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00:00:00Oh, yes, just like Christmas.

00:00:11Um, cut.

00:00:12Can we take five?

00:00:13Aubrey, can we taste take five?

00:00:16Five.

00:00:16Take five.

00:00:18Hi.

00:00:18Hey, you good?

00:00:20Let me tell you, when my taste buds grow back.

00:00:23Well, if you get it in the next take, you won't have to drink anymore.

00:00:25I can't do it.

00:00:27What do you mean you can't?

00:00:29Uh, I'm sober now.

00:00:31It's not alcoholic.

00:00:33You're joking.

00:00:34Uh, what do you propose we do?

00:00:36I'll fill it up with paint thinner.

00:00:38It'd go down a lot easier.

00:00:39Ladies!

00:00:40Uh, just one second, please.

00:00:42Okay, I can go grab a bucket, and then you can take a sip, and then you can spit it right out,

00:00:47and then they can, um, they can cut to a shot of a bottle or something.

00:00:49Can you handle that?

00:00:51Okay, but don't you ever say that I never did anything for you.

00:00:55Well, we don't have all day to go over everything that is wrong about the sentence you just said.

00:00:59I'd love to listen to you, darling, but I'm kind of trapped in that moment.

00:01:03I, uh, will go speak to the director.

00:01:06Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.

00:01:10The thing is, uh, when Bella was six years old, the color green was very triggering for her.

00:01:17Oh, darlings, thank you so much.

00:01:20You are all so wonderful to work with.

00:01:23Oh, now, if you ever need tickets to the comedy club, just reach out to Aubrey, day or night.

00:01:32Day, please, thank you.

00:01:34Okay, we need to get downtown ASAP, okay?

00:01:36What for?

00:01:38For the interview, I sent you the questions last night.

00:01:40Did you pick your favorite Christmas memory?

00:01:42I can't, because the really good ones, I can't remember,

00:01:45and the other ones, I'd be breaking an NDA to share them.

00:01:48What am I going to say?

00:01:50Bella, you pay me to write your jokes, not your life story.

00:01:53What about when you were writing my autobiography?

00:01:55There must be something there.

00:01:57We didn't get past the chapter on prenups.

00:01:59Oh, okay.

00:02:00You said last Christmas was your favorite ever.

00:02:02Why don't we work off of something like that?

00:02:04It was great.

00:02:05My set just killed.

00:02:06I booked two late-night gigs out of that.

00:02:09I just want to be more relatable, you know?

00:02:12I don't want to be all show business-y.

00:02:15I want to be more ordinary, you know, like you or one of them.

00:02:19Okay, uh, okay, when I was a kid growing up,

00:02:21all my cousins, aunts and uncles,

00:02:24they would stay over on Christmas Eve

00:02:25so we could open the get-together in the morning,

00:02:27and, oh, this, this was my time to shine.

00:02:29Aubrey, if you're trying to convince me

00:02:31to never have children,

00:02:33darling, that ship has sailed.

00:02:36But Mom actually would stop me at 8 p.m.

00:02:39to honor Santa's favorite song, Silent Night,

00:02:41because she said that Santa actually wouldn't

00:02:43fill my stockings

00:02:45as if I played the part of Tiny Tim after sundown.

00:02:48And, you know, when I think about it now,

00:02:50actually, I think she was what...

00:02:51And, you know, Santa was right, darling.

00:02:53Shh!

00:02:55I'm almost dizzy from listening to you.

00:02:58Now, make that a whole lot shorter

00:03:00and a whole lot funnier.

00:03:02We got an interview on our hands.

00:03:05I... I was, uh, being vulnerable, but...

00:03:08Oh, yeah.

00:03:09Yeah, I got the door.

00:03:12Aubrey?

00:03:17I really hope those deliveries get here today.

00:03:21But all these people performed here?

00:03:24Yep.

00:03:25It actually used to be a speakeasy back in the 20s

00:03:27before becoming a hot spot for comedians.

00:03:30Mike Baxter?

00:03:31I love his movies.

00:03:33Oh, the old ones,

00:03:34before he started playing addicts and fathers.

00:03:37What? No, I love those.

00:03:39His comedy's, I don't know,

00:03:40a little bit too juvenile for me.

00:03:41Well, this is early stuff,

00:03:42right after Saturday's Sketch Club.

00:03:45With all these people here,

00:03:47how could you not sell out the Christmas variety show?

00:03:49Because none of these people

00:03:50ever came back to the club.

00:03:52No, no.

00:03:52They work on their material

00:03:53on our small suburban stage,

00:03:55and then they ride off into the sunset.

00:03:59So, who do you have booked so far?

00:04:02We've got a couple of local bands.

00:04:03Ooh, and a Mark Twain impersonator,

00:04:06although he says he only does late Twain.

00:04:08This is not my fault.

00:04:09Everybody is booked for the holidays.

00:04:12Because what happens if you don't sell it out?

00:04:14Well, let's see.

00:04:15I lose my job, hopes and dreams dashed,

00:04:17five of the best years of my life wasted,

00:04:19ooh, and I get to move back in with my mom.

00:04:21So, there's that.

00:04:22Ooh, nice.

00:04:24The club's not that big.

00:04:26How hard could it be to sell it out?

00:04:27On Christmas Eve,

00:04:28the one night where people actually prefer

00:04:31to stay home with their families,

00:04:32it's not going to be easy.

00:04:33Yeah, I guess Santa is the only one

00:04:35you ever hear about leaving his home

00:04:36on Christmas Eve, huh?

00:04:39You think I'm doomed?

00:04:42I will start by putting this on the platform.

00:04:44Oh, actually, do you mind signing for the deliveries,

00:04:47and then I will manage to get this guy up there.

00:04:50Yeah.

00:04:51Okay.

00:04:52Ooh, you're heavy.

00:04:54Okay.

00:04:55All right.

00:04:56All right.

00:04:56Two steps left.

00:05:07My right, actually.

00:05:08Spin!

00:05:09Big spin.

00:05:10Excellent form.

00:05:11Will you two be performing

00:05:12at the open mic on Thursday?

00:05:14Well, he's a little shy,

00:05:15because last time he melted in front of...

00:05:18Mike, Baxter,

00:05:22what are you doing here?

00:05:25Hi, just seeing if I have a future in choreography.

00:05:28Hi, Mike.

00:05:28Hi.

00:05:29What's your name?

00:05:29Oh, uh, Aubrey Wilson.

00:05:31Sorry, I didn't, uh, just,

00:05:32I didn't care about yours.

00:05:33No, I'm sorry for the frosty dance.

00:05:37I, uh, I just thought I'd stop by.

00:05:39This is where I got my big break.

00:05:40I saw that the...

00:05:41Mike Baxter?

00:05:42Is that you, Mike Baxter?

00:05:44Shouldn't you be out losing millions of dollars

00:05:47for a studio somewhere?

00:05:48Bella Del Domino.

00:05:50They told me to take the season off.

00:05:52Something about Chapter 11?

00:05:53I don't know.

00:05:54But what brought you back here from the Mount?

00:05:57Oh, you know, Christmas is a time for charity.

00:05:59So I started thinking,

00:06:00who do I know that needs help the most?

00:06:02And immediately you came to mind.

00:06:04Oh, still as sweet as ever.

00:06:07Tell me, how does a guy get stage time these days, huh?

00:06:09Oh, come on, Mike.

00:06:10You're a big Hollywood star.

00:06:12You don't need to be doing stand-up.

00:06:13Oh, it sounds like my agent already got to you.

00:06:15Well, I'm up for this big action movie,

00:06:18a superhero thing called Rooster Man.

00:06:21It's a working title.

00:06:23Ah-ha!

00:06:23Will the special effects people,

00:06:25will they be able to finally make you funny?

00:06:28Or will they just have you shooting laser beams?

00:06:31Well, he's a superhero with a sense of humor,

00:06:34so I thought I'd try to remind Hollywood and you,

00:06:37apparently, that I'm still hilarious.

00:06:39Absolutely.

00:06:40Well, you know,

00:06:41this is not our busiest time of the year, darling,

00:06:43as you know.

00:06:43But maybe it will be with you here.

00:06:46I mean, you're welcome to step on that stage anytime, sir.

00:06:49Well, I really appreciate that.

00:06:52The competition looks fierce.

00:06:53I hear she has a line on a fantastic dancing snowman act.

00:06:57Yes, if he can get over his nerves,

00:07:00we might really have something.

00:07:01You're just trying to make a joke about me.

00:07:04I don't think it's funny.

00:07:05Bella, if I was making a joke about you,

00:07:06I definitely would have mentioned your jewelry.

00:07:08How does your neck stay up?

00:07:10Do you have a chiropractor on call?

00:07:11Oh, Mikey, Mikey.

00:07:13You're reminding me,

00:07:15giving me flashbacks of that day you left for California.

00:07:18Oh, I was so happy that day.

00:07:21All right, I gotta go.

00:07:22Nice to meet you, Aubrey.

00:07:24It is so nice to see you.

00:07:26What the?

00:07:28Howdy.

00:07:30That was Mike Baxter.

00:07:32Oh, yeah.

00:07:32You missed a lot.

00:07:33How does he know your name?

00:07:35You are getting the deliveries next time.

00:07:38Thank you so much for having us.

00:07:40DRXL.

00:07:41I brought you some coffee.

00:07:46You're not a saver.

00:07:48Just in time.

00:07:48Oh, we're starting.

00:07:49Good evening.

00:07:52I'm Robert Busby,

00:07:53and we're kicking off Ardenville's Christmas Fest

00:07:55with our hometown funny lady,

00:07:57Bella Del Domino,

00:07:58the star and owner of the legendary comedy club.

00:08:01You know, Christmas is a very special time of the year

00:08:04for us at the comedy club.

00:08:05We are laughing all the way,

00:08:07and we truly believe celebrating can be made so much better

00:08:10with a two-drink minimum.

00:08:12What's your favorite Christmas?

00:08:13Remember when I used to interview you in our treehouse?

00:08:15Back when you were going to be the world's biggest movie star.

00:08:18Well, Mom said,

00:08:19acting is a hard-knock life.

00:08:21Everybody wants to be in the movies.

00:08:23Get a real job, kid.

00:08:24So, I did.

00:08:25My real job is a joke writer for a woman

00:08:28who texts with her pointer finger.

00:08:29Wow.

00:08:30Don't sell yourself short.

00:08:31You're also a personal assistant.

00:08:33Thanks.

00:08:34So, I couldn't help but notice

00:08:35you've decorated every inch of the club in string lights

00:08:38while your own home looks like a troll cave.

00:08:41Okay, well, the comedy club is my home.

00:08:44And, well, being on the road with the kind of Dien herself.

00:08:47Oh, perfect.

00:08:48Then I can have your apartment.

00:08:50Consider it your Christmas gift to me.

00:08:53Actually, if I remember correctly,

00:08:55my Christmas present was getting you this job,

00:08:56and you should pay attention

00:08:57because you could learn a lot from Bella.

00:08:59I'm learning a lot more from you.

00:09:02She might be the face, but you're the talent.

00:09:05No, I can't do what Bella does.

00:09:08I'm way too shy for that now.

00:09:10You can handle it.

00:09:11The comedy club has a legacy.

00:09:13Okay, Bella saved it from a bulldozer.

00:09:15Do you know how many legends have performed there?

00:09:17It's launched, I don't know, a thousand careers.

00:09:21And that woman, she did that.

00:09:24And I saw this as an opportunity to dance and sing

00:09:28and say jokes that I'd learned off the TV.

00:09:31What about your career?

00:09:33Haven't you ever considered getting out on that stage?

00:09:35I love writing, I do.

00:09:37And Bella promised to introduce me

00:09:39to some of her literary agent friends.

00:09:41So I will get to a writer's room.

00:09:44There's a ladder to climb.

00:09:46It's been five years.

00:09:48Maybe start looking for an elevator?

00:09:50Tell us, what's your favorite Christmas memory?

00:09:52Well, oddly enough, Robert,

00:09:54it's also the beginning of my comedy career.

00:09:56I still remember to this day, just like it was yesterday,

00:09:59when I got my first laugh.

00:10:01It was my mother.

00:10:03Of course, it would have been a whole lot better

00:10:04if it hadn't been Mom.

00:10:06At least she gave your story a happy ending.

00:10:09I did that.

00:10:10Yeah.

00:10:11One of the perks of being a writer

00:10:12is that you never need therapy

00:10:14if you can just change the ending.

00:10:16Now, we're happy to hear that the comedy club

00:10:18is partnering with Oma Wenders

00:10:20to not only sponsor Ardenville's Christmas Fest,

00:10:23but to bring back the variety show.

00:10:24It's been a while since the comedy club hosted.

00:10:26Yes, it has.

00:10:28Eight years since you've hosted.

00:10:30She's looking at me.

00:10:31Yes, yes, yes, it has.

00:10:33Who will be performing at the big show?

00:10:37Um, well,

00:10:39Christmas is full of surprises, isn't it?

00:10:42So I don't want to say too much too soon.

00:10:45Very true.

00:10:46Well, Christmas is still three weeks away,

00:10:48so we're going to be following up with you.

00:10:50But until then,

00:10:50we hope to see you at all the holiday events around town.

00:10:53Oh, I hope so, too.

00:10:54Is that good for you?

00:10:55You didn't tell her about the variety show?

00:10:58Nope.

00:10:59Oh, okay.

00:10:59And you thought that was a good idea?

00:11:01At the time, yes.

00:11:02Not so much anymore, no.

00:11:03So...

00:11:04The comedy club is sponsoring the Christmas Fest

00:11:11and the Christmas Variety Show.

00:11:14You know why we had to nix that years ago, don't you?

00:11:17Because nobody wants to leave their house on Christmas Eve.

00:11:21And we would have to sell out the entire show just to break even.

00:11:26Yeah, but the show, the show was legendary.

00:11:28It launched so many careers.

00:11:29And all those network execs and studio heads,

00:11:32I mean, they all used to celebrate Christmas at the club.

00:11:34That was back in the day of Covered Wagons

00:11:36when there were only three TV networks and...

00:11:39Well, you finally agreed to sponsor the Christmas Fest.

00:11:41I just...

00:11:42I assume that the variety show was part of it.

00:11:45The city is so excited, Bella.

00:11:47This is a Christmas tragedy.

00:11:50I don't have to go to any of those events

00:11:52just because I'm sponsoring them, do I?

00:11:54Well, you are a beloved local celebrity.

00:11:57I'm sure you're going to have to go to...

00:11:59Local, Aubrey?

00:12:00I think I have a little more range than local, Aubrey.

00:12:03So, just cancel it.

00:12:06Bella, the comedy club has to show up to some key events,

00:12:09and we also have to donate the proceeds

00:12:11of the variety show to a charity.

00:12:13What charity?

00:12:14Children's Hospital.

00:12:17The one charity I can't back out of.

00:12:20Okay, we can invite industry bigwigs.

00:12:23Maybe even your agent literary friends,

00:12:27you know, the ones that you promised to introduce me to.

00:12:29It'll be great.

00:12:30The variety show almost destroyed my career

00:12:33and brought the comedy club down.

00:12:35What happened?

00:12:36I remember the first Christmas.

00:12:37I was so excited to be part of it,

00:12:39but I had no idea then

00:12:42how difficult it was

00:12:43to sell out a show on Christmas Eve.

00:12:46Yeah, but we can send out industry invitations today.

00:12:49We can publicize it on our social media.

00:12:51We can tell everybody,

00:12:53and it's going to be great.

00:12:54We can sell out.

00:12:55Industry bigwigs do not laugh.

00:12:58And the few local people who showed up,

00:13:01they couldn't carry this show.

00:13:02There wasn't enough of them.

00:13:04Oh, I totally bombed.

00:13:06I can't tell you how many gigs I missed

00:13:09because of that Christmas variety concert.

00:13:12And I've been trying to crawl my way back ever since.

00:13:16Yeah, you're right.

00:13:18But, uh, this is on me, and I will fix it.

00:13:22I'll think of something.

00:13:23Good.

00:13:24Fit.

00:13:25Chop, chop.

00:13:25Yeah.

00:13:32They published another list

00:13:34of all the young actresses you've dated.

00:13:36Do you know how often I have to convince people

00:13:37that my brother's not a creep?

00:13:38Are the influencers on that list, too?

00:13:40It's just the actresses.

00:13:41Look, I've never even met half the women

00:13:44on this list, okay?

00:13:46Except for Margot.

00:13:47I'm kidding.

00:13:48I have moved on from all that, okay?

00:13:52Enough professional face plants

00:13:54and your priorities start to change.

00:13:55Yeah, well, your career will bounce back.

00:13:58Don't be so hurting yourself.

00:13:59Those movies were pretentious,

00:14:02exploitative, never-ending.

00:14:04Oh!

00:14:05But don't get me wrong.

00:14:06You were really great in those.

00:14:06Oh, thank you.

00:14:07That's really sweet of you.

00:14:09Uh, and two eggnogs

00:14:16and two cinnamon rolls, please.

00:14:18Thank you so much.

00:14:20I gotta go.

00:14:21Text me when you're done shopping.

00:14:22Yeah.

00:14:32Good morning.

00:14:35Good morning.

00:14:36I saw you while I was in line

00:14:38and thought you might need some eggnog.

00:14:40Don't worry.

00:14:41It's not alcoholic.

00:14:42Although I did see a few people

00:14:43throw caution to the wind

00:14:44at 9 a.m. on a Tuesday.

00:14:45No, thank you.

00:14:46I've already had my cup

00:14:47of heavy cream this morning.

00:14:49Were you always this prickly

00:14:50or did Bella drain

00:14:51all the Christmas spirit from you?

00:14:52Okay, now you've put me in a position

00:14:54where I'm some Grinch

00:14:55just because I don't want your eggnog.

00:14:56As her heart shrunk

00:14:58to both sizes.

00:15:01For Christmas.

00:15:02And so you'll leave me alone.

00:15:06What's in there?

00:15:09Oh, nothing.

00:15:10Just thoughts, ideas, jokes.

00:15:16You're a comic?

00:15:17You seem so well-adjusted.

00:15:19A writer for Bella.

00:15:20And you never wanted

00:15:21to get on stage yourself?

00:15:23Once upon a time.

00:15:24And then what happened?

00:15:25Someone threw a tomato

00:15:26too hard once?

00:15:27My words are much better

00:15:28coming out of Bella's mouth.

00:15:29Well, as someone who has spent years

00:15:31saying someone else's words,

00:15:33I am thrilled

00:15:34to speak for myself again.

00:15:36You don't enjoy movies?

00:15:38Bella would kill for your career.

00:15:39She would commit battery

00:15:41for a callback.

00:15:41The money's okay.

00:15:43But what I'm really in it for

00:15:44is the constant public scrutiny.

00:15:46That's why I love a comedy.

00:15:47The scrutiny is much more intimate.

00:15:49Yeah, forgive me

00:15:50if I don't shed a tear

00:15:51for the successful actor

00:15:53up for an action hero film.

00:15:57If you tell me

00:15:58what's in your notebook,

00:15:59I'll try to forgive you.

00:16:00Well, the tree lighting

00:16:03ceremony is tonight.

00:16:05They're Christmas jokes

00:16:06just to kick off the festivities.

00:16:08Oh, great.

00:16:09This is great.

00:16:11Let's hear one.

00:16:13No.

00:16:13Yes.

00:16:14No, you're Mike Baxter.

00:16:16I could never read them to you.

00:16:18Oh, no.

00:16:19No, no, no.

00:16:19Don't think of me

00:16:20as Mike Baxter, the comic.

00:16:22Think of me as the guy

00:16:23who's sitting next to you

00:16:24and desperately loves jokes.

00:16:28Very persuasive.

00:16:29Okay.

00:16:31I have this bit

00:16:32about how my mother

00:16:33is impossible to buy presents for.

00:16:34So this year,

00:16:35I actually asked her

00:16:36to tell me what she wants

00:16:37and what she wants

00:16:39I can't seem to find anywhere.

00:16:41And, well,

00:16:42the punchline is

00:16:43at what she wants most

00:16:44is for me to find

00:16:45better health insurance.

00:16:47That's good.

00:16:48Yeah.

00:16:49That's good.

00:16:50What if you somehow

00:16:51got hurt

00:16:52while you're searching for it?

00:16:54Oh, like,

00:16:55sprained my ankle.

00:16:56Yeah.

00:16:56At least you think you did.

00:16:57You're too worried

00:16:58to go to the doctor

00:16:59to find out.

00:17:00Are you sure?

00:17:01You want to be an action hero

00:17:02because comedy suits you

00:17:04pretty well.

00:17:05Well, the rooster man

00:17:06is funny.

00:17:07He's funny.

00:17:08See?

00:17:09You've just heard the name.

00:17:10You're already laughing.

00:17:10Okay.

00:17:11Oh, it's Bella.

00:17:17I better go.

00:17:18Right now?

00:17:19What is the club on fire?

00:17:20Uh, no.

00:17:21The comedy club's closed.

00:17:22That right there

00:17:23is the start of town tonight.

00:17:25Oh.

00:17:26This is why I love Christmas.

00:17:27People coming together

00:17:28just to watch the switch

00:17:28get flipped.

00:17:29Yeah, it's beautiful.

00:17:30I'll be there.

00:17:31Front row.

00:17:33Back row?

00:17:34What?

00:17:34Uh, I just,

00:17:35I don't want Bella

00:17:36to get off the stage.

00:17:37I will be incognito.

00:17:38I promise.

00:17:39Like the rooster man.

00:17:41Hmm.

00:17:42I don't actually know

00:17:43what his deal is.

00:17:44Is he the one

00:17:44with the laser thingies

00:17:46or is he invisible?

00:17:47Well, he's a rooster.

00:17:48So he has razor sharp talons

00:17:51and he can more like

00:17:52glide short distances.

00:17:53Don't forget.

00:17:54He's funny.

00:17:55He is a grown man

00:17:56with talons.

00:17:56Where?

00:17:57So.

00:17:57Oh, you forgot your, uh.

00:17:59Egg milk.

00:18:01I'll see you tonight.

00:18:03Hey, maybe you will,

00:18:04maybe you won't.

00:18:09Good news.

00:18:10We just secured

00:18:10an improv group

00:18:11for the talent show.

00:18:13Amazing.

00:18:14Second city.

00:18:15Cook County Technical Institute.

00:18:17But the good news is

00:18:18they said they'd work for drinks.

00:18:19That puts us at

00:18:21four acts only.

00:18:22We still need a headliner.

00:18:23Bella, right?

00:18:26No, she said

00:18:27she would rather apologize

00:18:27for a second husband

00:18:28than go up

00:18:29during the variety show.

00:18:30What about Mike Baxter?

00:18:31Ian, he's an award

00:18:32nominated actor.

00:18:33I mean, there were

00:18:34Golden Universe awards

00:18:36or whatever,

00:18:36but no, he's not

00:18:37doing her show.

00:18:38Okay, I want you guys

00:18:39to tell me the truth.

00:18:41Is this too

00:18:42Santa, baby?

00:18:44Eartha Kitt wishes.

00:18:46Oh.

00:18:47Aubrey, who's your friend?

00:18:49This is Ian, my cousin.

00:18:50You hired him a month ago.

00:18:52Oh.

00:18:53And I would hire him again.

00:18:55In a heartbeat.

00:18:57You look ravishing,

00:18:58as always.

00:18:59But I think that outfit

00:19:00might be a bit too much

00:19:01for tonight.

00:19:02It's pretty cold outside.

00:19:03It's going to be freezing.

00:19:04What are you talking about?

00:19:06The gala is at

00:19:07the police museum.

00:19:08No, no, no.

00:19:09No.

00:19:09You are introing

00:19:10the tree lighting tonight.

00:19:12I sent you the jokes yesterday.

00:19:13I thought that was just banter

00:19:15for the Italian beef hour

00:19:17at the gala.

00:19:18Besides,

00:19:18it's not like I didn't tell you.

00:19:20The Christmas Fest

00:19:21is a really big deal, Bella.

00:19:23If you saw the names

00:19:25of the people

00:19:26on that list, Aubrey,

00:19:27you wouldn't be making

00:19:28such a fuss.

00:19:30It's just a lot of people

00:19:31are relying on you

00:19:32to be there.

00:19:32And I'm relying on myself

00:19:34to start networking.

00:19:35I mean,

00:19:35why aren't I

00:19:36in those superhero movies?

00:19:38What do you think?

00:19:39I can't play a chicken

00:19:41or a...

00:19:42Or a sultry supervillain

00:19:44bent on revenge?

00:19:45Oh, Aubrey,

00:19:46how much are we paying

00:19:48this delightful young man?

00:19:51Very little.

00:19:52Oh,

00:19:53he's my manager.

00:19:54Okay,

00:19:55fix that tree thing.

00:19:57Remember,

00:19:57I believe in you.

00:19:59And you

00:19:59stay right where you are.

00:20:02Hello.

00:20:03Thanks for encouraging her.

00:20:04It's a bummer

00:20:14nobody to hear your jokes tonight.

00:20:15Oh, well,

00:20:16I'll have plenty more

00:20:17opportunities before Christmas.

00:20:19Why doesn't Belle invite you

00:20:20to her party

00:20:21so you can meet

00:20:21all her agent friends?

00:20:23Oh,

00:20:23she says bringing her assistant

00:20:25to Ezra Plus One

00:20:26and Lincoln seemed

00:20:26like she didn't get a date.

00:20:28I just met her

00:20:29and she seems incredible,

00:20:30but seems like she dangles

00:20:32a carrot to keep you

00:20:33behind the scenes.

00:20:34No,

00:20:34she supports my career.

00:20:35Because it supports hers.

00:20:37Next year I'll be different.

00:20:39She knows how much

00:20:39this means to me.

00:20:41And it's not like

00:20:41I don't enjoy my job.

00:20:44You're a talented cousin.

00:20:45I just want to see you

00:20:46hit it big time

00:20:47and not be a ghostwriter

00:20:48forever.

00:20:50What's the deal with Bella?

00:20:51What's the deal with Bella?

00:20:54Oh,

00:20:54she said to her apologies,

00:20:56but her dog was sick

00:20:57and then got better

00:20:58and then got adopted,

00:20:59so she had to deal with that.

00:21:01But it all,

00:21:01it all ended up working out.

00:21:03I told Brittany

00:21:04at City Hall this afternoon.

00:21:05Well,

00:21:06she must have forgotten

00:21:06to tell me

00:21:07because in 10 minutes

00:21:08I'm emceeing this thing

00:21:09and I haven't even started

00:21:10my vocal warmers.

00:21:11I'm sure your elocution

00:21:12will be spot on.

00:21:13I'm sorry.

00:21:15Well,

00:21:15obviously we need someone

00:21:16to perform

00:21:17and that's going to be you.

00:21:19Me?

00:21:20No?

00:21:20No, no, no.

00:21:21No, no.

00:21:21I'm a nobody.

00:21:22No.

00:21:23That's what I told them,

00:21:24but my hands are tied.

00:21:25No,

00:21:25they're your jokes.

00:21:26Do it for Christmas.

00:21:27No,

00:21:27they won't be the same.

00:21:29I don't have Bella's delivery.

00:21:30I haven't done

00:21:31my vocal warm-ups either,

00:21:33so.

00:21:34You can do it.

00:21:34Yeah,

00:21:35well,

00:21:35whether you can or can't,

00:21:36it's happening.

00:21:36You're on in two minutes.

00:21:38Two minutes.

00:21:41I think I'm going to throw up.

00:21:43I'll go do soundcheck.

00:21:45Yes.

00:21:45You got this.

00:21:46Yeah.

00:21:47Okay.

00:21:48Yes,

00:21:49I'm going to do it.

00:21:51Oops,

00:21:52it's me.

00:21:52It's Mike.

00:21:53Yeah,

00:21:54I know.

00:21:54Mike Baxter.

00:21:58Do I not look incognito?

00:21:59No,

00:22:00you look like Mike Baxter

00:22:00but in sunglasses.

00:22:03Where's Bella?

00:22:04Isn't she about to go on?

00:22:05I'm feeling it.

00:22:06It's the whole thing.

00:22:07What?

00:22:08No,

00:22:08no,

00:22:09no,

00:22:09it's not great.

00:22:10Nobody knows who I am.

00:22:14Now nobody knows who you are.

00:22:16Now I'm just the same nobody

00:22:18but in sunglasses.

00:22:19You're going to be,

00:22:19you're going to be great.

00:22:21Okay?

00:22:21Just go out there

00:22:22and have some fun with it.

00:22:24They'll know you the next time.

00:22:26Please welcome to the stage.

00:22:28Oh,

00:22:28no.

00:22:29Okay,

00:22:29no,

00:22:30you're not going anywhere.

00:22:31You got this.

00:22:32Okay.

00:22:32But you got this.

00:22:33From our beloved comedy club,

00:22:35Aubrey Wilton.

00:22:37Yay!

00:22:38Aubrey!

00:22:39Hi.

00:22:39Good luck up here.

00:22:41They wouldn't give me an inch.

00:22:42Okay.

00:22:42That's my time.

00:22:46Hello.

00:22:47Merry Christmas,

00:22:48everybody.

00:22:49Oh,

00:22:50I forgot to move this out of the way.

00:22:53Oh.

00:22:55Ardenville!

00:22:55Merry Christmas.

00:22:56Merry Christmas.

00:22:58As Robert said,

00:22:58I do in fact work

00:22:59for the historic comedy club.

00:23:01Okay,

00:23:02you all look a little confused

00:23:03and you know what?

00:23:04I am just as confused as you are.

00:23:05Yeah,

00:23:06the more observant

00:23:07in the audience may have noticed

00:23:08I am not in fact

00:23:09Bella Del Domino.

00:23:10Was it my

00:23:11bouncy,

00:23:12radiant skin

00:23:13that gave it away?

00:23:15What?

00:23:15No?

00:23:17Um,

00:23:17well,

00:23:19can we give it up

00:23:20for the comedy club?

00:23:21Yeah!

00:23:22Yep, yep,

00:23:23I've been there

00:23:23for about five years

00:23:24performing duties

00:23:25as,

00:23:26to quote my business card,

00:23:27cryptkeeper.

00:23:29Our hallowed halls

00:23:31are lined with photographs

00:23:32of famous,

00:23:33legendary comedians

00:23:35who have graced our stage

00:23:36over the years.

00:23:37They are icons.

00:23:39The real

00:23:39who's who

00:23:40of Hollywood

00:23:41as in,

00:23:42uh,

00:23:42who's that again?

00:23:46Well,

00:23:47does anybody

00:23:49have someone

00:23:50in their life

00:23:50that is just impossible

00:23:51to buy presents for?

00:23:52Melba!

00:23:53Melba!

00:23:54Melba!

00:23:54Anyone?

00:23:55Melba!

00:23:57Melba!

00:23:58Melba!

00:23:59Melba!

00:23:59My mother,

00:24:01she is one of those people,

00:24:03oh,

00:24:03I love my mother,

00:24:04she is one of those people.

00:24:05Melba!

00:24:06Melba!

00:24:07Melba!

00:24:08Melba!

00:24:09Melba!

00:24:09Mike Baxter,

00:24:10what are you doing here?

00:24:14Mike Baxter?

00:24:15Hi there,

00:24:16I was just enjoying your set

00:24:17and it suddenly occurred to me

00:24:20that I'm pretty sure

00:24:21my picture is hanging

00:24:22on the walls

00:24:22of the comedy club.

00:24:23No, no, no, no,

00:24:23allow me to clarify.

00:24:25Yes, please,

00:24:25please clarify.

00:24:26My earlier joke

00:24:27bore no relevance

00:24:28to the defendant.

00:24:29No, no,

00:24:30I'm not a defendant.

00:24:31A different word.

00:24:32the all-around innocent

00:24:34Innocent,

00:24:34that is what we'd like to

00:24:35have in my picture.

00:24:36Michael Baxter!

00:24:41I can get off my stage now.

00:24:46And don't forget,

00:24:47tickets are on sale

00:24:48for the variety show

00:24:49Christmas Eve

00:24:49at the comedy club.

00:24:55You really saved me up there.

00:24:56Oh, come on,

00:24:57it's just tough

00:24:57to deal with hecklers,

00:24:58but that was great,

00:24:59that was fun, right?

00:25:00That was fun.

00:25:01That was incredible.

00:25:02I was so scared

00:25:03you were going to bomb,

00:25:04I almost passed out.

00:25:05Mike, this is Ian,

00:25:06my very supportive cousin

00:25:08who always believes in me.

00:25:09I'm such a big fan,

00:25:11especially of your recent work.

00:25:13Oh.

00:25:14That scene

00:25:14where you forgave yourself

00:25:15for not forgiving your son,

00:25:17for never forgiving you,

00:25:19I felt that.

00:25:23Well, he's a liar,

00:25:24but I like him.

00:25:25Oma Wenders

00:25:26on the house.

00:25:28Sponsors of the event

00:25:29and Mr. Baxter,

00:25:30I'm really hoping

00:25:31we see you and Bella

00:25:32at some of our other

00:25:33holiday events.

00:25:34Sure, count me

00:25:35at anything Christmas.

00:25:36This is going to be

00:25:37the best Christmas fest

00:25:38Ardenville has ever seen.

00:25:39It's time for the tree lighting.

00:25:41Oh, we're missing

00:25:42the switch getting flipped.

00:25:45Come on, come on, come on, come on.

00:25:48Five, four, three, two, one,

00:25:53Go!

00:26:04What is this?

00:26:07Oma Wenders.

00:26:08It'll get easier

00:26:09than more.

00:26:09Oh, spicy.

00:26:12Oh, it burns.

00:26:13I like it now.

00:26:14Just take out

00:26:18those two words there.

00:26:19Oh, I heard you and Mike

00:26:21were quite a hit

00:26:22at the Christmas tree

00:26:23lighting ceremony.

00:26:25You know, it's hard

00:26:26for me to picture you on stage.

00:26:28It's really not

00:26:29in your wheelhouse, is it?

00:26:30We had to promote

00:26:31the variety show.

00:26:33Yeah, the ticket sales

00:26:34haven't been great.

00:26:35Oh, you're lucky

00:26:35to have some star power

00:26:37with you.

00:26:38How did it work?

00:26:40Well, we sold more tickets

00:26:42and acts are calling us now

00:26:44which means we can

00:26:45finally hold auditions.

00:26:46I know, I mean,

00:26:47how did it work,

00:26:48your performance?

00:26:49You know, I mean,

00:26:49your writing skills

00:26:51are stellar.

00:26:52But sometimes stage work,

00:26:54it requires a more

00:26:55commanding presence.

00:26:59Well, Mike had enough presence

00:27:00for the both of us.

00:27:02Oh, well, I'm happy

00:27:03that it went well for you.

00:27:04But, you know,

00:27:05it could just be

00:27:06beginner's luck

00:27:06so you don't want to get

00:27:07too overconfident about it.

00:27:10I mean, you're used

00:27:11to seeing me kill on stage

00:27:12so you might forget

00:27:14how embarrassing

00:27:15it could be

00:27:15if the whole thing

00:27:16fell flat.

00:27:18Well, you can dazzle

00:27:19audiences in the

00:27:20Christmas Village walkthrough.

00:27:21Oh, no.

00:27:24Where's the drama?

00:27:26It's too pedestrian.

00:27:27No, you're not walking.

00:27:28You're interacting

00:27:29with people

00:27:29as they walk through.

00:27:30And from what I'm told,

00:27:32you are playing

00:27:33a significant Christmas legend.

00:27:35Oh, that sounds

00:27:35more like it.

00:27:36Bella Del Domino,

00:27:38Christmas Legend.

00:27:39There you go.

00:27:41You're going to come

00:27:42with me, right?

00:27:42Because, I mean,

00:27:43in case I need

00:27:44to change the script,

00:27:45I mean, I need you there.

00:27:46Of course,

00:27:46I will be there as always.

00:27:48But you are a guest

00:27:49on a podcast next week,

00:27:50so let's focus

00:27:51on that next, okay?

00:27:52It's nice to keep

00:27:55this.

00:27:56I'm going to make

00:27:56my engine toys.

00:27:58Writing away?

00:27:59Yeah.

00:28:00Reminds me of when

00:28:01you were a kid,

00:28:01always lost in your notebook.

00:28:03Well, except I'm not

00:28:04getting grounded

00:28:04for ignoring my homework.

00:28:06I haven't felt this creative

00:28:07in a really long time.

00:28:08Well, I made you

00:28:09some mint tea

00:28:10for helping me

00:28:11bring the girls to school.

00:28:12Aw, thank you.

00:28:14Wait, school?

00:28:14I could have sworn

00:28:15you said racetrack.

00:28:16I really appreciate you

00:28:18for letting me

00:28:20crash at your place.

00:28:21You know,

00:28:21we love having you.

00:28:22I mean, I wish

00:28:23you could have stayed

00:28:23with us last year,

00:28:24you and Jessica.

00:28:27She's left me

00:28:27for some football player

00:28:29that left him

00:28:31when his team

00:28:31lost in the playoffs.

00:28:33I think she has

00:28:33commitment issues.

00:28:34Mm, that's one way

00:28:36to put it.

00:28:36Well, she would have

00:28:37never stayed.

00:28:39That is awful.

00:28:40You said you slept well.

00:28:42I did say that,

00:28:43but I lied.

00:28:43But hanging with family

00:28:44is worth the kink

00:28:46in my neck

00:28:46and the nagging

00:28:49in my ear.

00:28:50Yeah, well,

00:28:51just think,

00:28:51if you had a family

00:28:52of your own,

00:28:53you'd be able to experience

00:28:53this kind of torture

00:28:54every day.

00:28:55I do want a family

00:28:56someday.

00:28:57It just hasn't been right.

00:28:59I have time.

00:29:00Mm-hmm.

00:29:04Sorry.

00:29:05One second.

00:29:05Mm-hmm.

00:29:05Hey, Damon.

00:29:08Is he on or isn't he?

00:29:10Brandon, is he on?

00:29:11Oh, he's on.

00:29:12Hi, Damon.

00:29:12Mikey, my favorite client.

00:29:14Sorry about that.

00:29:15I had this new assistant

00:29:16forwarding calls

00:29:16and it's just been a mess.

00:29:18Right.

00:29:18You know, you could try

00:29:19being a little more gentle.

00:29:20What are you?

00:29:21My last assistant?

00:29:22Listen, okay?

00:29:23I'm calling to let you know

00:29:24that things are going well

00:29:24with the rooster, okay?

00:29:26We have an offer?

00:29:26Well, not an offer, per se,

00:29:28but they do want you

00:29:29to come back in

00:29:29and read with the guy

00:29:30who's doing the voice for,

00:29:32what's the name

00:29:32of that talking cow again?

00:29:35Agent Bovine.

00:29:36Yes, that's the one.

00:29:37By the way,

00:29:37they're going crazy

00:29:39for your Christmas set

00:29:39that they did with that woman.

00:29:41They were thinking

00:29:42about rewriting

00:29:42the cow and rooster relationship

00:29:44to have the same banter.

00:29:45You know what I mean?

00:29:46They saw that?

00:29:47Everyone's seen it.

00:29:48How is it possible

00:29:49that my own mother

00:29:49knows more about social media

00:29:50than you do?

00:29:51Your mother doesn't get

00:29:52death threats

00:29:52from teenage comic book fans.

00:29:54Keep up the appearances, okay?

00:29:55And we need more viral moments

00:29:56to keep going

00:29:57so that the students

00:29:58cannot say no.

00:29:59You know, there was a time

00:30:00when an actor

00:30:01could just give a good audition.

00:30:02Well, when you see the actor,

00:30:03tell him I said good moron.

00:30:05Until then,

00:30:05let's keep the viral moments

00:30:07coming, okay?

00:30:08Viral moments.

00:30:08Look amazing up there.

00:30:09Your body's looking better.

00:30:10But you know,

00:30:11rooster's a superhero.

00:30:13You know what I mean?

00:30:14Goodbye, Dan.

00:30:15No, no, no.

00:30:15Listen, I'm just saying

00:30:16the cops at the dinner

00:30:17on Christmas...

00:30:19The studio loved me

00:30:23at the tree lighting.

00:30:25Apparently, I'm one step closer

00:30:26to getting the part.

00:30:27You don't seem excited.

00:30:31No, I am.

00:30:32I am.

00:30:33It's just...

00:30:34Being back made me remember

00:30:36how much I love stand-up.

00:30:39Being on stage,

00:30:40being in front of an audience.

00:30:42You don't have to be a superhero

00:30:44to be successful.

00:30:45I have to raise my profile.

00:30:47I took a big hit

00:30:48with those indies.

00:30:49Any lower,

00:30:50and I'll be going out

00:30:51for the voice of Agent Bovine.

00:30:52Look, things are good.

00:30:54Everything is good.

00:30:59Good.

00:31:10Bella, it's almost showtime.

00:31:12You're going to have to tell them

00:31:14that I've got an emergency

00:31:15with my dog or something.

00:31:17No, I've already used that one.

00:31:18You're stuck.

00:31:19Now, please,

00:31:19just come on out already.

00:31:22Look at the sack.

00:31:23When you said

00:31:25a Christmas legend,

00:31:26I imagined somebody

00:31:27much more glamorous,

00:31:29not Santa's stay-at-home hag.

00:31:31Oh, no.

00:31:32No.

00:31:33Mrs. Claus is a business owner.

00:31:36I mean, without her,

00:31:38the entire operation

00:31:39just falls apart.

00:31:40I mean, she,

00:31:41she is strong,

00:31:43and she is independent.

00:31:47She's probably rich, too, right?

00:31:48Oh, yeah.

00:31:49You sure couldn't tell

00:31:51from the horrible shoes.

00:31:53Where is my husband?

00:31:56Actually, I don't know,

00:31:57but he better show up soon.

00:32:00What is that noise?

00:32:01Those are children, Bella.

00:32:07Uh, Robert is playing Santa,

00:32:10and he just texted

00:32:10that he's caught in traffic,

00:32:11so we're going to have

00:32:12to do without him.

00:32:13No.

00:32:13Yes, yes.

00:32:14Not alone.

00:32:16You go.

00:32:17Get a costume,

00:32:18or change into something

00:32:19less drab.

00:32:20You want me?

00:32:20We are going to do this together.

00:32:23Aubrey, don't you think

00:32:25that if Mrs. Claus liked children,

00:32:27she would have had some by now?

00:32:31Uh, excuse me.

00:32:35Where did you get that costume?

00:32:39Okay, how excited are we

00:32:41to see Santa?

00:32:43Very excited.

00:32:44I don't know.

00:32:44Can't you just say that?

00:32:45Oh, hey.

00:32:46Hey, Robert,

00:32:46I'll call you right back.

00:32:48Hi.

00:32:48Mike, what are you doing here?

00:32:50I brought my sister

00:32:51and her girls to see Santa.

00:32:52This is Olivia,

00:32:53this is Gabrielle.

00:32:54Nice to meet you.

00:32:55Nice to meet you, too.

00:32:58How's it going?

00:32:58Good.

00:32:59Well, our Santa's having

00:33:00a bit of a panic attack

00:33:01on the I-94

00:33:02and the kids are lining up

00:33:03and Bella's the only one there.

00:33:04This is an emergency.

00:33:05Yeah, it's been quite the morning

00:33:07and I don't know what to do.

00:33:08I mean, I can't make the kids

00:33:08wait any longer, so...

00:33:12What?

00:33:13Are you thinking

00:33:13what I'm thinking?

00:33:17Yeah.

00:33:18No, no, no.

00:33:19It'll be great.

00:33:20I don't think so.

00:33:20Mike.

00:33:20Bella, good news.

00:33:26We have a...

00:33:30What is this?

00:33:33Mrs. Claus has turned into

00:33:36a magnificent angel.

00:33:39That's dark, don't you think?

00:33:41Mike?

00:33:42You can't be here, Mike.

00:33:44This is my thing.

00:33:45We have to have Mrs. Claus.

00:33:48She hands out cookies.

00:33:50It's angels.

00:33:51They can't bake.

00:33:51Angel cookies.

00:33:53Angel food cake.

00:33:55Angel cookies.

00:33:56No, no, what?

00:33:57No.

00:33:58The kids, they're out there

00:33:59and they're expecting

00:34:00Mrs. Claus

00:34:00and there's feathers everywhere.

00:34:03Bella, this is not going to work

00:34:04and we are late already,

00:34:05so...

00:34:05If you are so concerned

00:34:07about those so-called kids,

00:34:09you wear the sack.

00:34:10Yeah, you put on the sack.

00:34:11And look.

00:34:11I knew this was going

00:34:13to be perfect on...

00:34:14Oh.

00:34:14The gray.

00:34:15It really looks so good on you.

00:34:17Oh, yeah.

00:34:17I mean, doesn't this make

00:34:21a lot more sense?

00:34:24Children.

00:34:25Mm-hmm.

00:34:26Oh.

00:34:27Well, Merry Christmas, children.

00:34:31Come and say hello to Santa

00:34:33and Mrs. Claus.

00:34:34Ho, ho, ho.

00:34:37Welcome to my village.

00:34:40Oh, welcome to my village.

00:34:43Mrs. Claus has been baking cookies

00:34:46all day for you.

00:34:48All right, all right.

00:34:49Such a good quote.

00:34:51You can just call Miss Bingle Ladd

00:34:53and Santa will hear

00:34:54all your Christmas requests.

00:34:56Uh, I forgot to mention,

00:34:57I don't have a lot of experience

00:34:59with kids.

00:34:59Oh, you'll be fine.

00:35:00They love Santa.

00:35:01They love Santa.

00:35:02Okay.

00:35:03Okay, everybody.

00:35:04Take one cookie.

00:35:06Okay, two.

00:35:07Two cookies.

00:35:08Okay.

00:35:09Is there an L second?

00:35:10Help us.

00:35:11Okay, three.

00:35:12Everyone gets three.

00:35:14No.

00:35:14Is there an L second?

00:35:16Come here.

00:35:17Take Santa.

00:35:18You've been bummed.

00:35:19You can't bum Santa.

00:35:20Oh, it happens,

00:35:22even to the best of us.

00:35:23Mike, Aubrey.

00:35:27Silent night.

00:35:29Shh, okay.

00:35:30Holy night.

00:35:33All is calm.

00:35:36We're being calm.

00:35:37All is bright,

00:35:39but we're still having fun.

00:35:40Round.

00:35:41Look, you're under the mistletoe.

00:35:44I got some great videos of you today.

00:35:51You should post them.

00:35:52Maybe not the ones of you

00:35:54weeping like a small child.

00:35:55All right, you know what?

00:35:56You just witnessed a man

00:35:57getting trampled by cookie-deprived children,

00:36:00and all you're doing

00:36:01is trying to get views.

00:36:02Hey, you wanted to connect

00:36:03with your audience more.

00:36:04This is the perfect way.

00:36:05A little less terror

00:36:05would have been better.

00:36:07My agent thinks

00:36:07it's helping with the studio.

00:36:09Yeah, I'm sure.

00:36:10You know, I think you should

00:36:11show people the real you.

00:36:12The kids, they loved you.

00:36:13You were a big hit.

00:36:15Yeah, well, Grandpa

00:36:17is pretty bad

00:36:18with social media stuff.

00:36:20Will you help me?

00:36:22Yeah, of course.

00:36:23And afterwards,

00:36:23maybe I can even teach you

00:36:24about internet dialogue.

00:36:25And what about tomorrow night?

00:36:28Caroline's?

00:36:28I hear they have

00:36:29a famous chocolate cake.

00:36:32All right, you know what?

00:36:33If you don't like chocolate cake,

00:36:34I'm going to go hang

00:36:35with the shepherds.

00:36:35So, it's just,

00:36:36we have an event this week,

00:36:37and Bella needs new material, so...

00:36:39Well, if you want,

00:36:39we could work on jokes together.

00:36:42I was planning on dropping in

00:36:43for open mic night, anyway.

00:36:45Yes, Bella would love it

00:36:46if you went up.

00:36:47Yeah.

00:36:47Why don't you come on stage with me?

00:36:49We'll do a set together.

00:36:51Come on, it'll be fun.

00:36:52You could always do your own set.

00:36:54Oh, no.

00:36:54It'll be fun.

00:36:55No.

00:36:55All right, all right, I tried.

00:36:57I got to get back to my sister.

00:36:58I'll see you tomorrow night,

00:36:598 o'clock.

00:37:00How?

00:37:11It was the hot date.

00:37:13Uh, not a date.

00:37:15Okay, work meeting.

00:37:16I'm helping Mike with social media,

00:37:18and he's helping me with jokes.

00:37:19He's a very lucky work colleague.

00:37:21He doesn't see me like that.

00:37:22Stars date other stars.

00:37:25Yeah, well, last time I checked,

00:37:26you're the funniest person I know.

00:37:27And then wish me luck with work.

00:37:30With work.

00:37:31Good luck.

00:37:45Hi.

00:37:46Excuse me, is there a table

00:37:47a little more private?

00:37:48Thanks.

00:37:57If my agent asks,

00:38:02I ordered cottage cheese.

00:38:04Rooster?

00:38:05They want this version of me

00:38:07that doesn't exist.

00:38:08Apparently, superheroes,

00:38:09you like monks.

00:38:10Okay, and what do you want?

00:38:11I want to enjoy my life

00:38:13and make people happy.

00:38:15I got Saturday Sketch Club at 19,

00:38:17and for the first time,

00:38:18I was successful,

00:38:19but it felt like

00:38:20I needed to prove myself

00:38:22as a real actor.

00:38:23So I started doing these dramas,

00:38:25which all flopped,

00:38:26and then it felt like

00:38:28I needed to be on top

00:38:29to be happy.

00:38:31Okay, so the dramas flopped,

00:38:33but why not go back to comedy?

00:38:35I love comedy,

00:38:36but I wanted to feel

00:38:37in control of my life again.

00:38:39You know, failed relationships

00:38:40and box office disasters,

00:38:42so I took myself

00:38:43out of the comedy game entirely,

00:38:45put myself in early retirement,

00:38:46got myself a landline

00:38:47and a walker

00:38:48and a whole bunch of hard candy.

00:38:50Okay, well,

00:38:51to me, it seems like

00:38:52you were afraid to fail

00:38:54at something

00:38:54that was really important to you.

00:38:55All right now,

00:38:56all that's important to me

00:38:57is car bloating

00:38:57before I need a six-pack.

00:38:59Okay, you don't have to do that.

00:39:01No, I do.

00:39:01No.

00:39:02It's in my contract.

00:39:03It's a contractual six-pack.

00:39:06It's okay to be yourself, you know?

00:39:07You don't have to prove anything to me.

00:39:09Sometimes it feels like

00:39:15I need to prove to everyone

00:39:16that I'm still

00:39:17that 19-year-old success story.

00:39:19Is that why you're taking Rooster?

00:39:21Because it seems to me

00:39:22like you don't really want it.

00:39:23I do.

00:39:24It's the only way

00:39:25to come back on top.

00:39:26I just want to make people smile again.

00:39:29Well, for what it's worth,

00:39:31you make me smile

00:39:32without being star of screen

00:39:34and stage Mike Baxter.

00:39:35You're different.

00:39:36I am talking so much.

00:39:41Way too much.

00:39:42What about you?

00:39:43What about your stage debut?

00:39:45I mean, you've got that star quality.

00:39:47Nobody can take their eyes off of you.

00:39:51Is what everyone believes.

00:39:54Not just me.

00:39:56That's all I'm saying.

00:39:59It's better for me offstage.

00:40:01Trust me.

00:40:02Who told you that?

00:40:04Everyone.

00:40:05Bella, my mom,

00:40:06eighth grade drama teacher.

00:40:08No, to not even try.

00:40:09You're clearly as talented as you are.

00:40:11It's absolutely crazy to me.

00:40:12You owe it to yourself to try.

00:40:14I have goals.

00:40:15I do.

00:40:15My goal is to get in the writer's room,

00:40:18you know, write for stars like you.

00:40:20Stars like me.

00:40:20Look, don't waste your talent

00:40:22behind a desk.

00:40:23You should make this Christmas

00:40:24mean something.

00:40:26It's the best time

00:40:27to follow your heart.

00:40:28You might be surprised

00:40:29where it leads you.

00:40:30Christmas has this way

00:40:33of giving us exactly

00:40:34what we need.

00:40:37Hello.

00:40:38Hello.

00:40:39Oh, darling.

00:40:41Thank you so much

00:40:42for fitting my little show

00:40:44into your schedule.

00:40:45Well, if having over

00:40:47a million subscribers

00:40:49to a podcast is little,

00:40:51then my fan base

00:40:53is like a flea circus.

00:40:55You must be so excited

00:40:57with the comedy club

00:40:57going viral.

00:40:58Oh, yes.

00:40:59Well, Mike Baxter

00:41:00is performing.

00:41:01Oh, it always makes us

00:41:03so happy when our stars

00:41:04come back home

00:41:05to their roots.

00:41:06Absolutely.

00:41:07Him and this new comic

00:41:09are certainly causing

00:41:10a sensation.

00:41:10Oh, and promoting

00:41:11the comedy club.

00:41:13A new comic?

00:41:14Yes, yes, yes.

00:41:15Please tell me

00:41:16all about her.

00:41:17I mean,

00:41:17Breaking New Talent

00:41:18is part of the comedy club's

00:41:19Lissie.

00:41:20Uh-huh.

00:41:21Lisa.

00:41:24Huh.

00:41:26Oh.

00:41:27That's my assistant.

00:41:29She has to get me coffee

00:41:30when I ask her.

00:41:32Well, that is so sweet

00:41:34of you to give her

00:41:35a platform at Christmas.

00:41:36She is clearly

00:41:37a rising talent.

00:41:39You may not be

00:41:39your assistant for long.

00:41:40Aubrey, say something

00:41:48into the mic quick.

00:41:49Oh, hey.

00:41:50How was the podcast?

00:41:51Well, good.

00:41:52Good.

00:41:53Insightful.

00:41:54I had no idea

00:41:55that the club

00:41:56was causing

00:41:57such a buzz

00:41:58on the internet.

00:41:59Yeah, having mic around

00:42:00helps a lot.

00:42:01Yeah, of course it does.

00:42:02He's a big star.

00:42:04So, Aubrey,

00:42:05how are tickets going

00:42:06for the variety show?

00:42:07Um, okay.

00:42:08I think as soon

00:42:09as I secure a headliner

00:42:10then things

00:42:11should really pick up.

00:42:12Yeah, it's tough.

00:42:13I know.

00:42:14I'll tell you,

00:42:15I won't perform

00:42:17but I will host.

00:42:20Sure.

00:42:21Yeah, I think

00:42:21everybody will love that.

00:42:23I know they will.

00:42:25Well, duty calls.

00:42:26If the Christmas fest

00:42:27needs me,

00:42:28I'll be there.

00:42:29Uh, does this mean

00:42:30you'll be attending

00:42:30other events?

00:42:32What's next?

00:42:33Twinkle Tunnel.

00:42:34Ah, is there an audience?

00:42:36No, it's a tunnel.

00:42:38But there will be

00:42:39at the Snowball Social

00:42:40which is right afterwards.

00:42:41Okay, you can count on me.

00:42:42I'll be there

00:42:43with a costume on.

00:42:44Now, Aubrey,

00:42:44I don't want you

00:42:46filling in for me

00:42:47any longer, darling.

00:42:48I can tell

00:42:49by the state

00:42:49of your under eyes

00:42:51that you are working

00:42:52way, way, way too hard.

00:42:54Now, and I'll need

00:42:56new material.

00:42:58For tonight.

00:42:59That is what I pay you for,

00:43:00isn't it?

00:43:01Not to be prancing around

00:43:03on stage

00:43:03flirting with Mike Baxter.

00:43:05Uh, yes,

00:43:06I will send you

00:43:07some new stuff

00:43:08this afternoon.

00:43:09Excellent.

00:43:09See that you do.

00:43:14Well, that was

00:43:16a sudden change of heart.

00:43:17No, no, no.

00:43:18I've seen this before.

00:43:19When her last husband

00:43:20remarried,

00:43:20she made me send

00:43:21all these fake rumors

00:43:22to tabloids and stuff.

00:43:24She must think Mike's

00:43:25performing at the

00:43:25variety show.

00:43:27Oh, it's too late now.

00:43:28We've got some auditions

00:43:29to watch, so I'm gonna

00:43:30think about what to do

00:43:32with that later.

00:43:33I really think you

00:43:34should try and beatbox.

00:43:35I think you could do it.

00:43:36Oh, absolutely.

00:43:37Yeah, you could.

00:43:38Guys, sorry I'm late.

00:43:39This is my sister, Steph.

00:43:41Steph, this is Aubrey.

00:43:42This is Ian.

00:43:43Thank you, too.

00:43:43Mike said you wouldn't

00:43:44mind if I watched?

00:43:45I told her we were

00:43:46judging people,

00:43:46and she forced me

00:43:47to bring her.

00:43:48Not at all.

00:43:48Please take a seat.

00:43:52Hi.

00:43:53Oh, wow.

00:43:54I like your sweater.

00:43:55He's got a nice outfit.

00:43:57Aubrey, I, uh,

00:43:58I love you.

00:44:02I really, really love you.

00:44:05I really appreciate you.

00:44:11Can I start again?

00:44:12Sure.

00:44:13You can try again.

00:44:14Yeah.

00:44:14One more try.

00:44:16Keep taking lessons.

00:44:19This is theater.

00:44:20My name, meaningless.

00:44:24Oh, uh, thank, thank you.

00:44:29I'm a poet.

00:44:30The club.

00:44:31Chicken club.

00:44:33Turkey club.

00:44:34Comedy club.

00:44:36One, two, three.

00:44:38Christmas tree.

00:44:39Aubrey.

00:44:41You and me.

00:44:44Oh, oh, oh.

00:44:48Let's go.

00:44:51Okay.

00:44:52I got one more.

00:44:53Here.

00:44:53Can you tell who for this thing?

00:44:56What?

00:44:57Look at the method out.

00:44:58Oh, no.

00:44:59It's going to be okay.

00:45:00No, it's going to be okay.

00:45:04Nice.

00:45:05Yeah.

00:45:06Yeah, yeah, yeah.

00:45:08I love the juggler.

00:45:09Oh, it's true.

00:45:10The juggler might have been my favorite.

00:45:11Thank you guys for letting me put my judgmental skills in good use.

00:45:16Let me know if you want tickets.

00:45:17I would, but my husband gets home on Christmas Eve, and we have this tradition of dinner and

00:45:23movies by which I mean take out and fighting over what movie to watch.

00:45:26Yeah, I guess most people are staying home on Christmas Eve instead of buying tickets, so you'll get your audience.

00:45:32Yeah, hopefully we will with these new acts.

00:45:35Anyway, we should get back.

00:45:36It's open mic night.

00:45:38Good.

00:45:39I'll see you tonight.

00:45:40Really?

00:45:41Yeah, but keep it a secret.

00:45:43I want an unsuspecting audience.

00:45:47See you tonight.

00:45:48See ya.

00:45:56Christmas dads hold court.

00:45:58We're the ones who have a direct line to Santa.

00:46:01Kids must laugh at our jokes, right?

00:46:03Who's never hungry at Christmas?

00:46:08Turkey, because he's always stuffed.

00:46:11Oh, come on.

00:46:12Remember who's got the line to Santa, and please, please be nice, folks.

00:46:16All right.

00:46:17By the way, my name is Jeremy.

00:46:19Oh, your open mic is tough.

00:46:21Dying is easy.

00:46:23Comedy is hard.

00:46:24That's why I always stay behind the scenes.

00:46:27Okay.

00:46:28Let's all give it up for Jeremy.

00:46:33Jeremy.

00:46:35Good for you, Jeremy.

00:46:38Okay, sit on the back.

00:46:40Have a drink.

00:46:40Our next comic will be coming up in a minute.

00:46:44Hey, how's the audience tonight?

00:46:46Ooh, somewhere between despacho and room temp?

00:46:49Right where I like them.

00:46:51You're not nervous?

00:46:52I mean, this is your first stand-up in years.

00:46:54I'm excited.

00:46:55I just hope they remember who I am.

00:46:57Or at least forget my last movie.

00:46:59They'll love you.

00:47:01Why don't you go up there and shine, superstar?

00:47:03All right.

00:47:04Pretend to laugh no matter what.

00:47:05Testing.

00:47:06You got it.

00:47:08Merry time.

00:47:08Please.

00:47:08Stop.

00:47:09All right.

00:47:10Keep it going.

00:47:11So Christmas, people talk about the parties, the presents, the food.

00:47:13But nobody talks about the weird Christmas liqueurs.

00:47:32It's like they mix vegetables with some menthol.

00:47:41It tastes a lot like Pepto-Bismol, weird Christmas liqueurs.

00:47:49Cherry, eggnog, pumpkin spice.

00:47:53Before you drink it, I would think twice.

00:47:57Don't give me a peppermint, matcha schnapps.

00:48:01I'll drink the whole shot, and it gave me the crops.

00:48:06Christmas liqueurs, next year I'll say, no, thank you.

00:48:17Ladies and gentlemen, I've got a big problem here.

00:48:22It's a problem that has plagued humanity for a very long time.

00:48:28Uh, uh, uh.

00:48:29Should I buy a fake tree or the real thing?

00:48:33A pine tree has a lot of needles to clean.

00:48:36I'm not saying that a real tree ain't jingling, but do I want to do the extra work and everything?

00:48:42I only have a six-foot ceiling.

00:48:45My vacuum will start squealing.

00:48:48I'm not saying that a real tree ain't healing, but suddenly a fake one sounds appealing.

00:48:53I don't want to be a grinch to anyone, but I bet even Santa has a fake one.

00:48:59I'm not saying I'm not a real tree ain't fun, but this year I'm going with a fake.

00:49:04Don't judge, son.

00:49:07All right, I'm getting a fake tree this year.

00:49:08It's a good thing.

00:49:10Thank you for having me with that.

00:49:11Well, wasn't that a triumphant return to our stage, Mr. Mike Baxter?

00:49:21Mike, what's new?

00:49:22Hey, I just got off stage.

00:49:25Oh, man.

00:49:26It felt so good to be back.

00:49:28Excellent.

00:49:28I'm actually on my way to a Christmas party tonight, but I wanted to tell you, the footage

00:49:31you sent me up are catching fire.

00:49:34Oh, that's great, but this felt right.

00:49:37You know, I think we should start a tour, maybe a special.

00:49:41Sure.

00:49:42After you land Rooster, then you have carte blanche in Hollywood.

00:49:46Well, right, but I may not get it.

00:49:47Well, my buddy told me that Harlow's studio execs love that you're mainly with the people

00:49:52doing your Christmas thing.

00:49:54I think you got this in the back so let's land this movie and then talk about stand-up.

00:49:58Do you think this is the right fit for me?

00:50:00What if Rooster Man is just another bad move?

00:50:03You know, I can't afford another swing and miss like that.

00:50:06Stop, stop.

00:50:07You're being paranoid, okay?

00:50:08You're bigger than stand-up.

00:50:09This is our way back to the top.

00:50:11Don't blow it.

00:50:11I just want to connect to people again in a real way.

00:50:15And you will.

00:50:16And I'm ex.

00:50:18Listen, I gotta go, okay?

00:50:19If you're about to have a good time tonight, I will keep you posted.

00:50:22Whatever you do with the studio, you are so close.

00:50:25It's so close, Mike, okay?

00:50:27I gotta go.

00:50:28Talk soon.

00:50:29Talk soon.

00:50:37You know, one time I bombed so badly, the next guy up passed around a hat to start my relocation fund.

00:50:45I made more money that night than I did the whole month.

00:50:48I got laughs with the same jokes at a club last night.

00:50:54Look, there's no substitution for stage time.

00:50:57And just keep having fun.

00:51:00You know, regardless of how they're reacting, and they're going to want to join in.

00:51:03That's great advice.

00:51:05That's great advice.

00:51:06Thanks.

00:51:07I appreciate it.

00:51:08You're a legend, Mike Baxter.

00:51:10Stop it.

00:51:11Hey, chin up.

00:51:12It only gets harder.

00:51:13Yeah.

00:51:13Look at you.

00:51:18You were great tonight.

00:51:20You killed it.

00:51:23I felt great.

00:51:24The happiest I've felt in a long time.

00:51:27You know, some people even like to smile when they're happy.

00:51:32Okay.

00:51:32My agent thinks I need to focus on acting, not stand up.

00:51:36Maybe you should just focus on what makes you happy.

00:51:39Oh, he said if I get the part, I'll have carte blanche.

00:51:42I was too embarrassed to tell him I don't actually speak French.

00:51:46Yeah, I'm sure you will, right after the sequel, the crossover, and the reboot, where

00:51:51you pass the torch on to a much younger, much more bankable rooster.

00:51:54Much younger, better.

00:51:57You know, this Christmas, I feel more alive than I have for the last five years.

00:52:04Why is that?

00:52:07Well, a wise man once told me that Christmas gives you exactly what you need.

00:52:13So, pay attention.

00:52:15What if I fall on my face?

00:52:18What if I fail?

00:52:20Well, the comedy club is actually hiring a janitor.

00:52:22We don't offer benefits, but you can get any show for free.

00:52:26That thing is so easy with you.

00:52:30Well, I'm happy to help.

00:52:32Now, chin up.

00:52:33Because it only gets harder.

00:52:37Chin up, that was my line.

00:52:38Yeah.

00:52:38With Jeremy, you just stole my line.

00:52:40Yeah, that was the whole point.

00:52:41I just said that.

00:52:42I just said that.

00:52:52Hey.

00:52:53Got you an omelette.

00:52:54Awesome.

00:52:55I haven't had a chance to eat breakfast yet.

00:52:56How much?

00:52:57It's on me.

00:52:58Ian, I signed your paychecks.

00:52:59I know how much you make.

00:53:00It's fine.

00:53:02Tickets are at a standstill for the show.

00:53:04Even after Mike's performance last night.

00:53:05I know, but we don't have an act big enough to entice people to leave their homes on Christmas

00:53:09Eve.

00:53:10Honestly, everyone wants to know if Mike will be there.

00:53:13I do, too.

00:53:15Bella's coming.

00:53:15Just don't mention anything.

00:53:17Hi.

00:53:17How about last night?

00:53:20We got more hearts on our post than ever.

00:53:23That's amazing.

00:53:24I was thinking we should give some hot chocolate to the people in the standby lineup when we sell

00:53:30out.

00:53:31Of what, for eight, ten bucks a cup.

00:53:34We will have to get them to line up in the back, out in the alley, because the front is

00:53:39going to be VIP only.

00:53:41VIP.

00:53:42Casting agents and network execs and directors.

00:53:46Oh, they're starting to swarm like sharks.

00:53:50I, Bella, am finally the chump.

00:53:54That's amazing.

00:53:56Look, this variety show is so important.

00:54:00We've got to impress these people or else.

00:54:03We don't want that.

00:54:04So, tell me, you have this, Aubrey?

00:54:08Yes, I will take care of it.

00:54:11It's New York.

00:54:13New York.

00:54:14This variety show, it could really change my, our career.

00:54:19Yeah.

00:54:20I'll see you both later.

00:54:22Not if I see you first.

00:54:26He slays me.

00:54:27Oh.

00:54:30What am I going to do?

00:54:32You know what to do.

00:54:34Give the people what they want.

00:54:35I can't.

00:54:36No, Mike has enough on his plate.

00:54:38Just ask him.

00:54:40He's into you.

00:54:41You think he's into me?

00:54:43No.

00:54:43No, no, every celebrity wants to spend their vacation handing out cookies in a costume.

00:54:49Don't tell me you're not into him.

00:54:52Kay, maybe I'm just a little into him.

00:54:56I love you, cuz.

00:54:57But waiting for what you want to find you is a waste.

00:55:00You need to stop hiding behind Bella.

00:55:04Take charge.

00:55:06Could change your life and sell tickets.

00:55:09Okay, I will go for him.

00:55:11Yes.

00:55:13Professionally.

00:55:14Sure.

00:55:15Oh, uh, I put the drinks and the omelet on the company card.

00:55:18I hope that's okay.

00:55:19Yes.

00:55:20Seeing Aubrey?

00:55:32What makes you say that?

00:55:34Since when do you wear cologne?

00:55:36I always wear cologne.

00:55:39Too much?

00:55:39I have seen you take a nap backstage 20 minutes before a sketch with Obama.

00:55:46How are you nervous now?

00:55:49She's great.

00:55:50I mean, she...

00:55:50We have so much fun together.

00:55:53She sees things in me I didn't know anyone else could.

00:55:56Good.

00:55:57Good.

00:55:59Show her who you really are.

00:56:01Not some shameless, noncommittal bachelor those gossip blogs make you out to be.

00:56:06It's their words, not mine.

00:56:08I appreciate you, Steph.

00:56:10You know that?

00:56:11I know you do.

00:56:13Now, don't screw this up.

00:56:15Right.

00:56:16Bring her something nice.

00:56:19Okay.

00:56:21A nice, not expensive.

00:56:26All right.

00:56:31Hey.

00:56:33Hey.

00:56:33Sorry I'm late.

00:56:34I was walking over and saw this in a window.

00:56:39Beautiful.

00:56:40To remind you of how you killed it at the tree lighting.

00:56:43It's a well-made item and it reminded me of you.

00:56:45I love it.

00:56:46Shut up.

00:56:48Shall we?

00:56:49Yeah.

00:56:50For what?

00:56:51I always have my good problem.

00:56:53It's because you're an amazing cigarette.

00:56:56Wow.

00:56:57It's beautiful.

00:56:59It's a nice change of pace from a comedy club.

00:57:02Yeah, I'm really glad you came.

00:57:03And not just tonight, but to the comedy club.

00:57:08You've made this Christmas pretty fun.

00:57:10Yeah?

00:57:10You know that?

00:57:11Yeah?

00:57:12Okay, maybe I should get you an ornament so you won't forget it.

00:57:14Ooh, I wonder where I can get one with a mob of children bringing a grown man to tears.

00:57:20Don't worry.

00:57:20It's going to haunt my dreams.

00:57:22Fine, too.

00:57:22For a very long time.

00:57:24And besides, who says I want to go back?

00:57:27What are you going to do here?

00:57:28As long as Bella's around, I cannot promise your safety.

00:57:30Oh, that's a very good point.

00:57:31I could open up a B&B, B for the iron bars I will install on all the windows.

00:57:36Of course.

00:57:38But, yeah, it sounds perfect for when you retire.

00:57:41Let's not forget, you have a movie career.

00:57:43It's been really awesome being on stage again.

00:57:50You know, near people that are important to me.

00:57:53Well, then that's where you belong.

00:57:57You make a lot of people really mad.

00:57:59I think it would make a lot more people happy.

00:58:03Are you one of those people?

00:58:07I just want what's best for you.

00:58:10Most people want something from me.

00:58:13Not you.

00:58:14Can I be honest?

00:58:16Yeah.

00:58:17Yeah, of course.

00:58:19Okay, I'm just going to get it out.

00:58:20The social media storm is attracting a lot of attention.

00:58:24A ton of industry people are coming to the variety show.

00:58:27Yeah.

00:58:27Yeah, no, it's great.

00:58:29I think my agent's flying in with some exact...

00:58:30Yeah, but we have a ton of industry people.

00:58:33And no locals to laugh, clap, or just enjoy the fun.

00:58:36And, well, if I have a half-empty room, then Bella's career is finished.

00:58:40And then mine just goes down the drain with her.

00:58:42Please.

00:58:42Tickets aren't selling, and we really need a headliner.

00:58:47And a lot of people are asking about you.

00:58:48And would you just please make my Christmas wish?

00:58:51Yes, yes, of course.

00:58:52Really?

00:58:52Yes.

00:58:53It would be my pleasure.

00:58:55So can Bella announce it at the Snowball Social tonight?

00:58:59I have your word.

00:58:59Because if the audience start writing, then I'm actually Bella's designated human shield.

00:59:04Let's go sell some tickets.

00:59:05Okay, I...

00:59:06Come on.

00:59:07Come on, let's do it.

00:59:08To the Snowball Social.

00:59:09Hi there, Nutcracker.

00:59:22You look beautiful.

00:59:25And a reward for the compliment.

00:59:29She comes with props.

00:59:30What is this?

00:59:30Walnut for you.

00:59:31What?

00:59:31For me?

00:59:32Oh my...

00:59:33Thank you so much for this.

00:59:35Do you want me to eat this right now?

00:59:36You do.

00:59:36I just crack them.

00:59:37Well, actually, turns out walnuts are really tough to crack.

00:59:40Right.

00:59:41That makes sense.

00:59:41And who are you supposed to be?

00:59:44Jack Frost, baby.

00:59:47Handsome.

00:59:48Like, not as functional as a Nutcrackeracker, but very handsome.

00:59:54Aubrey.

00:59:55Oh, uh, looks like I got a...

00:59:57Your elf needs some help.

00:59:58I do.

00:59:59Okay.

01:00:03Well?

01:00:04I thought you were supposed to wear a costume.

01:00:07Ah, ha, ha.

01:00:08What did he say?

01:00:10He said yes.

01:00:12He's gonna headline.

01:00:16Huh?

01:00:17What if he said no?

01:00:19I put it on the company card.

01:00:22Ooh, I should probably find Bella so she can announce.

01:00:26Oh, she actually texted me saying she's running late.

01:00:28She also asked me to save her a slow dance.

01:00:31I think I learned my lesson about encouraging older women.

01:00:33Why is Mike Baxter in a costume?

01:00:35Is it true?

01:00:36Is Mike Baxter headlining the variety show?

01:00:38Oh, that's okay?

01:00:39Okay.

01:00:40I was about to give away free tickets to the assisted living facility.

01:00:43We'll announce it right before the couple's snowball spotlight dance.

01:00:47Well, I should probably help Ian.

01:00:50Yeah, yeah, because a simple addition does hurt my brain.

01:00:53I think I'll be okay.

01:00:55Go have fun.

01:00:57Want to dance?

01:00:58I think we might sell out tonight thanks to you.

01:01:11What are you talking about thanks to you?

01:01:13Give yourself some credit.

01:01:14You've been working hard.

01:01:15The comedy club belongs to Bella.

01:01:17Without her, I wouldn't even have the chance to write.

01:01:20Mm-hmm, not true.

01:01:21You're right because that's who you are.

01:01:24But to be honest, from what I've seen, you are so much more.

01:01:28I think when Bella eventually introduces me to her industry friends, then I can finally

01:01:38make that leap.

01:01:41Okay, I had a mentor once who told me that it's a very dangerous thing to put your entire

01:01:47destiny in someone else's hands.

01:01:49You don't need Bella's help.

01:01:52You don't have any help?

01:01:55You said the variety show gave you your first big break of talent scouts.

01:01:59Oh, he did, but he was only there because I sent him the tickets.

01:02:02He emailed to make sure that he got the tickets.

01:02:04I called repeatedly to make sure that he got the email to make sure that he got the tickets.

01:02:08And I did the same thing for about 15 others.

01:02:10One showed up.

01:02:12Really?

01:02:13Yes.

01:02:13Look at you.

01:02:15Still obnoxious?

01:02:16Mm-hmm.

01:02:16About to be a superhero.

01:02:17Well, I mean, the jury is still out on that.

01:02:20I won't know until after Christmas.

01:02:22And what are you doing for Christmas?

01:02:24Well, after the show, probably have a very exciting night, watering my plants, sorting

01:02:29my mail.

01:02:30Very exciting.

01:02:31Unless you'd want to spend Christmases together.

01:02:35But it'll be your fault if my plants die.

01:02:37Ladies and gentlemen, our couple spotlight snowball dance is about to start.

01:02:42But before the romance gets started, our costume friends from the comedy club have a huge

01:02:46announcement about the closing of Christmas Fest.

01:02:49So, I know a lot of you know that we've had a special guest here over the holidays.

01:02:53But you know what?

01:02:53Let me get the team up from the comedy club to tell us more.

01:02:56Is Bella here?

01:02:57No, but Aubrey's here!

01:03:00Aubrey Wilson, come on down!

01:03:01Hello!

01:03:02As I'm sure some of you have noticed, we've added a new headliner to our variety show.

01:03:14So, I am pleased to announce that Mike Baxter will be performing.

01:03:20Thank you so much, Aubrey, darling.

01:03:26Aubrey, my assistant, everybody.

01:03:28Thank you, darling.

01:03:31Okay, please help me bring to the stage the comedy club superstar comic and our Christmas

01:03:38headliner, Mike Baxter!

01:03:40Oh!

01:03:42Okay, here we go, here we go, here we go, here we go, here we go, here we go, here we go!

01:03:47Mike, we are so thrilled to have you performing.

01:03:51And, of course, I'll be hosting the dynamic duo.

01:03:54Right, folks?

01:03:55Okay, now, don't forget, pick your tickets up tonight because we are selling out so fast.

01:04:02The hottest show in town is only three days away.

01:04:05Please make sure you get your tickets from the table in the back and why don't we get

01:04:09Mr. and Mrs. Jack Frost to kick off this snowball spotlight dance?

01:04:12That's the ice queen to you, darling.

01:04:15But I will accept the spotlight.

01:04:18Mike?

01:04:21Noah?

01:04:29I'm so glad you're home.

01:04:31Thanks, I appreciate that.

01:04:33You can spend?

01:04:34Spend right now?

01:04:41I'm not keeping you, am I?

01:04:44Want some good news?

01:04:46Sure.

01:04:47Tickets are sold out.

01:04:48VIP section's full.

01:04:49Well, it's going to be a packed house on Christmas Eve.

01:04:52You did it.

01:04:53We did it.

01:04:55You should get a fantastic show.

01:04:57Tomorrow, we celebrate.

01:04:59Oh, no.

01:05:00I don't know.

01:05:00I have to write Christmas Eve as three days away and Bella's going to do jokes.

01:05:05What about Mike?

01:05:08You know, I am going to need an opening hour.

01:05:10Jack Frost and the ice queen are better fit for the nutcracker.

01:05:16Thank you, Barbie.

01:05:17Hello, Mike, you're not still out in, uh, what was it, Dakota, are you?

01:05:37Uh, outside Chicago, our third largest city.

01:05:40Right, well, listen, I was watching the summer this morning.

01:05:43I couldn't help but notice that you were outside crowing.

01:05:47What?

01:05:49Crowing.

01:05:50Sunrise.

01:05:51It's what roosters do.

01:05:53Yes, thank you, Damon.

01:05:54I know.

01:05:55What's happening?

01:05:56Did I get the part?

01:05:57Yes, you got it.

01:05:58What I'm trying to say is you are officially the rooster.

01:06:01Well, actually, I'm rooster, ma'am.

01:06:03Exactly.

01:06:04Listen, they called this morning, I'm working on a deal right now, but you are a man of the

01:06:07people.

01:06:08You sealed the deal.

01:06:10Congrats.

01:06:14Congrats.

01:06:15Mikey, didn't you hear me?

01:06:17Did my assistant drop the call?

01:06:18Because if he did, I saw you.

01:06:20No, no, I'm here.

01:06:22Hey, can I call you back?

01:06:23I have to finish writing my act for the variety show.

01:06:26Wait, wait, wait, wait.

01:06:27You're not still performing.

01:06:28Or, you know, we need you back in LA ASAP.

01:06:30They need to scan your feet for the prosthetics.

01:06:32I can't.

01:06:33I'm headlining.

01:06:34No, Mike, you understand.

01:06:35You have to be back in LA.

01:06:36They're doing a whole song and dance at one of those conventions.

01:06:38You know, the ones where the geese get together and watch trailers?

01:06:41I just, um, I need a bit of time to think about this.

01:06:47No, there's no time.

01:06:48My assistant booked you a flight Christmas Eve.

01:06:50You can send her the details.

01:06:51I'm committed to the club.

01:06:53Mike, they will understand.

01:06:55This is a franchise.

01:06:56Mike, you've been talking about action figures and bet sheets.

01:06:59A whole lot of people are counting on you with this.

01:07:02Maybe this isn't the right move for me.

01:07:04Oh, no.

01:07:05Yes, it is.

01:07:06Listen, I will personally bring you the contract myself.

01:07:09I'm on my way.

01:07:10Brandon, are you there?

01:07:11Listen, Brandon, put me a flight out to, um...

01:07:15Where is this place?

01:07:16No, Damon, you really don't need to come here.

01:07:18Listen, Mikey, listen to me.

01:07:20Two words, okay?

01:07:21Whole grains.

01:07:22I'll see you soon.

01:07:23Damon.

01:07:24It's gonna be a big night.

01:07:34At the very least, an expensive one.

01:07:36Bella asked for last-minute decorations, but...

01:07:39But she did give me my Christmas bonus, so it's a wash.

01:07:42She gave me one, too.

01:07:43Now I remember why I started encouraging older women in the first place.

01:07:47This is good stuff.

01:07:49Can't all be for Bella.

01:07:50It's my idea book.

01:07:51I write anything and everything in it.

01:07:53Yeah.

01:07:54And you should perform it.

01:07:56You have enough material there.

01:07:57Well, I'm a writer.

01:07:59And besides, any time I was good, it's because Mike was up there with me.

01:08:02Hi.

01:08:03Hi.

01:08:04I'm Damon Cardona.

01:08:05I represent Mike Baxter.

01:08:06Are you the cleaning staff?

01:08:07Among other things, you're early for the show.

01:08:10No, I'm not here for the show.

01:08:11I'm just here to pick up Mike.

01:08:12Is he around?

01:08:13Uh, picking up?

01:08:14Yeah, I'd love to get to the O'Hare before the Diamond Lounge fills up.

01:08:18I'm sorry, um...

01:08:19I haven't talked to Mike in the last day.

01:08:22He's leaving?

01:08:23Oh, you guys must not read up on the trades.

01:08:25Okay, listen.

01:08:26Mike booked Rooster Man, so he has to go back to L.A. for press.

01:08:30You know, I gotta think, because those viral videos helped us cross the finish line.

01:08:35They were amazing.

01:08:36Hi, Damon.

01:08:37Ah, I told you I would be here.

01:08:39Listen, I could not let you miss this opportunity, so I have a car in the back.

01:08:42If you hurry up, you get that champagne service.

01:08:44Damon, I'm gonna meet you outside.

01:08:46Okay?

01:08:47Right.

01:08:48Well, good meeting you.

01:08:50Merry Christmas.

01:08:51And, uh, don't take too long.

01:08:54I, uh, think I left my oven on.

01:08:57I'm gonna...

01:08:58Yeah.

01:09:02You got the part.

01:09:03I wanted to tell you, but I wasn't sure about taking it, okay?

01:09:06I needed some time to think.

01:09:08Did you?

01:09:09You could've told me before Damon did.

01:09:11I needed to figure out what I was gonna do first.

01:09:13And what you figured out was leaving me here without a headliner, just backing out at the last minute?

01:09:17It's complicated.

01:09:18And that's why I came over here to tell you in person.

01:09:21I didn't think Damon was gonna find you first.

01:09:24This has been in the works for such a long time.

01:09:27I don't have a choice.

01:09:28You do, and you made it.

01:09:30You don't understand.

01:09:31People rely on me doing this movie.

01:09:33The studio can crush you.

01:09:36Well, somebody told me that it is a dangerous thing to leave your destiny in other people's hands.

01:09:43Sorry.

01:09:44Trust me.

01:09:46It wasn't an easy decision.

01:09:50Listen to me.

01:09:51You don't need me for the show.

01:09:54Okay?

01:09:55You've got the talent.

01:09:56The tickets are sold.

01:09:57It's gonna be a success no matter what.

01:09:59Yeah.

01:10:00It will be a success.

01:10:03Aubrey, this is your time.

01:10:06And it's your time to be a hero on the big screen.

01:10:09Congratulations.

01:10:10Aubrey, you're a star.

01:10:12You shine on your own.

01:10:16Merry Christmas, Mike.

01:10:29We don't have a headliner now.

01:10:31None of the acts want to replace Mike.

01:10:33He set the expectations too high.

01:10:34Yeah.

01:10:35You set your expectations too high when you put your faith in that, that sellout.

01:10:40And how much is she making for that movie?

01:10:42Four or five mil?

01:10:44Okay.

01:10:45I have a great set.

01:10:46Maybe you can close.

01:10:47Yeah.

01:10:48Or maybe you can get that magician you hired to saw me in half.

01:10:51No.

01:10:52The crowd wants to see the headliner.

01:10:56They're not gonna be happy until they do.

01:10:58And a non-happy crowd?

01:11:00They don't laugh.

01:11:01What are the VIPs gonna think?

01:11:03Oh, I cannot believe this is happening to me again.

01:11:06Bella, they're your friends.

01:11:08Friends don't forget about you.

01:11:10Friends don't ignore your calls.

01:11:12Friends broker your million dollar deals.

01:11:14Not advertisements for battery acid thinly disguised as soda pop.

01:11:19Looks like we're gonna crash and burn together.

01:11:23You don't deserve that, Aubrey.

01:11:28I'll do it.

01:11:29What?

01:11:30Crash and burn?

01:11:31I just said we'll do it together.

01:11:32Headline.

01:11:33The people in town, they've seen me perform.

01:11:35I have a ton of followers and I got us in this situation and I'm gonna get us out of it.

01:11:40Honey, they're not gonna be a very forgiving crowd, Aubrey.

01:11:43I am not gonna let them break me, okay?

01:11:45I will do it.

01:11:47Okay, I'm just gonna tell you.

01:11:49As much as I wanna see you succeed out there,

01:11:52just as much I don't want you to because I don't wanna lose you.

01:11:56Impossible.

01:11:58As if you could ever lose me.

01:11:59I'm only here because of you and...

01:12:03You'll always be home to me, Mila.

01:12:06Aubrey.

01:12:07Aubrey.

01:12:08You belong on center stage.

01:12:11I want you to go out there and claim it.

01:12:17Five minutes till showtime.

01:12:19There she is.

01:12:20The star that saved Christmas.

01:12:24And you.

01:12:25You're the little dipper.

01:12:30Does that mean...

01:12:31I...

01:12:32I, uh...

01:12:33I think I may have just blacked out.

01:12:37Oh, okay, uh...

01:12:43Can you stop celebrating so loudly?

01:12:44The girls are trying to take a nap.

01:12:46I thought a comeback would make me happy.

01:12:52For Christmas Eve.

01:12:53Having to leave you and the girls.

01:12:56And...

01:13:00Look, you know me.

01:13:01I wouldn't do this if I didn't have a choice.

01:13:04But you do.

01:13:06Well, you always have a choice.

01:13:09I'm proud of you no matter what you do.

01:13:12I just want you to be happy.

01:13:15Forgive me for saying this, but I do not like that man.

01:13:18That makes two of us.

01:13:23I'm so proud of you.

01:13:25I love you.

01:13:26I love you.

01:13:28Go follow your heart.

01:13:30Or...

01:13:31Whatever you have to do to make that man leave.

01:13:39So...

01:13:40They already sent some of the PR briefs.

01:13:41So if anyone asks,

01:13:43you're at the comics your whole life

01:13:44and you can sleep in a chicken coop.

01:13:47Okay?

01:13:49Damon, when do I get to be...

01:13:51Myself?

01:13:53This is yourself.

01:13:54Only in Richard and Horrible.

01:13:57What is that?

01:14:00Are...

01:14:01Are those?

01:14:04Let me see. What is this?

01:14:05Hey, it's...

01:14:06It's not a...

01:14:07Mikey!

01:14:08I said whole grain.

01:14:09I wasn't gonna eat the whole thing.

01:14:12Here.

01:14:13Have some walnuts.

01:14:21Okay.

01:14:22You know what?

01:14:23You don't want the walnuts?

01:14:24You don't like them?

01:14:25How about this?

01:14:26Okay?

01:14:27I don't need to come back on top.

01:14:28I don't.

01:14:31I wanna make people happy again.

01:14:33In my own way.

01:14:34Take these...

01:14:35Have these...

01:14:36No.

01:14:37Put abs on you and post.

01:14:38You can eat whatever you want.

01:14:39Damon, I gotta follow my heart.

01:14:41Listen to me.

01:14:42We're gonna make this living very happy

01:14:43and lucrative one.

01:14:45Okay?

01:14:46Trust me.

01:14:47Stop the car, please.

01:14:48No, no, no.

01:14:49Don't stop the car, please.

01:14:50Don't do this.

01:14:51It's Christmas.

01:14:52We're talking action figures, Mikey.

01:14:53Stop the car.

01:14:54Just drive.

01:14:55Action figures, Mikey.

01:14:56Bitches.

01:14:57Stop the car.

01:14:58Damon, eat a pastry.

01:14:59Mikey, don't do this.

01:15:00Trust me.

01:15:01I have been naughty all year.

01:15:02Just to save poor Santa the trick.

01:15:04Look, but really, it's a wonderful life, isn't it, folks?

01:15:07And we've been blessed this year with a white Christmas.

01:15:08And we're not home alone.

01:15:09We're all here together with a great Christmas warm spirit, ready to enjoy the first Christmas

01:15:20variety concert that the comedy club has put on in years.

01:15:21Yes.

01:15:22Yes.

01:15:23Yes.

01:15:24Okay.

01:15:25You got this, Cuz.

01:15:26Yeah.

01:15:27They're either going to love me or they're going to hate me.

01:15:30Oh, they're going to hate me.

01:15:31They're going to love you.

01:15:32Oh, they're going to hate me.

01:15:33Oh, they're going to love you.

01:15:34that the Comedy Club has put on in years.

01:15:38Yes! Yes!

01:15:41Okay.

01:15:42You got this, cuz.

01:15:45Yeah, they're either gonna love me or they're gonna hate me.

01:15:47Oh, they're gonna hate me.

01:15:49They're gonna love you.

01:15:51This is your destiny.

01:15:52I knew it back then in the treehouse, and I know it now.

01:15:55So get out there and make them laugh on Christmas.

01:15:57Get ready for a big Christmas surprise.

01:16:01Now, please put your hands together

01:16:03and help me welcome to the stage

01:16:05our very own funny lady,

01:16:08the real queen of Christmas.

01:16:09Be ready to drop the curtain if I faint, please.

01:16:12Aubrey Wilson!

01:16:13Aubrey!

01:16:15Get up here!

01:16:22We are going to have so much fun.

01:16:25Get up here and slay them.

01:16:31This is the nicest she has ever been to me.

01:16:33I don't know what was in that eggnog.

01:16:37Hello!

01:16:38Oh, wow.

01:16:39Let's give it up for Bella Del Domino.

01:16:41Yes!

01:16:42Full house tonight.

01:16:44Wow.

01:16:45Yeah, it's here.

01:16:46December, I know, right?

01:16:47Yeah, I can already sense the stress levels rising.

01:16:52Yeah, the most wonderful time of the year.

01:16:55You know, when all your loved ones are so close together under one roof.

01:17:00Yeah, it's great.

01:17:02I love Christmas.

01:17:03It is my favorite holiday.

01:17:05And of course I love my mother, okay?

01:17:07Yes, she makes my life a little difficult at times.

01:17:10There's one thing about her that just really grinds my gears, and that is that this angel

01:17:15woman is just impossible to buy presents for.

01:17:18So this year, I just gave up.

01:17:20I said, Mother, please just tell me what you want for Christmas, and I will just buy it for you.

01:17:24She finally told me, but you know, I can't, for the life of me, find it anywhere.

01:17:30So if any of you know where I can find better health insurance, please see me after the show.

01:17:38Yeah.

01:17:39I mean, have you ever looked at your insurance policy?

01:17:42I mean, those things, they are longer than a Christmas carol.

01:17:45You are in trouble.

01:17:45I mean, it's madness.

01:17:46It's like trying to decipher an ancient scroll.

01:17:50Anyways, I didn't give up because I am a very good daughter.

01:17:54So I just kept looking here, there, and I looked so hard that I actually ended up spraining

01:18:01my ankle looking for it.

01:18:03Or at least I think I did.

01:18:05I was too afraid to go to the hospital to find out.

01:18:22Mike Baxter.

01:18:24Too hard to...

01:18:31Mike Baxter.

01:18:39You came back.

01:18:40Why?

01:18:45I realize the only comeback I care about is to the one person that matters to me.

01:18:50I also had some last-minute shopping to do.

01:19:03Ah, there it is.

01:19:04Yes.

01:19:05Your typical male to-do list.

01:19:07Finish tasks that should have been done weeks ago, and Interrupt Woman getting more attention

01:19:12than you.

01:19:13Yeah!

01:19:13Oh, yeah!

01:19:14Thank you so much for wanting me to do!

01:19:18Yeah!

01:19:19Encore!

01:19:20Encore!

01:19:21Encore!

01:19:22Encore!

01:19:23Encore!

01:19:24Encore!

01:19:24Encore! Encore! Encore! Encore! Encore! Encore! Encore!

01:19:30Hey, I'm Ewa. Come on up and join me here on stage.

01:19:34You want me to come on stage right now?

01:19:35Yeah, come and join me.

01:19:48I've got some notes.

01:19:49Yeah. Did you learn anything?

01:19:52What do I want most for Christmas?

01:19:55An apology?

01:19:57I made a huge mistake.

01:20:00I'm sorry.

01:20:04Yeah, well, you're a big action superhero now,

01:20:06so I'm sure after your first check,

01:20:08you'll just forget all about me.

01:20:10I passed.

01:20:11I want to be here, laughing with you.

01:20:16If you'll have me.

01:20:22Mike Baxter, everyone.

01:20:31So, for some of you that may not know,

01:20:34he was supposed to play a chicken earlier.

01:20:37Rooster.

01:20:38Sorry.

01:20:38Just politically correct for roosters everywhere.

01:20:41Rooster.

01:20:42Ladies and gentlemen, round of applause

01:20:43for the incredible

01:20:45Aubrey Wilson.

01:20:47Give it up.

01:21:00Congratulations on a spectacular variety show.

01:21:02Oh, thank you, Robert.

01:21:03Any chance you're free to join me

01:21:05for Christmas dinner?

01:21:06Oh, Robert.

01:21:08Oh, darling,

01:21:09we were never going to work out anyway.

01:21:12You don't have children,

01:21:14do you, Robert?

01:21:15Hey, execs,

01:21:16we love you, Mikey.

01:21:18They're like the wise men,

01:21:19but they're often one hour specials

01:21:20instead of sheep or whatever.

01:21:22You did so good.

01:21:23Come here, man.

01:21:24Oh, okay.

01:21:26You look fantastic.

01:21:28David, David.

01:21:30Merry Christmas.

01:21:31Are you sure about rooster net?

01:21:34Because I bet we can work something out

01:21:36right between the two or the two

01:21:38and practically it's shooting in CGI.

01:21:40So, if you're on stage,

01:21:41David, I'd like to introduce you

01:21:42to Aubrey Wilson.

01:21:43I think she'd make a great client

01:21:45for the agency.

01:21:47Hi.

01:21:48Nice to meet you.

01:21:50You know,

01:21:51I love to talk.

01:21:54And you can have the pick

01:21:55of any agent you want,

01:21:57especially with his endorsement.

01:22:00I will call you.

01:22:01Of course.

01:22:02Looking forward to it.

01:22:04Oh, you were a wonderful darling.

01:22:08I was just going to break my heart

01:22:09to lose you.

01:22:10Oh, shit.

01:22:11Unless you decide to stay,

01:22:13in which case,

01:22:14I'll just have to fire you.

01:22:17I think if I'm going on tour,

01:22:19I'm going to need an opening act.

01:22:21I don't know about an opening act

01:22:23Mike Baxter.

01:22:24I might consider

01:22:25co-headlining with you or...

01:22:28Sorry.

01:22:29I'm sorry.

01:22:31Oh, my goodness.

01:22:33Well, I'm going to leave you two

01:22:34to discuss.

01:22:35And remember,

01:22:37you always have a home here

01:22:38at the comedy club.

01:22:40The both of you.

01:22:41Thanks, Bella.

01:22:42What a deadly couple.

01:22:45Oh, Bella.

01:22:46Oh, Bella.

01:22:46Were you serious about going on tour?

01:22:52Definitely.

01:22:54You'll steal the show,

01:22:56but keeps me from losing you again.

01:22:58Worth the trade-off.

01:23:00Yeah, well, I'm not like

01:23:01those Hollywood girls.

01:23:02I know.

01:23:04You're much funnier.

01:23:07And you're also perfect.

01:23:09This is the best Christmas ever.

01:23:12So does this mean

01:23:14you'll wait for Santa with me?

01:23:16Tonight, you never answered me

01:23:18at the social.

01:23:19Absolutely.

01:23:21Merry Christmas, Mike Baxter.

01:23:23Merry Christmas, Monri Wilson.

01:23:24All right.

01:23:48So I've got one more for you.

01:23:50And this is a love song.

01:23:54Yee-haw!

01:23:59I really, really like you.

01:24:01I'm down straight for a kiss.

01:24:04I asked you out at a holiday party,

01:24:07but something was a miss.

01:24:10You gave a look in over your shoulder,

01:24:13telling me it's time to go.

01:24:15But I looked so high,

01:24:17and I saw we're under mistletoe.

01:24:20Yes!

01:24:21Kiss me,

01:24:22I didn't make up the rules.

01:24:26Don't you dare deceive

01:24:28and make me feel like such a fool.

01:24:32I'm leaning in towards your face now.

01:24:35It's something that I want to achieve.

01:24:37And if you will allow it,

01:24:40we can kiss till New Year's Eve.

01:24:52It's something that I want to do with you.

01:24:53It's something that I want to do with you.

01:24:54It's something that I want to do with you.

01:24:55It's something that I want to do with you.

01:24:56It's something that I want to do with you.

01:24:57It's something that I want to do with you.

01:24:58It's something that I want to do with you.

01:24:59It's something that I want to do with you.

01:25:00It's something that I want to do with you.

01:25:01It's something that I want to do with you.

01:25:02It's something that I want to do with you.

01:25:03It's something that I want to do with you.

01:25:04It's something that I want to do with you.

01:25:05It's something that I want to do with you.

01:25:06It's something that I want to do with you.

01:25:07It's something that I want to do with you.

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