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Loïs se trouve à une grande réception lorsqu'elle reçoit un cadeau d'un admirateur. C'est un clown chantant l'opéra qui produit un son très élevé, détruisant les vitrines des objets d'art exposés. Cela permet au Farceur de voler un diamant incognito.
Le lendemain, Loïs reçoit au Daily Planet une belle bague plongée dans un produit chimique qui provoque chez Loïs des démangeaisons horribles et douloureuses.
Clark décide de mener son enquête, aux côtés de sa partenaire. Ils découvrent ainsi l'identité de l'expéditeur de ces mystérieux présents.
Il s'agit de Kyle Griffin : il vient de sortir de prison après avoir été incarcéré 5 ans suite à un article de Loïs. Pour se venger, il veut la tuer mais en la détruisant lentement.
Alors que Loïs enquête sur lui, elle est enlevée et séquestrée par le Farceur et son complice.
Leur nouvelle cible ? Le Daily Planet ! Ils veulent le détruire à l'aide d'un gaz spécial.
C'est sans compter sur l'intervention de Superman qui les interrompt dans leur projet criminel.
Note : 8/10
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Titre VO
The Prankster
Titre VF
Le farceur
Première diffusion
09.10.1994
Première diffusion en France
29.04.1995
_LOIS & CLARK_
_THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN_
"THE PRANKSTER"
EPISODE FOUR
Written by Grant Rosenberg
_CAST_
CLARK KENT/SUPERMAN
LOIS LANE
PERRY WHITE
JIMMY OLSEN
KYLE GRIFFIN
VICTOR
PETE
RANDALL LOOMIS
MRS. LOOMIS
NICK DARBY
EDWIN GRIFFIN
STORE OWNER
PLANT MANAGER
MESSENGER
MRS. LANE
FEMALE STAFFER
_LOCATIONS_
_INTERIORS_: _EXTERIORS_:
Daily Planet Industrial Park
Newsroom
Perry's Office Metropolis Street
Museum Whitmore Labs
Party Room
Adjoining Room Run Down Hotel
Jewelry Store Processing Plant
Griffin's Warehouse Loomis House
Whitmore Labs Planet Car
Lois' Apartment
Clark's Apartment
Toy Store
Hotel Room
Processing Plant
Planet Car
Griffin's Van
Back of Truck
_TEASER_
FADE IN:
1 INT. MUSEUM - NIGHT #1 1
A cocktail party is in progress in the "Painters of the 20th
Century" Room. A banner announces the opening of the new
modern art wing. Large modern paintings hang on the walls.
Dozens of attractive women in gowns accompany man in
tuxedos. Waiters serve champagne off silver trays.
LOIS, CLARK, PERRY and JIMMY are studying one of the more
abstract paintings. The brass plaque under the painting
reads "Mother and Daughter."
CLARK
I don't see a mother or a daughter.
JIMMY
You ask me, it looks like he
dropped paint balloons off his
roof.
LOIS
You have to use your imagination
when you look at modern art. Open
your mind to the artist's inner
feelings.
Clark, Jimmy and Perry stare at the painting a moment.
PERRY
Hey, wait a minute. If you squint
your eyes and tilt your head to the
right, you can make out Elvis'
profile.
Jimmy tries it.
JIMMY
Maybe the fat Elvis.
LOIS
Why do I even try? Great art to
you guys are those prints of poker
playing dogs.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
THE PRANKSTER (#4) Rosenberg 8/24/94 2.
1 CONTINUED: 1
PERRY
(to Jimmy)
Say, I love those. You ever seen
the one with the dogs in a bar
throwing darts?
Lois rolls her eyes. They're hopeless. A MESSENGER enters
with a beautifully wrapped box and approaches Lois.
MESSENGER
Lois Lane?
LOIS
Yes?
MESSENGER
This is for you.
Lois and the others are a mix of confusion and surprise.
She takes it from the messenger who exits. Several nearby
members of the party look on with interest.
JIMMY
Who's it from?
LOIS
I have no idea.
As she opens the card, a WAITER in the background eyes Lois,
a sly smile on his lips.
CLARK
What does it say?
LOIS
(reading with confusion)
'Dear Lois. Please forgive me, but
my feelings for you run deep and
I'm too shy to tell you in person.'
Clark, Perry and Jimmy exchange looks of surprise.
LOIS (CONT'D)
'But I want the world to know that
whenever I think of you, my heart
sings. Your secret admirer.'
She looks at Clark questioning.
CLARK
Don't look at me. I know how much
you hate surprises.
LOIS
This is embarrassing.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
THE PRANKSTER (#4) Rosenberg 8/24/94 3.
1 CONTINUED: 1
JIMMY
C'mon, open it.
A beat, then Lois tears off the wrapping paper to expose a
large, colorfully painted WOODEN BOX. There's a button on
it that says "Push."
LOIS
Wow. It's beautiful.
PERRY
Whoever he is, the fella's got
style.
Push the button.
Lois hesitates a moment, then places the box on a nearby
table and pushes the button. Suddenly, a large JACK-IN-THE-
BOX springs out. The face bears a strong resemblance to
Pavarotti. Our heroes and a group of onlookers are
momentarily startled, then exhale a collective sigh,
followed by a smattering of laughter.
PERRY
That's the damndest thing I ever
saw.
Just then, the eyes of the Jack open. The crowd "ohs." A
moment later, the Jack's mouth opens and it begins to SING
an operatic aria. The crowd loves it.
JIMMY
Hey, that's pretty cool.
2 ON WAITER 2
casually putting in a pair of EAR PLUGS.
3 RESUME SCENE 3
As the JACK-IN-THE-BOX comes to a dramatic crescendo in the
aria, it hits a high note, and holds it. The VOLUME gets
LOUDER and the note gets higher in pitch until the sound is
EAR PIERCING. Everyone holds their ears.
PERRY
What in the Sam Hill... ?!
Suddenly, champagne glasses begin to SHATTER and security
ALARMS go off, their WAILING adding to the assault of sound.
The crowd begins retreating as the unbearable noise
continues. Clark's in no pain, but holds his ears for show.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
THE PRANKSTER (#4) Rosenberg 8/24/94 4.
3 CONTINUED: 3
CLARK
(shouting to Lois)
Either it's broken or your admirer
has a warped sense of humor!
4 ANGLE ON AN ADJOINING ROOM OF THE MUSEUM - CONTINUOUS 4
The noise wreaks havoc throughout the museum, as GLASS CASES
everywhere start SHATTERING. The waiter and the messenger
stand in the shadows of the "Rare Gems" exhibit. After a
Guard rushes by, the two men quickly move to a broken case.
The messenger acts as lookout as the waiter reaches into the
case and removes a large diamond. He pulls an identical
looking stone from his pocket and-places it in the case.
5 RESUME PARTY ROOM 5
Bedlam. Partygoers crowd around the exits trying to get out
of the room. Clark tips down his glasses and looks inside
the Jack-in-the-Box with his X-RAY VISION. A moment later,
he activates his HEAT VISION and the Jack-in-the-Box's
internal mechanism burns out. As the Jack winds down...
6 ON LOIS, CLARK, PERRY AND JIMMY 6
as they uncover their ears, trying to shake the sound out of
their heads.
PERRY
(to Lois)
Well, your friend sure knows how to
clear a room.
CLARK
I'd hate to think what this guy
would have sent if he _didn't_ like
you.
As a very unhappy Lois looks over at the now silent Jack,
who continues to taunt her with his smiling face, we...
FADE OUT.
_END OF TEASER_
--page break--
THE PRANKSTER (#4) Rosenberg 8/24/94 5.
_ACT ONE_
FADE IN:
7 INT. DAILY PLANET - DAY #2 7
Lois exit the elevator. As she heads for the ramp, a
rumpled, middle aged sports reporter, PETE, stops her.
PETE
Hey. I heard about the Pavoratti
serenade. Stuff like that makes me
glad I'm not single anymore.
LOIS
I'm sure it was an accident.
Probably just something wrong with
the wiring.
PETE
Y'know it reminds me of this
ballplayer I knew, met a girl on
the road. She went nuts for him.
When he didn't return her calls,
she slipped a scorpion into his
catcher's mitt. Never caught
another game.
LOIS
Thanks Pete. It's always a joy
talking to you.
She turns and heads into the bullpen, where Clark meets her.
LOIS (CONT'D)
Morning. Did the lab call?
As Jimmy approaches...
CLARK
Yeah. Unfortunately the wiring in
that box was so badly melted, they
couldn't tell anything.
JIMMY
So you got any idea who Romeo is?
LOIS
I can't think of anyone who likes
me enough to send... I mean...
uh... no. I'm still working on it.
Lois plops down at her desk as an unhappy Perry approaches.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
THE PRANKSTER (#4) Rosenberg 8/24/94 6.
7 CONTINUED: 7
PERRY
Lois, I just got off the phone with
the museum. I told them the Planet
would cover the damages. Now, I
think it's only fair if you kick in
a little...
He trails off as he notices Lois' dark expression.
PERRY (CONT'D)
What's wrong?
She gestures to a note folded and taped to her computer.
Someone has written 'FOR MY LOVE' on it. Clark takes it,
unfolds the note.
CLARK
'Dear Lois. Please accept the gift
in your desk as an apology for last
night. I am itching to be yours.
Your secret admirer.'
Puzzled, Lois opens her top desk drawer and pulls out a
SMALL VELVET BOX. She gingerly lays it on her desk.
JIMMY
Aren't you gonna open it?
LOIS
I don't know.
Clark lowers his glasses and scans the box with his X-RAY
VISION. (No, we don't see what's inside the box).
CLARK
You want me to open it?
LOIS
No. I'll... I'll do it.
As she reaches to open it, Jimmy and Perry step back a few
feet. Lois shoots them a look, then carefully lifts the
lid. Inside is a sparkling DIAMOND RING.
LOIS (CONT'D)
It's... it's beautiful.
She lifts the ring and slips it on. As she admires it...
LOIS (CONT'D)
A little tight, but still...
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
THE PRANKSTER (#4) Rosenberg 8/24/94 7.
7 CONTINUED: 2 7
JIMMY
Hey, this means your secret admirer
must work here. Nobody else has
access to your desk.
PERRY
Good investigative reasoning, son.
(Jimmy beams)
But you're wrong.
(Jimmy deflates)
First of all, lots of folks come
into this news room who don't work
here. And second, I know what
everyone gets paid. And no one
earns enough to buy a rock like
that.
Lois rubs the ring, rolling it around on her finger thru...
LOIS
This is the most romantic thing...
CLARK
'I'm itching to be yours?' A
little corny, isn't it?
Lois starts scratching her skin around the ring, increasing
it thru...
LOIS
Well... I'm sure it came from his
heart.
CLARK
Amazing. You went from being
afraid of opening the box to
thinking this guy's Longfellow in
thirty seconds.
Now Lois is furiously scratching.
LOIS
You just don't understand romance,
Clark.
PERRY
Lois... are you okay?
LOIS
I...I must be having some kind of
reaction to the platinum...
She tries to take the ring off, can't.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
THE PRANKSTER (#4) Rosenberg 8/24/94 8.
7 CONTINUED: 3 7
LOIS (CONT'D)
It's too tight.
CLARK
Let me help.
Clark takes Lois' hand in his and uses his SUPER STRENGTH to
snap the band in two.
CLARK (CONT'D)
(off everyone's
reaction)
Must be a cheap setting.
PERRY
Looks like lover boy's batting oh
for two.
As Lois' scratches her red and blotchy finger...
CLARK
(eyeing band)
It's all discolored. It's been
dipped in some kind of chemical.
(to Lois)
Yeah, he's a real romantic.
Off Lois' look...
CUT TO:
8 INT. JEWELRY STORE - DAY 8
Lois and Clark enter. The store is empty. They walk to a
counter. Lois impatiently hits a service bell four times.
CLARK
I can see this is going to be a
long day.
LOIS
What? Because I'm a little edgy?
Well I'm sorry Clark, but I can't
get this image out of my head of
some weirdo sitting in his living
room snickering to his friends
about how he's going to get Lois
Lane to fall for him.
She moves down the showcases looking at the jewelry. He
follows.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
THE PRANKSTER (#4) Rosenberg 8/24/94 9.
8 CONTINUED: 8
CLARK
I guess that's one of the drawbacks
of being, beautiful, successful and
eligible.
LOIS
What's that supposed to mean?!
CLARK
Nothing. I was paying you a
compliment.
LOIS
No you weren't. You were implying
that if I wasn't single I wouldn't
have this problem.
CLARK
No I wasn't.
(beat)
But you probably _wouldn't_ have
this problem if you were married.
LOIS
Oh, that's a good reason to get
married. To avoid harassment.
Clark sighs in frustration as the OWNER approaches.
STORE OWNER
Can I help you?
She pulls the ring from her purse and hands it to him thru...
LOIS
Yes. I was wondering. Could you
tell by looking at this ring, where
it might have been made?
STORE OWNER
(inspecting ring)
Let me get my loop.
As he retreats to the back of the store, Clark and Lois
shift their attention to the jewelry cases. Lois is at one
case, Clark at an adjoining one.
LOIS
Gee, he has such beautiful things.
These cameos are gorgeous.
CLARK
You ought to look at some of the
things in this case. They're not.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
THE PRANKSTER (#4) Rosenberg 8/24/94 10.
8 CONTINUED: 2 8
LOIS
(looking in his case)
Yuch. They remind me of this
computer nerd I knew in college.
Randall Loomis. He used to give me
the creeps. He followed me around
for an entire year like an annoying
little gnat. Then one day I found
a hideous looking pin in my locker
just like one of these with a note
saying...
(realization hits her)
...'from your secret admirer!'
Clark! That's it! Randall Loomis!
The owner of the store re-enters thru...
LOIS (CONT'D)
I bet he's the one behind all this.
He still lives in Metropolis.
STORE OWNER
I think I can get the information
you want but it would help if I
could hold onto this ring for a day
or so.
LOIS
Fine.
(to Clark)
Let's go.
As she hurries for the door, a perplexed Clark hands the man
a business card and we...
CUT TO:
9 EXT. INDUSTRIAL PARK - DAY - ESTABLISHING 9
10 INT. GRIFFIN'S WAREHOUSE - DAY 10
A STREET SWEEPER marked METROPOLIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS is parked in the middle of this large facility that's
part warehouse, part laboratory. Someone is working under
the sweeper, his sneakers poking out from under the back,
twitching in rhythm to a song coming from a nearby radio.
--page break--
THE PRANKSTER (#4) Rosenberg 8/24/94 11.
11 ANOTHER ANGLE - SHOOTING UNDER THE SWEEPER 11
The workman is VICTOR, the "messenger" we saw in the museum.
Lying on a mechanic's board, he happily HUMS ALONG to the
radio as he finishes attaching a GALLON SIZED METAL
CONTAINER to-the underside of the sweeper.
WIDEN as a pair of BLACK COWBOY BOOTS slowly enter frame,
stopping next to the sneakers. A beat, then one boots comes
up os brought down hard onto Victor's foot.
VICTOR
Ow!
Startled, he bumps his head hard on the undercarriage.
VICTOR (CONT'D)
Ow!
(rubbing his head)
Oooh...
Victor's suddenly slid out from underneath the sweeper by...
12 KYLE GRIFFIN 12
the "waiter" at the museum, who stares at Victor, disgusted.
VICTOR
(rubbing his foot)
What did you do that for?
GRIFFIN
You forgot to turn the security,
system on again. I walked right in
through the front door.
Victor rolls down his sock, massages his ankle thru...
VICTOR
Aw, I can never figure out how that
stupid thing works.
GRIFFIN
You have a Masters in engineering
and you can't figure out how to
turn on the security system?
VICTOR
(defensive)
Sometimes geniuses have trouble
with the simple things. It's what
makes us colorful.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
THE PRANKSTER (#4) Rosenberg 8/24/94 12.
12 CONTINUED: 12
GRIFFIN
Colorful. Really? How do you feel
about black and blue?
(off Victor's look)
Victor, I've got lots of goodies
planned for Lois Lane. And I don't
want them ruined just because
you're too stupid to figure out how
to set a simple alarm.
VICTOR
Okay, okay. I'll rig it some way
so it's easy to operate.
GRIFFIN
I don't care if you 'clap' it on.
Just use it!
As Griffin walks to a nearby table and hangs his coat on a
chair...
VICTOR
How did your meeting go with the
terrorists?
GRIFFIN
They prefer the term 'freedom
fighters.' And they want a
demonstration before they'll
advance us any money.
VICTOR
They don't trust us?
GRIFFIN
Victor, we're the kind of people
who deal with terrorists. Why
would anybody trust us?
(re: sweeper)
Is this thing ready?
VICTOR
(proudly)
I bypassed the manufacturers'
spraying system and installed a
modified flow control process that
will allow a denser...
GRIFFIN
B-o-r-rring! Is it ready?
VICTOR
Ready.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
THE PRANKSTER (#4) Rosenberg 8/24/94 13.
12 CONTINUED: 2 12
GRIFFIN
Good.
He tosses Victor a pair of yellow CITY WORKER'S OVERALLS.
GRIFFIN (CONT'D)
(condescending)
Think you can figure out how to get
into these?
As Victor studies the overalls...
CUT TO:
13 INT. PLANET STAFF CAR - DAY 13
Lois drives, Clark rides next to her.
LOIS
After years of pining for me,
Loomis has finally decided to act
on his sick little fantasies. I
can see him now, sitting in some
dark little room, dreaming up
annoying ways to get my attention.
CLARK
Here it is.
14 EXT. STATELY HOUSE - DAY - CONTINUOUS 14
The Planet Staff car stops at the curb.
LOIS
(incredulous)
That's 516?
CLARK
Yup. Looks like old Randall 'the
nerd' did all right for himself.
They get out and walk to the front door thru...
CLARK (CONT'D)
Have you thought about what you're
going to say if it turns out
Randall's not behind this?
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
THE PRANKSTER (#4) Rosenberg 8/24/94 14.
14 CONTINUED: 14
LOIS
(patiently)
Clark, it makes perfect sense. His
intense infatuation with me, his
mechanical abilities, and evidently
he's got the money to spend on the
elaborate gifts.
CLARK
People can change, Lois.
LOIS
Just because he stumbled into some
money doesn't mean he's not the
same pathetic little man.
She rings the bell. A seven part HARMONY CHIME echoes in
the cavernous house. A moment later, a voluptuous blonde in
a bikini, MRS. LOOMIS, opens the door.
MRS. LOOMIS
Yes?
CLARK
Hi. Does Randall Loomis live here?
MRS. LOOMIS
Yes. I'm Mrs. Loomis. Can I help
you?
Lois is dumbfounded. Clark's amused.
CLARK
_Mrs._ Loomis of course. I'm
Clark Kent
(indicating Lois)
... and this is...
LOIS
(still in shock)
Lois Lane.
CLARK
Randall and Lois are old friends.
We were in the neighborhood and
Lois just wanted to say hello.
(to Lois)
Isn't that right Lois?
The blonde checks out Lois who manages a wan smile.
MRS. LOOMIS
Oh, I'm sure held be delighted.
I'll be right back.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
THE PRANKSTER (#4) Rosenberg 8/24/94 15.
14 CONTINUED: 2 14
The blonde leaves. Clark turns to Lois.
LOIS
(hoping against hope)
Maybe it's a different Randall
Loomis. It is a common name.
Clark shoots her a glance that says 'Gimme a break.' The
blonde returns, her arm linked through the arm of a RANDALL
LOOMIS, a bookworm-ish little man, about 30.
LOOMIS
Hi. You were looking for me?
CLARK
(leading)
Lois....
LOIS
Uh, hi Randall.
LOOMIS
Do I know you from somewhere?
LOIS
(embarrassed)
Lois Lane. We went to college
together?
Randall thinks for a moment, then...
LOOMIS
Oh... right. I didn't recognize
you. You look so... mature.
Lois is not sure how to take this left-handed compliment.
LOIS
You look like you're... doing well.
LOOMIS
Oh, yeah. I sold my software
company last year and retired.
Joanna and I are going to travel
around the world and then settle
down in our place in Paris.
(beat)
Would you like to come in?
LOIS
(quickly)
Oh, no.
(then)
I'm uh... on a deadline.
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
THE PRANKSTER (#4) Rosenberg 8/24/94 16.
14 CONTINUED: 3 14
LOIS (CONT'D)
Aren't I Clark?
(to Loomis)
I'm a reporter... uh...
journalist... uh... senior
Journalist... for the Daily Planet.
I'm in charge of...
CLARK
... almost the whole newspaper.
Lois shoots him a dirty look.
LOOMIS
Well, it was nice of you to stop
by. I'm glad to see that you've
found yourself a good man.
Lois reacts. Loomis turns to Clark.
LOOMIS
In college I seem to remember Lois
always on the prowl, but she never
could hook up with the right guy.
I hope it works out for you two.
CLARK
(amused)
Thanks.
Lois smiles tightly, then grabs Clark's arm and tugs hard.
LOIS
Let's go, Clark.
They turn and head down the walk a beat, then...
CLARK
So you were on the prowl in
college?
LOIS
He has a very faulty memory. And
she dyes her hair. Did you see
those roots?
CLARK
(teasing)
I uh... wasn't really focusing on
her hair.
LOIS
I'm glad you're having such a good
time.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
THE PRANKSTER (#4) Rosenberg 8/24/94 17.
14 CONTINUED: 4 14
CLARK
Okay, I'm sorry. Look, maybe by
tomorrow that jeweler will have
some information on the ring.
CUT TO:
15 INT. STREET SWEEPER - DAY 15
As the SWEEPER IDLES, Victor sits behind the wheel curbside.
Griffin sits next to him, street side, eyeing the sideview
mirror. Suddenly, a STANTON ELECTRONICS TRUCK appears.
GRIFFIN
There it is. Let's go.
16 EXT. STREET - DAY 16
Very little traffic. Several cars are parked at the curb.
The Sweeper pulls away from the curb and moves into the
street well ahead of the Electronics Truck. Suddenly, from
the rear of the Sweeper, a BLACK SPRAY shoots out, covering
the entire street.
17 ANOTHER ANGLE 17
The Electronics truck comes RUMBLING down the street. As
soon as it hits the coated blacktop, it starts to slide out
of control. As the driver wrestles with the wheel, the
turck slides toward the curb, jumps it and slams into a
light pole, knocking the driver unconscious.
People come to the aid of the truck driver. As more run
across the street they slip and fall on the icy blacktop,
unable to get up.
Two other cars coming down the street lose their traction
and begin sliding out of control. They both collide with
parked cars.
18 ANGLE ON REAR OF TRUCK 18
Amidst the bedlam of people yelling and calling for help,
Griffin and Victor appear from around the other side,
wearing LARGE BOOTS. Victor carries a large wire cutter.
He clamps it across a padlock at the rear of the truck and
cuts it. Griffin opens the door and they jump inside.
--page break--
THE PRANKSTER (#4) Rosenberg 8/24/94 18.
19 INT. REAR OF TRUCK - DAY - CONTINUOUS 19
Filled with neatly labeled trays. As Victor and Griffin
check for two particular boxes...
VICTOR
These boots worked great, didn't
they? Did I tell you how I got the
rubber to adhere to the icy
surface?
GRIFFIN
Victor, shut up and find the chips.
Victor locates one tray and slides it out of its rack. The
Tray is marked "Fort Truman."
VICTOR
Here's one.
He pulls out a leather pouch and pair of TWEEEZERS. As he
reaches for A COMPUTER CHIP with the tweezers...
Griffin pulls a tray marked MUNICIPAL STADIUM from a rack.
GRIFFIN
Give me the tweezers.
Griffin, behind Victor, holds out his hand. Victor turns to
Griffin with the tweezers and inadvertently stabs Griffin in
the hand. Griffin grimaces.
VICTOR
Oops. Sorry.
Griffin grimaces then snatches the tweezers and pulls
another CHIP from his tray thru...
GRIFFIN
Now... where's our little gift for
Lois Lane?
VICTOR
Got it right here.
He hands a third chip to Griffin who replaces the stolen
chip with the one Victor handed him thru...
VICTOR (CONT'D)
You know, I was thinking...
GRIFFIN
(cutting him off)
That's a bad thing, Victor. Let's
go.
--page break--
THE PRANKSTER (#4) Rosenberg 8/24/94 19.
20 EXT. STREET - DAY - CONTINUOUS 20
Several pedestrians pull the driver from the truck as the
confusion on the street continues. No one notices Victor
and Griffin hop out the back of the truck and disappear.
21 INT. DAILY PLANET CAR - MOVING - DAY - CONTINUOUS 21
Lois drives. Clark's next to her, smiling to himself. A
beat, then he chuckles. Lois shoots him a dirty look.
CLARK
I'm sorry... but you had to see the
look on your face when he told you
he sold his software company and
was going to settle down in Paris.
Clark continues to chuckle as he relives the last scene.
LOIS
(exasperated)
Oh, stop it. You think I care what
Randall Loomis does with his life?
I've got a lot more important
things to deal with right now.
CLARK
Oh, I know. You're a... senior
journalist.
LOIS
(turning on him)
Y'know, you could walk back...
CLARK
(indicating street
ahead)
Look out!
As Lois turns to look, her face registers shock.
22 HER POV 22
They've headed straight into the icy slick street. A car in
front of them skids out of control, two others lie at odd
angles, having already collided. The Stanton Electronics
Truck rests against the lightpole. Pedestrians in the
middle of the street are slipping and sliding, unable to get
their footing. And Lois is headed right for them.
23 RESUME SCENE 23
Lois hits her breaks, throwing the car into a skid.
(CONTINUED)
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23 CONTINUED: 23
LOIS
Clark!
CLARK
Steer into the skid!
She frantically spins the wheel but it doesn't help.
LOIS
I am! It's not working!
24 THEIR POV THRU WINDSHEILD 24
As their car slides at a 45 degree angle toward several
helpless pedestrians, we...
FADE OUT.
_END OF ACT ONE_
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_ACT TWO_
25 INT. DAILY PLANET CAR - SKIDDING - DAY - CONTINUOUS 25
While Lois struggles with the out-of-control car, Clark
opens his door and sticks out his foot.
26 EXT. DAILY PLANET CAR - DAY - CONTINUOUS - ON CLARK'S FOOT 26
pressed to the ground with SUPER STRENGTH, braking the car.
27 ANOTHER ANGLE 27
The car comes to a stop inches away from several terrifed
and helpless pedestrians. Clark pulls his foot back in.
28 INT. DAILY PLANET CAR - STOPPED - DAY - CONTINUOUS 28
CLARK
That was close.
LOIS
Too close.
(annoyed)
And what did you open the door for?
CLARK
I don't know. I guess for a moment
I thought maybe...
LOIS
What? You were going to drag your
feet on the ground and stop us?
He shrugs innocently, indicating maybe it was a silly idea.
LOIS (CONT'D)
I think you've been watching too
many Flintstone's cartoons.
29 EXT. STREET - DAY - CONTINUOUS 29
Clark gets out of the car.
CLARK
Stay here. I'll call for help.
As he carefully moves off, Lois gets out of the car...
LOIS
I'm not going to stay here while
you...
(CONTINUED)
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29 CONTINUED: 29
But she immediately slips and falls. As she struggles to
get to her feet she looks up and sees a Mini-Van skidding
straight toward her. As.it comes dangerously close
30 SUPERMAN 30
lands in front of her and stops the Mini-van. He go
Lois and picks her up in his arms.
SUPERMAN
Are you all right?
Lois is a mix of relief and delight to be in Superman's
arms. As he carries her to the sidewalk...
LOIS
(nods)
For someone who just saw their life
flash in front of their eyes. What
caused this?
SUPERMAN
It must be some kind of chemical
reaction.
He lowers her safely onto the sidewalk, then turns back to
the street and kneels to touch the surface. After a beat he
uses his HEAT VISION to evaporate the slick sheen. As it
turns to steam and disappears...
LOIS
Promise someday you'll tell me how
you do that.
Superman smiles at her as we...
CUT TO:
31 INT. GRIFFIN'S WAREHOUSE - NIGHT #2 31
Griffin and Victor hover over a BAZOOKA-LIKE WEAPON lying
unassembled on a table as Victor withdraws one of the stolen
chips from the leather pouch.
VICTOR
Here's the little dickens.
As he turns to transfer it to the weapon, he drops it.
VICTOR
Ooops. Don't move!
Griffin freezes, bent at the waist inspecting some parts.
(CONTINUED)
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31 CONTINUED: 31
GRIFFIN
(patiently)
Why?
VICTOR
(worried)
I dropped the chip.
GRIFFIN
You dropped the chip. Do you see
it?
VICTOR
(child like)
No.
GRIFFIN
(bending down to look)
Victor, that chip is worth over a
hundred thousand dollars. It's
irreplaceable. Unlike you. Now,
look again.
Victor looks around, then...
VICTOR
Oh oh oh! Here it is! on the
table!
Victor picks it up with the tweezers, blows some dust off it
and lays it into the bazooka as Griffin slowly straightens
up, arching his back.
VICTOR (CONT'D)
Lucky. No damage done.
Griffin puts his arm around Victor's shoulder. As he leads
Victor away from the table...
GRIFFIN
Did I ever tell you how long I was
in prison?
VICTOR
I think you said it was five years.
GRIFFIN
Right. And I never got a day off
for good behavior. Know why?
Victor shakes his head.
GRIFFIN (CONT'D)
Because I'm not a nice guy.
(CONTINUED)
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31 CONTINUED: 2 31
And with that, Griffin reaches up and TWISTS Victor's bow
tie tighter and tighter. Victor GASPS, his eyes going wide
thru...
GRIFFIN (CONT'D)
It's important you realize just how
much this project means to me.
VICTOR
(gurgling)
I realize... I realize... it won't
happen again.
Griffin releases Victor's tie. As Victor quickly loosens it
and gulps in air...
GRIFFIN
Good. Now, we've had a long day.
How about I take you out to the old
ball game?
Griffin walks off, leaving Victor to rub his neck and
consider a new career.
CUT TO:
32 INT. DAILY PLANET - MORNING (DAY #3) 32
Lois exits the elevator, scanning the front page of the
Planet. As she heads down the ramp, a few STAFFERS spot her
and start singing "Take Me Out To The Ball Game." Lois eyes
them warily as she reaches her desk, where Jimmy is waiting.
LOIS
Someone want to let me in on the
joke?
JIMMY
Did you read the sports section
yet?
LOIS
I never read the sports section.
JIMMY
Might want to look at it this
morning. You're the action shot of
the day.
Lois flips to the sports section, eyes the front page.
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33 INSERT - PHOTO ON SPORTS PAGE 33
A color photo shows the scoreboard at Metropolis Stadium.
Across the scoreboard in huge letters is "LOIS LANE ... LET ME
BE YOUR DESIGNATED HITTER ... YOUR SECRET ADMIRER."
34 RESUME SCENE 34
JIMMY
It's kinda' cool how he tied in a
baseball theme...
(Lois stares at him)
You know, the whole designated
hitter thing...
(off Lois' cold look)
I sure wish somebody would yell
'copy boy' right about now...
Jimmy's bailed out when Pete approaches.
PETE
You know Lois, a lot of people
think I'm too old to be a romantic.
And they're right.
(gestures to paper)
Do me a favor, would ya? Tell
lover boy to send a candygram next
time.
LOIS
(tentative)
Was this message up on the board
very long?
PETE
Long? The game was postponed for
two hours! The fans were going
nuts.
LOIS
(hopeful)
Nuts in a good way... ?
Pete's scowl answers the question, then...
PETE
The boys in the press box decided
to dub him the 'prankster.' Just
so you know where I stand, I
suggested a different name.
Pete exits. Lois eyes the paper again.
LOIS
How did he manage to do this?
(CONTINUED)
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34 CONTINUED: 34
CLARK (O.S.)
With a stolen computer chip.
Lois and Jimmy turn as Clark approaches Lois' desk.
CLARK (CONT'D)
I talked with the manager of the
stadium this morning. He told me
the scoreboard is programmed by
Stanton Electronics. Ring a bell?
LOIS
One of their trucks caught up in
that mess on the street yesterday.
CLARK
(nods, then)
Turns out two computer chips were
stolen and replaced with altered
chips after the accident. One ran
the scoreboard. The other was
headed to a military lab.
JIMMY
So yesterday's slip 'n slide wasn't
an accident, it was a diversion.
LOIS
Don't tell me. The museum was a
diversion too.
CLARK
Yup. The Regent Diamond is missing
from their collection. Fifty
karats.
LOIS
(dreading it)
A diamond? Let me guess. A piece
of it was in the ring I got.
CLARK
The jeweler says it was cut from
the same stone.
LOIS
(sighs, then)
You know, it's true what they say.
Love stinks.
JIMMY
I don't get it. The guy stole a
diamond ring and a computer chip.
What's the connection?
(CONTINUED)
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34 CONTINUED: 2 34
As our heroes consider this, Perry leans out of his office.
PERRY
Lois! Clark! Get in here. You'll
want to see this.
CUT TO:
35 INT. PERRY'S OFFICE - SECONDS LATER 35
Lois and Clark enter, find Perry watching a TV screen.
PERRY
I was watching the all news channel
when this cut in.
36 THEIR POV - ON SCREEN 36
The screen is filled with the image of a bomb; four thick
blocks of a greenish-gray clay like material are connected
to a digital timer by several wires. The timer reads
"01:57."
37 RESUME SCENE - INTERCUT AS NEEDED 37
LOIS
Where is this coming from?
Perry shrugs, he has no idea. Suddenly...
MAN'S VOICE (O.S.)
(on TV)
Good Morning Metropolis. Sorry for
interrupting the news, but
nothing's more important than what
I have to say.
The timer now reads "01.45." INTERCUT WITH:
38 EXT. WHITMORE LABS - DAY - CONTINUOUS 38
Griffin and Victor are in a van parked in an alley,
affording themselves a view of both the front and side
entrances of Whitmore Labs. Griffin wears a wireless
microphone around his throat as he eyes a portable TV on the
van's dash.
(CONTINUED)
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38 CONTINUED: 38
GRIFFIN
The bomb you see is planted in the
basement of one of our city's
scientific laboratories. And just
so everyone's not inconvenienced, I
don't mind telling you the lab is
located somewhere in the Riverfront
Industrial District.
39 AT PERRY'S OFFICE 39
PERRY
Somebody get on this...
CLARK
I'll go. Lois, why don't you stay
and find out ... uh... how he
managed to tap into the
broadcast?
Lois' eyes are riveted on the screen.
LOIS
Okay. Fine.
As Clark hurries out...
40 IN THE VAN 40
GRIFFIN
As you can see the bomb will
detonate in exactly one minute and
fifteen seconds. If you're in that
area you might want to hot foot it
out.
Victor and Griffin look out the van at the lab.
41 THEIR POV 41
A security guard hurries employees of the lab out the front
door. As they scatter for safety...
42 RESUME GRIFFIN 42
GRIFFIN
If anyone is wondering why I'm
doing this, let's just say I'm a
hopeless romantic who wants to show
the world the explosive nature of
my love for Lois Lane.
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43 IN PERRY'S OFFICE 43
Lois reacts. Perry turns to look at her. All she can do is
shake her head helplessly.
44 ON THE SCREEN 44
The timer is down to 01:00.
45 IN VAN 45
Griffin and Victor wait until the security guard finishes
ushering people out, then they head for a side entrance.
46 ON SUPERMAN 46
as he FLIES over the city. As he nears the industrial
district, he banks and heads down.
47 INT. WHITMORE LABS - DAY - SIMULTANEOUS 47
Deserted, except for Griffin and Victor. As Griffin slips a
METAL CONTAINER from a lab table into his leather bag,
Victor takes a framed copy of the "All I Need to Know I
Learned in Kindergarten" poster off a nearby wall.
GRIFFIN
What are you doing?
VICTOR
I always wanted a copy of this
poster.
GRIFFIN
You're supposed to be looking for
titanium!
VICTOR
Okay, okay. I just thought as long
as I was here...
48 ON SUPERMAN 48
Hovering over a street. Using his X-RAY VISION, he spots
the explosives under a tall, modern building marked MYLER
CHEMICALS. As the last few employees rush from the
building, Superman flies for the entrance.
49 IN PERRY'S OFFICE 49
The timer on the TV screen now reads "00:07" and counting.
(CONTINUED)
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49 CONTINUED: 49
LOIS
Oh my God...
50 INT. BUILDING BASEMENT - DAY - SIMULTANEOUS 50
Suddenly Superman bursts through the basement wall and into
the scene on the TV set. He dives for the timer.
51 IN PERRY'S OFFICE 51
on the TV, Superman's hand enters frame just as the timer
runs out. Lois and Perry grimace, but the expected
explosion doesn't come. Instead, a SMALL FLAG pops out with
the word "BOOM!" on it. As Perry and Lois breathe a sigh of
relief...
52 IN VAN 52
Griffin watches the end of the drama on TV as Victor
finishes closing the van's doors.
GRIFFIN
(into his mike)
Bravo, Superman. You were _very_
close. Unfortunately, next time
close will have very deadly
results.
53 IN PERRY'S OFFICE 53
The picture of the screen is suddenly scrambled, then the
regular news channel comes back on. Perry clicks the set
off, turns to Lois, who stares at the blank screen, stunned.
PERRY
Did you recognize his voice?
Lois shakes her head.
LOIS
Why is he doing this to me?
Perry puts a comforting arm around her shoulder. A beat,
then Jimmy enters the office.
JIMMY
(tentative)
Lois? Uh, sorry to interrupt, but
some guy just called for you. Said
he had information about who your
'secret admirer' is.
(CONTINUED)
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53 CONTINUED: 53
He extends a phone slip to her. As Lois takes it, eyeing it
curiously...
CUT TO:
54 EXT. RUN DOWN HOTEL - DAY - ESTABLISHING 54
A crummy looking hotel in a crummy part of town. As Lois
and Clark approach...
LOIS
(eyeing building)
Well, I think we've finally found
the absolute bottom of Metropolis.
CLARK
Why is it that guys who call in
with tips always live in the worst
part of town?
LOIS
What do you think the ads for this
place say? Alley view? Roaches on
your pillow?
CUT TO:
55 INT. HOTEL ROOM - DAY - CONTINUOUS 55
Small, dimly lit, with one sagging bed, a cigarette scarred
dresser and a small, very old TV. A KNOCK on the door and
a thin, very nervous ex-con named NICK DARBY moves into
frame. All of his movements are accompanied by a series of
TICS and TWITCHES. He opens the door revealing Lois and
Clark.
DARBY
You Lane?
LOIS
Yes. This is my partner, Clark
Kent.
Darby eyes Clark, his face goes through a series of
twitches, then lets them in. He motions to the bed.
DARBY
Wanna sit down?
LOIS
That's okay. I like to stand.
(CONTINUED)
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55 CONTINUED: 55
DARBY
Let's see the money.
Lois and Clark share a look.
CLARK
What money?
DARBY
I told the kid on the phone. You
wanna find out who's doing these
things to you, it's gonna cost.
CLARK
Mr. Darby, The Daily Planet has a
standing policy that we don't pay
for information.
DARBY
Then you came here for nothing.
LOIS
Let's not be hasty. How much money
are we talking about?
DARBY
Ten grand.
LOIS
Ten thousand dollars?! You've got
to be joking.
DARBY
(threatening)
Does this look like a face that
makes jokes.
LOIS
Uh... no... definitely not jokes.
DARBY
Look. I know this guy. I spent a
lot of time with him. You want him
or not?
CLARK
How do you know him?
DARBY
What? You see a sign on my
forehead that says 'stupid?'
Our heroes exchange a look as A ROTARY DIAL PHONE RINGS.
Darby picks it up. Intercut Darby on the phone with Lois
and Clark.
(CONTINUED)
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55 CONTINUED: 2 55
DARBY (CONT'D)
Yeah?
Lois grabs Clark by the arm and takes him into a corner,
about three steps away. They speak in HUSHED TONES.
LOIS
I'm sure we can get the information
for less. These things are
negotiable.
DARBY
This is Nick Darby. Who's this?
CLARK
(facetious)
Fine. See if you can get him down
to twenty dollars.
LOIS
Clark, don't be ridiculous. Look,
we're talking about my life here.
Suddenly Darby's eyes fly wide open. His twitch gets even
more pronounced.
LOIS (CONT'D)
Maybe we could offer him a couple
of nights at a nicer place.
CLARK
Sure. And let's throw in a harbor
cruise.
LOTS
Will you get serious!?
(beat, then)
Let's offer him a thousand dollars.
He'll take it. Just look at him.
He's so pathetic.
Lois looks over at him and smiles. Just then, Darby drops
the phone and falls out of his chair. Clark moves to him
and feels his neck.
CLARK
He's beyond pathetic. He's dead.
Off Lois' reaction.
FADE OUT.
_END ACT TWO_
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_ACT THREE_
FADE IN:
56 INT. DAILY PLANET - NIGHT #3 56
Lois is at her desk, working on her computer. Clark is
looking over her shoulder. Perry enters from the elevators.
PERRY
I just heard. How exactly did this
Darby fellow die?
CLARK
He was electrocuted.
PERRY
Over the phone? How do you rig up
something like that?
CLARK
This 'Prankster' seems to be a man
of many talents.
PERRY
I'm not sure talent's the word I'd
use.
LOIS
Just because Nick Darby didn't talk
doesn't mean he didn't give us a lead.
(referring to computer)
Look. He did eighteen years in San
Quentin. He got out a month ago.
CLARK
Darby said he spent a lot of time
with this guy. It's gotta be
someone he knew prison.
LOIS
Maybe one of his cellmates.
Lois punches in several more key as she eyes screen. After
a beat, her mouth falls open.
LOIS (O.S.)
(whispering)
Oh my god...
57 CLOSE ON COMPUTER SCREEN 57
A list of names and parole dates. One is highlighted. 'KYLE
GRIFFIN.'
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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57 CONTINUED: 57
CLARK (O.S.)
Who's Kyle Griffin?
58 BACK TO SCENE 58
PERRY
Wasn't he arrested about five years
ago for selling high tech weapons
to the third world?
LOIS
His firm did the selling. He did
the designing.
CLARK
Why would he be after you?
LOIS
My first big story was an expose on
the arms business. It lead to the
FBI arresting a dozen people for
treason Kyle Griffin was at the
top of the list.
CLARK
And now he's out and looking for
revenge?
LOIS
But why steal a diamond and a
computer chip?
PERRY
Just a guess, but they _are_
components used in high tech
weaponry.
Jimmy enters all jazzed.
JIMMY
Hey, listen to this. One of the
buildings that emptied out during
the phony bomb scare this morning
was Whitmore Scientific Labs...
LOIS
And they just found out something
was stolen.
(CONTINUED)
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58 CONTINUED: 58
JIMMY
(deflated)
Yeah. Four pounds of titanium
alloy and something called...
(checks his notes)
Cesium. How'd you know?
Lois, Clark and Perry exchange a look.
CLARK
Look, at this hour all we can do
is leave a message for his parole
officer.
(checking watch)
With any luck he'll get back to us
first thing in the morning.
Lois gathers her things to leave.
PERRY
Lois, you want to stay with Alice
and me tonight?
LOIS
Oh, no thanks, Chief. I'll be
fine. It's obvious Griffin's only
interested in annoying me while he
collects pieces for his next toy.
CLARK
Want me to take you home?
LOIS
I'll be fine. I promise. I'll see
you all in the morning.
As she walks out, they watch concerned and we...
DISSOLVE TO:
59 INT. LOIS' APARTMENT - NIGHT 59
The front door opens and Lois cautiously enters. She scans
the room a beat, then turns and shuts the door, triple
locking it. She moves into the living room, drops her
belongings on the sofa and picks up the TV remote control.
60 EXTREMELY CLOSE ON REMOTE CONTROL 60
Lois' thumb rests on the "power" button, and hesitates.
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61 BACK TO SCENE 61
as she has a change of mind, and sets the remote control
down, _very gently_. She slowly backs away from the TV and
heads into the kitchen.
LOIS
(like a mantra)
Everything is fine. Everything is
fine.
As she moves into the kitchen, she grabs the refrigerator
door.
62 EXTREMELY CLOSE ON LOIS' HAND ON THE DOOR 62
as she begins to open it, then freezes.
63 BACK TO SCENE 63
Lois slowly takes her hand away from the door.
LOIS
Get a grip, girl.
She puts her hand back on the door and closes her eyes
tight. She suddenly yanks the door open and flinches at the
same time. Nothing. She lets out a massive sigh, then
smiles.
She grabs a carton of milk and shuts the refrigerator door.
She's finally calming down. She reaches over and opens a
cabinet. As she does, a drinking glass falls out, CRASHING
to the floor. Lois SCREAMS and jumps backwards. The milk
carton flies from her hand and hits the counter where it
bursts open, sending milk cascading all over the kitchen.
She hyperventilates as she stands back and surveys the
damage.
LOIS
(quickly)
It's okay, it's okay. I'm in
control.
Her breathing slows as she wipes up the spill. Suddenly,
the PHONE RINGS. Lois spins around and stares at it.
She wants to answer it, but she remembers what happened to
Darby and it scares the living hell out of her.
After SEVERAL RINGS the phone finally stops. Lois sighs. A
moment later, it starts again. Lois' fear now mixes with
anger and frustration.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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63 CONTINUED: 63
LOIS
Oh, I hate this.
She looks around the kitchen, grabs a broom and crosses to
the phone. Using the broom handle, she pushes the receiver
out of the cradle. It falls onto the floor. She kneels
near the receiver, keeping her ear at least a foot away.
WOMAN'S VOICE
(from phone)
Lois? Is that you? Lois?
She puts the receiver to her ear.
LOIS
Mom?
64 SPLIT SCREEN 64
Lois on one side. We're close on her MOTHER on the other.
MRS. LANE
Are you all right, honey?
LOIS
(brave front)
Sure, Mom. I'm fine.
MRS. LANE
People have been talking about you.
Most of them are not saying very
nice things.
LOIS
I know, but it'll all be over soon.
We've got a strong lead on the guy.
MRS. LANE
I hope so because...
Suddenly, the line goes dead and MRS. LANE disappears with
the SPLIT SCREEN.
LOIS
Mom?
Lois looks at the dead receiver and replaces it in its
cradle. A second later, the PHONE RINGS. She picks it up
immediately.
LOIS (CONT'D)
Hi. We were cut off.
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65 SPLIT SCREEN 65
This time we're close on Kyle Griffin.
GRIFFIN
I know. I did the cutting.
LOIS
(horrified)
Griffin.
GRIFFIN
Oooh, you figured it out. And to
think I went to all the bother of
killing poor Darby.
LOIS
What do you want?
GRIFFIN
Oh, not much. Just for the world
to hate you. Like you made them
hate me. And then, when your
reputation is ruined, and your life
is sufficiently wretched, I'm going
to put you out of your misery.
Lois, eyes widen in terror as she SLAMS down the phone and
Griffin's face disappears.
CUT TO:
66 INT. CLARK'S APARTMENT - NIGHT 66
Clark's in a torn t-shirt and shorts, lying on his sofa,
watching a baseball game on TV. Soda cans and fast food
containers are strewn around the floor.
There's a LOUD KNOCK at the door. Clark tips his glasses
and uses his X-RAY VISION to see Lois on the other side,
carrying a pizza box, a six pack of soda and a stack of
videos. He leaps up from the chair and uses a burst of
SUPER SPEED to clean the place up. A moment later, he opens
the door. Lois barrels past him and heads to the sofa
thru...
LOIS
Hi. I had this sudden urge for
pizza and a Woody Allen movie and I
know how much you like pizza and
Woody Allen too, well, at least his
early work, so here I am.
CLARK
(closing door)
Great. Come in.
(CONTINUED)
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66 CONTINUED: 66
She puts the pizza and soda on the coffee table.
LOIS
So. What do you want to start
with? BANANAS? SLEEPER?
EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW
ABOUT... nah... how about ANNIE
HALL? It was always one of my
favorites.
CLARK
Lois, is something wrong?
LOIS
(false bravado)
Does something have to be wrong for
me to want to spend some time with
a friend?
CLARK
Sorry. ANNIE HALL would be fine.
Lois pops the cassette in Clark's VCR and turns it on. She
crosses back over to the.sofa and sits. Clark settles next
to her. With the volume LOW...
LOIS
(smiling)
This is great. We should do this
more often. What are you doing
tomorrow night?
CLARK
(knows something's up)
Lois...
Suddenly, the phone RINGS. Lois nearly jumps off the sofa.
As Clark picks it up...
LOIS
Clark, don't!
Too late. He already has the phone.
CLARK
Hello?
(shrugs and hangs up)
No one there. Must have been a
wrong number.
LOIS
(forced smile)
Wrong number. No problem. Happens
all the time in a big city like
this. Right?
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
THE PRANKSTER (#4) Rosenberg 8/24/94 41.
66 CONTINUED: 2 66
CLARK
(a beat, then)
You want to tell me what happened?
LOIS
Nothing happened.
(off his look)
Well, nothing that important.
Griffin called me.
CLARK
(surprised)
What? What did he say?
LOIS
(down playing it)
Oh, you know, the usual. Hi, how
are you, long time no see, I'm
gonna kill you...
CLARK
Kill you? Have you called the
police?
LOIS
Clark, I'm a professional reporter.
This isn't the first threat I've
ever received.
(unconvincing)
They... never pan out.
CLARK
Maybe, but I'd feel better if you
stayed here tonight.
LOIS
(still covering)
Oh, I think you're overreacting,
but if you insist...
As she settles back down into the sofa cushions...
CLARK
Gee I'm sorry I had to twist your
arm.
Clark smiles as Lois pretends to ignore him.
LOIS
(eyes on screen)
I love this movie.
She snuggles up against Clark's shoulder. A beat, then he
slips his arm around her. She smiles.
--page break--
THE PRANKSTER (#4) Rosenberg 8/24/94 42.
67 CLOSE ON CLARK 67
He watches the screen a beat, then...
CLARK
I love this part where he visits
her family. It reminds me of a
blind date I had once...
He looks at Lois. CAMERA WIDENS to show that's she's fallen
asleep. Clark carefully maneuvers her so she's lying down
on the couch. He grabs a nearby blanket and covers her.
Clark smiles down at her, then grabs a throw pillow and
settles in on the floor.
DISSOLVE TO:
68 INT. CLARK'S APARTMENT - EARLY MORNING - DAY #4 68
Lois is on the sofa just waking up. Clark's on the phone
talking softly.
CLARK
What did he say?
(beat)
Okay, I'll get right on it.
Thanks.
Clark hangs up-and moves into the kitchen as Lois looks
around, at first disoriented, then remembers where she is,
finally focuses on Clark.
LOIS
Who was that?
CLARK
Jimmy. Griffins's parole officer
called. The only address he has
for him is his father's toy store.
LOIS
Toy store? His father used to be a
nuclear physicist. Griffin
followed in his father's footsteps.
He returns with a cup of coffee and hands it to her thru...
CLARK
Apparently he retired and went into
the toy business. It's not far
from here. How'd you sleep?
LOIS
I had really weird dreams.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
THE PRANKSTER (#4) Rosenberg 8/24/94 43.
68 CONTINUED: 68
He smiles as she grabs a piece of cold pizza. As she's
about to bite in...
CLARK
Maybe it was the pizza.
LOIS
I doubt it. In one of them I was a
cocktail waitress and Griffin was
my bartender. And all of a sudden
he's trying to stick me in a
blender and I'm yelling we don't
make blender drinks in this bar.
CLARK
(smiles)
Let's hope it was the pizza.
He takes the rest of the leftover pizza and heads into the
kitchen thru...
LOIS
Hey. That's my breakfast.
CLARK
Get dressed. I'll buy you a donut
on the way to see Griffin's father.
She'd rather have the pizza and off her reaction we....
CUT TO:
69. INT. TOY STORE - DAY 69
We're close on what looks like a lucite, spiral shaped lava
lamp with day-glow orange "lava" floating inside.
MAN'S VOICE
This is my favorite.
The CAMERA pulls back to reveal we're in a unique Toy Store.
A cross between "Sharper Image" and "Imaginarium." Numerous
worthless but expensive "toys" of all sizes are on display
with much empty space in between. EDWIN GRIFFIN, Kyle's
father, mid-60's and somewhat disheveled, hands the Lucite
Spiral to Lois.
MR. GRIFFIN
If you look through one end you'll
see the skyline of Metropolis.
LOIS
(looking thru the end)
I can't see it.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
THE PRANKSTER (#4) Rosenberg 8/24/94 44.
69 CONTINUED: 69
MR. GRIFFIN
Well, it's abstract. You have to
use your imagination.
Lois shoots a doubtful look at Clark then eyes the price.
LOIS
Eight hundred dollars? Do you sell
a lot of these?
MR. GRIFFIN
Well, I haven't sold any yet. But
in this business it's all about
location. And... in hindsight, I'm
not sure being between a funeral
parlor and a beauty salon was such
a good idea.
CLARK
Mr. Griffin, we'd like to talk to
you about Kyle. We have reason to
believe he may be developing a new
weapon with stolen high tech parts.
MR. GRIFFIN
Mr. Kent, Kyle is a good boy. He
would never do anything to hurt
anyone.
He moves to a toy Tennis Game, the size of a board game with
mechanical players on a red clay surface.
MR. GRIFFIN (CONT'D)
(gleeful)
Look. You can't find _this_
anywhere else. I make them. And
this is real red clay. Hard to
come by in these parts. I dig it
up myself over near Lunar
Industrial Park.
LOIS
Mr. Griffin, when was the last time
you heard from Kyle?
MR. GRIFFIN
(crossing to another item)
I haven't seen him since he got out
of prison. He was a brilliant boy
who just got caught up with the
wrong crowd. How about this?
He points to a big black lucite box.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
THE PRANKSTER (#4) Rosenberg 8/24/94 45.
69 CONTINUED: 2 69
CLARK
If I were to tell you I had
titanium, cesium, a diamond and a
computer chip, what might I be
making with that?
MR. GRIFFIN
Well... I suppose any number of
things.
(re: box)
It looks like an ordinary box but
when you sit on it, it makes the
sound of an erupting volcano. The
ultimate Whoopee Cushion.
Lois and Clark react dubiously, then...
LOIS
Mr. Griffin. Could I be making a
weapon with those items?
MR. GRIFFIN
Well, you could, but you'd be
missing a power source.
CLARK
Such as...
MR. GRIFFIN
Well, if it were a nuclear type
device, a piece of plutonium.
CLARK
The only place to get plutonium in
this city is at the toxic depository.
MR. GRIFFIN
Uh-uh-uhh... that's not entirely
correct Mr. Kent. There _is_
another place. It's a heavy metals
processing plant on Highway Nine.
LOIS
Let's split up. I'll take the
processing plant.
CLARK
Thanks, you've been a great help.
As our heroes dash out, Griffin pulls a cellular phone from
his pocket and dials. His quirky demeanor suddenly turns
ominous.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
THE PRANKSTER (#4) Rosenberg 8/24/94 46.
69 CONTINUED: 3 69
MR. GRIFFIN
You were right. They were just
here. In about fifteen minutes
she's going to walk right into your
arms.
CUT TO:
70 EXT. BACK OF PROCESSING PLANT - DAY - SIMULTANEOUS 70
Griffin smiles, hangs up a cellular phone, then turns to REVEAL...
71 ANOTHER ANGLE 71
He and Victor, wearing coveralls with "Metropolis Air
Conditioning" lettered on their backs, are kneeling next to
a large industrial air conditioner at the back of the plant.
As Victor screws a large canister onto a thick pipe...
GRIFFIN
How long will this take?
VICTOR
The interior dimension of the plant
is approximately 65,000 square
feet. With an accelerated
dispersion flow, the nitrous
oxide...
He sees Griffin glaring at him.
VICTOR (CONT'D)
(meekly)
Fifteen minutes.
He flips the unit to "High".
DISSOLVE TO:
72 EXT. FRONT OF PROCESSING PLANT - DAY 72
Lois pulls up and dashes into the plant.
73 INT. PROCESSING PLANT - CONTINUOUS 73
Lois enters and finds half a dozen MEN laughing wildly.
Some are on the floor, holding their sides and crying with
laughter. Lois is confused. She tries speaking to one man
but it's hopeless. After a moment, she too starts
chuckling.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
THE PRANKSTER (#4) Rosenberg 8/24/94 47.
73 CONTINUED: 73
Some of the men begin to hit the second stage of nitrous
oxide exposure, which is unconsciousness. Lois sees a burly
man keel over, and tries to help him, but she can't stop
laughing long enough to do anything. As she falls to her
knees..
GRIFFIN (O.S.)
(thru gas mask)
Hello Lois. Having a good time?
Lois turns to see...
74 ANOTHER ANGLE 74
Griffin and Victor approach in gas masks. Victor carries a
small box marked 'DANGER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.' Realizing
who's behind the mask, a look of terror briefly crosses her
face, then despite herself, she starts laughing again.
Griffin and Victor lift her up like a rag doll.
GRIFFIN
I'm so glad you saved the last
laugh for me.
As they carry her out, Lois laughs uncontrollably and we...
FADE OUT.
_END OF ACT THREE_
--page break--
THE PRANKSTER (#4) Rosenberg 8/24/94 48.
_ACT FOUR_
FADE IN:
75 INT. DAILY PLANET - DAY 75
Clark enters, heads down the ramp. Perry approaches.
PERRY
Clark, the A-1 meeting for the
afternoon edition starts in thirty
minutes. You going to have
something for me or not?
CLARK
I doubt it, Chief.
PERRY
I thought you'd have somthing on
this Prankster character.
CLARK
We think Griffin's making some kind
of nuclear weapon. But we don't
have the proof yet.
PERRY
Nuclear? Where would he get the
plutonium to pull off something
like that?
CLARK
Well, not at the city depository, I
know that much. They haven't had
any in their possession for months.
(sees her empty desk)
Have you heard from Lois?
PERRY
Not since she was with you.
Jimmy rushes in with a camera.
JIMMY
Chief! We just picked up this
really weird call on the police
scanner. Something about a gas
attack at a processing plant on
Highway Nine. You want some pix?
CLARK
That's where Lois went!
Clark turns and rushes for the door, Jimmy following.
CUT TO:
--page break--
THE PRANKSTER (#4) Rosenberg 8/24/94 49.
76 INT. GRIFFIN'S WAREHOUSE - DAY 76
Lois sits on a couch, watched over by Victor, who holds a
SMALL GUN. The bazooka-looking weapon's just across from
her, resting on a tripod, pointed out a large window. The
weapon's attached to a video monitor and a computer
terminal. Griffin stands at the computer, tapping in
commands as he talks on a cellular phone.
GRIFFIN
So we're agreed. If the test meets
with your approval, the selling
price is twenty-five million dollars.
(beat)
If you want a front row seat, park
west of the Daily Planet. And take
along some popcorn.
As he hangs up the phone...
77 ANGLE ON LOIS AND VICTOR 77
Victor eyes Lois' legs. Annoyed, she tugs her skirt down a
little.
VICTOR
(shyly)
If you don't mind my saying, I
think you have great legs.
She ignores him.
VICTOR (CONT'D)
I read somewhere that intelligent
men are leg men. Only boobs are
interested in... well, you know...
anyway, your legs are very shapely.
Like two perfectly formed...
carrots.
LOIS
(facetious)
Stop. You're embarrassing me.
CUT TO:
78 INT. PROCESSING PLANT - DAY 78
Cops take statements, a medic checks one man's pulse as
Clark interviews the PLANT MANAGER. Jimmy takes photos of
the area thru...
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
THE PRANKSTER (#4) Rosenberg 8/24/94 50.
78 CONTINUED: 78
MANAGER
The police found a canister of
nitrous oxide hooked up to our air
conditioning. Came right through
the vents.
JIMMY
Did they take anything?
MANAGER
Yeah, some of our uranium. I tried
to stop them but I was laughing too
hard.
CLARK
And you're sure they took Lois with
them?
MANAGER
(nods)
Sorry. That gas stopped us from
being much help.
CLARK
(grim)
It's okay. Thanks.
The manager nods, walks off. As Jimmy raises his camera to
take some more photos, Clark lowers his glasses and scans
the room. Something catches his eye and he magnifies it
using his MICROSCOPIC VISION.
79 HIS POV 79
Particles of REDDISH DUST on the floor.
80 RESUME SCENE 80
He walks over to the spot and kneels, wetting his finger and
picking some up. As he examines it...
JIMMY
What is it?
CLARK
Looks like bits of reddish clay.
JIMMY
How could you see that from over
there?
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
THE PRANKSTER (#4) Rosenberg 8/24/94 51.
80 CONTINUED: 80
CLARK
(re: glasses)
I uh... have a really strong
prescription.
JIMMY
(re: clay)
Is it important? Anybody could
have tracked that in here.
CLARK
Not anybody.
He gestures to a passing worker, indicating the hospital
type BOOTIES covering his shoes.
CLARK (CONT'D)
They wear those so traces of
uranium don't stick to their shoes
and get outside.
JIMMY
So this stuff had to come from the
guys who broke in!
(off Clark's nod)
But where do you find red clay in
Metropolis?
A look crosses Clark's face, then he rises.
CLARK
Jimmy, get as many shots of this
place as you can! I'll go back and
get a jump on the copy.
As Clark hurries for a door...
CUT TO:
81 INT. GRIFFIN'S WAREHOUSE - LAB - DAY 81
As Griffin makes some last minute adjustments on the computer...
LOIS
What's the Daily Planet got to do
with this, Griffin?
GRIFFIN
My buyers want a demonstration.
What better building to destroy
than the paper that sent me to
prison?
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
THE PRANKSTER (#4) Rosenberg 8/24/94 52.
81 CONTINUED: 81
VICTOR
It's really nifty! The weapon
shoots out a laser beam of pure
energy that vaporizes whatever it
hits!
(and then, modestly)
I helped Kyle design it.
GRIFFIN
Give it up, Victor. There's no
future with her. It's hard to have
a really meaningful relationship
with a dead woman.
As Lois reacts...
VICTOR
(eyeing her legs)
What a waste.
CUT TO,
82 EXT. METROPOLIS STREET - DAY 82
A Limo pulls up down the block from the Daily Planet. The
rear door opens and TWO BUSINESSMEN step out and check their
watches.
83 INT. GRIFFIN'S WAREHOUSE - DAY 83
Griffin checks his watch, then positions his finger over the
"delete" key of the computer keyboard.
GRIFFIN
You know, it's disappointing the
people at the Planet won't enjoy
this prank as much as I will.
He's about to depress the key when the warehouse doors are
RIPPED FROM THEIR HINGES and Superman appears.
LOIS
Superman! He's going to destroy
the Daily Planet!
SUPERMAN
Griffin, don't!
GRIFFIN
Sorry. I have an investment to
cover.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
THE PRANKSTER (#4) Rosenberg 8/24/94 53.
83 CONTINUED: 83
He presses the delete key. A WHITE BEAM of LIGHT explodes
from the weapon. Superman's gone in an instant.
VICTOR
(to Griffin)
I'm not putting that door back on.
84 EXT. METROPOLIS SKYLINE - DAY 84
The beam of light streaks towards the Planet, followed by a
STREAK OF BLUE.
85 INT. GRIFFIN'S WAREHOUSE - DAY 85
Griffin eyes his monitor, showing the exterior of the Daily
Planet.
86 EXT. DAILY PLANET - DAY 86
The STREAK OF BLUE overtakes the white light and Superman
lands on the globe outside the Planet, cutting off the beam
an instant before impact. Using his body as a shield,
Superman absorbs the concentrated light, the intensity
blending him. Superman's chest glows red, then suddenly the
beam deflects off him and down the street.
87 EXT. METROPOLIS STREET - DAY 87
The deflected beam hits the limo down the street, its light
enveloping the car as the two "businessmen" stumble away. A
second later there's a WHITE FLASH... and the limo is gone.
88 EXT. PLANET - DAY 88
The beam ceases. Superman's suit is seared and he's
drained... but unhurt.
89 INT. GRIFFIN WAREHOUSE - DAY 89
Victor, still holding the gun on Lois, his eyes riveted to
the screen, can't believe what he just saw.
VICTOR
Nothing! All that power and
nothing happened!
GRIFFIN
Just the first salvo, Victor.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
THE PRANKSTER (#4) Rosenberg 8/24/94 54.
89 CONTINUED: 89
Griffin reaches for a knob on the weapon.
GRIFFIN (CONT'D)
Even steel melts if it gets hot enough.
LOIS
No!
Taking advantage of Victor's pre-occupation, Lois leaps from
the sofa and knocks the gun from his grasp. A sharp elbow
to his stomach and Victor's down on his knees, GROANING.
90 ANOTHER ANGLE 90
Lois rushes to Griffin and leaps on his back, pulling him
away from the weapon before he can fire it again. They
zigzag crazily across the room before collapsing onto the
sofa. Griffin pins Lois down with his body, grabs one of
the sofa's pillows. As he raises it over her head...
GRIFFIN
I think it's time for the old
pillow gag...
He presses the pillow over Lois' face. She struggles to
push the pillow off, but Griffin holds firm. She suddenly
jerks her knee upward right into... well, you know. Griffin
GASPS, slowly rolls off.
As he collapses onto the floor, GROANING, Lois sprints to the
gun and holds it on the two disabled men.
LOIS
You're right Victor. I do have
great legs.
A WHOOSH O.S. and Lois turns to see Superman at the door of
the warehouse. He surveys the scene.
SUPERMAN
Well, I guess you don't need me.
LOIS
Not this time, but don't leave
town.
As they share a smile...
CUT TO:
--page break--
THE PRANKSTER (#4) Rosenberg 8/24/94 55.
91 INT. DAILY PLANET - DAY #5 91
Lois is at her desk staring at the electronic Planet News
Link. It reads "Lois Lane Helps Catch Illegal Weapons
Dealer." As the story starts to pass across the screen,
Clark approaches from behind.
CLARK
So, how does it feel to see your
name in lights?
LOIS
(caught off guard)
Huh? Oh, I wasn't reading that. I
was... thinking about my next
story.
Clark shoots her a knowing look as Perry approaches with Jimmy.
PERRY
You two should hear this. Jimmy's
got a theory he's been working on.
(to Jimmy)
Go ahead, son.
JIMMY
(hesitates, then)
Well, I've been thinking about what
happened, and I couldn't figure out
how the Prankster knew Lois would
be at that processing plant.
Lois and Clark exchange a look, intrigued.
JIMMY (CONT'D)
Till it hit me. His father was the
only other person who knew Lois
would be there. He has to be in on
it.
He waits anxiously, then Lois and Clark smile.
LOIS
Nice work, Jimmy.
As Clark pats him on the back...
PERRY
Proud of you son. I'm even gonna
let you call the police.
As a beaming Jimmy exits with-Perry, a FEMALE STAFFER
approaches carrying a bouquet of yellow roses.
FEMALE STAFFER
Lois, these just came for you.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
THE PRANKSTER (#4) Rosenberg 8/24/94 56.
91 CONTINUED: 91
LOIS
Ooh. Kathy, what do yellow roses
mean?
FEMALE STAFFER
Who knows? The only thing men ever
send me is directions to their
house.
As she exits...
CLARK
Yellow means friendship.
Lois ad libs an "Oh" as she opens the card. Her face
clouds.
LOIS
'From a special friend.' One final
sick prank from Kyle Griffin.
She quickly dumps the flowers into her trash can.
CLARK
No, wait!
As she empties her cup of coffee on them...
CLARK
(crestfallen)
Those flowers cost me fifty bucks.
As Lois reacts, we FREEZE and...
FADE OUT.
_THE END_
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