Copyright 1999 -- Robert Baer Jr. Amos Doggie & Hannah -- "Fifteen Minutes of Fame" DISCLAIMER Road Rovers characters, names, situations and the Road Rovers universe are the property of Warner Bros. I, nor this script/story are connected with Warner Bros. in any way, shape or form. This document may not be publicized or reproduced in any way, shape or form. It must remain fully intact and may not be altered in anyway. It is strictly used for not-for-profit entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to infringe on any Copyrights. This story is written by Robert Baer Jr and the characters Amos Doggie, Hannah, Computer Gila Monster, Otto, Samanatha and Molly Maddog are all Robert Baer Jr's creations, copyright 1997-1998. DJ is a creation of Jake Williams. Amos Doggie & Hannah -- "Fifteen Minutes of Fame" The scene is the Second National Bank in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It's a busy Monday morning, and among the many customers who have crowded into the bank's lobby are Amos Doggie and his wife Hannah. Amos is dressed in his 'unusual' attire, bib overalls and flannel shirt. Hannah is wearing a stunning red dress. Both are standing at the end of one of the long teller lines. AMOS (whispers to Hannah): Woman, you know Amos not be likin' crowds too much! HANNAH (whispers back): Amos, darling, we need to deposit this money that I've been saving into our account. We can save it for a rainy day. AMOS (smiles): So, I get it! When it rains, we be takin' the cash and buyin' umbrellas, yes? HANNAH (giggles): Well, not exactly, Amos. AMOS (shakes head): Be not telling me all dis money stuff! You be the smart one, you handle it, OK? HANNAH (smiles): Of course, my darling! Just then three hooded figures rush into the bank, the first knocks out one of the security guards while the second one holds the other guards at bay with his sawed-off shotgun. ROBBER (shouts): OK EVERYONE! THIS IS A HOLD UP! EVERYONE GET DOWN ON THE FLOOR! All of the customers in the lobby immediately fall to the floor, including Amos and Hannah HANNAH (whispers): The bank's being robbed! I don't have my Road Rover signaler with me! AMOS (whispers): I like this NOT! Dey best leave you alone. One of the robbers hears the two whispering, walks over and kicks Hannah in the head with his foot, causing the money she was holding in her hand to fall to the floor ROBBER (furious): SHUT UP, DOGFACE! (sees the money and picks it up) well, well, I'll take this for starters, now you two mutt roll over, or you'll both be playing DEAD! The angry robber sticks his pistol in Amos's face, he quickly grabs it with his bionic arm and bends it out of shape. He then punchs the man in the jaw with his other hand as he stands up ANOTHER ROBBER (angry): So, you want to be a hero, mutt? Let's show him what happens to heroes! The two robbers fire at Amos, who uses his bionic arm to deflect all the shots. In the confusion, the security guards tackle the two robbers from behind. HANNAH (shouts): Honey, I hear a car engine reving up outside! That maybe their get away car! AMOS (growls): Amos make sure they not get away! Amos rushes outside and sees a man behind the wheel of a blue Trans-Am, gunning the motor. Amos surprises the man by standing directly in front of the car. When the man turns and sees that the robbery has gone sour, he puts it in gear and floors it. Amos quickly grabs the front of the car with his bionic arm and lifts it off the pavement. He laughs out loud as the frightened young man guns the motor and goes nowhere. By this time, several police units have arrived on the scene and are stunned by the sight of a strange white and spotted 'dogman' holding a Trans-Am in his metalic hand. Hannah runs out of the bank to join her husband. HANNAH (happy): Darling, that was magnificent! (looks at the Trans Am) I think you can put the car down now, the police have the driver in custody! AMOS (embarrassed): Oh yeah, sorry! (drops front end of car) Did you deposit our money? HANNAH (hugs Amos): I'm just happy that you're alright! Several of the bank's officers rush out into the street to find Amos, the police has also surrounded the canine couple. Among them is Rita Norwood, the bank's president. SGT SIMMONS (looks at Amos): I'm Sgt Simmons of the Baton Rouge Police, what just happened here? RITA (smiles): What happaned is that this fine gentleman in the dog suit stopped my bank from being robbed! AMOS (confused): Dis ain't no dog suit, lady.... SGT SIMMONS (looks at the front of the bank): We now have all four members of the gang in handcuffs. You mean to tell me that this.....er.......man did all this? RITA (happy): That's right, officer! He's a genuine hero! AMOS (confused): All we wanted to do was make a deposit ..... RITA (shakes head): Oh no you don't! You two come with me! The press will be here any minute and I want them to see the man who saved my bank! AMOS (turns to Hannah): Look, everyone be scaring at us! I HATE CROWDS! Can we just make our deposit and leave? HANNAH (whispers): I don't think so, honey..... RITA (puts hand on Amos's shoulder): Just think, you and your wife will be on TV, in the newspapers, maybe even the talk shows! AMOS (shakes head): Amos be not wanting dis! Amos and woman go home now! RITA (giggles): No no, my furry friend, you must stay! AMOS (turns away): No, we go now! Soon several TV crews and a swarm of press people surround Rita, Amos and Hannah. Amos is really looking very, very uneasy and nervous about the entire situation. Amos even starts growling when several of the press people shove microphones in front of his face. RITA (pats Amos on the shoulder): Calm down my friend, and take off that dog head of yours! AMOS (turns to Hannah): Amos must leave now, dis be making him very uncomfortable! HANNAH (pushing into the crowd): Let us through! We're leaving! The crowd of reporters won't let the two Cano-Sapiens escape. This makes Amos even madder. Hannah decides she has no other choice than to use her sonic sound powers, so she opens her mouth and lets out a very high pitched squeal that temporarily freezes all of the crowd where they stood. HANNAH (takes Amos by the hand): Now, let's go! Hannah and Amos run down the street and as several blocks away when the press people finally shake off the affects of Hannah's sonic sound blast. The camera crews and press people scramble for their vehicles and are quickly chasing Amos and Hannah all around town. The wily swamp dog and his wife manage to elude the press for a while, but soon run down a dead end alley and are trapped. A huge crowd of reporters, camera crews and others holding boom microphones now rush towards the two helpless canines. Suddenly, a loud BOOM!!!!! shakes the alley and standing before them all are Otto and Samantha Maddog. OTTO (booming voice): The show's over! Our friends don't want to be interviewed, so we're all leaving! SAMANTHA (growls): You folks can be so rude! With another loud BOOM!!!!!! Amos, Hannah, Otto and Samantha now find themselves at Road Rover Headquarters. HANNAH (turns to Otto and Sam): Thanks for getting us out of there! SAMANTHA (smiles): You're very welcome, Hannah, ma'am! AMOS (still growling): I hate crowds! Especially humans who want Amos to talk! OTTO: Sometimes it's best to avoid the press altogether. My master and I do our heroics, and then leave! SAMANTHA (nods): My husband is right, sometimes the press can be very cruel HANNAH (sadly): I know what you mean, my former master used to call them a bunch of busybody interlopers trying to destroy his 'empire.' DJ, Molly Maddog and the Computer Gila Monster come running toward the foursome. DJ (smiles): Hi Amos, Hannah, we saw you guys on TV! MOLLY (smiles): Yes, you two stopped that bank robbery! DJ (confused): Why did you run away from the cameras? Amos looked very distraught when he heard that question. Hannah was about to speak, when Otto interrupted. OTTO (smiles): A true hero doesn't need acclaim or fame, a true hero knows when to make their exit. DJ (nods): I guess you're right, Otto, after all, you and Sam have been at this hero business for a long time MOLLY (nods): This is true! GILA MONSTER (snorts): I ain't never had no use for them press goomers anyhow! They're all pushy and nosey, they ask lots of questions and don't even wait for ya to answer them! AMOS (smiles): I'm glad all of you understand, Amos be not wanting the spotlight! HANNAH (shakes head): Nor do I! GILA MONSTER (turns to Molly): But still, maybe if I was a little more famous, your sisters would want to go out with me! MOLLY (stuttering): Well......gee...........I don't know............. GILA MONSTER (smiles): Yeah, that's it! I'll go and do something important and then they'll..... OTTO (sternly): I'm afraid that will not work, my friend. Remember last month when you saved President Clinton's life? That action did not exactly cause Abby, Linda or Vicki to come running into your arms, did it? GILA MONSTER (frowns): You is right, Otto, I guess they'll never want to be with me..... HANNAH (smiles): Hey, don't give up hope! Who knows? Maybe one of the other female Road Rovers will give you a chance... GILA MONSTER (brightens): Really? Do ya think so? HANNAH (smiles): Why not? You have a lot to offer! You're strong, brave, manly, and charming! GILA MONSTER (happy): WOW! Thanks, Hannah! I'll go take a bath right now! I'll find the girl of my dreams someday..... DJ (whispers to Molly): That'll be a sight to see! GILA MONSTER (smiles): Now if y'all will excuse me, I'm gonna polish up my 2 x 4! The others giggle as the Gila Monster leaves. HANNAH (smiles): Well, what are we going to do about our money? I'd like to put it in our saving account! AMOS (shakes head): We can not return to our bank, they'll try to corner us again! OTTO (smiles): I have an idea! With a loud BOOM!!!! All six Road Rovers appear in the lobby of the Second National Bank of Baton Rouge. When everyone sees them, they clap their hands and let Hannah up to the front of the line. She makes her deposit, and then all six of them disappear with another loud BOOM!!! OTTO (smiles): Well, that was easy, wasn't it? HANNAH (shakes Otto's hand): Thank you very much, Otto! OTTO (smiles): Anytime! AMOS (smiles): Now Amos have an idea! I go to the kitchen here and help Shag make us all some crawdad bisk, what do you say? MOLLY (happy): Wonderful idea! DJ (confused): Crawdad bisk? MOLLY (smiles at DJ): You'll love it, trust me! OTTO (sternly): I do indeed sense the sudden urge for nutritional supplementation. AMOS (confused): Huh? SAMANTHA (smiles): I think my husband is trying to say that he's hungry! OTTO (nods): Didn't I just say that? AMOS (points): Road Rovers, our next mission be the quest for crawdad bisk! Forward to the galley! All of the Rovers howl in unison. -------------------------------------------------------------------------