McGee & Me - #7. Do The Bright Thing 1990 - video Dailymotion

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McGee and Me! is an American television series by Focus On The Family from 1989-1995.  Each episode centers on Nicholas, his cartoon friend, McGee, and the moral lessons they learn as Nick grows up after moving to a new town.

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00:00You

00:30You

01:00You

01:22Right fine, that's enough of that

01:24We're about to take an adventure you'll never forget and these glamour boys from Holly weird are just holding up the

01:33Proceedings and now about our little adventure

01:38But first an appropriate costume change

01:42Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go into one of the most?

01:46Mysterious and fascinating places ever known the place where everything we do is decided

01:55Okay, wrong outfit

01:59That's better now, where was oh, oh, yes today with a little help from my little buddy Nicholas

02:04We will journey into the amazing and somewhat confusing mind of an average 11 year old boy to see how little and

02:13not so little decisions are made and

02:17remember

02:18Always keep the owner's manual handy now teach me good judgment as well as knowledge

02:24For your laws are my guide

02:27Hold on to your hat folks

02:48You're gonna use the hundred fifty bucks you saved up for the last year and a half to buy a drawing table

02:54Well, I haven't made up my mind yet. But hey, this isn't just any old drawing table, right?

03:00If you ask me a new bike would be a better idea

03:03Hey

03:04This bike's a lean machine. Yeah, I bet you can't do a wheelie on that thing

03:11Great here's our first chance to see how even a little decision is made. Let's look at what's going on inside that not

03:21Now where's the light switch in here

03:25There

03:33Now let's take a look at the question and the necessary data to make a decision

03:45Bet you can't do a wheelie

03:47A

03:51Can I do it get it feet will I break my neck

03:59You said it Sam see if I don't try what will Lewis say

04:05What's the matter?

04:07chicken

04:09Sure, you want to see him lay an egg?

04:12Hey, I thought McGee made all the crummy suggestions

04:16Hmm, very funny. Well, I guess this decision is an easy. No

04:24No, well, I I may as well try what kid you don't know how to do this

04:42So

04:53Forget the drawing table, let's go look for some crutches. Ho ho just have an ambulance drop me off at the art store

05:04Great this guy's a riot

05:07Conclusion showing off can be hazardous to your health

05:18Now let us observe our subject as he forages in his natural habitat

05:24Whatever that means

05:36You

05:50For 150 bucks

05:52Does this thing do homework not quite but it does get over 25 miles per gallon

05:58Hi, Graham. Hey, what do you say Nick? She is a beauty, isn't she?

06:03But I can't guarantee that it's gonna make you draw or any better. Yeah, I know but

06:08Maybe having a table like this would you know inspire me Nick? That's what sunsets are for

06:14But I know what you mean

06:16You know in art school, they always taught us that we were only as good as our tools

06:23So I went out and bought a new wrench and socket set

06:27Okay

06:31Back to the sales pitch. What do your parents think?

06:35Well, I don't think they're against it, but I'm not really sure they know all the details like maybe you're nuts

06:44Maybe it's time for that final sit-down really discuss it with you folks, you know

06:49Have you tried holding your breath until they agreed to pay for half?

06:53No last time my little sister tried that my dad just said he thought she looked better in purple

06:58well, I

07:00Don't want to rush you Nick, but it is the last one. I haven't stocked

07:04So I think you might want to make up your mind pretty quick, you know

07:18Hey, I know just what you need to relieve the old brain cells

07:22Let's go to what is our cadence out some aliens?

07:29All right, Nick, let's see if we can get a little more adequate data this time

07:35Question should I play video games now options? Hey, is this good for me?

07:47Quarters

07:50Oh

07:56Hey, what do my folks have to say remember to be home by noon

08:04See what does the wise man say and the scripture says honor and obey your father and mother

08:14You mow the lawn yet

08:20The verdict no way an hour in there and I won't have enough money to buy a pencil much less an art table

08:28Besides I'm supposed to be home by noon. I

08:31Just love happy endings

08:45You know Nick have you ever considered investing in something really worthwhile

08:50Like clothes clothes. I'll be an artist not a model. No danger of that

08:57You look fine, honey, thanks mom. Oh

09:01Listen when can I talk to you and dad about the art table?

09:04There's only one left and I got to make my decision by Monday. Well, your father will be home soon

09:08We can talk about it after dinner. Oh and speaking of Monday. Don't you have a book report do I'm almost done

09:13I'll finish it right after sci-fi matinee. Oh, no, you spent all morning at the art store and with church tomorrow

09:19You won't have time you finish your report first and then we'll talk about sci-fi matinee

09:24But I don't think you can finish your book report in time to do both

09:49Great I've still got two more chapters to read this will take hours

09:58Unless I just read the last couple of pages I

10:10Think it's time we take another visit to the master control

10:20In

10:27This instance we see a tricky situation that not only deals with using bad judgment like the daredevil wheelie

10:34This is a question of choosing between right and wrong

10:38Let's take a look at the data

10:41Question should I give a report on a book? I haven't finished reading

10:46Options. Hey, is it right?

10:49Look stupid. Everybody does it man? I just read the inside cover

10:56Look you squeal on me

11:00Yeah, yeah, right

11:02Beast what would the other kids say if they found out?

11:08We thought you were different when it came to being honest

11:15See why do I want to do this

11:31D what does the wise man say?

11:37What

11:39That's wise man. Not wise guy

11:43And the scriptures say

11:46Give me understanding that I may obey your law

11:50Teach my heart your word

11:53not dishonest game

11:55and the answer is I

12:04Wanted to read the whole book anyway

12:12I

12:17Snooks Wheeler

12:25It's really neat

12:26I mean

12:26It's got an art file drawer attached where I can keep all my McGee drawings and stuff in order

12:31And it's got a tray for pencils and stuff. It looks great

12:35No, it sounds great son. What's the matter with your old art table, Nick?

12:40Well, it's old

12:42I've had it since I was a kid

12:46Son

12:47We know you saved your money for a long time. You worked for it. You earned it

12:53And if you're certain you want to spend it on a new art table, well

12:57It's okay with us

13:01Great

13:05Okay, so what's the problem I

13:09Don't know. I

13:11Thought that when you guys said, okay that that would be it but I still don't really know what to do

13:19Well, I

13:24Know how you feel son and I think you have the right approach

13:28I mean, it seems you've given this a lot of thought and you've come to us for advice. I

13:35Think the only other thing you need to consider is praying about your decision

13:40I'm glad you're trying so hard to make the right choice and we want to help

13:45But I really think this is up to you

13:49Yeah, I guess you're right

13:52We can pray about it too. Thanks mom

13:58Thanks dad Nick

14:10Oh, hey look don't bug me

14:20It's hard to believe you can make this stuff up. Thanks. Why don't you ever act as funny as Mickey?

14:29Now, what do you suppose this is all about let's take a look

14:35Question

14:37Would I be more popular if I acted like McGee?

14:41Well, there's one way to find out

14:50Good morning. Yeah, who would like to give their book report to the class?

14:56Nicholas that's my name. Don't wear it out. Nice hair. Well, what do you say teach?

15:10Our baby shiver me timbers batten down me hatches and hoist the main sail

15:15the kinds of salty sayings

15:18So they captured what's-his-name?

15:21The kinds of salty sayings

15:23So they captured what's-his-name?

15:25Jim Hawkins and they took him to a desert island and so, you know on the desert island

15:30They just hung out, you know

15:32Our if you don't tell me where you've hidden me treasure. I'll have your head or my name eat long underwear. I

15:40mean

15:41long John Silver

15:46What are you guys an oil painting

15:51I

15:55Think he's had enough

15:59Conclusion don't be someone else be yourself. I'm McGee. I don't know how you get away with it

16:12My mom's taking me down the Graham's art store, so you're gonna make up your mind about the art table, huh?

16:16One way or another come on. Oh, yeah. Sounds like non-stop action to me. Come on

16:47You

16:53Make the choices all day long

16:57You get to choose from right for wrong

17:02You're gonna make a lot of big decision

17:06You could win

17:16Oh

17:33Just because some others do

17:38Does that mean you do it, too

17:42You try to act like someone else

17:46Why not try it

18:16Oh

18:46Oh

18:52Everybody do

19:08Well Nick what's the verdict did you get it

19:14The new

19:16That

19:18No, I

19:20Decided to buy a

19:22Sketch pad instead what but I thought you were gonna get I just realized the table like that was

19:28well

19:29I'm just not ready for something so fancy

19:31It's just not me. And then I thought of all the time. It took me to make that much money and

19:37It just didn't seem right for me to spend it all on myself

19:41And so I thought I could you know use some of it to help someone else

19:46And the rest to buy a new bike. All right

19:52You know Nikki

19:53Not a bad idea, but I've been thinking Nikki. What if we went in together to buy a car?

19:58I get my permit next year

19:59Of course, you wouldn't be old enough to drive right away, but I take care of it

20:02He said you could write it any time

20:14That's easy for him to say Oh brother here they come with a credit again

20:24You make the choices all day long

20:27You get to choose from right or wrong

20:34You're gonna make a lot of big decisions

20:58Oh

21:05Just because some others do

21:10Does that mean you do it, too

21:14You try to act like someone else

21:19Why not try and be yourself

21:27I

21:57Do

22:08Everybody shout everybody sing everybody

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