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Debate on Santa's Size and Presents
Santa
Don't do this! Naughty children never get any presents!
Shock
I think he might be too big!
Lock
No, he's not. If he can go down a chimney, he can fit down here!
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Celebrating Jack's Leadership and Creativity
Vampire
You were a scream, Jack.
Werewolf
It was terrifying!
Witch
You're a witch's fondest dream.
Mayor
Thanks, Jack! We owe it all to you! Why, without your leadership------
Jack
Not at all, Mayor.
[But the Mayor doesn't notice that anything is wrong. He is too intent on keeping the crowd's attention focused on where it shall be; on himself]
Mayor
It's now my pleasure to give out the wonderful prizes. Our first award goes to the vampires, for most blood drained in a single evening. Congratulations, Fanged Ones! Second prize is to the Dark Lagoon Leeches, who also have a real taste for blood...
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Countdown to Halloween Begins for Jack
Mayor
We've got to find Jack! There's only 365 days left til next Halloween!
Werewolf
364!
Mayor
Is there anywhere we've forgotten to check?
Clown
I looked in every mausoleum!
Witches
We opened the sarcophagi!
Mr. Hyde
I tromped through the pumpkin patch.
Vampire
I peeked behind the cyclops eye. I did, but he wasn't there.
Mayor
It's time to sound the alarm!
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Repetitive Success in Jack's Journey
Saxophone Player
Nice work, bone daddy.
Jack
Yeah, I guess so. Just like last year, the year after that, and the year before that.
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Santa's List and Jack's Dilemma
Santa
Kathleen? Bobby? Susie? Yes, Susie's been nice. Nice, nice, naughty. Nice, nice, nice. There are hardly any naughty children this year. Now, who could that be?
[hears a Jingle Bells doorbell; opens the front door to see Lock, Shock and Barrel]
Lock, Shock and Barrel
Trick-or-treat!
Santa
Huh?
Sally
You don't look like yourself, Jack. Not at all.
[examining Jack in his newly-finished Santa suit]
Jack
Isn't that wonderful? It couldn't be more wonderful!
Sally
But you're the Pumpkin King!
[holds up the clipboard sketch of him]
Jack
Not anymore! I feel SO much better now!
[breaks it over his knee]
Sally
Jack, I know you think something's missing, but-
[pulling a loose thread from his cuff; accidentally catches his finger]
Jack
Ow.
[lightly]
Sally
Sorry.
Jack
You're right. Something is missing. But what? I've got the beard...the coat...the boots...the belt...
Shock, Lock, Barrel
Jack! Jack! This time we found him!
[come in]
Shock
This time we really did!
Lock
He sure is big, Jack!
Barrel
And heavy!
Santa
Let me out!
[bursting out the bag]
Jack
Sandy Claws, in person. What a pleasure to meet you. Why, you have hands! You don't have claws at all!
[prepares to shake his hand with him but then looks down when his hands touch]
Santa
Where am I?
[dazed]
Jack
Surprised, aren't you? I knew you would be. You don't need to have another worry about Christmas this year.
Santa
What?
Jack
Consider this a vacation, Santy. A reward. It's your turn to take it easy.
Santa
But there must be some mistake!
Jack
See that he's comfortable...Just a second, fellas! Of course! That's what I'm missing!
[takes Santa's hat]
Santa
But...
Jack
Thanks.
Santa
Hang on, you just can't- Hold on! Where are we going now?
[has the bag thrown over him again; the henchmen leave with him]
Jack
Ho, ho, ho! No. Ho, ho, ho. Ho, ho, ho!
[monotone]
Sally
This is worse than I thought. Much worse. I know!
[having an idea; leaves to get fog juice]
Santa
Me, on vacation? On Christmas Eve?
Barrel
Where're we taking him?
Shock
Where?
Lock
To Oogie Boogie, of course! There isn't anywhere in the whole world more comfortable than that. And Jack said to make him comfortable, didn't he?
Barrel and Shock
Yes, he did.
Santa
Haven't you heard of peace on Earth and goodwill toward men?
[from inside the bag]
Lock, Shock and Barrel
NO!
[Laugh maniacally]
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Mayor Seeks Jack's Presence for Halloween Plans
Mayor
Morning, gents. Jack, you home? Jack, I've got the plans for next Halloween! I need to go over them with you so we can get started. Jack, please! I'm only an elected official here, I can't make decisions by myself. Jack, answer me!
[pulling up to the gate to Jack's house in his car in front of the instrument players who jerk awake; goes through the gate and up the stairs to Jack's front door, humming "This is Halloween" as he goes. He walks right up to Jack's door and rings his screaming spider doorbell, still humming. There is no response. The mayor still hums placidly, then rings the screaming spider doorbell again before stopping his humming; there is still no response. His happy face switches to his worried face and he knocks on Jack's door. His worried face switches to his happy face again; his face switches from happy to worried again; puts a bull horn to his mouth and yells up at Jack's tower; over balances, trips, and rolls down the stairs, landing at the gate]
Accordion Player
He's not home.
Mayor
Where is he?
Saxophone Player
He hasn't been home all night.
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Consequences of Holiday Chaos and Mistakes
Oogie
So long, Jack!
[jumps onto the spinning shredder; laughs]
Jack
How dare you treat my friends so SHAMEFULLY!!
[pulls a string that opens Oogie Boogie's arm, releasing his bugs; tears Oogie's burlap sack clean apart]
Oogie
NO! NOW LOOK WHAT YOU'VE DONE!! MY BUGS!!!
[last words before his death; his repetitive shrieks of "My Bugs!" get distorted as the bugs spill into the pot and are incinerated, except for the last one, which is trying to escape, and is planning to return with his revenge, but Santa squashes it with his foot]
Jack
Forgive me, Mr. Claus. I'm afraid I've made a terrible mess of your holiday.
Santa
Bumpy sleigh ride, Jack?! The next time you can get the urge to take over someone else's holiday, I'd rather listen to her! She's the only one who seems to make any sense in this insane asylum! Skeletons, boogeymen...
[indicating Sally; grumbling to himself]
Jack
I hope there's still time!
Santa
To fix Christmas? Of course there is! I'm Santa Claus!
[flies off through the tube]
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Dr. Finkelstein Searches for Sally
Dr. Finkelstein
You can come out now, if you promised to behave. Sally? Sally? Ooh, GONE AGAIN! What we gonna do now?
[enters Sally's room; sees the window open; throws down the lantern]
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A Command for Silence
Dr. Finkselstein
Zip it!
[to Sally]
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Jack's Secret Mission to the Trio
Jack
The job I have for you is top secret, it requires craft, cunning, mischief...
Shock
And we thought you didn't like us, Jack.
[she, Lock and Barrel giggle at this]
Jack
Absolutely no one is to know about it, not a soul! Now, and one more thing, leave that no-account Oogie Boogie OUT OF THIS!
[whispers for a time]
Barrel
Whatever you say, Jack.
Shock
Of course, Jack.
Lock
Wouldn't dream of it, Jack.
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Christmas Catastrophe in Halloween Town
Jack
They're trying to hit us. ZERO! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT!!!
[calls to Zero; Zero looks back at Jack, the military canon made a target and fires. It hits the entire sleigh Jack is driving, now falling]
Mayor
I knew this Christmas thing was bad idea. I felt it in my gut. Terrible news, folks! The most tragedy of our time! Jack has been blown to smithereens! Terrible, terrible news!
[in tears; walks to his car; gets in; starts the car and drives away, through megaphone]
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Misunderstanding About Sandy Claws Unfolds
Jack
This device is called...a nutcracker.
[shows a nutcracker to Behemoth]
Lock, Shock and Barrel
Jack! Jack! We got him! We got him!
[they appear with a full sack]
Jack
Perfect! Open it up, quickly! That's not Sandy Claws.
[they open the sack and the Easter Bunny leaps out]
Shock
It isn't?
Barrel
Who is it?
Behemoth
A BUNNY!
[freaking out]
Jack
NOT Sandy Claws! Take him back!
Lock
We followed your instructions.
Barrel
We went through the door.
Jack
Which door?! There's more than one! Sandy Claws is behind the door shaped like THIS!
[holds up a Christmas tree shaped cookie]
Shock
I told you!
[strangling Lock]
Jack
I'm very sorry for the inconvenience, sir. Take him home first, and apologize again! Be careful with Sandy Claws when you fetch him. Treat him nicely!
[to the Easter Bunny who still scared and in the bag; to Lock, Shock and Barrel]
Lock
Got it!
Shock
We'll get it right...
Lock, Shock and Barrel
...Next time!
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Suspicion Over Unusual Ingredients in Lunch
Sally
Lunch!
[served him a bowl of soup]
Dr. Finkelstein
Ah, what's that? Wormswort! Mmmmm... and frog's breath?!
[sniffs; prepares to take a bite, but then sniffs suspiciously]
Sally
What's wrong? I thought you liked frog's breath.
[innocently]
Dr. Finkelstein
Nothing's more suspicious than frog's breath! Until you taste it, I won't swallow a spoonful.
Sally
I'm not hungry. Oops.
[shrugs; accidentally knocks the spoon out of Finkelstein's hand on purpose]
Dr. Finkelstein
You want me to starve! An old man like me who hardly has strength as it is! Me! To whom you owe your very life!
[as she shoves the spoon aside on the floor and, still bent over, removes a slotted spoon from her sock]
Sally
Oh, don't be silly. Mmmm! See? Scrumptious.
[dips the sifting spoon in the soup and pretends to taste it]
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A Request for Equipment and Confrontation
Dr. Finkelstein
You've poisoned me for the last time, you wretched girl. Oh, my head. The door is open!
[sternly to Sally; slams the door shut, then hears a loud door bell]
Jack
Hello?
[enters]
Dr. Finkelstein
Jack Skellington! Up here, my boy!
Jack
Doctor! I need to borrow some equipment.
Dr. Finkelstein
Is that so? What ever for?
Jack
I'm conducting a series of experiments.
Dr. Finkelstein
How perfectly marvelous! Curiosity killed the cat, you know.
Jack
I know.
Dr. Finkelstein
Come on into the lab, and we'll get you all fixed up.
Sally
Hmm. Experiments?
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Christmas Cancelled Due to Missing Santa Claus
Police Officer
Attention. Attention, citizens. Terrible news. There is still no sign of Santa Claus. Although the imposter has been shot down. It looks like Christmas will have to be cancelled this year. I repeat: The imposter has been shot down, but there is still no sign of the real Santa Claus...
[fades off in the distance]
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Chaos in Halloween Town Unfolds
Sally
You wait til Jack hears about this! By the time he's through with you, you'll be lucky if you-
[to Oogie while lashed to the roulette wheel with Santa]
Mayor
The King of Halloween has been blown to smithereens! Skeleton Jack is now a pile of dust!
[on the speakers while driving his car]
Jack
Come on, Zero. Christmas isn't over yet!
[bursting out of a tombstone in the Halloween Town Cemetery; runs through Halloween Town countryside]
Oogie
What's that you were saying about luck, ragdoll?
[to Sally while leering at her]
Santa
You monster! You fiend!
[from a distance]
Oogie
Seven! Well, guess what? Looks like it's Oogie's turn to boogie now! One, two, three, four, five, six, seven!
[from a distance; Sally screams; Laughs maniacally]
Santa
This can't be happening!
Oogie
Ashes to ashes and dust to dust. Oh, I'm feeling weak with hunger! One more roll of the dice ought to do it. What, snake eyes?!?! Eleven! Looks like I won the jackpot! Bye-Bye, Dollface and Sandman! What the...? Aah!
[mockingly; laughs and throws the dice into a skull; the dice come out and read snake eyes; bangs his fist on the table and the dice reads eleven; Laughs menacingly; waves farewell to Sally and Santa; laughs, then notices Sally and Santa haven't fallen in; turns over the trap, revealing Jack instead]
Jack
Hello, Oogie!
Oogie
Jack! But they said you were dead. You must be DOUBLE DEAD!!
[steps on a button that unleashes his King of Spades cards that swing their swords]
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A Return to Important Matters
Dr. Finkelstein
Sally! You came back.
Sally
I had to.
Dr. Finkelstein
For this.
[holds Sally's detached arm; she causes it to wave at herself]
Sally
Yes.
[smiles]
Dr. Finkelstein
Shall we then? That's twice this month you've slipped Deadly Nightshade into my tea and run off.
[later, he's reattaching Sally's right arm]
Sally
Three times.
Dr. Finkelstein
You're mine, you know! I made you with my own hands.
Sally
You can make other creations. I'm restless. I can't help it.
Dr. Finkelstein
It's a phase, my dear, it'll pass. We need to be patient, that's all.
Sally
But I don't want to be patient!!!
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A Christmas Encounter with Jack Skellington
Kid
Santa?
Jack
Merry Christmas, and what is your name?!
Kid
I...um...
Jack
That's alright. I have a present for you anyway. There you go, sonny!
[slips out up the chimney, cackling as he goes]
Mother
And what did Santa bring you, Honey?
Jack
Merry Christmas!
[flying away]
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