Recess: Inside Gus

Guest Star

 * Madge Griswald

Transcripts
Episode opens at the HOUSE, Cut to GUS, who is seen sitting down in his room on his computer.

Gus Griswald: I told them I'd have an idea for Broadcast Day. (cough x3), so I'll have an idea for Broadcast Day. (cough x4, with cough 3 louder and more intense) Oh, why don't I have an idea for Broadcast Day??

MADGE GRISWALD calls GUS to get up. The latter types faster.

Madge Griswald: Gus! Get up, Gus! You're going to be late for school.

Gus Griswald: Oh no...(coughs)

Enter Madge Griswald, through the main entrance door to GUS'S ROOM.

Madge Griswald: Gus, what are you doing?

Gus Griswald: Our class is broadcasting two hours of live television today, and I said I'd have a show for them to do. And I don't yet (cough x4) - But I will...(coughs)

Madge Griswald: (pushes GUS's desk chair) No, you won't.

Gus Griswald: What?!

Madge Griswald: It's my opinion as your mother, and as doctor, that you have a fever, which means you are sick, which means you are going back to bed.

(she puts GUS in bed.)

Gus Griswald: But-but, Mom!

Madge Griswald: No buts about it, Gus. I'm sure your class can do Broadcast Day without you.

Later inside the classroom.

Randall Weems: We can't do without him!

Vince LaSalle: And we go on in a hour!

Erwin Lawson, Gretchen Grundler, and Mikey Blumberg: Where is he?!

(The phone rings.)

Miss Grotke: (zipping into view) I'll get it! (She opens her closet door and digs through her valuables. She finds her telephone and Cornchip Girl sleeping on the receiver.) I was wondering where you got to. (She grabs the receiver and answers the phone.) Hello? Yes, Dr. Griswald!

Randall Weems: Dr. Griswald! That's Gus's mom!

Miss Grotke: (continuing) Uh-huh, Yes, I see, uh-huh, uh-huh, yes. He's sick? Oh, poor Gus.

(Cornchip Girl yawns. Miss Grotke's medical-themed dress shows a medicine bottle pouring medicine into a spoon.)

T.J. Detweiler: Why aren't I surprised?

Miss Grotke: (continuing) Of course! He must stay in bed.

Randall Weems: What?!

Ashley Spinelli: In Bed?

Vince LaSalle: What about Broadcast Day?!

Miss Grotke: (continuing) Yes, Dr. Griswald. Thank you for calling. Bye-bye.

T.J. Detweiler: Is Gus staying home from school today, Miss Grotke?

Miss Grotke: (showing a hint of concern) Yes, I'm afraid so, T.J.

Randall Weems: (recites his catchphrase) What are we gonna do? What are we gonna do? What are we gonna do? (He shakes T.J. who stares at the camera, mortified.)

Miss Grotke: (valiantly) Why, we're taking school to him of course! (She opens the classroom door.) To the bus!

(Wipe-screen to the Third streets with the Bus driving down the road.)

Mikey Blumberg: Are we doing Broadcast Day from Gus's room, Miss Grotke?

Miss Grotke: What better place to take changes, make mistakes...

Vince LaSalle: And, it sure is messy!

T.J. Detweiler: Miss Grotke, are you sure this visit isn't a field trip?

Miss Grotke: (chortles) What do you think, T.J.? (She presses a button on the bus console. The bus vibrates and spins around, turning into a camera bus as it continues toward Gus's house.)

T.J. Detweiler: I think Gus shouldn't have stayed home today.

(Gus's mother pours medicine.)

Gus Griswald: How can anything that smells like grape shoe polish help my body get well? Ugh!

Madge Griswald: It will if you take one teaspoon three times a day. And don't forget to shake well before using.

Gus Griswald: [shakes] Like this? (Salsa music plays)

Madge Griswald: [rolls eyes] Even your jokes are sick. (She brings the spoonful of medicine to Gus.) Open.

(Gus takes the medicine and pulls his tongue out in disgust)

Gus Griswald: Oh boy! I feel great! Mom, you are a miracle doctor. [Tries to get out of bed] Can I go to school now?

Madge Griswald: [Pushing her son back in]: Forget it Gus. I've gotta go see another patient. But Uncle Pete's downstairs if you need anything. [Kisses him] I'll check in later. (leaves)