"Money Walks"
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Written by: Avrum Jacobson
Directed by: James Marshall
Aired on Nickelodeon: October 14, 2000 at 9:00 p.m.
My Overall Opinion of the Episode:
This is an incredibly thought-provoking episode. It has a strong message about what is really important in life.
The Cast:
Lindsay Felton -- Caitlin Seeger
Brendan Fletcher -- Eric Anderson
Jeremy Foley -- Griffen Lowe
Jeff Gladstone -- Jonah
Tania Saulnier -- Taylor Langford
Aedan Tomney -- Tommy
Stephen Warner -- Brett Stevens
The Music:
"Survival of the Hippest" -- Carson Cole
"Wishing for a Sail" -- Dig Circus
"Warm Paradise" -- Honeysuckle Serontina
Episode Summary:
Caitlin wants to go to a photography show in the city on Saturday but is unable afford a bus ticket. As an excuse to get to the city, Caitlin volunteers to go with Taylor who is going into the city to buy a class present for their teacher, Mr. Watson, who is going to get married. Griffen also goes into the city with Brett and Eric to buy a new amplifier for his guitar. All goes wrong very quickly. Taylor wants $20 more to buy a better present. Caitlin attempts to get more money by gambling in a card game but looses several dollars. Caitlin and Taylor accidentally drop the remaining $70 on the street. Eric and Brett find the $70 on the street that Caitlin and Taylor lost and they use it to buy a better amplifier. Brett and Eric return the amplifier after they discover what happened. Meanwhile, Caitlin discovers a young boy named Tommy who is lost in the city and needs money for a bus ticket home. Eric, Brett, Griffen, Taylor, and Caitlin have $130 that Eric and Brett got by returning the amplifier. They use it to buy a bus ticket for Tommy believing that it is more important to help the boy. Griffen then begins to play his guitar on the street. Griffen, Brett, Eric, Taylor, and Caitlin sing as pedestrians throw money into Griffen's guitar case. They have found a way to get money for the amplifier and the present.
Episode Highlights:
1. Caitlin and Taylor have always been at odds with each other. This episode highlights that conflict. After Caitlin looses the money in the card game, Taylor asks, "Why did I listen to you?" Caitlin responds, "If you weren't such a status-obsessed princess, you would have had that present two hours ago!" Taylor says, "I was trying to get the best present!" Caitlin angrily corrects her: "Best label!" Taylor fires back, "If you came from a real family, you'd understand why names are so important!" Caitlin throws her drink on Taylor. Taylor screams, "You are so evil!" and sprays her drink on Caitlin. It is during this "battle" that the money is unknowingly dropped on the street.
2. Caitlin sees a young boy wandering aimlessly around. She later spots him stealing licorice and chases him. The boy is afraid and won't talk. Caitlin says, "You got guts. You're not asking for help. You know, I did that once. I spent three days on the street because I was too proud to ask for help. I was shaking. Totally hungry." The boy finally tells Caitlin that his name is Tommy. His mom lives in Seattle. He was on a bus heading to visit his dad who lives in Chicago. He got off for food when the bus stopped. He lost his wallet and ticket. A new driver wouldn't let him back on.
3. Caitlin's closing epilogue: "Money's a funny thing. You think it'll buy happiness, but it just drives you crazy. In fact, it can ruin your whole day. But sometimes it can buy you happiness, and it can make your whole day." [This is said as Caitlin takes a picture of Tommy getting on the bus. Tommy waves. He has a big smile on his face!]
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