2000
After corrupt children's host Rainbow Randolph is arrested, naive Sheldon Mopes, as Smoochy the Rhino, replaces him, enduring Randolph's jealous sabotage attempts. Smoochy's rising popularity entangles Sheldon with mob associates and a fraudulent charity, leading to the mistaken murder of mob associate Spinner Dunn by Merv Green's thugs, who believed him to be Smoochy. Randolph, initially suspected, reconciles with Sheldon and executive Nora Bishop, who later intervenes to stop Sheldon's agent, Burke Bennett, from assassinating him during a charity ice show. One year later, Sheldon and Randolph perform together at a charity event, having found peace and success.
Save the Cat beat sheet
A disgraced children’s TV host is replaced by an earnest newcomer, setting off a bitter rivalry that spirals into sabotage and violence.
Open full beat sheetSheldon Mopes is listed as Children's show host. An ethical, naive, and optimistic performer who takes over the Smoochy role. In the parsed data, Sheldon Mopes is connected to 33 scenes, 28 dialogue lines, 28 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
33 scenes / 28 dialogue linesRandolph Smiley is listed as Disgraced children's show host. A corrupt, alcoholic, and vengeful former star who lost his show due to bribery. In the parsed data, Randolph Smiley is connected to 22 scenes, 14 dialogue lines, 14 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
22 scenes / 14 dialogue linesNora Bishop is listed as V.P. of Development. Stokes' protege who eventually aligns with Sheldon. In the parsed data, Nora Bishop is connected to 20 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
20 scenes / 11 dialogue linesBurke Bennett is listed as Talent Agent. A ruthless agent who represents Sheldon. In the parsed data, Burke Bennett is connected to 12 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.
12 scenes / 12 dialogue linesFrank Stokes is listed as Network Executive. A cynical and self-serving Kidnet executive. In the parsed data, Frank Stokes is connected to 10 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
10 scenes / 4 dialogue linesAngelo Pike is listed as Rhinette / Former Krinkle Kid. A former performer on Randolph's show who becomes a Rhinette. In the parsed data, Angelo Pike is connected to 9 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 28.
9 scenes / 4 dialogue linesSpinner Dunn is listed as Nightclub owner / Former boxer. A dim-witted but sweet-natured ex-fighter who becomes a fan of Smoochy. In the parsed data, Spinner Dunn is connected to 8 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 29.
8 scenes / 3 dialogue linesTommy Cotter is listed as Mob associate. A powerful figure associated with Spinner Dunn. In the parsed data, Tommy Cotter is connected to 5 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 20.
5 scenes / 9 dialogue linesMerv Green is listed as Parade of Hope representative. A criminal masquerading as a charity representative. In the parsed data, Merv Green is connected to 4 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 21.
4 scenes / 1 dialogue linesA man in a rhino costume performs on a children's show, then is kidnapped and beaten in a parking garage.
Sheldon MopesRainbow Randolph performs his children's show with the Krinkle Kids.
Randolph Smiley, Angelo PikeRainbow Randolph accepts a bribe from a couple, but is then arrested by federal agents.
Randolph SmileyFrank Stokes faces the network brass regarding the fallout from Randolph's arrest.
Frank StokesStokes and Nora discuss potential replacements for Randolph and settle on Sheldon Mopes.
Frank Stokes, Nora BishopNora finds Sheldon Mopes performing as Smoochy at a methadone clinic.
Sheldon Mopes, Nora BishopNora offers Sheldon the job as the new host of the children's show.
Sheldon Mopes, Nora BishopRandolph begs Stokes to give him his job back, but Stokes refuses.
Randolph Smiley, Frank StokesSheldon tries to discuss creative input, but Nora shuts him down.
Sheldon Mopes, Nora BishopNora tells Sheldon he is only a puppet and has no real creative power.
Sheldon Mopes, Nora BishopSheldon meets talent agent Burke Bennett.
Sheldon Mopes, Burke BennettRandolph plots revenge by baking phallic-shaped cookies.
Randolph SmileySheldon and Nora argue about the show's content and creative direction before taping.
Sheldon Mopes, Nora BishopRandolph sabotages the magic cookie bag and reminisces about his old show.
Randolph SmileyDuring the taping, Randolph's sabotaged cookies cause a scene.
Sheldon Mopes, Randolph Smiley, Nora Bishop, Angelo PikeSecurity guards remove Randolph from the studio.
Randolph SmileyBurke negotiates Sheldon's contract and power with Stokes and Nora.
Sheldon Mopes, Frank Stokes, Nora Bishop, Burke BennettSheldon and Burke celebrate, and Burke gives Sheldon a gun.
Sheldon Mopes, Burke Bennett, Spinner DunnRandolph confronts Angelo about working for the show.
Randolph Smiley, Angelo PikeTommy Cotter pressures Sheldon to give Spinner a part on the show.
Sheldon Mopes, Tommy CotterSheldon is confronted by Merv Green and a thug in a limo regarding the ice show.
Sheldon Mopes, Merv GreenSheldon talks to Burke on the phone, then Nora visits him.
Sheldon Mopes, Nora Bishop, Burke BennettRandolph calls Sheldon in disguise to lure him to a fake banquet.
Sheldon Mopes, Randolph SmileyRandolph drives Sheldon to the warehouse.
Sheldon Mopes, Randolph SmileySheldon arrives at the warehouse for the performance.
Sheldon Mopes, Randolph SmileySheldon discovers the audience is a Nazi rally.
Sheldon MopesSmoochy performs a serious monologue for the kids, then transitions into the Hokey-Pokey.
Sheldon Mopes, Nora BishopRandolph watches a news report about Smoochy's success and destroys his TV in a rage.
Randolph Smiley, Angelo PikeSheldon meets with Burke and Spinner, announcing his plans for a pure ice show.
Sheldon Mopes, Burke Bennett, Spinner Dunn, Tommy CotterStokes is threatened by Chick and his associates to get Takashi a slot.
Frank StokesRandolph attacks a man collecting donations for rhinos.
Randolph SmileyStokes and Burke discuss a deal involving Takashi.
Frank Stokes, Burke BennettMerv Green threatens a performer, then meets with Burke.
Burke Bennett, Merv GreenBurke and Merv discuss Sheldon and the ice show.
Burke Bennett, Merv GreenRandolph attempts to set himself on fire in front of the Kidnet building.
Sheldon Mopes, Randolph SmileySheldon tells Spinner he can no longer play the cowbell.
Sheldon Mopes, Spinner DunnSheldon introduces Spinner as Moochy the Rhino.
Sheldon Mopes, Spinner DunnSheldon and Nora reconcile.
Sheldon Mopes, Nora Bishop, Spinner DunnSpinner is kidnapped by Merv's thugs.
Spinner DunnSpinner is beaten and shot by Merv's thugs.
Spinner DunnSpinner's body is dumped in Chinatown.
Spinner DunnMerv realizes his thugs killed the wrong rhino.
Merv GreenDetectives find evidence linking Randolph to the crime.
Randolph Smiley, Angelo PikeSpinner's wake is held.
Sheldon Mopes, Nora Bishop, Tommy CotterRandolph calls Angelo from a pay phone.
Randolph Smiley, Angelo PikeRandolph hides in an abandoned factory.
Randolph Smiley, Angelo PikeAngelo consoles a distraught Randolph, who sees a newspaper article about Spinner's wake featuring Sheldon and Nora, causing him to scream in rage.
Sheldon Mopes, Randolph Smiley, Angelo PikeTommy informs Sheldon and Nora that Merv Green killed Spinner, not Randolph.
Sheldon Mopes, Frank Stokes, Nora Bishop, Tommy CotterChick and his associates threaten Nora to force a change in the network schedule.
Nora BishopRandolph confronts Sheldon and Nora with a gun, eventually calming down and reconciling.
Sheldon Mopes, Randolph Smiley, Nora BishopBurke and Stokes hire Buggy Ding-Dong to kill Sheldon.
Frank Stokes, Burke BennettThe show begins; Randolph tries to warn Sheldon about the assassination attempt.
Sheldon Mopes, Randolph Smiley, Frank Stokes, Nora Bishop, Angelo Pike, Burke BennettSheldon fights Burke; Nora intervenes with a gun.
Sheldon Mopes, Nora Bishop, Burke BennettSheldon searches for Burke in the street and finds an alley.
Sheldon MopesBurke ambushes Sheldon; Nora intervenes; Tommy arrives to stop the violence.
Sheldon Mopes, Burke Bennett, Nora Bishop, Tommy CotterStokes is ambushed in his limo by Takashi and his men.
Frank StokesSheldon and Nora reflect on the city and their future.
Sheldon Mopes, Nora BishopSheldon and Randolph perform together at a charity event.
Sheldon Mopes, Randolph Smiley, Nora BishopBut here's the really good news: I'm doing it myself. No sponsors, no vendors, no crooks. Not one dirty hand will touch this. Not one person will make a dollar off these kids. Smoochy on Ice will be a study in purity.
Perhaps it's time to heal. To accept the fact that Smoochy has won and gracefully march forward. True, I'm currently wanted for a murder I didn't commit. But I have faith. Faith that justice will prevail.
No more killin', Shel. Enough's enough. Don't destroy who you are for this piece of shit. You mean something to the kids. Don't take Smoochy away from the kids.
Sheldon, you can't do an ice show and cut out the vendors. And more importantly, you can't cut out the Parade of Hope. It's suicide.
The only reason you're on TV right now is because Rainbow Randolph is a degenerate scumbag. I didn't discover you, I delivered you.
That was a tragic mistake. If only one could turn back time... But what the hell, it's just one less mick in the world.
It's my sincere hope that I'm dreaming right now, but in the event that I'm not... what's the deal with the swastikas?
Bad... very bad... too much for brain... pressure building... ears ringing... eyes burning... contempt overflowing...
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