True Jackson, VP (2008) s02e21 Episode Script

222 - Mad Rocks

True Jackson, VP was filmed in front of a live studio audience.
Hey Lulu, you coming to the meeting? What meeting? The royal order of the do-nothing club.
It's held once a month in Hibbert's office.
I'm not a member of your stupid club.
No, but I've been watching you, and I think you're eligible.
Ryan.
It's really fun.
Everyone gets a new name.
I'm sir sleeps-a-lot, and you could be lady lazybones.
Hey, you think I could sit in on the morning staff meeting? Really? Usually when I say, "I'm heading off to a meeting," you say, "that sounds like fun.
" So? So, then you either say "not," "psych," or, "ha ha, it's opposite day.
" Well, I was just thinking I'd like to take on a little more responsibility, that's all.
Well then, sure, come to the meeting.
The best part is Mr.
Madigan usually starts with a knock knock joke.
Yayyy.
Max is on vacation.
Booooo.
Lulu.
What? I really wanted to hear a knock knock joke.
Yeah, me too.
In his absence, I will serve as his eyes and ears.
Literally.
What is that? This is the Max-cam.
It will enable Max to observe everything that goes on in his absence.
Hi, Mr.
Madigan.
What's that, Max? Knock-knock.
Who's there? Alby.
Alby who? Alby back from vacation a week from Tuesday.
I bet it was funny when he said it.
Our first order of business.
We need someone to head up Mad Rocks Rock 'n' Fashion.
What's that? It's an important charity event that combines cutting-edge fashion with live music.
What's that, Max? Kopelman, Max wants to know if you're enjoying that apple.
He'd like you to put it on your head and stand against that wall.
So True, can I count on you to head up Mad Rocks? Actually, I sort of have a lot on my plate already.
I'll do it.
What? True's busy, but I've got time.
I'd love to head up the event.
True, do you think Lulu here is up to the challenge? Sure.
Then it's settled.
Lulu's in charge.
Oh, but if she fails, it's on your head.
Right.
From my head to my toes it's all real and you know fresh and cool it's just what I do t-r-u-e j-a-c-k-s-o-n v-p working at a grown-up job I never really knew I could work this hard just used to sit at home and watch TV now I'm in an office as the new VP I'm always setting trends with my two best friends when things get out of hand we have a plan we're just messin' around and we're makin' new ground for the whole wide world to see if you see us in town you know it's goin' down 'cause I'm the new VP the new VP .
Shouldn't you be working on the event? I am.
I'm looking for places to have it.
I'm thinking somewhere cool, but with a little history.
I think I'm gonna be history.
What was that? Nothing.
Well, it's official.
I'm out of the band.
Didn't their manager already kick you out? And isn't their manager your mother? My mom didn't kick me out of the band.
She just found a new drummer to replace me while I was on a forced leave of absence.
Okay.
But this morning the band's lawyer served me with papers while I was eating breakfast.
Your band has a lawyer? Yeah, my step-dad.
Worst breakfast ever.
My worst breakfast ever was a bacon chocolate omelet.
With a side of tuna pancakes, and a tall glass of cold hot dog water.
Followed by We get it, Lulu.
I'm sorry, Jimmy.
Young lovers, Lulu.
I was just leaving.
I have a ton of work to do.
It's cute that Lulu calls what she does "work.
" You should talk.
Excuse me.
Unlike Lulu, I don't demand a paycheck for a non-day of work.
I simply drink as much free soda as is physically possible.
It's called an ethical code, my friend.
[Burps.]
Actually, she is doing a ton of work.
Amanda put her in charge of this huge charity event.
Really? Yes, really.
Lulu can totally handle the responsibility.
What about that time they gave us an egg to take care of in health class and she ate it? I think I'm in big trouble.
What are you gonna do? I'll just have to shadow her and step in when she messes up.
And if that doesn't work, I'll just give her busy work, like I do with Ryan.
I'm sorry, what? You know, how sometimes when I have to get stuff done, I give you busy work to get you out of my hair? That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard.
Oop, 10:15.
Time to count the coffee filters.
[Music.]
Hi, I'm calling about booking an event at your venue.
I'm looking at the pictures right now.
It's a very beautiful space.
Could you tell me your capacity? Mm-hmm, mm-hmm.
I'm just borrowing your stapler.
Mine's all, "I'm out of staples, feed me.
" Feed me, heh-heh.
We need a stage for a live band and a runway for a fashion show.
Mm-hmm, mm-hmm.
Now, what are you doing? Um, just watering this plant.
That was my root beer.
Yeah, it's good for the roots.
Is there any way I could get a tour right away? Half an hour? Great, I'll see you soon.
Who are you seeing soon? You want me to come? I'll get my coat.
True, don't you trust me? Of course I trust you.
Good, now, I have to go look at a venue, but if you really want to help, can you hang back here and find a band to play the event? Consider it done.
See ya.
Where's Lulu going? Out to check out a venue for Mad Rocks.
She's gonna do great.
Is it wrong that I want to follow her? I'm already on it.
I put a bug in her purse.
You have surveillance equipment? No, a centipede.
How's that gonna tell us where she is? Aaaaaah! Let's go.
[Music.]
And here, we have the deco palace ballroom.
Would you believe the king himself performed in here? The king of England? No, Elvis Presley.
They say his spirit still lives on in this room.
I don't know about that.
I do.
Every night, I put out a peanut butter and banana sandwich, and every morning it's gone.
Really? And in its place, Elvis always puts a little pile of rat poop to prove that he was here.
Anyway, is the sound system included in the price or is that an extra charge? It's included.
And you'll find that the acoustics are fantastic.
Sometimes, you can even hear Elvis scratching in the walls.
Mrs.
Watson, do you think you might have a rat problem here? Rats? In New York? You've quite an imagination, Lulu.
So what do you think? Will the deco palace suit your needs? It's perfect.
It's just a little over my budget.
How about if I cut our fee in half? Half? You'd do that? Lulu, you seem like a very nice, professional young woman and I know that you'll treat the palace with the respect it deserves.
Wow, thank you so much.
Now, come on.
Let's go get the contracts.
Awesome.
Do you think she saw us? I don't think so, but it seems like she's doing great.
It does, doesn't it? I don't know what you're worried about.
Me? Come on, let's get out of here before she finds out we followed her.
Hey, guys.
Jimmy? What are you doing here? I was at the post office across the street.
I saw you guys sneak in here, all mysterious like.
What are we doing? True's spying on Lulu because she doesn't trust her.
I do trust her, and I'm not spying.
I'm just watching her every move without her knowledge.
Please don't judge me.
[Beeping.]
Time to count the coffee filters.
Wait, that's not me.
It's mine.
It's a text from fire and ice's manager.
Your mom.
Yeah, my mom.
Oh wow.
What? The band broke up.
Huh.
I guess that's the end of fire and ice.
.
Will you be quiet? Quick, here they come.
Sometimes at night, you can still hear his backup singers in the alley, howling at the moon.
Well, it's been a pleasure doing business with you.
We'll start loading in around 5:00, okay? Sounds good.
Let me just call my friend and tell her the good news.
[Phone ringing.]
That's funny.
It sounds like it's coming from Behind that curtain.
Surprise.
What are you guys doing here? We came in here for ice cream.
This is an ice cream shop, right? Were you guys following me? I'm gonna start backing up, real slow.
I can't believe you guys don't trust me.
I do.
Well, why are you here? I just wanted to have your back in case things went wrong.
Why would things go wrong if you trusted me? And shouldn't you be back at the office, finding a band to play? I'll get to it, don't worry.
Good, 'cause they have a sound check in three hours.
Dare me to touch that globe? I don't care.
Them's challengin' words.
You're about to lose a bet.
I didn't bet you anything.
You're on.
I'll take my $20 now.
You only grazed it.
Grazing is still touching.
What have you done? We were just standing here.
It fell for no reason.
Oh.
And that one really fell for no reason.
We'd be happy to pay for them, ma'am.
They're priceless.
So, likeFree? I'm sorry, Lulu.
It's a shame you had to witness that, Elvis.
Good luck with the show, True, you got your wish.
It's all yours.
I hope Lulu's okay.
Yeah, you really made a mess of everything.
Me? You're the one who wrecked the ballroom.
Yeah, but you wrecked a friendship.
And I think in the court of public opinion, I come out on top.
I don't have time for that right now.
I've got to find a location, hire a band, book the models and choose the clothes.
It can't be done.
Ryan.
Hey, I see what you're doing.
You're telling me I can't do it because you know it'll fire me up.
No, I really don't think you can do it.
Yes, I can.
But I'm gonna need your help.
You got it.
[Beeping.]
Right after I count the coffee filters.
You can count them later.
Right now, we need to find a band.
Where are we going to find a band in such a short amount of time? Somebody looking for a hero? Jimmy, you'll get the band back together and do the show? Better, Jimmy Madigan.
One night only.
Two-hour drum solo.
Yeah.
Or maybe, you and the band.
Fire and ice! Why so glum, Lulu? Oh, that's coming from Max.
I personally couldn't care less.
I'm not having a good day.
I was really psyched to work on Mad Rocks, but then I found out my best friend doesn't trust me, so now I'm giving up.
Giving up? That doesn't sound like you.
Max says if someone did that to him, he'd work twice as hard to prove them wrong.
Really? Max says, "yes, really.
You're gonna knock 'em dead.
" And furthermore, Max says you can start by cleaning up my office.
Was that really Mr.
Madigan? Of course, it was.
Wow, it's really weird being back here.
Isn't this your house? Yeah, but since I got kicked out of the band, I'm not allowed near the garage.
Hey, backstabbers.
What's up, loser? See, we're having a dialogue.
Isn't this great? Jimmy, why don't you introduce us to the band? Everybody, this is True and Ryan.
True, Ryan, this is the band, Skeet, Basie and Rusty.
How old is that kid? Not really, but he owns all the gear and his mom makes killer cookies.
These aren't that great.
Those are dog treats.
Oh, well for dog treats, these are awesome.
Hey, is that my shirt? Was your shirt.
Our manager gave it to me.
Mom.
Maybe, we could deal with the t-shirt thing later.
Right now, I have an exciting opportunity to talk about.
True wants us to get back together so we can play a big show.
I don't know if I feel comfortable talking without our lawyer.
He's picking up my little sister from soccer practice.
I just talked to him.
Guys, can we all just sit down? Maybe you could get over the bad blood if you talked about how you feel.
Skeet, why don't you go first? I feel like you think I'm the bad guy, just because I turned everyone against you and got you kicked out of the band.
I do think you're the bad guy.
See, this is great.
We're getting it all out there.
Jimmy, what would be the best part about getting back together? Well, I wouldn't mind using the garage again.
I have to store my bike in my room.
It's ridiculous.
And playing music.
Right, and playing music.
All right.
I think we're ready to take a vote.
Good idea, rusty? I'll take that as a yes.
Basie? Cool with me.
Skeet? Okay, but I'm keeping the shirt.
Deal breaker.
No, no, Jimmy.
I'll design you a shirt.
Anything you want.
My face on a postage stamp with the words "drum God" underneath it? That's kinda specific, but sure.
Okay, I'm in.
Awesome.
And I've got a big announcement for you guys.
Your first gig is gonna be a Mad Rocks Rock 'n' Fashion.
And it's in two hours.
All right guys, let's take a break.
True, can I talk to you? Sure.
Thank you so much for doing this.
My pleasure.
I know how much you miss playing in a band.
Yeah, I miss playing.
But it wasn't until I saw the guys that I realized what I really missed.
Rusty's mom's cookies? No, my friends.
We used to be really close before we let the business side of things get in the way.
Right, friends should always come first.
Bye guys, gotta run.
But what about the gig? We don't even know where it is.
Neither do I.
Just meet me at Mad style in two hours.
I've got something important I need to do.
More important than the show? Way more.
Hey, where's a good place for me to throw up? [Music.]
Hi Lulu, this is message number 74.
And I'm gonna keep leaving you messages until you answer, bye.
[Phone ringing.]
Hey.
Lulu, I'm sorry.
I know, you said that 74 times.
I was so focused on doing a good job, I forgot to be a good friend.
True, I've gotta tell you, it's not always easy being your friend.
I know, I can be a big jerk sometimes.
It's not that.
In fact, it's the opposite.
You're practically perfect.
No, I'm not.
Yes, you are.
You're a 16-year-old vice president.
You're nice and popular and you get good grades.
It's hard to keep up with you.
Who says you have to? I do.
I wasn't really doing this fashion show to prove something to you.
I wanted to prove something to myself.
I wanted to prove that I wasn't just special because I'm True Jackson's friend.
You are special, Lu.
You're incredible.
I know.
But it's still nice to hear, thanks.
Now, I hate to say it, but we've got to somehow pull a fashion show out of our butts.
Don't worry, it'll be fine.
We don't even have a place to have it.
How can you be so relaxed? I'm freaking out.
Whoa.
Welcome to Mad Rocks Rock 'n' Fashion.
Lulu, there you are.
The models you picked are fantastic.
You picked models? And your caterer's all set up.
You got a caterer? I think we're in good shape.
Excellent.
Let's go talk to the band and make sure they're ready.
You booked a band? But I got fire and ice back together for the show.
Oh, well if you'd rather have them perform, that's fine.
I can cancel mine.
Who'd you book? Fefe Dobson.
Fefe Dobson.
Mm-hmm.
Yeah, let's go with yours.
[Music.]
Thank you all for coming to this year's Mad Rocks Rock 'n' Fashion, bringing attention to a very worthy charity.
Max, do you have anything to add? Thank you, Max.
As always, your words are timely and powerful.
And now, without further ado, I present, Fefe Dobson.
[Applause.]
I want you when the sun comes up, I wanna make you mine, I wanna make it count I want you I wanna take you home, I wanna make it known, I wanna take you on I want you let me say it again, I wanna say it again, now let me say it again I want you I want ya more than a friend I'm gonna gonna make you mine! and the bells will ring and the children sing cos you're gonna be all mine and the people dance as they clap their hands just to see what we could be oh yeah .
This place is packed.
There's a lot of famous people here.
Pretty sure I saw J.
T.
Justin Timberlake? No, J.
T.
Johnson, the security guard from the lobby.
He's not famous.
What are you talking about? Everyone knows him.
And the children sing cos you're gonna be all mine and the people dance as they clap their hands just to see what we could be oh yeh just to see what we could be oh yeh don't you see what we could be oh yeh yeah, see what we could be all the girls, all the boys clap clap clap clap clap ya hands clap clap clap clap clap ya hands clap clap clap clap clap ya hands clap clap clap clap clap ya hands and the bells will ring and the children sing cos you're gonna be all mine and the people dance as they clap their hands just to see what we could be oh yeh just to see what we could be oh yeh don't you see what we could be oh yeh yeah, see what we could be [Applause.]
Thank you, everyone.
We had a blast playing for you, but we wouldn't be here if it wasn't for Lulu.
So, come on up here.
Let's hear it, guys.
Lu-l Lu-lu, lu-lu, lu-lu.
This is your moment, girl.
[Applause.]
Thank you.
But no matter how hard I worked, I wouldn't be up here without my best friend.
Come on up here, True.
Fire and ice! You forgot to tell Jimmy they were bummed.
Well I guess I'm not perfect.
We'd like to thank Fefe Dobson for open up for us tonight.
And we'd like to thank Rusty's mom for making the cookies.
Whoo! Yeah! Thank you.
We're gonna do extended set of our hits.
But to open the show, here's the song you guys wrote without me.
Called "I'm glad Jimmy's out of the band" The song goes something like this.
I'm glad Jimmy's out of the band.
He's the guy that we are couldn't stand.
He can't sing, but his mom's really pretty.
Hey Amanda! Where's Mr.
Madigan? He finally ran out of battery.
But he was very proud of all the works you did.
Thanks.
And he was quite impressed by the big celebrity showing: Heidi Klum, Johnny Depp, J.
T.
Johnson Well, hopefully he's here next year, when Lulu puts on an even bigger show.
You said what now?
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