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Shining Time Station/Too Many Cooks
Too Many Cooks | |
Season 1, Episode 17 | |
Airdate | May 21, 1989 |
Written by | Ellis Weiner |
Directed by | Gregory Lehane
Thomas director David Mitton |
← 1x16 Word's Out |
1x18 → Mapping It Out |
Shining Time Station — Season One |
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Too Many Cooks is the seventeenth episode of the first season of Shining Time Station.
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Plot Overview
The station receives a package of Schemer's new sandwich spread. They then get a call from the mayor complaining to Schemer that his package never arrived and is annoyed. Double checking, Schemer did not send it to the mayor. The kids suggest he send the box that they had received, leaving one jar for themselves. Schemer decides that will be best. Mr. Conductor arrives just before heading off to go fishing. He says Schemer needs to learn to be patient and not think of only himself, which leads him to the story of Gordon. Later, Schemer is waiting for the train, while everyone else tries his spread. They all scream as it is very bad. An angry Schemer tries it and makes faces and squirms. He blames it on his mom, as it was her recipe. Looking at it, he says he put in all the right ingredient, the last being cocoa powder. Everyone explains to Schemer that "C Powder" means chilli powder. Matt and Tanya later talk to Harry about Schemer. They all agree he is silly and not serious. As they walk out, Schemer adds fuel to the fire by wearing a wig, moustache, and talking in a high, odd voice. The mayor then walks in to the station looking for Schemer, claiming he will not recognize his face, but only his voice. Stacy helps to hide Schemer. The mayor is complaining about his spread and says if he does not get a new spread soon, Schemer will be in big trouble. After he leaves, everyone tries to help him. Stacy calls his mother to confirm the recipe and the kids go with her to get the ingredients. To relax, Schemer plays the jukebox, with a montage of the other three making the spread. When it finishes, Schemer tries the new spread and says that he is genius, much to Tanya's dismay. When he and Stacy wait for the train, Mr. Conductor arrives. Matt says Schemer has not learned anything. Mr. C says he may not have learned anything, but the kids have learned about helping others, just like Gordon did. The mayor returns and praises Schemer for his new sandwich spread. Schemer says he was responsible for it. Stacy snaps and says that his mother invented it and that Stacy, Matt, and Tanya made it a bit better. Schemer's mother calls and says she was disappointed in him. He feels bad, but Stacy reminds him everyone has slip ups.
Thomas Stories
- "Gordon Takes a Dip" and "Down the Mine"
Jukebox Band Segment Song
- "Casey Jones"
Notes
Credits
- Producers: Britt Allcroft, Rick Siggelkow
- Jukebox Band Puppets and Marionettes by "The Flexitoons" Craig Marin, Olga Felgemacher Marin
- Casting: Julie Mossberg Casting
- Production Designer: Wayne White
- Art Director: Rosaria Sinsi
- Costume Designer: Michael Landry
- Music Director: Steve Horelick
- Theme Composer: Joe Raposo
- Indiviual Score Co-Composers: Joe Raposo, Paul Derrick Mason
- Associate Producer: Andrea Miller
- Associate Director: Jay Millard
- On-Line Editor: Bonnie Rae Brickman
- Stage Manager: Terry Benson
- Technical Director: John Martin
- Lighting Designer: Dikran Hazirjian
- Lighting Director: Robert Diaz, Jr.
- Associate Producer for Post Production: Rocco Andrew Caruso
- Edit Associate Directors: Jay Millard, Wendy Cornell, Terry Benson
- Off-Line Editor: Robert R. Affrunti
- Production Manager: Sandi Vernon
- Production Controller: Kevin Moriarty
- Production Administrator: Nancy J. Golden
- Assistant to the Producers: Mindy H. Levine
- Assistant Production Manager: Roslyn Davis
- Production Associate: Beth Einhorn
- Assistant to the Stage Manager: Annette Holloway
- Production Assistants: Valerie Desjardins, Julia Fraser, Michael Shoemaker, Jess Siegler
- Camera: Robert Long, Jr., Dorothy McGrath, Steve Zinn
- Audio Mixer: Rich Jacob
- Audio: Jeff Picnus
- Studio Manager: John Hopkins
- Boom Operators: Leo Just, Jr., Edward Rutolo
- Video: Stephen Chauncey
- Videotape Operators: Lonnie Benesch, Bill Lombardi
- Property Master: Michael Gillen
- Model Builder: Barbara Galucci
- Scenic Artist: Alida G. Fraftarola
- Outside Property Man: Robert C. Mongioi
- Wardrobe Supervisor: Lavonne K. Richards
- Hair & Make-Up Supervisor: Debra Reece
- Make-Up: Kendrick H. Lowry
- Series Advisor: Dr. Ron Slaby
- Creative Play Consultant: Susan Striker
- Railroad Consultant: John Hankey
Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends
- Based on the Railway Series by The Rev W. Awrdy
- Producer: Britt Allcroft
- Music Composed and Arranged by Junior Campbell, Mike O'Donnell
- Art Director: Robert Gauld Galleries
- Lighting Cameraman: Terence Permane
- 1st Assistant Director: Steve Asquith
- Models and Sets: Pennicott, Payne & Lille, Ltd., DBP Models and Effects, Albatross Models & Effects, Bernard Carr
- Editors: Michael Dixon, Rebecca De Burgh Mound
- Facilities provided by WNET/Thirteen, MTI-TV City, New York City, Sync Sound, Lebowitz/Gould/Design, Inc., Oasis Music, Inc.
- Executive Producers: Donald Johnson, Angus Wright