001The first fable by Esop is called the dog and his shadow. How many people know that fable? The dog in his shadow. All right. Well, you have a head start on the others. Once upon a time there was a doll. [Music] >> He was a very very happy dog. He could do everything that a dog could do. >> He could bark up >> and sniff. Oh, he loved to sniff. This dog could run, wag his tail. >> Sometimes he could do both at the same time. He was very very friendly. [Music] >> What a nice little doggy. [Music] Sometimes he tried to catch flies. [Music] You know what? I forgot a very important part to this story. Something is missing here. So, I'm going to have to bring the dog back, put him down here,
002and get this very important part. One minute. [Music] What are you doing? Bringing back the dog. That very important part happens to be at another puppet show. Anyway, the dog would look in and drink some water. [Music] This dog could do very, very good tricks. Would you like to see him do a trick? >> All right, >> doggy sit. [Music] >> Doggy sit. [Music] Sit. >> Oh, good dog. Good dog. >> Dog, do you know how to roll over? >> Okay. All right. All right, doggy. Roll over. [Music] Good dog. Good dog. Good dog, doggy. I bet you uh can't stand on your head. No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. No dog can stand on his head. >> You think he could do this? >> No. >> Dogs were not made to stand.
003Help. How are we going to get out of this? [Music] Sometimes you start to think very important thoughts. >> He was also uh good at baking. Would you like to see him bake? >> All right. Come on. Let's see you bake. Wait. Look at this. Jump >> higher. Woo. >> Oh, he loved bones. He loved to sniff at bones. Sometimes he would gnarl at them. [Music] And then he would dig a hole, dig a very deep hole. make sure nobody was looking. Then he'd bury the bone in the hole. [Music] This dog love to sleep. [Music] And sometimes while he was sleeping he had doggy dreams. Now, before I do any more of this, I'm going to have to ask people not to talk, could I please have it quiet? The people in the back.
004>> I'm going to have to ask you, please no more talking because it's very hard to concentrate on this show. There's just too much talking. And I think that the children in the middle here who are trying to listen are having some problems hearing. So I must ask everyone to please listen. And if you want to talk then do it somewhere else in the park but not right here. Thank you. One day now you have to stay in back of the banner. One day while the dog was sleeping, somebody, and I'm not going to tell you who, left a piece of steak near the dog. Oh, this dog could smell it. He loved the smell of steak. >> You have to sit down in back of the banner. >> No, in back of the banner.
005Oh, he loved this leaf. >> He loved it more than anything in the whole world. But where could he eat it? Where nobody would take it away from him? We had to find thought of a hiding place or a secret place. >> He knew where >> in the bushes there. That's a good idea. But wait a minute. He could eat it way down here and no one would see him. >> And just as he was looking down, >> you know what he saw? a fish. >> No, he saw another dog >> with another piece of meat in his mouth. No, that's exactly what he wanted. He wants the other piece, too. And he knew how he could get it. It'd sneak up on that other dog, bark at him, scare him away, and grab both
006pieces. Oh, what a smart dog. Okay, there was the other dog down there in that water. He snuck up on him. Started to growl. Wait a minute. Wait a minute. What happened? His mouth was empty. He He was barking at the other dog. And now the >> He doesn't have anything. He had two pieces. Or at least he thought he was going to have two pieces. >> Now he has nothing. [Music] >> Poor poor little dog. >> Now he had nothing. [Music] Does anyone know the moral to that story of the dog and his reflection? >> Do you want to tell us what do you think it is? >> He thought >> you should be happy with what you already have. Well, that's one possibility. >> How many people think that this dog was a
007little bit greedy? I think he was too. Did you hear that, doggy? >> After all, he did have one steak, didn't he? >> But what did he want? >> He wanted two pieces. Well, uh, now you don't have anything. But what does he have? He still has a bone, right? Maybe he ought to dig that up. You think so? Anyway, that's the favor of the dog and his shadow or the dog and his reflection. Thank you. [Applause] Now, I'm going to tell you a favorable that has three characters in it. a fox, >> a donkey, and a lion. >> First, I'll introduce the fox. He was a very, very clever fox. Yeah. He was always looking around for something to eat. >> Yeah, >> this fox was um a little bit lazy. >> He felt
008the best way to get what he wanted was just to hang around and see what came along. Yeah, >> sometimes he could wait as quietly as a step. >> There he is sitting there quietly as a statue. Now, this fox had a friend, and this friend happened to be what? >> No, the dumpy. [Music] Well, fancy meeting you here, Mr. Fox. And what brings you to the neck of the woods? Oh, I know. I know. I know. You like to bask in the sunshine. Well, so do I. And at last, the sun has finally come out. I thought it was going to rain today. Didn't you kids think it was going to rain? >> I did. I did. I did. Oh. Oh, it makes everything all wet and soggy. >> Makes the hay all soggy.
009And who wants soggy hay? Right, Mr. Fox, how are you doing, Mr. Fox? Silent type. Now, this donkey and the fox had another acquaintance. Well, well, well, very well. Fancy meeting you here, Mr. Li. And what brings you to the neck of the woods? Oh, I know. I know you want to bask in the sunshine. We've had so much rain, but now I think we're going to have sun from pure heart out. Mhm. Oh, how are you, Mr. Lion? >> I'm feeling hungry. Uh-oh. Uh-oh. Hungry? I think we should all go hunting >> and find something to eat. >> Hunting? I don't know. Mr. Lion, I I just eat hay and grass. >> I think you should come along and I'll show you. >> Well, do you think I should go along with the lion?
010Yeah. Come on. >> Come on. >> Well, all right. I'll go. I never say no. Uh, Mr. Fox, I I Are you What are you looking at? >> Are you coming with us? Uh, huh? >> Come on, let's go. Well, the donkey went off at the line. The fox decided he might tag along just to see what was going to happen. Yeah. Well, >> they all had a very good day hunting and they all decided to meet right back here the same spook [Music] usual stuff. [Music] And the fox was followed by the donkey. We went hunting and and we got everything. [Music] Look, look, look at the light. Look at all the stuff we got. We got everything. >> Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. And now, Mr. Donkey, now that we've come back, I want you
011to divide all this stuff among the three of us. You may be the sharer. Me, I No, no, no, no. You, Mr. Lion, you should share it out. begin. Mr. Dumpy, >> anything you said? >> One for you, >> one for me. >> Two for you. Two for you. >> Two for me. Three for you. >> Three for you. >> Three for me. [Music] Come over here, Mr. Donkey. >> I want to tell you something. >> Yes, Mr. Lion. Come a little closer. >> Oh, no. Mr. Light, I I I I have big ears. I can hear everything you're saying. >> Come over here. >> Excuse me, Mr. Fox. I I I have a conference uh with the lion. Come a little closer. >> Closer. closer. [Music] Well, with that, the fox jumped to action.
012Now, Mr. thoughts. >> Since there are only two of us left, I want you to share out >> all this stuff between the two of us. >> It would be an honor, Mr. L. Begin. [Music] A steak for the lion. A fish for the lion. A work of tea for the lion. A BLT for Mr. L. A bunch of bananas for the king of beasts. An apple for the lion. A slice of watermelon for the lion and a slice of cake for the lion. I'll keep the bath. Tell me, Mr. Fox, who taught you to share both. It was the dumb [Music] and that is the favor of the fox, the lion, and the poor donkey. [Music] You know what the lesson in that one is? >> We learn from the mistakes of others [Music]
013>> and you should share. But I think stay away from lying. Look at this. The lion didn't even take this stuff. >> But we'll put it back in the bag. Fox can take it home. >> I'm going to tell you another fable. >> This one has a crow in it. And this time the crow meets a another fox. In fact, the name of the table is the fox and the crow. >> So, everyone sit down. And we'll begin. [Music] I think I'll hurt you now. Not on my head. >> Well, good afternoon girls and boys. Once again, >> we'll have to have it quiet in here. I think everybody should raise their hands till it's quiet. >> All right. [Music] Everybody be quiet. [Music] >> How do you like my feather? [Music] >> How do
014you like my beard? Well, I was going to sing for you. >> Would you like to hear me sing? >> Oh, well, if you don't want to listen, you may cover your ear. Here goes. How did you like that? [Music] >> Well, I won't stay here. >> I'm going to fly to Framingham where they enjoy good music. [Music] >> Oh, yes, I am. The eagle has nothing on thee. Thank goodness I was not born a turkey. [Music] Well, all the glow was perched up there. Along came the clock. >> Okay, could I have it quiet out again? [Music] Hi girls and boys. >> My name is Reginal Fox, >> but you can call me Richie. Ah, boys and girls, what a day I had. What a day. I haven't had a thing to eat all
015day long. [Music] >> Oh, look who's up there. >> It's old John J. Crow. >> How are you, Mr. Crow? >> Oh, Ricky. >> It's always a surprise to see you slink by. I see you're dressed in your finest status, Mr. Pro. Thank you, Ready. I'm dressed for dinner. Dinner? I didn't even have my breakfast yet. Oh, poor poor Reky. All I saw was a bunch of grapes, but they were so high up on the grape vine, I couldn't reach them. No matter how high I jump, I just couldn't reach them. >> Oh, Reggie. >> I had a delicious assortment of grapes for my lunch. You mean the ones that were on the grape vine? Yes. Did you eat them all? >> I'm not in the habit of licking my dish, as it were. I
016left one or two. >> One or two? >> How do you like that? >> That thing ball ruinate up all the grapes I was going to have for my breakfast. Well, I'll find something. I'm a fox and foxes are smart, right? >> Yeah, I'll get something. Ate up all the great Oh, poor poor Ricky. >> Now, what am I going to do for my lunch? >> You down there? >> Me? That's you. Do you have anything left over from the last little skit? Well, uh, >> let's see. >> Wait a minute. >> You think the crow would like this? >> No. I bet crows would love a piece of Swiss cheese. >> Should I ask them? >> Yeah. >> Bird seed. Does anybody have any bird seed here? >> You have some at home. >>
017Corn. >> Does anybody have some corn? >> I'm going to try the cheese. >> Mr. Cross, how about um a nice piece of cheese? >> Oh, yes. That would do nicely. Put it here. Thank you. >> Seems to want the cheese. >> Hey, I smell something. What do I smell? >> Cheese? >> What is the >> Well, how' the crow get that nice piece of cheese? >> Somebody gave it to him. Did you get a to? >> Yes, I did. Well, give me some. >> I don't have anymore. >> Do you think the crow would share the cheese with me? >> I don't want to eat the crow. >> Maybe I could trick the crow into giving me some cheese. You think that would work? >> Yeah. Yeah. All right. All right. Ah, Mr. Crow.
018Woo! Mr. Crow. Oh, Mr. Crow. Your your feathers. What unusual feathers you have. And your beak. >> I have never seen a blue beak before. >> Uh, the trouble is there's a great big yellow thing in the way. I really can't see it. Why don't you drop the yellow thing? Nah, that doesn't work. >> Well, how can I get the cheese? What can I do? >> Say please. >> No, I don't think he'll do both of that. >> How How can I get the pro to open his feet? >> I know. Well, I know what I could do. >> Maybe I could ask him to sing. >> You think that would work? >> Boys and girls, is he a good singer? >> Yeah. >> All right. I heard he's a terrible singer. >> Mr. Clown,
019>> you have such marvelous feathers. I bet your voice is as good as your feathers. Is that true? Golden boy. >> Mr. Crow, would you sing for me? >> Oh, come on. Please, Mr. Crow. >> Boys and girls, will you say please? >> He's going to do it. He's going to do it. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Crow. Oh, here it is. Here it is. Here is a nice piece of cheese. And I'll have it for my breakfast. >> Bye, girls and boys. [Music] Well, I never You [Music] >> know what the moral to that table is? >> What? >> Don't talk with your mouth full. >> No, you don't think so? I think the moral is that this crow thought he was very very handsome, didn't he? >> He also thought he had a
020great voice and he let the fox tricked him. The moral is don't trust flatterers. Whatever that means. >> I don't know if this quote learned anything. I'm going to do one more fable. >> And this time I'm not going to say a word. >> I'm going to have music playing in the background and have the puppets move to the music. And the name of this table is the country mount and the city bus. Now, once again, I'm going to have to ask people not to talk, especially people in the back. Let's put up our fingers. We have a choir in the back, please. Thank you. This is the home out the country mouth. It's a nest made out of string and grass and twine, little pieces of plastic and cloth. The country mouse gathered all
021this stuff up, made his nest. I'm going to put his nest right here. >> Now, the country mouse eats stuff like acorns and seeds. He finds all the stuff on the ground, he brings it to his nest, and he eats it. And you'll see him do that. And along comes his cousin. Uh, could I have a quiet? The lady with the pink shirt. Could you listen please? Along comes the cousin of the country mouth who is a city march and he hates acorns and he hates seeds and he says, "Yuck. Why don't you come back to my house? I have some wonderful stuff to eat like cake and pizza and all kinds of delicious stuff. So the country man said, "All right, I'll try that out." And he goes with his cousin, but when he
022gets to the city master's house, he sees all this great stuff, but there's also some danger there. So now you'll see the whole thing. >> I'm not going to say anymore. >> We'll do the country mouse and the city mouse. [Music] I can't [Music] open Goodbye. [Music] Happy birthday. [Music] Happy birthday. [Music] What are you doing? [Music] What the hell? [Music] I don't know. [Music] Thanks. [Music] Happy holiday. Happy birthday. [Music] Oh my god. Now [Music] you ready? Hey everybody. I found No. [Music] Amen. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Going [Music] to wait. [Music] Hi [Music] guys. >> Bye. [Music] crowd. That's the country mouth from city mouth. And all is better to have a festive bridge in peace than lots of delicious food and live in danger. Anyway, uh four of tables and I'm all done
023for this afternoon. So, thank you. Bye-bye.