.
Better we decided for everyone
if Venus was dead.
But her voiceHer music
Have lived on.
Ain't gonna double your
red light.
Ain't gonna run
from the
Jessica.
She was just a second rate
dancer in Las Vegas
when Tucker found her.
More than willing to pay any
price to become a superstar.
Even if it meant living
a lie 24 hours a day.
Jessica is what
the public sees
but it's always Venus
that they hear.
We've altered my voice slightly
so I project
a bit deeper, more from
the diaphragm and I
Well, you look
perplexed, Mr. Kent.
Why are you telling
me all this?
We're going public.
Somebody has to
write Venus' story.
You're a reporter,
aren't you?
You and your friends come
to the concert tonight.
Why me?
There are lots of reporters
around.
You'll tell Superboy.
We checked you out, Kent.
Word is you know
how to reach him.
You and Superboy
are tight.
Now, get out of here, Kent.
Go tell Superboy
the truth
about the little tramp.
I want him to know, know how
common she really is.
You are sure no one
saw you working
on the lasers?
I was very careful, Venus.
Good.
What is all that
racket out there?
May I come in?
Yeah, Marsha, take five.
Hey, flyboy.
I never did get
a chance to thank you
for last night.
You've been drinking.
Yeah, I've been doing
a lot of thinking.
About what?
My whole life I've been looking
over fences
trying to find
greener grass.
All I find is more
and more fences.
This is gonna sound silly.
I know the time that we've spent
together wasn't
that much but
it was enough.
Jessica, you don't realize what
you're saying?
I think I could fall in love
with you and I want you
to see
a part of me
that I didn't even know existed
anymore.
I don't want you to have to show
me anything.
I just want you to be happy
and to live
the life you want
to live.
I'm gonna undo something that
should have been
undone a long time ago.
Tonight the world is gonna hear
Jessica James sing,
the real
Jessica James.
What are you saying?
The truth.
It's a long story, Superboy
and once you hear it
I don't think you're gonna feel
the same about me.
You're probably right.
I have a hunch I'm going
to be very proud of you.
Clark.
This more than makes up for last
night, Andrew.
Well, babe, when you have
the connections
just about anything
is possible.
What's this surprise that
Jessica's gonna spring
on her fans, tonight?
Superboy made me promise not to
tell anybody.
Ladies and gentlemen,
Ms. Jessica James.
Why do they
scream for her?
She's nothing.
She has stolen
them from you.
My friends there's a very
special person out there
somewhere who has given me the
courage to make
an announcement tonight.
It will be easier to explain
after I do my next number.
It's a Venus Smith song
from the '70s.
Those who are old
enough might recall it.
Has she lost her mind?
She's ditching her mic.
That littleWitch.
Be true to yourself,
come on now,
be true to yourself
Make her stop, Tucker!
I'll fix it.
I'll fix it.
You've got to be
true to yourself.
I lived in fear
of a broken heart
until you came along.
Now I'm not gonna hide anymore,
I know where
I belong.
That's my song.
Be true to yourself,
come on now,
be true to yourself.
You can't be somebody else, no,
don't fake it.
You've got to be
true to yourself.
That's my song!
Glad I found it, I never want to
let it go.
No more lies,
no more desperation,
I let my
true feelings show.
Be true to yourself,
come on, come on now,
be true to yourself.
You can't be somebody else,
no, don't fake it.
You've got to be
true to yourself.
Be true to yourself,
come on, come on now,
be true to yourself.
You, you can't be somebody else,
no, no.
Oh, don't fake it!
You've gotta be
true to yourself.
No.
Don't move, you'll
be all right.
Liar.
It's over.
She stole my song.
It was my song.
Jessie, Jessie, Jessie, Jessie,
Jessie, Jessie, Jessie, Jessie.
They heard me,
didn't they?
They know the truth.
They know and they
still love you, listen.
And what about
you, Superboy?
Did you ever love me?
I still do.
Captioned by Grant Brown
with a bad girl.
Let's get together and you'll be
in my world.
Don't try messing with, don't
try messing with me.
Don't try messing
with a bad girl.
Let's get together and you'll be
in my world.
Don't try messing with,
don't try messing with,
don't try messing with me.
Thank you,
thank you, bye.
Hi, she's expecting us
so we'll just
You're a little late.
Those are last
year's passes?
What, what?
I paid top dollar
for these!
You know, I don't believe you,
Andy McAlister.
This makes you
a big zero in my book.
Okay, all right, I lost
a couple of points
but a zero, come
on me, seriously.
I think she was serious.
Excuse me, I'm Clark Kent with
the Herald.
You can go in but I'm afraid
your friends'll
have to wait at
the main door.
Well, I guess I'll catch up with
you guys later.
Yeah, right, okay.
Go ahead, schmooze
with the superstar.
We'll just um, stay out here
with the little people, okay?
Looks like you need somebody to
rescue you.
I like the stunt
with the car.
I hope somebody
took a picture of it.
Attempted murder is nothing to
laugh at.
Whoever rigged that car wants
you dead.
You have a very
serious enemy.
Honey, you don't make it in this
business without
having a few enemies
and paying a price.
Like a moth to flame, some
people get burned but not me,
I'm a survivor.
I don't know about
you but I'm starving.
You do eat, don't you?
Well, I'm
There's a great restaurant in my
hotel.
Yeah, could you
get me Andre?
This is Jessica James.
Ah, perfect, thank you.
Superboy.
Oh, Andre, some
of that champagne
from last night, please.
Immediately, Ms. James,
immediately.
Have you ever noticed how
the little people
like to accommodate
the rich and famous?
Makes them feel important.
I think everyone should be
treated the same.
You're serious, aren't you?
I think you're kind of young to
have such
an attitude about people.
You come across
a little jaded to be 21.
Honesty is a snap
for you, isn't it?
It's not so easy
for the rest of us.
They're in there
aren't they?
Yeah, yeah.
Just like you said.
Look at her; She came this close
to death tonight.
The terror should
still be on her face!
It's him, Venus.
She feels safe because she's
with him.
No one can save Jessica James,
not even Superboy.
Why is it I don't believe your
life is one big party?
Beautiful and smart, huh?
Well, you're right.
Everywhere I go everybody wants
a piece of Jessica James.
But you know what, nobody really
knows the real me.
I can't let anybody
get too close.
It's not easy being two
different people.
You and I have more in common
than you think.
Maybe so.
Cheers to us.
Superstars.
You drink too much.
Haven't you heard?
It's lonely at the top.
Right.
Aren't you coming in?
Well, no,
actually I can't--
Don't go.
I still haven't thanked you for
saving my life.
I'll tell you what, I have a
friend named Clark Kent
down at the Herald.
What do you say you
give him an interview
and we'll call it even?
If that's what you want.
But promise me you'll come to
concert tomorrow night, okay?
I promise.
But now I really
do have to go.
No, don't go, why?
Don't you find me attractive?
Of course I do.
Well, come and lay
down with me.
You really have to sleep.
Just stay until
I fall asleep.
Just stay until
I fall asleep.
If I'm the one with
all the powers,
why don't I know
how to help you?
Jessie James is a superstar
and underneath that cape
Superboy is
just a normal guy.
Andy, I think I know Superboy
a little bit
better than you do.
The girl's not his type.
I mean, somebody tried killing
her last night
and Superboy was
there protecting her.
Protecting her?
Right.
Hi, guys.
Hey, Clarkster.
You hear about Supey's new
squeeze?
What?
Come on, man,
read the paper.
And guess who was seen carrying
Jessica James
to her hotel
room last night.
I have a feeling it's not
the way it looks.
That's what I was
trying to tell him.
Superboy has better things to do
than get
involved with someone like
Jessica James, right?
Maybe but I say Superboy
and Jessica James did the nasty.
Hello?
This is Clark Kent.
No problem.
That would be just swell!
Swell?
Gotta go, guys.
Guess who's got an
in-depth interview
with Jessica James?
Nobody treats
a love like that.
You walk away
but you'll be
-My name's Clark Kent--
-Shh!
back cause you
need my open heart,
cause you need
my open heart.
That's a take, Venus.
Well, who are you?
I'm Clark Kent.
I'm here to interview Jessica
James.
Jessica James, Jessica.
I am Jessica James.
Aren't I beautiful?
Venus Smith,
it's really you.
In the flesh, what
there is of it.
But you died in that plane crash
with your whole
group five years ago.
You are old enough
to remember
That I was the queen
of rock and roll.
My fans worshipped me but that
was before the crash.
Better we decided for everyone
if Venus was dead.
But her voiceHer music
Have lived on.
Ain't gonna double your
red light.
Ain't gonna run
from the
Jessica.
She was just a second rate
dancer in Las Vegas
when Tucker found her.
More than willing to pay any
price to become a superstar.
Even if it meant living
a lie 24 hours a day.
Jessica is what
the public sees
but it's always Venus
that they hear.
We've altered my voice slightly
so I project
a bit deeper, more from
the diaphragm and I
Well, you look
perplexed, Mr. Kent.
Why are you telling
me all this?
We're going public.
Somebody has to
write Venus' story.
You're a reporter,
aren't you?
You and your friends come
to the concert tonight.
Why me?
There are lots of reporters
around.
You'll tell Superboy.
We checked you out, Kent.
Word is you know
how to reach him.
You and Superboy
are tight.
Now, get out of here, Kent.
Go tell Superboy
the truth
about the little tramp.
I want him to know, know how
common she really is.
You are sure no one
saw you working
on the lasers?
I was very careful, Venus.
Good.
What is all that
racket out there?
May I come in?
Yeah, Marsha, take five.
Hey, flyboy.
I never did get
a chance to thank you
for last night.
You've been drinking.
Yeah, I've been doing
a lot of thinking.
About what?
My whole life I've been looking
over fences
trying to find
greener grass.
All I find is more
and more fences.
This is gonna sound silly.
I know the time that we've spent
together wasn't
that much but
it was enough.
Jessica, you don't realize what
you're saying?
I think I could fall in love
with you and I want you
to see
a part of me
that I didn't even know existed
anymore.
I don't want you to have to show
me anything.
I just want you to be happy
and to live
the life you want
to live.
I'm gonna undo something that
should have been
undone a long time ago.
Tonight the world is gonna hear
Jessica James sing,
the real
Jessica James.
What are you saying?
The truth.
It's a long story, Superboy
and once you hear it
I don't think you're gonna feel
the same about me.
You're probably right.
I have a hunch I'm going
to be very proud of you.
Clark.
This more than makes up for last
night, Andrew.
Well, babe, when you have
the connections
just about anything
is possible.
What's this surprise that
Jessica's gonna spring
on her fans, tonight?
Superboy made me promise not to
tell anybody.
Ladies and gentlemen,
Ms. Jessica James.
Why do they
scream for her?
She's nothing.
She has stolen
them from you.
My friends there's a very
special person out there
somewhere who has given me the
courage to make
an announcement tonight.
It will be easier to explain
after I do my next number.
It's a Venus Smith song
from the '70s.
Those who are old
enough might recall it.
Has she lost her mind?
She's ditching her mic.
That littleWitch.
Be true to yourself,
come on now,
be true to yourself
Make her stop, Tucker!
I'll fix it.
I'll fix it.
You've got to be
true to yourself.
I lived in fear
of a broken heart
until you came along.
Now I'm not gonna hide anymore,
I know where
I belong.
That's my song.
Be true to yourself,
come on now,
be true to yourself.
You can't be somebody else, no,
don't fake it.
You've got to be
true to yourself.
That's my song!
Glad I found it, I never want to
let it go.
No more lies,
no more desperation,
I let my
true feelings show.
Be true to yourself,
come on, come on now,
be true to yourself.
You can't be somebody else,
no, don't fake it.
You've got to be
true to yourself.
Be true to yourself,
come on, come on now,
be true to yourself.
You, you can't be somebody else,
no, no.
Oh, don't fake it!
You've gotta be
true to yourself.
No.
Don't move, you'll
be all right.
Liar.
It's over.
She stole my song.
It was my song.
Jessie, Jessie, Jessie, Jessie,
Jessie, Jessie, Jessie, Jessie.
They heard me,
didn't they?
They know the truth.
They know and they
still love you, listen.
And what about
you, Superboy?
Did you ever love me?
I still do.
Captioned by Grant Brown