My Boo Buddies Bedtime Stories - Episode 2 "Manny Teaches Comet the Bedtime Chart"

Manny notices something alarming — Comet's breath could clear a haunted mansion. When Mami's bedtime chart appears on the wall, Manny walks Comet through every step: bath, potty, PJs, brush teeth, book, tuck in, lights out. Comet is enthusiastically onboard for everything — except brushing his teeth. Dogs don't need that, he insists. He proposes increasingly creative snack alternatives. Finally, Manny pulls out the secret weapon — the song Mami taught him."Stinky Shark, Brush Your Teeth!" By the end, even Comet is singing along — with noticeably fresher breath.

Transcript

SPEAKER_02 0:07

Come on now.

SPEAKER_01 0:21

Okay, so I need to tell you something. Something has happened in Boo Manor. It's comet. Hi. His breath smells like a low tightfish breath. I love him, but his breath gets here before he does. It could clear every ghost out of Boo Manor. And the lighthouse. And possibly the whole beach.

SPEAKER_02 0:56

Mammy, I think that smell could be coming from the socks under the bed. It might be you. It is not me. It's okay if it's you. I still love you. Comet. It is not me. Have you tried a carrot?

SPEAKER_01 1:12

Crunchy things clean. It is not me. It is not me. I just want to be clear about that.

SPEAKER_02 1:22

What's wrong with your face, Manny? You look a bit angry.

SPEAKER_01 1:27

Nothing. Everything is fine. We're going to fix this.

SPEAKER_03 1:32

Manny, I found that bedtime chart you asked me for. You're eight. Don't you already have your bedtime routine memorized?

SPEAKER_01 1:46

Of course, mommy. But it helps me earnestly remember. It's the most beautiful chart I have ever seen. Okay.

SPEAKER_03 1:54

Everything you need. In order. Every night. Now follow it and go to bed.

SPEAKER_01 2:02

Manny? Is my name on that chart? I'm adding your name to it right now. I have a chart! I have a chart! You have a chart, so now you can follow it. Okay. Can you help us go through the chart? We're going to say each thing together. Ready? Number one. Can you say with me? Bath.

SPEAKER_02 2:28

I love baths. I'm going to splash everything.

SPEAKER_01 2:32

Small splashes comet. We live in a haunted mansion. The parents do not appreciate wet hallways. Too late. Number two. Say it with me. Potty.

SPEAKER_02 2:50

All done with potty time. Already? I'm a ghost dog, Manny. Ghost dog? Ghost poop.

SPEAKER_01 2:57

You know what? We're moving on. Number three. Say it with me. PJs. What are PJs? Pajamas. Cozy clothes for sleeping.

SPEAKER_02 3:12

I have fur. That's fair. It's very soft. And it glows.

SPEAKER_01 3:18

I mean, he's not wrong. We're giving him that one. Okay, number four. This is an important one. A really important one. Say it with me. Brush teeth.

SPEAKER_02 3:37

No. Comet. Manny, I am a dog. Dogs don't brush their teeth. It is not a dog thing. It is absolutely a comet thing.

SPEAKER_01 3:48

If you need it, I can prove you do.

SPEAKER_02 3:51

I will not be brushing my teeth tonight or any night.

SPEAKER_01 3:55

He says this every night.

SPEAKER_02 3:57

Wait! Let's talk this over. What if instead of brushing, I eat something that cleans while I chew? Like what? A carrot! Carrots are crunchy! Crunchy things clean teeth! That is not how that works. What about a cracker?

SPEAKER_01 4:13

No. An apple? Still no. Ha ha a marshmallow? Comment. A marshmallow is the opposite of brushing your teeth.

SPEAKER_02 4:24

What about two marshmallows?

SPEAKER_01 4:27

Do you see what I'm dealing with? I know, I know.

SPEAKER_03 4:35

Manny, is there a problem with the chart?

SPEAKER_01 4:38

Mommy, why do we have to brush our teeth at night? We already brushed in the morning. Good question.

SPEAKER_03 4:46

You know all that food you ate today? Breakfast, lunch, dinner? That snack you thought I didn't see? What snack? It's still in your mouth, Manny. Having a party. All that food just sitting there, throwing a little fiesta for the bacteria. There is a fiesta in my mouth?

SPEAKER_01 5:05

And mommy, what about animals? Hypothetically, do animals need to brush their teeth too?

SPEAKER_03 5:13

Hypothetically? Completely hypothetically. People and dogs that eat food need clean teeth to prevent disease. If you don't brush, you can get plaque that causes bad breath or painful tooth loss. Bacteria gather in your mouth and can cause problems in other parts of your body.

SPEAKER_01 5:34

The fiesta is in my mouth. Mommy, do you know what happens to a shark that doesn't brush its teeth?

SPEAKER_03 5:42

I do know that, actually. Perfectly.

SPEAKER_01 5:48

Pay attention, Comet. This one's for you.

SPEAKER_02 5:50

Why are you looking at me like that?

SPEAKER_00 5:53

Ew! Stinky shark! You need to brush your teeth! Stinky shark. Stinky shark. Stinky shark. Stinky shark.

SPEAKER_01 6:07

Sing with us.

SPEAKER_00 6:16

Up and down. Up and down. Up and down. Up and down. Start to start. Time to play. Time to play. Time to play. Time to play.

SPEAKER_03 7:16

Now go brush your teeth, stinky shark.

SPEAKER_02 7:20

Huh. Do I smell stinky like that shark? A little bit, buddy. Why didn't anyone tell me?

SPEAKER_01 7:28

I've been trying to tell you since you've got here.

SPEAKER_02 7:33

Is this right?

SPEAKER_01 7:35

That is exactly right. Up and down, side to side.

SPEAKER_02 7:40

I feel amazing! I feel like a brand new ghost dog.

SPEAKER_01 7:45

He really does smell better. It's kind of incredible. Okay. Almost there. Now for the next step. Say it with me. Can it be a short one? It can be a very short one. Say it with me. Tuck in.

SPEAKER_02 8:10

This is the best thing that's ever happened to me. Last one. Say it with me. Lights out. Manny? Yeah? I think I like the chart. I know, buddy. Can't we do this song again tomorrow? Every night if you want. Good.

SPEAKER_01 8:42

Comet is sound asleep. You did the whole chart tonight too. You know. Bath, potty, PJs, teeth, book, tuck in, lights out. No more fiesta in my mouth. No more fiesta, buddy. Mommy would be proud.

SPEAKER_03 9:14

I heard that. When as nudges me, hope. Love you, mommy. I love you too, Manny.

SPEAKER_01 9:22

You know what comet figured out tonight? Taking care of yourself is actually a pretty cozy thing to do. Say it with me. I am calm. I can dream. I am safe. I am ready to rest. Good night.