King George and the Ducky
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King George And The Ducky is the thirteenth episode in the VeggieTales
animated series. It was released in April 2000 on VHS and on May 20, 2003 on DVD. Subtitled "A lesson about... Selfishness", it teaches viewers that they must think of others before themselves. The message is conveyed through a story based on the Biblical
account of David
and Bathsheba
from Second Samuel.
Although the VeggieTales adaptation remains relatively true to the source, Bathsheba is represented by a rubber duck, thus replacing the sin of adultery with the less difficult crime of theft. But the essence of the story remains intact: the King covets something belonging to his neighbor and takes it for his own; the selfish act is condemned by a king who wasn't so bright.
The subsequently released Duke and the Great Pie War
is a prequel to this episode.
). However, he and Larry allow Jimmy and Jerry to tell a story about being selfish which Jerry narrates (and which is very short).
In the first story an Englishman (Scallion #1) goes up a hill and steals all the bananas which he doesn't eat or share. Then a Swede (Jerry) goes up another hill and steals all the strawberries. Then the men ask each other if they can share but neither of them does. Bob then says the story is too short. Bob and Larry get a letter from Lucy Thomas from Bismark, North Dakota about a problem with being selfish, then start the main story.
In King George and the Ducky King George (Larry) only cares about rubber ducks. His servant Louis (Bob) tries to tell him the kingdom is in a war called the Great Pie War (expanded upon later in Duke and the Great Pie War
) though George doesn't care; he thinks the most important person in the world is himself. George then notices a rubber duck which belongs to a poor boy named Thomas (Junior) and which is Thomas's favorite toy. King George tells Louis to get him the duck, but Louis refuses. Then Cedric (Scallion #) the general says that they need more men on the battlefield. George says Thomas wants to help and tells Cedric to put Thomas on the front of the battle alone, mostly to keep Thomas away from his home so he can take Thomas's rubber ducky. George tells Louis to meet him at Thomas's house so they can take the duck.
Silly Songs has a song called Endangered Love about Larry's love of a manatee
called Barbara. He dances with her while watching a soap opera.
King George and Louis steal the duck. Before King George takes another bath, Cedric and Thomas come. According to Cedric, Thomas ended the war all on his own, but has gained posttraumatic stress disorder in the process. Melvin (Pa Grape), a "slightly odd wiseman who shows up every so often" then tells a story based on George's actions to steal Thomas's ducky. At the end of the story he tells King George that "For whether you are a king or just a kid, God wants all to think of others first. You have been selfish King George, and when we are selfish we hurt the people around us just as you have hurt Thomas." To make things right George gives Thomas his duck back and restores his memory by letting him take a hot bath in his tub. He apologizes and then prays to God that he is sorry. It ends with a song about sharing. According to Bob, George gave his ducks away the very next day to say sorry for his selfishness.
VeggieTales
VeggieTales is an American series of children's computer animated films featuring anthropomorphic vegetables in stories conveying moral themes based on Christianity...
animated series. It was released in April 2000 on VHS and on May 20, 2003 on DVD. Subtitled "A lesson about... Selfishness", it teaches viewers that they must think of others before themselves. The message is conveyed through a story based on the Biblical
Bible
The Bible refers to any one of the collections of the primary religious texts of Judaism and Christianity. There is no common version of the Bible, as the individual books , their contents and their order vary among denominations...
account of David
David
David was the second king of the united Kingdom of Israel according to the Hebrew Bible and, according to the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, an ancestor of Jesus Christ through both Saint Joseph and Mary...
and Bathsheba
Bathsheba
According to the Hebrew Bible, Bathsheba was the wife of Uriah the Hittite and later of David, king of the United Kingdom of Israel and Judah. She is most known for the Bible story in which King David seduced her....
from Second Samuel.
Although the VeggieTales adaptation remains relatively true to the source, Bathsheba is represented by a rubber duck, thus replacing the sin of adultery with the less difficult crime of theft. But the essence of the story remains intact: the King covets something belonging to his neighbor and takes it for his own; the selfish act is condemned by a king who wasn't so bright.
The subsequently released Duke and the Great Pie War
Duke and the Great Pie War
Duke and the Great Pie War is the 25th episode in the VeggieTales animated series. It was released on March 8, 2005 in both DVD and VHS format. Subtitled "A Lesson in Loving Your Family", it includes two stories aimed at teaching the value of family and the importance of putting others' needs ahead...
is a prequel to this episode.
Cast
- Mike NawrockiMike NawrockiMichael Nawrocki is an American voice actor, writer, animator and director. He is the co-founder and Executive Vice President of Big Idea Entertainment, the company best known for bringing computer-animated vegetables to life in the popular VeggieTales series...
voices several roles:- Larry the Cucumber as King George
- Jean-Claude as a member of King George's Army
- Phil VischerPhil VischerPhillip "Phil" Vischer is an American voice actor, animator, director, writer and puppeteer known for creating the computer-animated video series VeggieTales with partner and friend Mike Nawrocki...
voices several roles:- Bob the Tomato as Louis, King George's servant
- Scallion #1 as Cedric, King George's favorite general
- Pa Grape as Melvin the Wiseman. He tells King George a flannelgraphFlannelgraphFlannelgraph is a storytelling system that uses a board covered with flannel fabric, usually resting on an easel. It is very similar to Fuzzy Felt, although its primary use is as a storytelling medium, rather than as a toy....
story (in the form of a minstrelMinstrelA minstrel was a medieval European bard who performed songs whose lyrics told stories of distant places or of existing or imaginary historical events. Although minstrels created their own tales, often they would memorize and embellish the works of others. Frequently they were retained by royalty...
folk ballad), in the biblical role of Nathan the ProphetNathan (Prophet)Nathan the Prophet was a court prophet who lived in the time of King David and Queen Bathsheba. He came to David to reprimand him over his committing adultery with Bathsheba while she was the wife of Uriah the Hittite whose death the King had also arranged to hide his previous transgression.His...
. - Jerry Gourd and Phillippe as members of King George's Army
- Lisa Vischer voices Junior Asparagus as Thomas
Plot
The episode opens with Jimmy and Jerry Gourd dressed as Larry and Bob, who soon find them and ask why they have taken over the show. Jimmy and Jerry explain that they thought Bob and Larry needed a break, but Bob replies that he just had a break and does not need another one (a reference to his absence from the previous episode, Larry-Boy and the Rumor WeedLarry-Boy and the Rumor Weed
Larry-Boy and the Rumor Weed is the twelfth episode in the VeggieTales animated series, and the second installment of the LarryBoy adventures. It was released in July 1999 on VHS formats and January 28, 2003 on DVD formats...
). However, he and Larry allow Jimmy and Jerry to tell a story about being selfish which Jerry narrates (and which is very short).
In the first story an Englishman (Scallion #1) goes up a hill and steals all the bananas which he doesn't eat or share. Then a Swede (Jerry) goes up another hill and steals all the strawberries. Then the men ask each other if they can share but neither of them does. Bob then says the story is too short. Bob and Larry get a letter from Lucy Thomas from Bismark, North Dakota about a problem with being selfish, then start the main story.
In King George and the Ducky King George (Larry) only cares about rubber ducks. His servant Louis (Bob) tries to tell him the kingdom is in a war called the Great Pie War (expanded upon later in Duke and the Great Pie War
Duke and the Great Pie War
Duke and the Great Pie War is the 25th episode in the VeggieTales animated series. It was released on March 8, 2005 in both DVD and VHS format. Subtitled "A Lesson in Loving Your Family", it includes two stories aimed at teaching the value of family and the importance of putting others' needs ahead...
) though George doesn't care; he thinks the most important person in the world is himself. George then notices a rubber duck which belongs to a poor boy named Thomas (Junior) and which is Thomas's favorite toy. King George tells Louis to get him the duck, but Louis refuses. Then Cedric (Scallion #) the general says that they need more men on the battlefield. George says Thomas wants to help and tells Cedric to put Thomas on the front of the battle alone, mostly to keep Thomas away from his home so he can take Thomas's rubber ducky. George tells Louis to meet him at Thomas's house so they can take the duck.
Silly Songs has a song called Endangered Love about Larry's love of a manatee
Manatee
Manatees are large, fully aquatic, mostly herbivorous marine mammals sometimes known as sea cows...
called Barbara. He dances with her while watching a soap opera.
King George and Louis steal the duck. Before King George takes another bath, Cedric and Thomas come. According to Cedric, Thomas ended the war all on his own, but has gained posttraumatic stress disorder in the process. Melvin (Pa Grape), a "slightly odd wiseman who shows up every so often" then tells a story based on George's actions to steal Thomas's ducky. At the end of the story he tells King George that "For whether you are a king or just a kid, God wants all to think of others first. You have been selfish King George, and when we are selfish we hurt the people around us just as you have hurt Thomas." To make things right George gives Thomas his duck back and restores his memory by letting him take a hot bath in his tub. He apologizes and then prays to God that he is sorry. It ends with a song about sharing. According to Bob, George gave his ducks away the very next day to say sorry for his selfishness.
Segments
- Opening Countertop (Part I)
- The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill and Came Down With All the Bananas
- Opening Countertop (Part II)
- King George and the Ducky (Part I)
- Silly SongSilly Songs with LarrySilly Songs with Larry is a regular feature in the Big Idea's popular 3D cartoon series VeggieTales. It generally consists of Larry the Cucumber singing either alone or with some of the other Veggie characters. Occasionally, another character or an ensemble gets the lead vocal. It is occasionally...
: Endangered Love (Barbara Manatee) - King George and the Ducky (Part II)
- Closing Countertop
Songs
In addition to the ubiquitous "VeggieTales Theme" and "What We Have Learned," this episode contains the following songs:- I Love My Duck, sung by Nawrocki, Phil Vischer, and Lisa Vischer
- I Must Have It, sung by Nawrocki
- Endangered Love (Barbara Manatee), sung by Nawrocki
- There Once Was a Man, sung by Phil Vischer
- The Selfish Song, sung by Nawrocki, Phil Vischer, and Lisa Vischer