Eddy Woodley: The Artist Who Never Gave Up

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**Eddy Woodley: The Artist Who Never Gave Up** is the first episode of "VeggieTales: Live and Reloaded." It is based off of the story of Ed Wood. It was originally posted April 26th, 2015. It is followed by *Larry-Boy and The Egomaniac**.*

## Cast (In order of appearance)

* Bob the Tomato - T

* Larry the Cucumber/Eddy Woodley - Alfonzo Cortez
* Debra (Petunia Rhubarb) - T
* Mr. Raymond (Mr. Nezzer) - T
* Fred (Jimmy Gourd) - T

* Steve (Jerry Gourd) - Alfonzo Cortez
* Benna Legosteen (Pa Grape) - T
* Gregory Wisener (Scooter Carrot) - Alfonzo Cortez
* Scallion #3 - Alfonzo Cortez
* Thor Jackson (Apollo Gourd) - T
* Percy Pea - T
* Wrestling Announcer (Khalil) - Alfonzo Cortez
* Bodyguards (Scallions #1 and 2) - T (Scallion #1)
* Jean Claude Pea - Alfonzo Cortez
* Phillipe Pea - Alfonzo Cortez
* Croswell (Archibald Asparagus) - T
* Valira (Madame Blueberry) - Alfonzo Cortez
* Mr. Yess (Mr. Lunt) - Alfonzo Cortez
* Clark (Dad Asparagus) - Alfonzo Cortez
* Tom Grape - T
* The Peach - Alfonzo Cortez

## Summary

The episode is preceeded by hosts, T and "Alfonzo" introducing the episode, and the concept of "VeggieTales: Live and Reloaded" (not yet named so). They both explain how the reason the fanscript was made, after seeing "VeggieTales in the House," (or, as they prefer to call it, "Religetables in the House"). After explaining brief details about the plot, the episode begins...

The episode begins as most do with Bob and Larry on the countertop. They give their usual introduction, but stop when neither of them have received any letters with questions from kids. Bob is determined to find a problem, but Larry suggests that they have done enough VeggieTales already, and that they should call it quits. Bob is shocked, and reminds Larry of his calling, but Larry still thinks he can teach kids about God with his new show, "Larry's Guide to Extreme Bear Wrestling and Skydiving." Bob admits that the show sounds interesting, but is certain that VeggieTales should continue. He tells Larry that he has a story to teach him to persevere, and reminds Larry that *he* was in it (which Larry has no memory of). The countertop fades to black, and the story begins...

Bob gives his narration, explaining a bit about Eddy Woodley (played by Larry the Cucumber). He explains some of the bizzare things that Eddy enjoys, the most prominent interest being filmmaking. Then, Eddy explains his latest movie idea to his wife, Debra (played by Petunia Rhubarb). It is called "Friend of the Atomic Monster." After explaining the premise of the film, Eddy heads off to the Weisner Film and Tuba Company to get it produced. In a hurry to make it before the studio closes, Eddy bumps into Mr. Raymond (played by Mr. Nezzer), his landlord. Raymond reprimands Eddy for being late on his rent payment, but Eddy assures him he'll pay soon, and rushes off again. He runs past Fred and Steve (played by Jimmy and Jerry Gourd, respectively), who are discussing why popcorn is white and regular corn is yellow. They question why Eddy is in such a hurry, but Eddy tells them he has "business" to take care of (to which Fred remarks that he has had similar problems before). Eddy keeps running, but runs into a man, whom he soon discovers to be a formerly famous actor, Benna Legosteen (played by Pa Grape). After telling Eddy why he is out of work, Eddy offers him a part in his movie, to which Benna excitedly agrees.

When Eddy and Benna make it to the Weisner Film and Tuba Company, Benna stays in the waiting room while Eddy goes to talk to Mr. Gregory Weisner (played by Scooter Carrot). After some persuasion, Weisner finally agrees to distribute the film, but only after he hears that Benna will be in it. Eddy exits the office and tells Benna the good news. He tells Benna to come to the studio tomorrow so they can start, but Benna asks him if he should get a script, but Eddy assures him that a script won't be necessary, as they have prepared cue cards instead. He leaves, leaving a puzzled Legosteen behind.

Later at a wrestling stadium, Eddy, Debra, Fred, and Steve are watching a wrestling match between Thor Jackson (played by Apollo Gourd) and Percy Pea. Debra, Fred, and Steve are very impressed that Eddy got Benna to be in his movie, and Debra is sure that this is a sign from God that this is His plan for Eddy. Eddy then happily agrees to let his three friends be a part of the movie as well. Presently, the wrestling announcer (played by Khalil the Caterpillar) announces that Thor remains the champion when he the massive gourd thwarts the tiny pea. Eddy then comes to the realization that Thor would be a great actor. He later goes to confront Thor, but his bodyguards (played by Scallions 1 and 2) wave him away, but agree to let him enter when Eddy assures him that he is "important." He asks Thor if he would be willing to play the part of Lowbrow the monster in the movie. Thor agrees, and Eddy heads out. Thor's assistants (Jean Claude and Phillipe) question why Eddy did not give Thor a script, but Eddy is already gone.

Later at the Weisner Film and Tuba Company Studio #7, Benna, Fred, Steve, and Thor are waiting. Fred asks Benna if he can have an autograph, which Benna excitedly agrees. Steve wonders why Benna is out of work, and Benna says that Hollywood is too busy casting new, modern actors (like Doris Carlot and Long Chain Sr. Jr.), but Fred and Steve think there must be an alternate cause. They think it may because he is old, has lost his talent, or is smelly. Benna is not amused. At last, Eddy and Debra arive. Eddy explains why he was late (he bumped into Mr. Raymond... again, and then his car exploded). At last, the cast receive their scripts. Eddy tells everyone whom they will play. Benna is playing Dr. Enrich Bellhop, Thor is playing Lowbrow, Debra is playing Janice, and Fred and Steve are playing all of the other characters. Eddy explains the scene that they are filming first, and Benna and Thor position themselves to preform it. When the scene begins, all goes well at first, until Thor bangs his head on the door, and stumbles through. Eddy yells "cut," and announces that it is time to move on to the next scene. The others tell him that they should redo the scene, due to Thor's blunder, but Eddy is convinced that the first take was perfect, claiming it was "real life."

In the next scene, Debra is strapped to a table with clear office tape, with Thor and Benna standing nearby. Benna (playing his character) delivers his line, but when it is time for Thor to speak, he forgets what to do. Eddy reminds him, but refuses to stop rolling, claiming that they can fix the mistake in editing. The scene continues, but none of the actors are preforming that well. Eddy is still convinced that it is great. Unfortunately, the boom mic drops down and hits Benna. Benna thinks quickly and produces an improved line that saves the scene (somewhat). In the next scene, Fred and Benna are in a sequence of dialogue. Fred is wearing glasses and an afro wig. However, Fred forgets his lines, and Debra can't find the cue cards. Eddy tosses Fred the script and Fred reads directly from it. Debra assumes Eddy plans to fix the problem in editing, but Eddy thinks the scene is fine, saying that it appears that Fred's character had a planned-out arguement, and needed his notes, which were given to him by an offscreen friend. Thor asks Debra why she didn't tell Eddy that his procedure was flawed, but Debra tells him that Eddy is sensetive about his movies, and about God's plan for him. Meanwhile, as Fred and Benna are acting, Benna preforms an astounding improvisation which leaves the others speachless. As the rest of the crew tears down the set, Eddy goes to congratulate Benna. Benna is grateful, but asks if they should edit the scene a little, Eddy doesn't think it is necessary. However, Eddy starts to show some signs of doubt. Benna assures him that God's plans won't always come right away, and that He doesn't promise instant success. Eddy is more confident, until there is a knock on the door...

Eddy opens the door, and is greeted by Croswell (played by Archibald Asparagus), who announces that he has predicted that Eddy would open the door. Debra is the first to recognize him as the semi-famous TV psychic. Croswell informs the crew that Weisner has cancelled his funding for their movie, and instead is funding a movie about Canadian lumberjacks who are actually English (an idea Croswell scoffs at). However, he also says that if they do miraculously produce the movie, he would distribute. Everyone is devastated, until Croswell says that he would be willing to fund the film, as long as he can lead, and that the movie will end with an explosion. Eddy argues the fact that the film ends with Dr. Bellhop being eaten by a squid, but finally caves when he realizes that this is the only way to keep the film going. Thor is upset that Croswell gets a script right away, but Eddy only lets him because he's a financee. Croswell also "predicts" that God has a great plan for Eddy's future, which pleases him enormously. When Fred and Steve ask him if he can make any more predictions, he predicts that they will do another scene soon, which is correct. Eddy tells Benna that the next scene is a scene in the water, in which Dr. Bellhop is attacked by a squid. He instructs Fred and Steve to go get the squid motor, and they leave while everyone else gets ready for the scene.

In the lake where they are filming the scene, Benna is waiting coldly in the water. Thor is concerned that he might have to go in the water, because he can't swim. Eddy's solution is to replace his water scene with a sumo wrestling scene against Dr. Bellhop, which Benna is not exactly thrilled at. Eddy also tells everyone that he has found amazing stock footage for the squid scenes, and explains what that means. Then, Eddy discovers that Fred and Steve forgot to get the motor to power the squid. The two bicker about who is to blame, and both claim that they were "so hungry, that they could eat a whole..." Because of this mistake, Benna has to flail the tentacles around to make it look like the squid is attacking him. Eddy is thrilled with the outcome, and Croswell suggests that they do one of his scenes next, and Eddy agrees.

Meanwhile, Croswell and Steve are preforming the final scene. Eddy is very satisfied with how it turned out. He invites everyone to the wrap party later on. Before the party, Eddy starts to explain his next movie idea to Debra, but is interrupted when the rest of the crew arrives. Croswell asks Eddy to turn on the TV because he saw in the channel guide that a famous movie critic, Valira (played by Madame Blueberry) is reviewing their movie. They turn on the TV and turn to the channel on which the review is on. They are distraught to see that Valira is disgusted with the movie, and are even more upset when they find out that their movie is doing so bad that they are losing money, and quickly. Eddy is incredibly upset, and the situation begins to get awkward, and Fred, Steve, Thor, and Croswell leave. Debra tries to remind Eddy that everything will work out fine, but Eddy is too upset to listen, until Debra and Benna remind him of what the latter said before. Eddy is grateful, and tells them that they can try again, but Benna tells Eddy that he has had an offer of employment elsewhere. He is not entirely sure that he should go, but Eddy tells him that he should, and they have a warm farewell. Thankfully, they still have some unused stock footage of Benna, which they decide to use in the movie, so Benna will technically be in the movie. After Benna leaves, Eddy is a bit unsure if it was wise to have Benna leave, but Debra assures him it was the right choice. Eddy agrees, and is determined to keep his head held high, until Mr. Raymond returns, furious that Eddy has not payed off his rent...

At this moment the video pauses where the Silly Song would be. It then continues.

When Debra asks Mr. Raymond to forget about the rent, Mr. Raymond refuses, telling Eddy to leave, even when Eddy tries to explain himself. Mr. Raymond then notices Eddy's movie script, becoming curious about it, and when Eddy tells him what it is, Mr. Raymond finally recognizes Eddy as "that Eddy Woodley". Eddy is mildly surprised that Mr. Raymond heard about him, which Mr. Raymond confirms, before telling Eddy that he'll forget about the rent and fund the movie with his friend, if he can co-produce it for Eddy. This interests Eddy, though Debra is unsure that Eddy would do this, though Eddy asks her what other choice they have, before telling Mr. Raymond that it's a deal, which Mr. Raymond is glad to hear. Eddy tells Mr. Raymond that his newest movie is about aliens taking over the world, the title being "Conquerors from Distant Space", and that production starts next Thursday, which Mr. Raymond agrees to before leaving. However, Eddy doesn't realize that making a deal with a shady landlord has some serious consequences.

On Thursday, everyone meets in the studio, where Eddy explains that they are going to start production now, after a brief pause while doing so. Eddy then introduces his new financees, Mr. Raymond and Mr. Yess (played by Mr. Lunt) to the others, before telling them that his movie is called "Conquerors from Distant Space", which is about a pilot who tries to stop aliens from creating an evil army of zombies. Thor is confused about what it is about evil armies, while Croswell "predicts" that Eddy likes them a lot, before Thor tells Eddy that he brought two friends with him to take part in the acting, which are Jean-Claude and Phillipe, who say that they will work for free, which Mr. Raymond thinks is cost-effective. Clark (played by Dad Asparagus), Mr. Raymond's accountant from Toledo, then shows up and apologizes for being late, due to not finding the set, though Fred and Steve are not familiar with him. Mr. Raymond then introduces Clark to the others as their new leading man, which offends Croswell, before Eddy reminds him that he is the lead, but when Mr. Raymond threatens that he'll take his finances elsewhere, Eddy finally agrees and tells Croswell that there's a change of plans, which are that he's the narrator, which Croswell begrudgingly agrees to.

Valira and Tom Grape then enter afterwards, as Valira introduces herself and Tom to the group, then asks if they're in the right studio, which Eddy uneasily confirms. Valira then explains to Eddy that she came to say that she's sorry that she was mean to his previous movie, as well as claiming that she has a new appreciation for his art. Eddy is intrigued when he hears this, before Valira then asks Eddy if she could play a role in his "moving picture". Debra quietly tells Eddy not to fall for it, telling him that Valira's only doing it because she got fired before showing Eddy a newspaper that bears a headline talking about Valira being fired for stealing a pencil. Despite this, Valira states that it's besides the point then says that she'll work for minimum pay, with Thor encouraging Eddy to do it because they need a new star (which offends Croswell even further). Eddy then accepts Valira's offer, though Valira further states that she does not want to speak, and when Eddy questions her about this decision, Valira then asks if she needs a reason because she's Valira, before Eddy grants Valira's request.

Tom then says in a huff that he can see when he's not needed and goes to leave, but before he can do so, Eddy quickly stops him and upon looking at Tom's face, takes off Mr. Raymond's glasses and puts them on Tom, realizing that Tom looks just like Benna Legosteen (which Tom is surprised about). Because of this, Eddy then decides that they'll use Tom as a stand-in, before telling everyone to begin production, and that they'll start out with the alien invasion shots. Clark then asks if he can see the script, but Thor tells him not to bother asking because he'll never get it. After that, Mr. Raymond asks Eddy where the saucers are, just as Eddy shows him a box of model saucers, which Mr. Raymond and Mr. Yess laugh about. Mr. Raymond once again asks Eddy where the real saucers are, with Eddy telling him that he has the saucers, which causes Mr. Yess to realize that Eddy really means it. Mr. Raymond protests that the saucers are just models from the local Hobby Shop, but Eddy argues that they're not from the Hobby Shop, but rather from the Dollar Store, then says to begin the shot.

Soon, production has begun, which starts with Fred and Steve dangling the saucers over fake models with fishing poles, before Jean-Claude is seen sitting at a desk then tells whoever it is at the door to come in. Fred and Steve then enter the office while dressed as aliens, with Fred greeting Jean-Claude as the "great leader" while Steve says that they've come to bring news about the mission. When Jean-Claude asks Fred and Steve what planet they're from, Fred answers that they come from Planet 9. While this is going on, Eddy thinks that Fred and Steve are convincing aliens, but Mr. Raymond is in disbelief that they are aliens. Jean-Claude then says that Planet Nine has a plan to resurrect the recent dead on Planet Earth and make them an army that will help them take over, which causes Mr. Raymond to question if they already know that, while Mr. Yess quips that they are on that planet, before Eddy shushes them. Soon, Eddy sets up a wooden arch with a curtain and some fold-up chairs, while Clark asks him what it is, Eddy answering that it's the plane's cockpit. Clark is in disbelief about this, before Eddy confirms it, then tells everyone to take their places.

Steve and Clark are sitting in the chairs while holding a cardboard steering wheel, before Eddy starts the scene. The scene then starts as Clark asks what that is over there, but while he is asking this, the boom mike lowers until it hovers over Clark's head. Steve then asks where, before Clark tells him out the window, and when Steve looks out the window, Phillipe lowers a saucer on a string outside the cockpit, which scares Steve. Debra then enters while wearing a flight attendant's outfit, and when she asks Steve and Clark what's wrong, Steve tells her to look out the window, and when Debra does, she, Clark, and Steve are also scared when they see the saucer out the window. However, Mr. Raymond and Mr. Yess can only look at each other with frustrated looks on their faces during the take, before Eddy says to cut the scene.

The next scene is at the graveyard, where Thor is talking with Fred and Steve who are wearing police uniforms. Fred and Steve tell Thor about what was seen and where it was seen and when they ask him what they do, Thor speaks rather unintelligibly, which prompts Mr. Raymond to state that he can't understand a word that Thor is saying, though Eddy is certain that the audience will. Mr. Yess then asks Eddy if that's even English, causing Eddy to ask Mr. Yess if he can do any better, which Mr. Yess says that he can, though Eddy tells him that he can't. Eddy then tells Tom that he's on, and for him to remember to hide his face, which Tom agrees to. However, when Tom appears on the scene, he ends up bumping into the front door of the mausoleum, which causes it to fall over, before he approaches Thor, while Valira approaches Thor from the back. Tom and Valira then stare at Thor until he faints, which causes several cardboard tombstones to fall over from the wind, which Thor is upset about.

Eddy then cuts the scene and is about to move on to the next scene, but Mr. Raymond tells him that they need to re-shoot the scene. Eddy tries arguing that the take was perfect, though Mr. Raymond reminds him that the gravestones fell over and that the mausoleum broke because it's a cheap set. Eddy tries to assure Mr. Raymond that people won't notice any of that, before Mr. Raymond and Mr. Yess ask him about different gaffes about the movie, such as the times when it changes from day to night and back in a matter of seconds, the aliens that look just like normal people, when Croswell is just reading his lines throughout half of the movie, and what just happened when the ghouls stare at the Chief of Police until he presumably dies. This prompts Eddy to ask Mr. Raymond and Mr. Yess if they've ever heard of the Suspension of Disbelief, before once again assuring them that nobody will notice any problems because it is perfect as it is.

Mr. Raymond argues back that the production seems second-rate, while Eddy tells him that he just doesn't get it. Mr. Raymond then tells him that he has another observation, the observation being that the title "Conquerors from Outer Space" has some big words in it, claiming that big words make people think, while Mr. Yess adds that people don't like to think when they see movies, just see things move. Mr. Raymond then suggests that Eddy come up with a new title for the film, then states that he and Mr. Yess came up with one after some discussion, which is "Planet 9 from Distant Space". Eddy asks in disbelief about all planets being in space, but Mr. Raymond takes it as Eddy not liking it and that they can change the name, as well as mentioning that he and Mr. Yess can also take their minds and funding elsewhere, which finally convinces Eddy to change the name of the movie, before admitting that he likes it.

Mr. Raymond then tells Eddy that they need to get rid of some of the actors, with the exception of Clark and Valira, which Eddy is shocked to hear. Mr. Raymond asks Mr. Yess how he would describe the actors, which Mr. Yess answers to with, "They stink". Eddy asks Mr. Raymond why he would get rid of the actors, but Mr. Raymond tells him that he doesn't need the question, just for Eddy to get rid of them. Eddy refuses, telling Mr. Raymond that they're his friends and that he won't do it, further telling Mr. Raymond that he can't make him. When the others question Eddy about what's going on, Eddy tells them that Mr. Raymond wants to cut them from the movie, which everyone is horrified to hear. Mr. Raymond tries claiming that he didn't mean all of them, while Mr. Yess adds that he meant all of them who stink.

Despite this, everyone else disregards what Mr. Raymond and Mr. Yess said before going behind Eddy to support him, while Eddy tells Mr. Raymond that he can keep his funding, but he won't kick his friends out. He then says that there have been several obstacles in the way such as actors dropping out, sets falling apart, and losing money on "Friend of the Atomic Monster", then calls out Mr. Raymond and Mr. Yess for ruining the movie, then states that God says that everything is going to work out in the end, before further telling Mr. Raymond and Mr. Yess that they're the reason that he's not firm in his trust. Mr. Yess is about to angrily and verbally last out at Eddy, but Mr. Raymond states that he had no idea before apologizing for what he said, saying that they'll back off and continue to fund the movie. Eddy is surprised when Mr. Raymond says this, which Mr. Raymond confirms before saying that they should keep going, which Eddy agrees with. Eddy then tells the actors that they're going to do the Police Chief Resurrection scene, before Debra tells the others to take their places, with Eddy telling her that she's good at this, which Debra thanks Eddy for, saying that she learned from the best.

However, when everyone else exits, Mr. Yess asks Mr. Raymond if he really meant what he said, Mr. Raymond stating that he did, before telling Mr. Yess that when the movie fails, Eddy will be a wreck and that when it comes time for his next movie, Eddy will be marred by this one and that he'll have to listen to all of their edits, before Mr. Yess praises Mr. Raymond for being a genius. The next scene then begins with Thor climbing out of his grave, but gets stuck. Eddy then has Fred and Steve get a toilet plunger which they use to pull Thor out, before Eddy says to keep rolling. The next scene shows Fred and Steve in their jumpsuits in the lab with Clark, who suggests that they make a solar-powered bomb so that they would be strong too, just as the boom mike lowers down above Clark's head again. However, Fred, in his costume, can only scoff at Clark's plan, as well as calling everyone "ditzy minds", which prompts Clark to go up to Fred and lightly tap him on the head, while Fred acts like that he's been hit, Steve calling Clark a monster.

In the next scene, Croswell is sitting at a desk while very blatantly reading off a cue card held by Jean-Claude, with Croswell narrating about what the people will do to spend the rest of their lives, repeatedly saying "Next page" in-between sentences. The next scene then shows Clark and Debra on a porch, as Clark tells Debra that they're safe now, which Debra is glad to hear, before the two then engage in some sweet talk. A light breeze then knocks Clark, Debra, and the table over in several different directions, which causes Clark to cry out in anguish about his spleen, before Eddy cuts the scene, then tells everyone that that's a wrap. Mr. Raymond then tells himself that it's only a matter of time now, while chuckling to himself.

Soon, Eddy and the others are on a bus on their way to the premiere of "Planet 9 from Distant Space", while anxious to hear about what the people have to say about it. Everyone gets off the bus and enter the theater, where they are greeted by a crowd of people, who applaud them, while Eddy gleefully shouts out that they really love him. The crowd then applauds and cheers for Eddy again, before Eddy is approached by Peach Fuzzly (played by The Peach) from Channel 8 News. Peach then asks Eddy how he came up with such a "hilarious comedy", which Eddy is in disbelief about, before Peach tells him that it was the funniest movie they've ever seen and that it was great, while Eddy uneasily thanks Peach for these words.

## Trivia

* This is one of the two episodes to originally be labeled as a "fan-script". The other being *Larry-Boy and The Egomaniac**.*
* This is the only episode to not specify what the Silly Song is.
* When Fred and Steve confess to forgetting the squid motor, they reference the famous "I'm so hungry that I could eat a whole bus" joke from *Are You My Neighbor*?