Monday, November 24, 2014

Case Study No. 1695: Kate the Library Assistant

Episode One - Part One
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1st part to 1st episode.
Tags: book mice
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[scene opens in the library, as the female assistant (brown hair, blue sweater, blue jeans) walks in carrying a pile of folders, when she stops and notices a potted plant sitting precariously atop a pile of books]
KATE: Oh no, not again!
[she drops her folders (and her handbag) and tries rushing over to the plant, but it tips over and falls to the floor]
KATE: Oh!
[she sighs, then cut to a puppet mouse (hanging the letter "B" on the inside of a wall in the library) as the show's theme song plays]
SINGERS: Bookmice!
[another mouse runs in and places an "O" next to it]
SINGERS: Bookmice!
[another mouse runs in and places another "O" on the wall, then cut to an exterior shot of the St. Clair/Silverthorn Public Library]
SINGERS: They live inside the library ... Bookmice!
[cut back to behind the wall, as the mice hang up the letters "K" and "M"]
SINGERS: Behind the wall where no one can see ... Look twice!
[cut to various shots of the mice in the library reading books]
SINGERS: Three curious mice who love to read ... Bookmice!
[cut to one of the mice holding the letter "I", as he stops and turns to the camera]
SINGERS: There's Norbert ...
[the camera pans over to show another mouse holding the letter "C"]
SINGERS: Zazzy ...
[the camera pans over to the final mouse holding the letter "E"]
SINGERS: And Leon!
[they place the remaining letters up on the wall, spelling out the title of the show]
SINGERS: They got a lot to say ... They're Bookmice!
[the mice starts dancing, then one by one scurry off screen]
SINGERS: Look twice ...
[they all pop back into frame, then immediately leave again]
SINGERS: Bookmice!
["The Prankster" appears on screen, then cut back to the library assistant trying to clean up the soil that spilled out of the broken pot]
KATE: Ooh, this makes me so mad! This is the third time this week that someone has played one of these stupid practical jokes!
[she starts picking up the pieces of the pot and sighs]
KATE: Oh, Misses Keaton will be just furious!
[cut to two of the mice spying on the woman from inside a nearby wall]
NORBERT: Who do you suppose is doing this?
ZAZI: I don't know, but there's got to be a way to find out!
NORBERT: Yeah, it may be funny for them, but it sure isn't funny for Kate!
ZAZI: Wait a minute!
NORBERT: Zazi, you've got that look in your eye ... What are you thinking?
ZAZI: Come on, let's find Leon ... I've got an idea!

[...]

[the library assistant is taking a VHS tape out of the VCR, as the mice spy on her from inside the wall]
ZAZI: Hmm, so far so good! Everything seems to be fine today ... no sign of any stupid stunts!
[cut back to the library assistant, as she ejects the tape]
KATE: Now, where is that container?
[she reaches for some VHS boxes underneath the VCR, then recoils in horror and screams when she notices a large rubber spider]
[cut back to the three mice, as they gasp]
ZAZI: Oh no, it's happened again!
NORBERT: Poor Kate!
[the third mouse, however, looks away and tries to stifle a laugh ... but tries to brush it off when he notices the other two are looking at him]
LEON: Oh, uh ... it's terrible! It's just terrible!
[cut back to the library assistant, as she picks up the spider]
KATE: Oh, I am so tired of these ridiculous practical jokes!
[she gets up and storms off in a huff, then cut back to the three mice behind the wall]
ZAZI: This Prankster character has just gone too far!
NORBERT: Yeah, it's not funny anymore!
LEON: Oh? I dunno, I thought it was kinda funny ...
ZAZI: It is not, Leon! This joker doesn't know when to stop!
[Leon mocks her in a condescending tone]
LEON: Well then, why don't you try to catch him, huh?
ZAZI: We will!

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From wikipedia.org:

Bookmice is a Canadian children's educational sitcom, where a public library is secretly inhabited by three fun loving mice.

Characters
Zazi (voiced by Trish Leeper)
Norbert (voiced by Nina Keogh)
Leon (voiced by Karen Valleau)
Kate (Stephanie Broschart) - The library assistant.
Cat - A ginger cat with green eyes. Seeks to catch the mice.
Luke (Andrew Sardella)
Jason (Ari Magder)
Alysha (Erica Luttrell)
Mr. Flower (Eric Fink)
Officer Martinez (Stefanie Samuels)

[...]

Episode 8
The Prankster

The mice try to find who is playing pranks on the librarian Kate.

Book Read: "Miss Nelson is Missing!"

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From imdb.com:

Bookmice (1991- )
TV Series - 30 min

The main characters in this TVO kids' series were three puppet mice who lived behind the wall in a library, and didn't always get along. Their names were Zazi, Norbert, and Leon. They made friends with certain kids who regularly came to the library, but always had to make sure that no librarian was ever aware of their presence in the building! The mice were often visited by the Wiz of Wonder, a wizard who was a friend of theirs, and eventually started working in the library in disguise, going by the name Mr. Flower. There was also a puppet feline in the show named Exit, who often caused trouble in the lives of the mice while he was around. Zazi, Norbert, and Leon often encountered some other interesting visitors as well.

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From tvarchive.ca:

Bookmice (Series) (1991-1999)
Aka: Book Mice
Broadcast: TVOntario

Norbert, Zazi, and Leon, three fun-loving mice, live secretly behind the walls of the neighborhood library. Only Lee, a lonely boy who has just moved into the area, and an interloping, decrepit cat know of the existence of the Bookmice. Later in the series, the mice are discovered by three new children, Alysha, Jason, and Luke, who become their secret friends. Humor, wonder, stories, music, and delightful animation are present in the everyday adventures of the mice, as they explore the wondrous world of books - and the library's many friends and activities. Along with encouraging a love of reading, programs promote social values, as children learn about helping others, the importance of honesty, and overcoming fears.

Episode Guide

Moving Day - #01 - The mice are planning a move to a new home in the cheese factory, until they listen to a story shared by Lee and the library assistant, Kate.

The Mess - #03 - While tidying and taking inventory in the library, Kate loses some certificates and finds a toy car. Secretly, the mice help Kate find what she's lost.

A Friend like You - #04 - Norbert learns that Lee is having trouble fitting in at his new school. He introduces himself and the other mice to the astonished boy.

Secret Friends - #05 - Lee lends the toy car to Norbert, who loses it in the basement. Norbert risks capture by the cat as he searches for the car, which Kate eventually recovers.

Playtime - #06 - Zazi, back from drawing lessons, thinks a name change will improve her art. Lee helps the other mice perform a play to convince her to keep her name.

Growing - #07 - Kate and Lee discuss what plants need to grow. Norbert, who wants to grow quickly, overhears, and tries some of their methods - on himself.

The Prankster - #08 - Someone is playing practical jokes in the library, and they are not funny anymore. A search begins to reveal the terrible trickster.

The Wiz of Wonder - #09 - Zazi's writing inspiration, the Wizard of Wonder, gets trapped in the computer. Meanwhile, Leon and Norbert try again to get rid of the cat.

Lost and Found - #10 - After the Wizard returns to Wonderworld, Leon finds some old toys in the basement. Kate worries about losing her voice, and Lee loses his library card.

Surprises - #11 - Norbert thinks that Lee is the only one who has remembered his birthday, but Zazi and Leon are secretly organizing a party. A magic seashell arrives from the Wizard.

Muscle Mouse - #12 - While Leon exercises in preparation for a confrontation with the cat, Norbert mopes around because it's too dangerous to leave the library for a game of baseball. Lee, who is collecting old toys for the annual Humane Society sale, comes to Norbert's rescue.

Claws for Alarm - #13 - Despite Leon's efforts to secure the library, the cat gets in again and plots his revenge against the mice. Leon and Lee have an argument over Lee's project on cats.

Tall Tales - #14 - A new girl named Jenna comes to the library to work on a school project; Lee is initially put off by her boasting, but Zazi, watching from the wall grate, is smitten by Jenna's glamorous clothing and the exciting lifestyle she leads.

On Our Own - #15 - Zazi and Leon miss Norbert when he spends a couple of nights away from home for the first time. Kate is worried about Lee when he doesn't drop by the library for a few days.

Friend or Foe - #16 - The mice discover the cat in the basement, badly injured in a fight. Zazi insists that they nurse him back to health; Leon and Norbert reluctantly help.

The Hobby - #17 - Feeling as if he's the only one without a hobby, Norbert begins looking for something special that he can do. Lee competes with a girl named Alison to make the best model dinosaur, and accidentally lets the library's iguana loose.

The Puppet Makers - #18 - While Leon searches for a place in the library to hide some "treasure," he is stalked by the cat. Lee's new interest in puppets gives the mice an idea to frighten the cat.

The Circus - #19 - When Norbert and Leon investigate a strange sound coming from the basement, they discover the cat suffering from an annoying affliction. After Kate invites Lee to a performance by the Cirque du Soleil, Norbert begins wondering whether he will ever see a circus.

Out of this World - #21 - The Wizard of Wonder invites the mice to a party, and unintentionally creates a big problem when he tries to teach Norbert to dance. After a stargazing excursion, Lee and Mrs. Keaton, the librarian, find the Wizard trapped in the library.

Scout's Honor - #22 - Lee must design and build a mousetrap to earn his Cub Scout handicraft badge. Leon plans to camp out overnight to get his camping badge and, while reading some survival manuals, makes an interesting discovery.

Truth to Tell - #23 - Leon struggles to control his tendency to exaggerate, while Zazi tries to cut down on snacking. Mrs. Keaton the librarian wins an award and gets caught up in the glamour of the presentation ceremony.

C is for Cat - #24 - Norbert becomes the "King of Silverthorn"; Kate is apprehensive about the arrival of an after-school drama teacher; and the cat begins learning the alphabet.

All Together Now - #25 - Leon invents a robot to do housework, but Norbert is not pleased when the contraption malfunctions and destroys some of his treasures. The cat continues reading lessons.

Monkeying Around - #26 - Norbert is upset to learn that Lee will no longer be coming to the library. He is consoled by Exit, who gives him his special key collection. Two new children, Alysha and Jason, discover the mice.

The Teddy Bear Party - #27 - Alysha and Jason meet the mice and promise to keep their secret. Norbert's favorite toy, Freddie the Frog, is repaired and almost given away at The Teddy Bear Party.

Helping Hands - #28 - The Wiz of Wonder assumes a second identity as Mr. Flower to get a job in the library and fulfill a special mission. Leon and Norbert start a Handymouse Repair Service for their friends.

Lucky Leon - #29 - Leon relies on good luck charms and superstitions to replace Zazi's Walkmouse which he and Norbert have accidentally broken. Alysha, Jason, and Mr. Flower prepare for Friday the 13th.

Dinner Is Served - #30 - The mice are invited to dine with The Wiz, but unexpectedly travel to Wonderworld, where they meet a couple of pesky bees and a mean witch.

Tricky Business - #31 - Norbert tries to help Exit learn the finer point of becoming a household pet. All the mice eventually persuade him to lure Jason's lost dog back to the library.

Winter Woes - #32 - While Norbert and Leon excitedly welcome the first winter snowfall, Zazi dreams of becoming a famous figure skater. The Wiz's homemade survival kits come in handy during a severe blizzard.

Ode to Alysha - #34 - Norbert becomes smitten with Alysha after she kisses him in gratitude for finding her lost ring. Exit offers worldly advice as Norbert struggles to express his feelings.

Tooth Fairy Troubles - #35 - Fiona Fay, a most unlikely Tooth Fairy, arrives a night late to collect Norbert's first lost tooth and becomes stranded in the library.

Mysterious Monsters - #37 - Norbert overcomes his fear of monsters, and Jason summons up enough courage to speak in public.

Live and Let Live - #38 - Exit toughens up after joining The Alleycat Club. Norbert helps The Wiz by babysitting Mother Duck's egg, which nearly becomes breakfast for the cat.

A Talent for Trouble - #39 - Kate is overworked and exhausted. The mice help her by cleaning up the library. After several disagreements, Alysha and Jason finally cooperate in putting on a puppet show ... with two surprise "stars."

You Can Do It - #40 - Exit tries to prove to his alleycat buddies that he's not a pussycat by accepting a challenge to fight. Leon helps him prepare, but it's brains, not brawn, that eventually win the day. Kate struggles to find a suitable story topic after entering a writing contest.

Chocolate Chip Trouble - #41 - Leon finds an old electric keyboard that he and Norbert try to fix; Zazi makes chocolate chip cookies for Alysha for her birthday; and Luke, a new boy in the library, thinks he is not invited to Alysha's birthday party. Norbert sneaks one of Zazi's cookies and becomes transparent.

Double Exposure - #42 - Zazi's skating banquet and Leon's scout dinner are scheduled on the same night. Zazi is angry because Norbert and Leon promised to attend her function, Leon thinks his event is as important as Zazi's, and Norbert doesn't know what to do. Fairy godmother Fiona Fay tries to help but only complicates matters.

Work and Play - #43 - Exit drops in on Leon and Norbert while they are practising their music and says he might be able to get them a real set of drums; he comes through later on but then tries to take control of the band. Norbert is a nuisance when the three mice clean their room together.

Write Right - #44 - Alysha finds time to try out for the baseball team only after she talks Norbert into helping her with a book report; he ends up reluctantly writing the whole assignment. Exit continues to try to take control of the band; Norbert continues to resist, but accepts some sheet music the cat offers him.

Sour Notes - #45 - While Norbert has enthusiastically worked on his part for band practice, Leon shows up unprepared. Exit comments on the bad notes Leon is playing, and Leon walks out. Meanwhile, Alysha and Luke join Kate in a lip sync contest. Luke meets the mice.

The Sky Is Falling - #46 - During a storm, a large pole falls through the skylight above the mice's room; while the window is being repaired, Zazi and Norbert stay first with Exit and then the Wiz, and learn about sharing with someone they're not used to. Luke makes similar adjustments when his grandfather comes to live with him.

Wishful Thinking - #47 - Norbert rubs a lamp he finds in the library, and genie-in-training Fiona Fay appears. She conjures up a pizza for him, but then eats it herself. Meanwhile, Alysha loses all the money she earned in a run to raise money for the local community centre.

Someone's Sick - #48 - Zazi, Luke, and Mrs. Keaton all have the flu, but when Mr. Flower (the Wiz) starts coming down with it too, his tracking systems go haywire and he disappears with every sneeze. Alysha is frightened when he vanishes before her eyes; he confesses to being a wizard in disguise.

Good News, Bad News - #50 - Exit and the Mousetones are invited to play at a mouse hop but without Exit. Mrs. Keaton falls off a step stool while she's shelving books, and sprains her ankle.

The Library Fairy - #51 - Fiona Fay is upset about being fired from the Federation of Fairies. The mice try to help her find a new job. Luke tries out for the soccer team and is surprised when he is accepted.

The Story Thief - #52 - Someone in Wonderworld is stealing stories and fairy tales. The Wiz and the mice help Cosmo, the head wizard, track the culprit down.

Lights! Camera! Exit 1 - #53 - Kate and Mr. Flower (the Wiz) plan a celebration for the library's tenth birthday. Because Zazi is away and will miss the big even, Leon decides to videotape the proceedings. Luke discovers that Mr. Flower is really a wizard.

All That Glitters - #54 - The mice decide to hold a rummage sale. Norbert discovers a divining rod and proceeds to locate "gold" in the library.

Not Nice - #55 - The Witch arrives from Wonderworld and tries to turn the mice into frogs. With a little help from the Wiz, Exit saves the day.

Magic or Not - #56 - Fiona Fay comes for a visit, bringing with her a book of spells. Leon finds the book and tries to weave some magic, with dubious results.

The Word Wizard - #57 - Norbert can't seem to be able to do anything right; a new "word wizard" program is started at the library to encourage reading - but Alysha's new friends convince her that books are not cool; Mr. Flower and Luke help to gather books for the community centre. Norbert reads Something Special by David McPhail.

Winning Ways - #58 - Norbert is very excited that Zazi and Leon are going to see him play in the big baseball game against the Squirrels; the Wiz is studying for his Wizard First Class licence; and an episode of Lardocks and Crunch is featured.

The Dream Team - #59 - The library is hosting a big Halloween party - but Alysha feels she's too old to dress up and Norbert refuses to attend when his friend Ramone the pumpkin is inadvertently carved into a jack-o'-lantern. Hoping to change their minds, Fiona Fay and the Wiz team up to cast a spell. The mice read A Dark Dark Tale by Ruth Brown and watch another episode of Lardocks and Crunch.

Exit to Egypt - #60 - The library kicks off its celebration of the cultures of the world with an exhibit on Egypt; Exit, who is being pestered by a neighborhood dog, overhears that in Egypt, cats are treated like kings, and decides to escape to the "land of the pharaohs." Norbert reads Zoom Upstream by Tim Wynne-Jones.

What a Ball! - #61 - The Mousetones receive a rave review after a performance - but Exit's name is left out; Fiona Fay asks Exit and the Mousetones to play at Cinderella's wedding. The Wiz reads from Fish and Flamingo by Nancy White Carlstrom.

It Only Hurts When I Laugh - #62 - Leon's big dream of becoming a stand-up comic doesn't pan out exactly as planned when he appears at the Rat's Nest Comedy Club's amateur night; Mrs. Keaton is hurt to learn that she doesn't have a sense of humor. Leon watches another episode of Lardocks and Crunch.

The Sky Travellers - #63 - Cosmo decides to step down as Head Wizard of Wonderworld because he believes his imagination is running out; the Wiz is forced to take Cosmo's old job with some disastrous results. Cosmo reads Leo the Late Bloomer by Robert Kraus.

That's Funny - #64 - Fiona Fay drops in and tries to plug her new sideline - fun kits; Luke desperately tries to raise money to fix his bike. Norbert watches an episode of Lardocks and Crunch.

Ready to Roll! - #65 - The mice hope to be booked on a cross-country tour with their band - but Exit wants no part of the deal. Mr. Flower is asked to speak at a magic convention.

Shamrocks and Shilalees - #66 - Seamus McFee, a charming but mischievous leprechaun, takes a liking to the library when he drops in on the mice and friends as they prepare for Irish Week. He decides to make it his permament home, but he can't stay unless he finds someone to trade places with him. When he tricks Zazi into holding his magic hammer, she disappears into Leprechaun Land, where she is forced to take up cobbling. With the help of the Wiz and Alysha, Norbert and Leon set out to rescue Zazi, but underestimate the powers of the tiny trickster. (1hr)

Norbert's Dream - #67 - After a nasty bump on the head, Norbert realizes his life has been at the whim of a group of writers creating a children's television series. Puppeteers, actors, cameras, wardrobes, props, makeup - what an odd world. This can't be happening. Or can it?

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From torontoneighbourhoods.net:

The Silverthorn Public Library, at 1748 St. Clair Avenue West is famous for appearing on the opening sequence of the syndicated Book Mice television show. Children from all over Canada and as far away as the United States have stopped in to visit the home of the book mice. The staff at this library even conduct a Book Mice Tour much to the delight of the children who visit here.

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