Ash and The Special Letter & Other Stories

**Ash and The Special Letter & Other Stories** is an Ash & Friends spoof to the 1995 Thomas & Friends video entitled: Thomas and The Special Letter & Other Stories. It is composed of the same six Season 4 episodes narrated by George Carlin for the US, plus one song.

## Description

Here comes Ash Ketchum with the latest tales from the land of YTV. Come along for the ride as the characters take an exciting journey to a far away station. Help welcome Rikochet home from the menders and watch Richie and Peter teach the Beedrill a lesson they'll never forget. Join Ash, Casey, Gug, Lexi, and the rest of the gang for these brand new adventures with lots of new friends never before seen on TV!

## Cast

1. Ash Ketchum as Thomas (Veronica Taylor)
2. Kevin Keene as Edward (Matt Hill)
3. Shaggy Rogers as Henry (Matthew Lillard)
4. Terry McGinnis as Gordon (Will Friedle)
5. Raimundo Pedrosa as James (Tom Kenny)
6. Alexander "Alex" O'Connell as Percy (Chris Marquette)
7. Jackie Chan as Toby (James Sie)
8. Virgil Hawkins as Duck (Phil LaMarr)
9. Ozzy Jones as Donald (Phil LaMarr)
10. Drix Koldriliff as Douglas (Jeff Bennett)
11. Richie Foley as Oliver (Jason Marsden)
12. Bumpty The Penguin as Bill (Brianne Siddall)
13. Raphael The Raven as Ben (Phil LaMarr)
14. Yoshi as Stepney (Andrew Sabiston)
15. Rikochet as Skarloey (Carlos Alazraqui)
16. Ramone "Gug" Gugleano as Sir Handel (Carlos Alazraqui)
17. Froggo Peterson as Peter Sam (Nathan Ruegger)
18. Casey Anderson as Rusty (Andrew Decker)
19. Buzz O as Duncan (Matt Hill)
20. Donkey Kong as BoCo (Richard Yearwood)
21. Mel Blake as Mavis (Stephanie Morgenstern)
22. Frederick J. Dukes as D261 (Michael Dobson)
23. Suzy as Annie (Megan Hollingshead)
24. Pietra as Clarabel (Carol Jacobanis)
25. Peter Shepard as Toad (Ashley Johnson)
26. Yosemite Sam as Scruffey (John Kassir)
27. Beedrill as Troublesome Trucks
28. Jack Spicer as George (Danny Cooksey)
29. Steven Ketchum as Sir Topham Hatt (Dan Green)
30. Buster Bunny as Rheneas (Charlie Adler)
31. Uncle Chan as Duke (Sab Shimono)
32. Princess Kitana as Henrietta (Cree Summer)
33. Sonic The Hedgehog as Bertie (Jason Griffith)
34. Ken of the Pokemon Mystery Club as Diesel (Marc Thompson)

## Episodes

1. Ash and The Special Letter
2. Home At Last
3. Rock N Roll
4. Jack Spicer
5. Peter Stands By
6. Bowled Out

## Transcript

### Ash and The Special Letter

* George Carlin: One evening, Ash brought his last delivery to the school. Alex was glad to see him.
* Alex: Are you on your way to the big station, Ash?
* Ash: Yes I am. Why?
* Alex: Because I'm going there too.
* Ash: I think something's up.
* George Carlin: Jackie looked up in the sky.
* Jackie: Where?
* Ash: Not up there, down here.
* George Carlin: Laughed Ash.
* Jackie: How come something else be up when it's down?
* George Carlin: Ash was too excited to explain.
* Ash: Bust my buffers! Look over there!
* George Carlin: Mel, Donkey Kong, Bumpty, Raphael, Ozzy, Richie and Drix paraded past.
* Ozzy: Good evening, you three.
* George Carlin: Whistled Ozzy.
* Ozzy: Aren't we all a fine sight?
* Jackie: Very splendid indeed.
* George Carlin: Admired Jackie.
* Ozzy: Sorry we can't stop. Steven wants us all together at the station.
* Ash: What is this about?
* George Carlin: Asked Ash.
* Driver: Steven has a plan.
* George Carlin: Answered his driver.
* Driver: Come on.
* George Carlin: So they followed the other characters to the big station at the end of the line.
* Steven: Silence!
* George Carlin: Called Steven.
* Steven: I have an important letter to read from a little girl who is five years old. Dear Ash and all the characters, please can I meet you? My friends say they would like to meet you too. You can come to my house for tea, but my mummy says there aren't any railway tracks in my house. Can you come to the station instead? Thank you very much. It seems...
* George Carlin: Continued Steven.
* Steven: ...that there any many girls and boys who would like to meet you. Therefore, we are all going to the big city faraway.
* Characters: Hooray! Hooray!
* George Carlin: The characters whistled.
* Steven: Silence! Other characters will be working here while you were away so please show them what to do.
* George Carlin: As Suzy and Pietra are going to the big city, Ash and Richie practice with some other coaches. Ash grew more and more excited. Too excited for his own good.
* Ash: I'm glad I'm a splendid trainer.
* George Carlin: He thought.
* Ash: Steven thinks I'm really useful. I had a race with Sonic once. I whooshed through the tunnel and stopped one inch from the buffers.
* George Carlin: Then Ash made his mistake.
* Ash: Just like this!
* George Carlin: He boasted.
* (Ash bursts into the buffers, hits through a fence, rolls down a slope and smashes into a wall)
* George Carlin: No one was hurt, but Ash's front was badly bent. They telephoned to Steven.
* Steven: I'll send up the workmen.
* George Carlin: He said.
* Steven: But if they can't mend Ash in time, we'll have to go to the big city without him.
* George Carlin: Poor Ash. 8:00 next morning, the characters waited at the junction. Jackie and Alex reached on the truck, and Virgil had pushed them into place behind Kevin. Terry, Raimundo and Shaggy are ready to lead off. They whistled impatiently. Steven looked at his watch.
* Steven: I'll wait one more minute for Ash and then we have to go.
* Ash: Oh, thank goodness you're still here.
* George Carlin: Panted Ash.
* Suzy and Pietra: I hope we're not late as it's just after eight.
* George Carlin: The conductor blew his whistle and waved his flag. The characters cheered.
* Characters: Look out, big city, here we come!
* George Carlin: And they puffed quickly away. Later at the big city, all the characters were lined up in their splendid shed. Children were very excited to meet their friends.
* Ash: I'm glad the little girl wrote to us.
* George Carlin: Whispered Ash to Alex.
* Ash: Isn't it wonderful what happiness a letter can bring?

### Home At Last

* George Carlin: Rikochet had been to the hospital to be recovered. He felt much better. Casey Matthews was helping him off his rail car. Rikochet hadn't met the little diesel before.
* Rikochet: Casey seems a kindly sort of character.
* George Carlin: He thought to himself.
* Casey: I help to mend the line and do odd jobs.
* George Carlin: Explained Casey.
* Casey: I hear everyone is looking forward to seeing you again. Come on.
* George Carlin: Froggo was feeling depressed. He was still getting over but he wanted to start work again. Steven wouldn't let him.
* Steven: Another day's rest will do you good.
* George Carlin: He said.
* Steven: Besides, I got a surprise for you.
* Froggo: For me, sir, how nice, sir, what is it, sir?
* Steven: Wait and see.
* George Carlin: The surprise was Rikochet.
* Froggo: Oh.
* George Carlin: Said Froggo.
* Froggo: I'm glad you've come home.
* George Carlin: They lit Rikochet's fire and he sizzled happily.
* Rikochet: I feel all excited.
* George Carlin: He said.
* Rikochet: Just like a young wrestler. Now tell me all the news.
* Froggo: I see you've met Casey.
* George Carlin: Said Froggo.
* Rikochet: Yes. I like that Diesel.
* Froggo: So do I.
* George Carlin: Replied Froggo.
* Froggo: It's a pity Buzz doesn't.
* Rikochet: Who is Buzz?
* Froggo: He came as a spare character after my accident.
* George Carlin: Replied Froggo.
* Rikochet: Is he useful?
* Froggo: He keeps busy and I'm sure he means well. But he's bouncy and rude. He sings and sways and swivles around. His drivers call it Rock N Roll.
* Rikochet: I understand.
* George Carlin: Said Rikochet gravely. His driver interrupted.
* Rikochet's Driver: Buzz has done it again, he's stuck in the tunnel. Come on, old boy, we'll have to get him out.
* George Carlin: Rikochet was pleased. He wanted to run and look forward to meeting Buzz. They found a caboose and some workmen and hurried up the line.
* Rikochet: How nice and smooth the rails are.
* George Carlin: Thought Rikochet.
* Rikochet: They mended all the old bumps. The little diesel has helped to that. What a difference Casey's made to the line.
* George Carlin: Quite soon they found Buzz. He was stuck at the far end of the tunnel and he was very cross.
* Buzz: I'm a plain blunt character, I speak as I'm fine. Tunnels should be tunnels and not rabbit holes. This railway is no good at all.
* Buzz's Driver: Don't be silly!
* George Carlin: Snapped his Driver.
* Buzz's Driver: This tunnel is quite big enough for engines who don't Rock N Roll.
* George Carlin: It took a long time to clear away the rocks and set Buzz free again. At last, Rikochet was able to push Buzz and his coaches safely through. The caboose was left on the siding and the workmen stayed to make sure everything was safe. Buzz grumbled all the way home, but Rikochet payed no attention. Later, Steven spoke sternly to Buzz.
* Steven: Listen to me. There is nothing wrong with that tunnel. You stuck in it because you tried to do Rock N Roll. Tunnels are not dance floors and you are not a pop star.
* George Carlin: Then Steven gave his full attention to Buzz's head.
* Steven: If it happens again...
* George Carlin: He ended ominously.
* Steven: I should find ways to cut you down to size. In other words your carreer is um (clears throat) on the line. Need I say more?
* George Carlin: Buzz thought Steven had said quite enough and he remained completely silent and still for at least the whole evening.

### Rock N Roll

* George Carlin: Rikochet the little wrestler loves all his sights and sounds along his path and knows them very well. One morning, soon after he returned from being mended, he was enjoying his journey more than ever before. Along the way, he met Casey.
* Rikochet: You know...
* George Carlin: He said.
* Rikochet: If I couldn't see those familiar faces and places, I think I was on a different railway. You've done wonders with these rails.
* George Carlin: Casey laughed.
* Casey: I'm glad you're pleased. Manager says let's mend the tracks so well that he don't know where he is. And we did, and you didn't if you take my meaning.
* George Carlin: Rikochet liked this hard working diesel.
* Casey: There's still one more bad bit.
* George Carlin: Warned Casey.
* Casey: Just before the first station. A character might come off there particularly Buzz. He will Rock N Roll along the line. Look at him right now. I hope he doesn't hurt his passengers.
* Buzz: What's that about me? I'm a plain engine and I believe in plain speaking. Speak up!
* George Carlin: Casey warned Buzz about the bad bit of rails.
* Buzz: Huh! I know my way about. I don't need smelly diesels to tell me what to do.
* George Carlin: Casey felt hurt. Buzz banged about the yard. Then, he clattered crossly to the station. Raimundo was already there waiting for him.
* Raimundo: You're late!
* George Carlin: He snapped.
* Buzz: I know.
* George Carlin: Said Buzz.
* Buzz: It's that smelly Diesel's fault. Casey tries to teach me how to stay on the rails and then goes off leaving me to find my own coaches.
* Raimundo: You poor character.
* George Carlin: Sympatized Raimundo.
* Raimundo: I know all about Diesels. One crepted into our yard and ordered us about. I soon sent him packing.
* George Carlin: Buzz was filled with admiration. He didn't know that Raimundo was boastful and sometimes didn't tell the truth.
* Buzz: Send Casey packing, send Casey packing.
* George Carlin: Snorted Buzz. He climbed a hill furiously.
* Buzz's Driver: Well done, boy.
* George Carlin: Encouraged his driver.
* Buzz's Driver: Keep it up.
* George Carlin: Soon they were near the first station. Buzz was pleased.
* Buzz: Nothing's happened, nothing's happened. Silly old diesel, clever me.
* George Carlin: And he rocked and rolled along the line.
* Buzz's Driver: Steady, boy.
* George Carlin: Checked his driver. But it was too late.
* Buzz: Sleepers and ballast! I'm off.
* George Carlin: And he was.
* Casey: I warned him.
* George Carlin: Said Casey.
* Casey: But all he did was call me names.
* George Carlin: The little diesel refused to move.
* Rikochet: I'm ashamed of you Casey.
* George Carlin: Said Rikochet.
* Rikochet: Think of the passengers what are they going to do?
* Casey: Oh, I've forgotten them. Yes of course, we must help the passengers.
* George Carlin: And Casey roared into life. Buzz stood sad and solitary. He couldn't Rock N Roll from now.
* Buzz: Oh, dear.
* George Carlin: He thought.
* Buzz: Everyone will know how silly I am.
* George Carlin: The passengers had to get out and help too. They weren't very pleased about that but worked as hard as ever they could. They carefully leavered Buzz back onto the line. After that, Buzz was extra careful all day long. At last, evening came.
* Buzz: Casey.
* George Carlin: He whispered.
* Buzz: Thank you for helping. I'm sorry I was rude to you.
* Casey: That's all right, Buzz.
* Buzz: I wish all diesels were like you. Let's be friends.
* Casey: Suits me.
* George Carlin: Replied Casey.
* Casey: We'll mend that bad bit of rail first thing tomorrow.

### Jack Spicer

* George Carlin: Gug is very proud of his proper sneakers. They have brought tires and whole wells to the rails. But they are unusual. One day, the other characters wouldn't stop teasing him.
* Characters: Look at his sneakers.
* George Carlin: They joked.
* Gug: Be quiet.
* George Carlin: Snorted Gug.
* Gug: You're jealous.
* Froggo: Don't worry.
* George Carlin: Soothed Froggo.
* Froggo: The characters all teased me about my special hat until they learned how useful it is.
* Gug: Did you hear that?
* George Carlin: Huffed Gug.
* Gug: My sneakers are special like Froggo's hat. I can go faster than any of you.
* George Carlin: Rikochet had a plan to make Gug see sense.
* Rikochet: With your grand sneakers, Gug.
* George Carlin: Said Rikochet.
* Rikochet: You're just the engine to tackle Jack.
* Gug: Who's Jack?
* Rikochet: That steamroller over there.
* George Carlin: Replied Rikochet.
* Rikochet: Listen.
* George Carlin: The steamroller was making rude remarks about the characters.
* Jack: Railways are no good. Turn them into roads. Pull them up, turn them into roads. Railways are no good. Turn them into roads. Pull them up, turn them into roads.
* Gug: Don't worry.
* George Carlin: Said Gug.
* Gug: Leave him to me. I'll send him packing. Jack will soon get a run for his money.
* George Carlin: Later that morning, Jack was at the level crossing.
* Jack: Huh! You're Gug, I suppose.
* George Carlin: Gug was standing no nonsense.
* Gug: And you, I suppose, are Jack? Yes, I've heard of you.
* Jack: And I've heard of you. You swank around with your sneakers, pretending you're as good as me.
* Gug: Actually, I'm better. Goodbye.
* George Carlin: Jack chuffered on, fuming. Later that day, Gug brought a special load down after the last train had gone. When he had reached the road he saw Jack travelling home. Gug tried to attract his attention.
* Gug: Peep! Peep! Peep!
* George Carlin: Jack took no notice. There was barely room to pass. Gug was cross.
* Gug: Get out of my way, you great clumsy road hog.
* Jack: Huh! I don't move for imitation steamrollers. You don't know the road. Get out of my way.
* George Carlin: Then there was trouble.
* (Jack destroys Gug's train)
* Gug: Aagh!
* George Carlin: Cried Gug.
* Gug: That was your fault.
* Jack: No it wasn't it was yours.
* George Carlin: Everyone was arguing about who was to blame.
* (We hear the ringing of the bike's bell)
* Policeman: Hello, hello, hello.
* George Carlin: Said a policeman ominously.
* Policeman: And what's going on here?
* George Carlin: This made everyone stop arguing. They set to work clearing up the mess instead. Next day, the workmen put up a fence between the road and the railway. Then they went away, taking Jack with him. Gug thought he had made Jack go away. He talked of nothing but steamrollers.
* Rikochet: Oh, dear.
* George Carlin: Whispered Rikochet.
* Rikochet: He's worse than ever. I'm sorry my plan was no good.
* Casey: Never mind.
* George Carlin: Said Casey.
* Casey: We'll think of something else.
* George Carlin: But they had no need to do that. Some boys arrived instead. They pointed to the character and cried...
* Boy: Look! Here's Gug. He tried to race a steamroller, but the steam roller nearly beat him.
* George Carlin: Gug never mention steamrollers from now.

### Peter Stands By

* George Carlin: Richie had been to the hospital to be recovered. Some troublesome Beedrill tricked him, and the teenager fell into the turntable well. Now Richie was as good as new, be he was still worried about Beedrill.
* Richie: I'm rather not used to them.
* George Carlin: He thought to himself. But the Beedrill sang songs rude and loud. Yosemite, their leader, led the chorus.
* Beedrill and Yosemite: Richie's no use at all, thinks he's very clever, says that he can manage us, that's the best joke ever, when he orders us about, with the greatest folly, we just pushed him down the well, Pop Goes Old Richie!
* George Carlin: Ash, Virgil and Alex were shocked.
* Ash: Be quiet!
* George Carlin: They ordered, but they couldn't be anywhere, and everywhere they went, the Beedrill began again.
* Beedrill: Richie's no use at all, thinks he's very clever, says that he can manage us, that's the best joke ever!
* George Carlin: At last the characters gave up.
* Ash: We're sorry, Richie.
* George Carlin: They said.
* Richie: It's really my fault.
* George Carlin: Said Richie sadly.
* Richie: I shouldn't fallen into the turntable well.
* George Carlin: Peter Shepard felt sorry for Richie too. Next morning, he spoke to Drix.
* Peter: I'm worried, Mr. Drix. This disrespect for characters. Where's it going to end?
* Drix: Who knows?
* George Carlin: Sighed Drix.
* Peter: I've got a plan, Mr. Drix. May I stay here tonight and help Mr. Richie? We're both Great Western, and must stand together.
* Drix: Certainly, Peter.
* George Carlin: Replied Drix and puffed away. Soon, Peter was explaining his plan.
* Virgil: Goodness gracious, Peter. I don't think you should suggest such a thing to Richie.
* George Carlin: But Richie interrupted.
* Richie: No Virgil, Peter's right. It's really my fault. I must put this trouble right.
* Peter: I meant no disrespect you understand.
* Richie: Of course not, Peter. Anywhere, driver says the same and he's arranged with the stationmaster.
* Virgil: Very well, Richie.
* George Carlin: Concided Virgil.
* Virgil: But I must hurry. My passengers will be waiting. Good luck.
* Richie: So long.
* George Carlin: Smiled Richie bravely, but he felt dreadfully nervous inside. Richie marshalled with the worst Beedrill two by two.
* Peter: That's the way, Mr. Richie.
* George Carlin: Whispered Peter.
* Peter: And if you hadn't leave Yosmite till last, then you'll have him behind you. You can bump him if he starts his nonsense.
* Yosemite: Hold back, hold back!
* George Carlin: Whispered Yosemite.
* Yosemite: And pass the word to the others.
* George Carlin: The silly Beedrill giggled, but Richie knew what to do. There was plenty of sand on the rails and his feet gripped splendidly. He gave a great heave.
* Yosemite: Ooh!
* George Carlin: Groaned Yosemite.
* Yosemite: I don't like this!
* Virgil: Go on!
* George Carlin: Yelled Virgil.
* Virgil: Well done, boy, well done!
* Yosemite: Oh!
* George Carlin: Wailed Yosemite.
* Yosemite: I'm coming apart!
* (Yosemite breaks himself apart)
* George Carlin: And he did. Then there was trouble.
* Steven: Well Richie, so you don't know your own strength, is that it?
* Richie: (stuttering) N-N-No, sir.
* George Carlin: Said-said Richie nervously. Steven inspected Yosemite.
* Steven: As I thought. Rotten wood rusty frames. Maybe if we put you back together again, you'll learn yourself a better name.
* George Carlin: Nowadays, Richie only takes Beedrill when the other characters were busy. But they always quick to warn each other.
* Beedrill: Take care with Mr. Richie. If you play tricks on him, you'll never be the same Beedrill again!
* George Carlin: Yosemite has learned his lesson and says nothing at all.

### Bowled Out

* George Carlin: Yoshi's visit to Steven's town was coming to an end.
* Steven: We shall miss you.
* George Carlin: Said Steven. Then he turned his attention to all the other characters.
* Steven: My railway was very busy but I'm pleased with you, but you need help. A diesel was all was available. Please do your best to avoid any, uh, ahem, disturbances.
* Virgil: What does that mean?
* George Carlin: Whispered Virgil.
* Raimundo: That means this diesel is difficult.
* George Carlin: Snapped Raimundo. And he was. The diesel surveyed the shed.
* Frederick: Not bad. I've seen worse. At least you're all clean.
* George Carlin: The characters glared.
* Frederick: It's not your fault, but Steven should scrap you and get characters like me. A fill of oil, a touch of a start and I'm off. No bother, no waiting. They had to fuss round you for hours before you're ready.
* George Carlin: The characters were furious! Next morning, they held an indignation meeting around the turntable.
* Terry: Disgraceful!
* Raimundo: Disgusting!
* Shaggy: Despicable!
* Ozzy: To say such things to us.
* George Carlin: Cried Ozzy and Drix.
* Drix: It's too teach him a lesson we be wanting. But how do we do it?
* George Carlin: Their chance came sooner and they expected. The diesel was purring comfortable. An inspector watch the fitter making final adjustments. The wind tugged the inspector's hat. The diesel was ready.
* Frederick: Look at me, Virgil and Yoshi. Now I'll show you something.
* George Carlin: He rolled proudly toward his coaches. Then, it happened.
* (Frederick starts to make bad sounds and breaks down)
* George Carlin: Shaking and spluttering, the diesel stopped. Meanwhile the inspector was looking for his hat. The diesel seethed through furious. Virgil and Yoshi pushed him back to the shed.
* Inspector: My hat!
* George Carlin: Explained the inspector.
* Inspector: You've sucked it through your air intake!
* Steven: Bother your hat. The heavy trains' due out. You have to take it, Virgil, Yoshi, will you help please?
* Yoshi: Thank you, sir.
* George Carlin: Cried Yoshi.
* Yoshi: I like a good long run on my last day.
* George Carlin: The characters were soon ready.
* Steven: Terry will take over from halfway so get the train in there. Good luck.
* Yoshi: Don't worry.
* George Carlin: Smiled Yoshi.
* Yoshi: We'll get there and be early too.
* George Carlin: The cavalcade moved carefully over the rails and out to the open line.
* Yoshi: Now for a sprint.
* George Carlin: Puffed Yoshi.
* Virgil: I'm ready when you are.
* George Carlin: Replied Virgil. Soon they were whizzing through Kevin's station. At next, they charged at Terry's Hill beyond. They felt the drag of the heavy coaches here. It was hard work. At last they were running smoothly along the line toward the big station.
* Terry: Hello, you're early!
* George Carlin: Said Terry.
* Terry: That's one of the headlamp for old diesel.
* Yoshi: Raimundo says he's sick as boiler sludge and sulking in the shed.
* Terry: Serves him right were saying were out of date!
* George Carlin: And Terry chortled away. Next day, everyone came to tell Yoshi goodbye.
* Characters: Come back and see you again soon!
* George Carlin: Whistled the characters.
* Yoshi: And you're always welcome at my bluebell railway too.
* George Carlin: Replied Yoshi. Then he puffed away. What about diesel? He'd slipped away while no one was looking. But he left two things behind: a rather nasty smell and a battered bowler hat.

### Really Useful Trainer

* Children: (singing) He's a really useful trainer, you know All the other characters they'll tell you so. He huffs and puffs and whistles, rushing to and fro. He's a really useful trainer we adore! He's the one, he's the one. He's a really useful trainer that we adore. He's the one. He's the number one, Ash Ketchum. He's a really useful trainer you know. Because Steven, he told him so. Now he's got a branch line to call his very own. He's a really useful trainer we adore! He's the one, he's the one. He's a really useful trainer that we adore. He's the one. He's the number one, Ash Ketchum. Little Pokemon Trainer, he's always there whenever you need a hand. If you need help with a situation who comes into mind. He's the one, he's the one. He's a really useful trainer that we adore. He's the one. He's the number one, Ash Ketchum. He's a really useful trainer you know. Maybe little, but he's never slow. Stand back in amazement, just you watch him go. He's a really useful trainer we adore! He's the one, he's the one. He's a really useful trainer that we adore. He's the one. He's the number one, Ash Ketchum. He's the really useful trainer we adore!