THE FRIENDLY TALKING MACHINE
      from Shenanigan's Clown World
      Characters: Props: TM Clown is standing stage center, head bowed as a maniquin turned off.
      S Clown comes out and sees machine. Looks machine up and down, side to side, frount to back
      then sees sign on box and Puts in money
      TM Clown:(Head snaps up) "Hi! I'm your friendly Talking machine.
      I am here to help you.
      Would you like to know how I can help you?"
      (runs down, bows head)

      S Clown nudges TM Clown gently, shakes head and adds more money.

      TM Clown: (Head snaps up) "Hi! I'm your friendly Talking machine.
      I am here to help you.
      Would you like to know how I can help you?
      You are sad and lonely!
      Would you like to know how not to be sad and lonely?"
      (runs down, bows head)

      S. Clown: Nudges TM Clown a little harder, searches all over for the "on" button,
      then deposits more money.

      TM Clown: (Head snaps up) "Hi! I'm your friendly Talking machine.
      I am here to help you.
      Would you like to know how I can help you?
      You are sad and lonely!
      Would you like to know how not to be sad and lonely?"
      You need a friend.
      Would you like to know how to get a friend?
      (runs down, bows head)

      S Clown is getting really frustrated, shoves TM clown hard, hits several times. then puts in more money. TM Clown: (Head snaps up) "Hi! I'm your friendly Talking machine.
      I am here to help you.
      Would you like to know how I can help you?
      You are sad and lonely!
      Would you like to know how not to be sad and lonely?"
      You need a friend.
      Would you like to know how to get a friend?
      You give them lots of money.................(looks right at Sucker Clown) FRIEND!

      (Blow Off)

      This is a great part for the Sucker Clown, Who can really ham up their part,
      nodding, smiling, be expressive!