Tasty Mystery Baskets of Clips

"Stix nix hix pix."
- We'll bring him in on a shutter. - Here's mine.
That is, until I made your acquaintance.
Oh, no, no, no.
There she goes stealing the scene again.
That's why they call him the Yankee Doodle boy.
- Come on, we can't keep Dietz waiting. - You are a fine guy.
Reckon you'll like it If you should strike it
A fresh, young sprout gets rich between 8:30 and 11 p.m.
...but the noodles and the maple syrup out of the reach of the Cohans.
That's it, Mary. That's enough. They've had their chance.
...it was a good combination, Sam, worked well for a long time.
Why don't you and mom and Josie take whatever offers in the meantime to fill in.
Oh, I think you have a lovely voice.
Signed...
- Don't bother me. - It's from the White House.
Yeah, now that it's all over, who was the senior partner...
- Saturday night. - Mm-hm.
...and who was the junior partner?
- Harrigan - That's me
A real live nephew of his Uncle Sam
Yes, I know. I knew you did, dear, when you brought the candy and flowers.
You're picking on me for a reason, Mary.
For he was that Yankee Doodle
I'm not sure I want to go into show business now.
Should I?
Every tune like "Yankee Doodle" Simply sets me off my noodle
Aw!
I have a wonderful ear for music.
Pull out the houselights as soon as she finishes the chorus.
Oh, what a jay atmosphere
We played every town in America that had a theater.
- What'd I tell you? - The four of us back together again...
Well, finally it came.
And we won't come back Till it's over over there
And forever in peace may you wave
Sam thinks you could, if you played the lead.
You don't have to throw me out. I know the way.
Come on, we got places to go and things to do.
His sister and his mother gone and now the old man.
Noodles and syrup are just enough to keep them alive.
Drunk or sober, the dog act goes on in the next show.
What do you mean, you? I'm the senior partner around here.
Send the word, send the word To beware
All babies sleep 20 hours a day, Jerry.
I want to perform in a theater, not a boiler factory.
- How did it go tonight? Mmm. - Oh, fine. Fine. Yeah.
No selection of direction
Going back, congratulating the actors...
- Open it up. - Keep it closed, Buck.
Every night I went to the theater, I expected a phone call.
But we've done more than make a lot of money...
You made the world appear to me
Should old acquaintance be forgot
Heh. Yeah. Where's Miss Templeton's dressing room'?
We've gained nearly 10 pounds apiece.
But are you having fun, George?
I'd like to forget it. Say, listen, you connected with this turkey?
So prepare Say a prayer
This is important.
Oh, the George is fine, but the Washington...
He is a Yankee Doodle boy
Yes, that's just it, Fay.
Critics kept saying that musicals and cheap comedies were all I could write.
To symbolize the spirit
- Oh, good evening, Mrs. Cohan. - Good evening.
Proudest kid in the state of Massachusetts.
Don't worry about the critics. You got a smash hit. It's in the air.
I can remember you and your family very well. The Four Cohans.
- George. - Better.
My father was playing in a variety, breaking in a single.
If you'd let yourself go, you'd be just as noisy and entertaining as the rest of us.
Uh...
The Yanks are coming
Well, shall I sing for you?
Really? When are you leaving here?
Could I, uh, see some of the script?
- What time is it? - Seven-thirty.
- Hold that. Thank you. - Uh-oh.
Thanks.
What?! Have I got to go through that every night?
"George M. Cohan.
I'd learned my job the hard way, all over the United States.
Give me the key to your dressing room.
Pardon me, I didn't quite catch the name. Would you mind spraying it again?
Yes, so do I. Sit down, Mr. Cohan.
You have ponies and showgirls, and you don't tell me about it?
Wonderful. You've got them eating right out of your hand.
Do you think it's wise?
Uh-huh. "Yankee Doodle Candy."
And everything's running so smoothly.
Main Street or Broadway skies
- Seasick pills. - Mm-hm.
I've got a Yankee Doodle sweetheart
...and they saved me a lot of trouble.
Pick it up, soldier. Keep singing, Nora.
- I've learned it by heart. - Good.
There are grand parts in it for both of you.
I'm sorry. After the show I'm going home to New Rochelle.
...but I'm afraid we have more need of you here than over there.
- No matter what she asks. - Why are you so concerned for Templeton?
Mm-hm.
The men will cheer The boys will shout
They were optimistic, happy and expectant.
- We'd be glad to talk about it. - Fine. Fine. Heh.
Until the stars are gone Until the break of dawn
Sergeant of the British Isles Who followed his career
Is it the robin that heralds the first breath of spring?
And, well, new shows need new faces and new feet to go with you.
I was listening in on the phone downstairs while you were talking to Sam.
Hurrah, hurrah We joined the jubilee
- Good-bye, Mr. Cohan. - Thank you, major. Thank you.
He's given the world "Yankee Doodle Dandy." What's Foy done for his country?
Cohan. George Cohan.
You're trying to get a rise out of me. Come on, let's have it. What is it?
In some ways, I think he was the best performer of the lot.
Keep your eyes upon me And surprised you will be
He really does need you, George. He's in trouble.
...or you and I, live."
You'll have to go to Timbuktu.
Learned it on the farm. Nothing but hog-calling with frost on it.
He's got one number called "Mary" that's perfect for you.
To Broadway
The drums rum-tumming everywhere
Don't do that! Pull out the lights. Pull down that curtain.
...Just to smell that greasepaint again.
It's started already. Will you excuse me?
...my sister thanks you...
Kindly reply for definite appointment at White House.
Oh, look at the perspiration on your brow.
...and the Cohans kept rushing out to meet them.
Oh, that's good. I'm glad you came.
Then came a bolt from the blue, jobs for the whole family...
Old
Not much lately. Haven't had time.
They're off Come on, Yankee Doodle
You mean, who was Dietz and who was Goff?
Wait. He just got here and he's sleeping already.
I have a melodrama here called Wildflower.
Thanks, kid. That'll help a lot.