1. GOOD MORNING BALTIMORE
TRACY
Oh, oh, oh
Woke up today
Feeling the way I always do
Oh, oh, oh
Hungry for something
That I can't eat
Then I hear that beat
The rhythm of town
Starts calling me down
It's like a message from
High above
Oh, oh, oh
Pulling me out
To the smiles and the
Streets that I love
TRACY & ENSEMBLE
Good morning Baltimore
Every day's like an open door
Every night is a fantasy
Every sound's like a symphony
Good morning Baltimore
And some day when I take to the floor
The world's gonna wake up and see
Baltimore and me
Oh, oh, oh
Look at my hair
What "do" can compare with mine today?
Oh, oh, oh,
I've got my hairspray and radio
I'm ready to go
The rats on the street
All dance round my feet
They seem to say
"Tracy, it's up to you"
So, oh, oh
Don't hold me back
'Cause today all my dreams will come true
Good morning Baltimore
There's the flasher who lives next door
There's the bum on his bar room stool
They wish me luck on my way to school
Good morning Baltimore
And some day when I take to the floor
The world's gonna wake up and see
Baltimore and me
I know every step
I know every song
I know there's a place where I belong
I see all those party lights shining ahead
So someone invite me
Before I drop dead!
ENSEMBLE
Before she drops dead!
TRACY & ENSEMBLE
So, Oh, Oh
Give me a chance
'Cause when I start to dance i'm a movie star
Oh, oh, oh
Something inside of me makes me move
When I hear the groove
My ma tells me no
But my feet tell me go!
It's like a drummer inside my heart
Oh, oh, oh
Don't make me wait
One more moment for my life to start...
ENSEMBLE
Good morning, good morning
Waiting for my life to start
TRACY & ENSEMBLE
I love you Baltimore
Every day's like an open door
Every night is a fantasy
Every sound's like a symphony
And I promise Baltimore
That some day when
I take to the floor
The world's gonna wake up and see
Gonna wake up and see
Baltimore and me...
ENSEMBLE
Yes, More Or Less We All Agree
TRACY
Baltimore and me...
ENSEMBLE
Someday the world
Is gonna see
TRACY
Baltimore and me!
2. THE NICEST KIDS IN TOWN
CORNY
Hey there, Teenage Baltimore!
Don't change that channel!
'Cause it's time for the Corny
Collins Show! Brought to you by
Ultra Clutch Hairspray!
CORNY (& COUNCIL MEMBERS)
Ev'ry afternoon
When the clock strikes four
(bop-bee-ba, ba-ba-ba-ba, bee-ba)
A crazy bunch of kids
Crash through that door
(bop-bee-ba, ba-ba-ba-ba, bee-ba)
They throw off their coats
And leave the squares behind
And then they shake it, shake it, shake it
Like they're losing their mind
You'll never see them frown
'Cause they're the nicest kids in town
Every afternoon
You turn your T.V. on
(na, na, na, na, na, na-na-na-na)
And we know you turn the sound up
When your parents are gone, yeah
(na, na, na, na, na, na-na-na-na)
And then you twist and shout
For your favorite star
And once you've practiced every step
That's in your repertoire
You better come on down
And meet the nicest kids in town
Nice white kids
Who like to lead the way
And once a month
We have our "negro day!"
And i'm the man who keeps it spinnin' round
Mr. Corny Collins
With the latest, greatest Baltimore sound!!
So every afternoon
Drop everything
(bop-bee-ba, ba-ba-ba-ba, bee-ba)
Who needs to read and write
When you can dance and sing?
(bop-bee-ba, ba-ba-ba-ba, bee-ba)
Forget about your algebra
And calculus
You can always do your homework
On the morning bus
Can't tell a verb from a noun
They're the nicest kids in town
Roll Call!!
COUNCIL MEMBERS
I'm Amber!
Brad!
Tammy!
Fender!
Brenda!
Sketch!
Shelley!
1.01
Lou Ann!
And I'm...LINK!
(All of the girls scream.)
CORNY & COUNCIL MEMBERS
So, if every night you're shaking
As you lie in bed
(mony-mony, ooh, mony-mony)
And the bass and drums
Are pounding in your head
(mony-mony, ooh, mony-mony)
Who cares about sleep
When you can snooze in
School?
They'll never get to college
But they sure look cool
Don't need a cap and a gown
'Cause they're the nicest
Kids in town
They're the nicest. Nicest
They're the nicest, nicest
They're the sugar 'n' spicest,
The nicest kids in...
Kids in town!
3. MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW
PRUDY
Don't contradict me!
VELMA
Don't disobey me!
EDNA
Don't even think about going to
that audition.
TRACY, PENNY & AMBER
Please!
MOMS
No!
3 GIRLS
Mother!!!!
MOMS
Stop!
PENNY
Stop telling me what to do
MOMS
Don't!
AMBER
Don't treat me like a child of two
MOMS
No!
TRACY
I know that you want what's best
MOMS
Please!
TRACY
But mother, please,
GIRLS
Give it a rest!!!
ALL
Stop! Don't! No! Please!
Stop! Don't! No! Please!
Stop! Don't! No! Please!
Mama. I'm a big girl now!
TRACY
Once upon a time when I was just a kid
You never let me do just what the older kids did
But lose that laundry list of what you won't allow
GIRLS
'Cause mama, I'm a big girl now
AMBER
Once upon a time I used to play with toys
But now I'd rather play around with teenage boys
So, if I get a hickey, please don't have a cow
GIRLS
'Cause mama, i'm a big girl now
PENNY
Ma, I gotta tell you that without a doubt
I get my best dancing lessons from you
You're the one who taught me how to "twist and shout"
Because you shout non-stop
And you're so twisted too!
Wo -oh -oh -oh -oh
TRACY
Once I used to fidget
'Cause I just sat home
AMBER
But now I'm just like Gidget
And I gotta get to rome!
PENNY
So say, arrivederci!
TRACY
Toodle-loo!
AMBER
And ciao!
GIRLS
'Cause mama, I'm a big girl now
ALL
Stop! Don't! No! Please!
Stop! Don't! No! Please!
Stop! Don't! No! Please!
GIRLS
Mama, I'm a big girl now
(hey Mama, say Mama)
TRACY
Once upon a time I was a shy young thing
Could barely walk and talk so much as dance and sing
But let me hit that stage, I wanna take my bow
GIRLS
'Cause mama, I'm a big girl now
AMBER
Wo - oh - oh - oh - oh
Once upon a time I used to dress up 'Ken'
But now that I'm a woman, I like bigger men
And I don't need a Barbie doll to show me how
GIRLS
'Cause mama, I'm a big girl now
GIRLS
Ma, you always taught me
What was right from wrong
And now I iust wanna give it a try
Mama, I've been in the nest for far too long
So please give a push and mama watch me fly
AMBER
Watch me fly
GIRLS
Hey, Mama, say Mama
PENNY
Someday I will meet a man
You won't condemn
AMBER
And we will have some kids
And you can torture them
TRACY
But let me be a star
Before I take that vow
GIRLS
'Cause mama, I'm a big girl now
PENNY
Oh - Oh - Oh
GIRLS
Mama, I'm a big girl now
AMBER
Hey - Hey - Hey
GIRLS
Mama, I'm a big girl
AMBER
Ooh, such a big, big girl!
GIRLS
I'm a big girl now
ALL
Stop! Don't! No! Please!
Stop! Don't! No! Please!
Stop! Don't! N01 please!
GIRLS
Mama, I'm a big girl now!!!
4. I CAN HEAR THE BELLS
TRACY
I can hear the bells
PENNY
Tracy, are you all right?
TRACY
Well, don'tcha hear them chime?
PENNY
I don't hear anything.
TRACY
Can't 'cha feel my heartbeat keeping perfect time?
And all because he...
Touched me
He looked at me and stared, yes he
Bumped me
My heart was unprepared when he
Tapped me
And knocked me off my feet
One little touch
Now my life's complete 'cause when he
Nudged me
Love put me in a fix, yes it
Hit me
Just like a ton of bricks, yes my
Heart burst
Now I know what life's about
One little touch
And love's knocked me out and,
TRACY & ENSEMBLE
I can hear the bells
My head is spinning
I can hear the bells
Something's beginning
Everybody says
That a girl who looks like me
Can't win his love
Well, just wait and see 'cause
I can hear the bells
Just hear them chiming
I can hear the bells
My temp'rature's climbing
I can't contain my joy
'Cause I fin'ly found the boy
I've been missin'
Listen!
I can hear the bells
Round one
He'll ask me on a date and then
Round two
I'll primp, but won't late because
Round three's
When we kiss inside his car
Won't go all the way
But I'll go pretty far!
And then,
Round four
He'll ask me for my hand and then
Round five
We'll book the wedding band so by
Round six
Amber, much to your surprise
This heavyweight champion
Takes the prize and...
I can hear the bells
My ears are ringing
I can hear the bells
The bridesmaids are singing
Everybody says
Thet a guy who's such a gem
Won't look my way
Well, the laugh's on them 'cause
I can hear the bells
My father will smile
I can hear the bells
As he walks me down the aisle
My mother starts to cry
But I can't see 'cause Link and I
Are French kissin'
Listen!
I can hear the bells
I can hear the bells
My head is reeling
I can hear the bells
I can't stop the pealing
Everybody warns
That he won't like what he'll see
But I know that he'll look
Inside of me yeah,
I can hear the bells
Today's just the start 'cause
I can hear the bells
And 'til death do us part
And even when we die
We'll look down from up above
Remembering the night
That we two fell in love
We both will share a tear
And he'll whisper as we're reminiscin'
Listen!
I can hear the bells
ENSEMBLE
She can hear the bells
TRACY
I can hear the bells
ENSEMBLE
She can hear the bells
TRACY
I can hear the bells
ENSEMBLE
Bum, bum, bum, bum!
5. (THE LEGEND OF) MISS BALTIMORE CRABS
TRACY
Well, I brought my own '45s,' so if you put 'em on, I'll show you my stuff!
LOU ANN
Haven't you already shown us enough?
{The Council Girls snicker.)
VELMA
Oh my god
How times have changed
This girl's either blind
Or completely deranged
Ah, but time seemed to halt
When I was "Miss Baltimore Crabs"
Childhood dreams
For me were cracked
When that damn Shirley Temple
Stole my frickin' act
But the crown's in the vault
From when I won "Miss Baltimore Crabs"
Those poor runner-ups
Might still hold some grudges
They padded their 'cups'
But I screwed the judges
Those broads thought they'd win
If a plate they would spin in their dance
Not a chance!
Cause I hit the stage
Batons ablaze
While belting high 'c's
And preparing souffles!
But that triple somersault
Was how I clinched "Miss Baltimore Crabs"!
VELMA
Proceed...
TAMMY
Are you scared we're on live?
TRACY
No, I'm sure I can cope!
AMBER
Well, this show isn't broadcast
in...
COUNCIL GIRLS
...Cinemascope!
VELMA
I never drank one chocolate malt
No, no desserts for "Miss Baltimore Crabs"
SHELLEY
How many sweaters do you own?
TRACY
Well, I'm sure I've got plenty
Let's see, I have three...five?...
Wait, I have twenty!!
VELMA
I would say 'oy gevalt'
If I wasn't "Miss Baltimore Crabs"!
A tycoon I wed
So cuddly and funny
The old fart dropped dead
But left tons of money
So I bought this station
VELMA & COUNCIL GIRLS
So all of the nation
Could see
VELMA
Baby Amber and me!
AMBER
Do you dance like you dress?
LINK
Amber, there's no need to be cruel!
VELMA
Would you swim in an integrated pool?
(The Council Members gasp)
TRACY
I sure would. I'm all for integration, it's The New Frontier.
VELMA
Not in Baltimore it isn't! And may I be frank?
First impressions can be tough
And when I saw you, I knew it
If your size weren't enough
Your last answer just blew it!
And so, my dear, so short and stout
You'll never be "in"
VELMA & COUNCIL GIRLS
So we're kicking you out!
VELMA
You can't get past me kid
But it isn't your fault
VELMA & COUNCIL MEMBERS
It's hard to get rid of "Miss Baltimore...
VELMA
...Crabs!"
You may go.
TRACY
Um... thank you?
PENNY
Gee Tracy, that went well!
(Li'l Inez runs on.)
LI'L INEZ
Hello Ma'am, may I please audition?
VELMA
No, but you can bow and exalt!
'Cause I was "Miss Baltimore...
VELMA & THE COUNCIL MEMBERS
...Crabs"!
Crabs, Crabs!!!
6. IT TAKES TWO
COUNCIL GUYS
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It takes two
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Doo doo, wop!
LINK
They say it's a man's world
Well, that cannot be denied
But what good's a man's world
Without a woman by your side
And so I will wait
Until that moment you decide
LINK & GUYS
That i'm your man
And you're my girl
That i'm the sea
And you're the pearl
It takes two, baby,
It takes two
Doo doo - wop!
LINK
A king ain't a king
Without the pow'r behind the throne
A prince is a pauper. Babe,
Without a chick to call his own
So please, darling, choose me
I don't wanna rule alone
Tell me,
LINK & GUYS
I'm your king
And you're my queen
That no one else
Can come between
It takes two, baby,
It takes two
GUYS
Don't you know
LINK
Lancelot had Guinevere
Mrs. Claus has old St. Nick
Romeo had Juliet
And Liz, well, she has her Dick
They say it takes two to tango
Well, that tango's child's play
So take me to the dance floor
And we'll twist the night away
Just like Frankie Avalon
Had his favorite Mouseketeer
I dream of a lover, babe,
To say the things I long to hear
So come closer baby,
Oh and whisper in my ear
TRACY (in anything but a whisper)
Yeah!
LINK
That you're my girl
And I'm your boy
That you're my pride
And I'm your joy
That I'm the sand
And you're the tide
I'll be the groom
If you'll be my bride
It takes two, baby,
It takes two
TRACY & GUYS
I'm your girl (you're my girl)
You're my boy (I'm your boy)
You're my pride
I'm your joy
I'm the sand
You're the tide
Be the groom
I'll be your bride (be my bride)
It takes two...
It takes two...
LINK
It takes two, baby
TRACY & LINK
It takes two
GUYS
...Two - oo - ���!
7. WELCOME TO THE 60'S
TRACY
Hey mama hey mama,
Look around
Everybody's groovin' to a brand new sound
Hey mama hey mama,
Follow me
I know something's in you
That you wanna set free
So let so, go, go of the past now
Say hello to the love in your heart
Yes, I know that the world's spinning fast now
You gotta get yourself a brand new start
TRACY, DYNAMITES ENSEMBLE
Hey mama, welcome to the 60's
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh mama, welcome to the 60's
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Go mama, go, go, go!
DYNAMITES & ENSEMBLE
Welcome to the 60's
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh,
Hey mama
Yeah, yeah, yeah,
Yeah, yeah, yeah
TRACY
Hey mama, hey mama,
Take my hand
EDNA
First let's make a pit stop
At the wiener stand
TRACY
Hey mama, hey mama,
Take a chance
EDNA
Oh Tracy, it's been years
Since someone asked me to dance
TRACY
So let go, so, go of the past now
Say hello to the light in your eyes
Yes, I know that the world's
Spinning fast now
But you gotta run the race
To win the prize
TRACY, DYNAMITES & ENSEMBLE
Hey mama, welcome to the 60's
Oh, oh, oh, oh. Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh mama, welcome to the 60's
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Go mama, go, go, go!
DYNAMITES & ENSEMBLE
Welcome to the 60's
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh,
Hey mama
Yeah, yeah, yeah,
Yeah, yeah, yeah
(Tracy & Edna arrive at Mr. Pinky's Hefty Hideaway
as new fans besiege Tracy for photos and autographs.)
DYNAMITES
Welcome to the rhythm of a brand new day
TRACY
Take your old-fashioned fears
TRACY & DYNAMITES
And just throw them away
MR. PINKY'S STAFF
You should add some color and a fresh new "do"
DYNAMITES & ENSEMBLE
'Cause it's time for a star
Who looks just like you!
JUDINE
Dontcha let nobody
Try to steal your fun
'Cause a little touch of lipstick
Never hurt no one
KAMILAH
The future's got a million roads
For you to choose
But you'll walk a little taller
In some high-heel shoes
SHAYNA
And once you find the style
That makes you feel like you
Something fresh
Something new
DYNAMITES & ENSEMBLE
Step on out
Hear us shout
TRACY, DYNAMITES & ENSEMBLE
Mama, that's your cue!!!
ENSEMBLE
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
(Edna emerges from Mr. Pinky's Hefty Hideaway all brand new.)
EDNA
Hey Tracy, hey baby,
Look at me!
I'm the cutest chickie
That ya ever did see
Hey Tracy, hey baby,
Look at us
Where is there a team
That's half as fabulous?!
(Tracy takes her turn in "Mr. Pinky's".)
EDNA & ENSEMBLE
I let go, go. Go of the past now
Said hello to this red carpet ride
Yes I know that the world's spinning fast now
Tell lollabrigida to step aside!
EDNA & ENSEMBLE
Your mama's welcoming the 60's
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh. Oh, oh, oh
Oh your mama's welcoming the 60's
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Go, mama, go, go, go!
ENSEMBLE
Welcome to the 60's
Open the door
For the girl who has more,
She's a star...
Tracy, go, go, go!
(Tracy re-enters in a matching outfit.)
ALL
Oh mama, welcome to the 60's
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh. Oh, oh
Oh mama, welcome to the 60's
Oh, oh. Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh. Oh
Go mama. Go, go, go!
Hey mama welcome to the 60's
KAMILAH
Welcome to the "6", to the "0"
To the apostrophe "s"!
ALL
Hey mama welcome to the 60's
(JUDINE riffs.)
ALL
Hey mama welcome to the 60's
(SHAYNA riffs.)
ALL
Welcome to the 60's
Go mama go, go, go!
DYNAMITES
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh. Oh, oh
Oh, oh. Oh, oh, oh
Go mama, go, go, go!!
8. RUN AND TELL THAT
SEAWEEK
Hey Tracy, my mom is hosting a platter party up on North Avenue. Wanna "check it out"?
PENNY
May I also "check it out?
SEAWEED
Oh, you surely may!
TRACY
I've never been to North Avenue!
LINK
Ya think it'll be all right for, you know... us?
SEAWEED
It's cool, cracker boy!
PENNY
Being invited places by colored people!
TRACY
It feels so hip!
SEAWEED
I'm glad you feel that way, friends, 'cause not everybody does.
I can't see
Why people look at me
And only see the color of my face
And then there's those
That try to help, god knows
But have to always put me in my place
Now I won't ask you to be color blind
'Cause if you pick the fruit
Then girl, you're sure to find...
The blacker the berry
The sweeter the juice
I could say it ain't so
But darlin', what's the use?
The darker the chocolate
The richer the taste
And that's where it's at...
...now run and tell that!!
ENSEMBLE
Run and tell that!
SEAWEED
Run and tell that!
ENSEMBLE
Run and tell that!
SEAWEED & ENSEMBLE
I can't see
Why people disagree
Each time I tell them what I know is true
And if you come
And see the world I'm from
I bet your heart is gonna feel it too
Yeah. I could lie
But baby. Let's be bold
Vanillajian be nice
But if the truth be told...
The blacker the berry
The sweeter the juice
I could say it ain't so
But darlin', what's the use
The darker the chocolate
The richer the taste
That's where it's at
Now run and tell that!!
ENSEMBLE
Run and tell that!
(The scene shifts to Motormouth Maybelle's record shop dance party where her daughter Li'l Inez and her friends are already in full swing.)
L'IL INEZ
Hey, you're Tracy Turnblad! You're my favorite dancer on the Corny Collins Show.
SEAWEED
This is my sister, Li'l Inez.
TRACY
Sure. I saw you at the auditions.
L'IL INEZ
Well, you're the only one who
did, 'cause they kicked me out
on my young, gifted and black behind.
SEAWEED
Tell 'em about it!
L'IL INEZ
I'm tired of coverin' up all my pride
SEAWEED & ENSEMBLE
So give me five on the black-hand side
L'IL INEZ
I've got a new way of movin'
And I got my own voice
SEAWEED & ENSEMBLE
So how can I help
But to shout and rejoice
L'IL INEZ
The people 'round here
Can barely pay their rent
They're "try'n to make dollar
Out 'a fifteen cent"
But we got a spirit
Money just can't buy
L'IL INEZ & ENSEMBLE
It's deep as a river
And soars to the sky!!
SEAWEED & ENSEMBLE
I cant see
The reason it cant be
The kinda world where we all get our chance
The time is now
And we can show them how
To turn the music up and let's all dance
'Cause all things are equal
When it comes to love
Well, that ain't quite true
'Cause when push comes to shove...
The blacker the berry
The sweeter the juice
I could say it ain't so
But darlin', what's the use
The darker the chocolate
The richer the taste
That's where it's at
SEAWEED
...Now run and tell that!!
ENSEMBLE
Run and tell that!
SEAWEED
Run and tell that!!
9. BIG, BLONDE AND BEAUTIFUL
MOTORMOUTH
Once upon a time
Girl I was just like you
Never let my extra large
Largesse shine through
Hair was brown and nappy
Never had no fun
I hid under a bushel
Which is easier said than done!
Then one day my grandma
Who was big and stout
She said you gotta love yourself
From inside out
And just as soon as I learned
How to strut my funky stuff
I found out that the world at large
Cant get enough so...
Bring on that pecan pie
Pour some sugar on it
Sugar don't be shy
Scoop me up a mess
Of that chocolate swirl
Don't be stingy,
I'm a growing girl
I offer big love
With no apology
How can I deny the world
The most of me
I am not afraid
To throw my weight around
Pound by pound by pound
Because I'm
Big, blonde and beautiful
There is nothin' 'bout me
That's unsuitable
No one wants a meal
That only offers the least
When girl we're servin' up
The whole damn feast
Slice off a piece
Of that hog head cheese
Then take a look inside
My book of recipes
Now, don't you sniff around
For something fluffy and light
I need a man who brings
A man-size... Appetite
I'll use a pinch of sugar
And a dash of spice
I'll let ya lick the spoon
Because it tastes so nice
I'll keep it in my oven
'Til it's good and hot
Keep on stirring til it hits the spot
Because I'm...
Big, blonde and beautiful
And Edna girl, you're lookin' so
Recruitable
Why sit in the bleachers
Timid and afraid
When Edna,
You can be your own parade!
TRACY
So? How 'bout it, Mama?
EDNA
Well, I am big, I am blonde... ish, and if you say
I'm beautiful, I guess I'm beautiful. OK, I'll do it!
ALL
Yeaaa!
Look out old Baltimore
We're marching in
'And we ain't shufflin'
Through that old back door
EDNA
And Tracy, I will join the fight
If I can keep up this pace
WILBUR
And girls, I'll be right at your side
If I can find some space
MOTORMOUTH
So you can
Hold your head up
Just as big as ya please
You know they'll hear me knockin'
With the two of these!
MOTORMOUTH & ENSEMBLE
Tomorrow, side by side
We'll show the world what's right
EDNA
Looks like I'm touchin' up my roots tonight!
MOTORMOUTH & ENSEMBLE
Then we'll be
Big, blonde and beautiful
It's time to face the fact
It's irrefutable
Can't ya hear that rumbling?
That's our hunger to be free
It's time to fin'ly taste
Equality
COUNCIL MOTHERS & DAUGHTERS
On mother/daughter day
Where thin is in,
We're white as wool
MOTORMOUTH
Well ladies, big is back!
And as for black, it's...
MOTORMOUTH & ENSEMBLE
...Beautiful!!
MOTORMOUTH
All shapes and sizes, follow me
EDNA
Let's bust their chops!
VELMA
Quick, call the cops!
MOTORMOUTH & PROTESTERS
We're gonna dance our way to victory!
And get us on TV!
PROTESTERS
2...4...6...8...TV'S got to integrate!
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Stay away! This isn't Negro Day!
(Police sirens wail. Whistles blow. As the protesters continue their march, they are loaded into the paddy wagon.)
MOTORMOUTH
You bet I'm big!
EDNA (pulling on Velma's hair)
This blond is gray!
LINK
Tracy, this was beautiful!
MOTORMOUTH
Big, blonde, and beautiful leads the way!
ENSEMBLE
No one's getting on TV today!