Fran
It’s when all the ghosts and goblins and monsters come out for spooky fun. [cuts to the kids]
There aren’t really any monsters, are there, Fran?
Fran
Oh, don’t worry, Wayne. There’s no such thing as… [cuts to Uncle Lemmo opening the door with a Jack-o’-lantern to scare the kids] MONSTERS!!!!!!!
[zooms at Uncle Lemmo, cuts to the kids scream in terror, cuts back to Uncle Lemmo dropping his pumpkin after screaming in fear, cuts back to the kids]
AAll
Uncle Lemmo?! [move to Uncle Lemmo after he was revealed, cuts to the kids moving to t have a conversation with Uncle Lemmo]
Oh, kids! You nearly startled me right outta my pants.
We thought you were a pumpkin monster!
Nope, just being my Jack'o'lantern. Ugh, looks like I'm gonna have to carve a new one now. [scene wipes to Uncle Lemmo carving another Jack'o'Lantern]
Why do we make Jack o lanterns on Halloween, anyway?
Do you kids mean to tell me that you’ve never heard the story of the first Jack’o’Lantern?
Please tell us, Uncle Lemmo!
It all started in Higglytown a long, long time ago.
Every year in Higglytown had a big Halloween Party.
AVAlbert the Vampire
[as Plunkie departures him] Ugh!
JWJennifer Whiskers
[sniffs, then pinches her nose] Eew… [walks away from Jake the archer and Albert the vampire]
Now- back then, they were five friends. And just like everyone else in Higglytown, these friends couldn’t wait for Halloween!
Fran
A bat!
An Alien-Clown-Cowboy, imagine that!
Fran
There's just one problem.
Fran
The Pumpkin Monster is STANDING RIGHT BEHIND YOU!!!!!!
EWEubie, Wayne, Twinkle, Kip and the Pumpkin Monster
AAAH!!!!!!!
[they hide inside themselves]
So, you thought you could come and rescue Fran the bat? Hahaha.
[As the kids and Plunkie head on their way to the beach, the car gets a flat tire and comes to a stop in the middle of the road, and the kids cover their eyes]
Fran
Oh my goodness gracious!
Is it thunder? Is it a monster?
Don't answer. I don't want to know!
Oh, it's nothing to be afraid of.
Fran
It's just a flat tire.
[hops out of the car and inspects the tire] Oh!
Mom, does this mean we're not going to the beach?
I can't wear pink, with ribbons.
Well, I want to wear pink, not green.
[shivering and freezing] Um… I'm kind of cold.
Fran
Nice try, Higgly kids. But I don't think this is gonna work now.
Oh. How will we ever get bigger clothes?
[curiously] Gee, Mom. Don't we even get a hint where we're going?
No. I told you-- it's a surprise. You'll see when we get there.
Fran
Can anyone guess where we're going?
Oh, I hope we're going to the pink puppy poodle palace so we can see all the pink poodles.
You don't have to guess anymore, kids. We're here! [they arrive at an artist's house] This is where my friend Nikki lives. She's an artist, and she's gonna give you art lessons.
[A moment later, they stand in front of the front door as Nikki, a blind artist, answers]
NNikki
Wow. You're right on time! Hey there, future artists. I'm Nikki.
Wow, Twinkle. You're going to be great at your recital.
So a recital is when you perform in front of a lot of people?
Fran
That's right, Eubie.
I wish you could all come, but this recital is only for family members, like my mom and Wayne.
Yeah. I can't wait to go.
What are we gonna do?! [a thumping noise is heard again, everyone screams in terror]
If only there was someone special to help us!
[pops up then sings] Someone special, who could it be?
[singing] This job’s too big for you and me!
Fran
We need some help!
[The Higgly kids, Aunt Mellie and Uncle Zooter, and Jax are riding an express train heading to Higgly Biggly City]
Fran
Goodness gumballs! You kids sure are excited about this trip to Higgly Biggly City.
Of course! Higgly Biggly City is the only place you can see Happy, Hairy, Higgly Monsters Live!
Thanks for taking us, Aunt Mellie and Uncle Zooter.
JJax
It sure was great to visit you guys in Higglytown, but now I can't wait for you all to see my home city.
And I can't wait to see Happy, Hairy, Higgly Monsters Live.
Me, too. It's supposed to be the best show on Higglyway, and it has all the Happy, Hairy, Higgly Monsters!
Fran
Everyone’s already run for cover.
Aw pickles. [runs for cover with the others]
Why did it have to rain? How can we have our circus in the rain?
Don’t worry, Wayne. I think it’s just a little shower. Look! The rain’s lighten up already. [the Higgly Kids look at the rain lighting up]
Well, what are we waiting for? Let’s get back to the Fricky Frack Funhouse circus! Let’s go, let’s go, let’s go! [a storm clap is heard] Or maybe we could wait a little longer. [a thunder clap hits Fricky Frack Funhouse setting it on fire]
Oh no! Look! Fricky Frack Funhouse is on fire! [zooms to Fricky Frack Funhouse on fire]
This is terrible! We can’t let Fricky Frack Funhouse burnt down!
Can somebody do something?!
We really need the help of someone special right away!
Chocolate on chocolate? Way to go, Wayne.
But you haven't seen my secret ingredient. I call it, my "Choco-toast-tastic ice cream sandwich sundae."
Nice going, Eubie. I hope it tastes as good as it looks.
My secret ingredient: lucky 4-leaf clover cookie for good luck.
Ha! That's one nutty sundae, Fran.
Fran
Oh, the nuttier the better, I always say.