AV Geeks 16mm Lunch 8- 1-2025

Hi everybody, I'm Skip Alzheimer. Welcome to the AV Geeks Lunchtime streaming show where we watch old 16mimeter films. And we are here in the film vault. There is Ayanna. She's waving in the background. She is shelving some films. Um, we've been doing that periodically throughout the week. Going to do a big push tomorrow. So, hopefully all those shelves back there will be filled and I'll be able to have emptied out one storage unit. I don't know. I don't know how it's going to work out, but I'm hoping hoping it's going to work. Uh, cuz it's going to be not in the 90s tomorrow. So, um, there you go. So, what do we got today? lots of uh films that we've been scanning. Uh as we've been shelving, I've been pulling out titles that I'm interested in. And this one is National Film Board of Canada. But I don't I don't know if it's going to get us in trouble, but we'll just start off. Why not? Let's just start off with this. So, this is called S P L A S H. Enjoy. [Music] [Music] droplets. This time around, we will be entering a watershed. A watershed fraught with all manner of dangers that will demand of you the utmost courage and fortitude. >> Cloud, cut that out. >> Sorry, chief. You got me all excited. >> Yes. Well, uh, learn to control yourself. For you youngans who may not be familiar with a whed, the whed consists of a large land area where all the water drains in one direction to a lake or ocean. This particular one is the most difficult type because it is highly populated here, here, here, and here. Our objective to make it to the lake. The bugs are with us. >> Bugs? What bugs? >> But the watershed contains many beasties and unknown nasties. Many of you won't make it. >> Please, sir. What are bugs? >> Well, they're little fellas come in all shapes and sizes. Their mission is to help and neutralize the beasties and nasties. >> Now what? >> Uh, drop zone key. >> Aha. Okay, then charge. [Applause] You okay, chief? >> Give me a last turn. Keep your head down. It's the dusters. >> Come on. Come on. Let's have you. Come on. Get your dog. Come on. [Music] That showed them what? Rub the nasty stuff off. Okay, droplets. The real action is up top. So, let's have some volunteers. [Music] >> We'd rather stay here, chief. It's nice and cozy. civilians. They're all alike. >> It's nice and cozy. Come on, men. [Music] Think we did the volunteer bet. >> We're going to flood. >> What's a flood, chief? >> A knife. onto the flood plane. >> Hold on to the trees. >> What trees, chief? >> Well, who took the trees? What's this doing here? Oh, [Music] >> where are we, Chief? >> Strange place, dear. >> Boots in the sky. >> Hey, Chief. I thought you said this was our flood plane. Shut up and keep moving. Let's keep moving. Darn boots. >> What's that? >> Careful. It's the oil and salt beasties. >> Here come the bugs. Here come the bugs. Ah, that's it. Go do it. There's one. Go get him. Good work, man. You got him. I like a good Okay, then. Let's give him a treat. Let's oxygenate. [Music] Hey, stop that. A chief, we're out of control. [Music] trains. This wasn't here last trip. >> Oh, lovely, lovely oxygen. I think I >> don't worry, son. It's just after your bubbles. Listen, are we? [Music] >> It's called evaporation, son. Happens all the time. Teach you to keep your head down. Hey, [Music] show me the way to go. Come on, chief. >> I'm done. >> Look, chief. It's the nasties. >> You're right. It's the nasties. [Music] Come on. Come on. Yeah. Yeah. [Music] regroup. [Music] >> You do smell nice, chief. [Music] Hang in there, lads. >> Where are we? Chief, >> don't get too curious, son. I don't like the sound of that one. Keep close, son. Keep close. Follow me. J, >> where are you? >> Over here. >> Detour. That was >> I see daylight. >> You do look funny. We thought we lost. Good old chief. [Music] Oh yes. Oh yes. Feel like a new man. [Music] Look. What's that? [Music] droplets. This is to be our finest hour. This is the reason the great cloud in the sky put us here. >> Will you stop that? You great ninny. >> Sorry. Gentlemen and lady gentlemen, our mission is to dilute them. [Music] [Music] [Music] They're all gone. Those iny little lads. The nasties got them all. Chief. [Music] [Applause] >> Good. They're mutating. They can't do that here. Come on. We've got to stop them. [Music] [Applause] Come on. Come on. Let's have you. Come on. Get your jokes up. Come on. Come on. You can't do that. No. To the surface, lad. To the surface. Oh god. Oh wow. They got him. The best got him. He's alive. Oh, he's alive. >> That's no good. We're godders. Our only hope is to evaporate. It's up to you now, Padre. [Music] >> Thank you. >> It's happening. I'm evaporating. >> Me, too. >> Leave me here. I'm too old and heavy for that. >> No. Leave me here. I insist. What? Where? [Applause] [Applause] >> The chief. We have to rescue the chief. [Music] [Applause] [Music] drops out. Chief >> Arlo, >> come on men. Follow the chief. Heat. Heat. [Music] Lettering don't fade out, please. [Music] Oh, wait. I missed it. Where? Where is it? Where is it? It was just there. Where is it? Splash. Sea pond lake and stream headarters. That's what it stands for. Wow. Okay. All right. That I I'll take it. Sure. Yeah. So, this is, you know, a national film board of Canada tax money was made for this and it has an educational purpose which is to educate people about where water comes from, where it goes, what happens at different points that could compromise. Um, it reminded me a lot and I'm People mention in the comments of that Woody Allen uh film uh Everything You Want to Know about sex but afraid to ask when it has all those people dressed as sperm uh and they're about to launch into their mission. And uh that's all I'm going to say about that. All right, this next film uh brought to us by the fine people at the Pet Dairy. This is about gold and you enjoy. Your local Pet Dairy, quality fresh hot milk, ice cream, and other fresh dairy foods brings you the Screen News Digest. In plants like this, Pet Dairy processes a complete line of fresh dairy products for your health and enjoyment. Strict laboratory controls by trained technicians assure the quality goodness of all fresh pet dairy products. Quick delivery on modern refrigerated trucks by your friendly pet salesman guarantees the freshness of its products from the dairy to you. [Music] Through all of recorded history, men have searched for gold And yet all the gold that has ever been mined can be stored easily on the ground floor of the White House. Even today, a year's output fits comfortably inside a telephone booth. As money, gold served well. It was scarce, but not too scarce. It could be easily melted down and shaped into coins. It was lasting. It did not spoil, and it could be reworked again and again. In country after country, gold, coins, and currency became the traditional medium of exchange in buying and selling goods and services. Gold also became the means of settling a nation's balance of payments, measured in income against outgo. Income includes those goods and services that bring trade dollars into a country such as exported goods, exported services, income from foreign investments and repayments on loans. Outgo such as military overseas, foreign aid, imported goods, imported services, drain dollars. When outgo is greater than income, an unfavorable balance of payment occurs, and the deficit must be settled through payments in gold. 1945, World War II is ended, and the nations of Western Europe, both victor and vanquished, are heavily scarred by the long years of the costly conflict. The industrial heart of the continent is in ruins. Factories are reduced to rubble. A war ravaged people struggle day to day just to keep alive. In these reconstruction days, exports from America flood the foreign markets. Goods and services sold abroad far exceed those imported from overseas. And the United States enjoys year after year a favorable balance of payments. This balance is reflected in the amount of gold that flows into America from foreign countries to settle their annual trade deficits. [Music] In the years after World War II, the United States accumulates more than $30 billion in gold. But then post-war recovery takes root and the European economy comes alive again. Out of the ruins of the Third Reich, West Germany creates a peaceful industrial revolution. Backbone of the remarkable recovery is a compact little car that competes with and finds a place beside the American automobile in the world market. [Applause] Europe's economic resurgence is given a new impetus when France, West Germany, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg create the common market. Frontier barriers are lifted, artificial trade restraints removed, goods flow freely among the six nations. The results of the fateful decision are phenomenal. The 160 million people of the common market countries challenged the United States and Russia for industrial leadership in the world. In 8 years, steel production jumps 100% nearly equaling America's output. The revitalized continent within 15 years after the end of World War II is caught up in the biggest boom in its history, and soon the common market becomes the second largest exporter of manufactured goods in the world. The effects are quickly felt in Great Britain. The country cannot compete. It takes action, drastic action, to cut the cost of the goods that it produces. It devalues the pound. Where before 5 could purchase this clothing, now 10 is required. But while devaluation raises prices at home, it lowers them overseas. And the lower prices enable England to compete at least temporarily with the common market countries. [Music] [Applause] England is not alone in feeling the effects of Europe's industrial expansion. There is an everinccreasing volume of direct and indirect investment abroad by American corporations. The foreign lending and investment begin to drain dollars out of the United States to end the favorable post-war balance of payments and replace it with a deficit. The drain is accented by America's growing military commitment around the world and the funds needed to fulfill and maintain that obligation. Servicemen and their dependents spending their dollars overseas tip even further the balance of payment scale. Tourism does its part, too. The United States enjoys a period of unparalleled prosperity, and Americans with more money and more leisure time travel as they have never traveled before. The coming of the jet age accelerates this exodus to overseas cities and foreign lands. Aircraft from nations around the globe transport hundreds of thousands of Americans overseas. [Music] Nations and places that once were days and even weeks away are now within a few hours flying time. And people who never dreamed of journeying abroad even once return again and again to Europe, Africa, Asia, South America. Year after year, the number grows greater. The drain on the dollar more serious. In 1967, American tourists spent $2 billion more overseas than foreign visitors spend in the United States. America's balance of payments position, so favorable, so strong, so secure in the post-war years, is now vulnerable, now under pressure. Events in England heightened the crisis, threatening Prime Minister Wilson and his Labor government and undermining the whole financial stability of the free world. The British leader announces still another devaluation of the pound, the third since the end of World War II in a drastic attempt to reverse his country's continuing balance of payments deficit. The action shakes banking circles in the Commonwealth countries and his reverberations echo throughout the free world. Other nations whose economies are closely linked to Great Britain devalue their currency, too. And on stock exchanges in Europe, Asia, North America, there are fears that a dollar will be marked down. Within a month, the United States is forced to deliver almost half a billion dollars from its gold reserves to meet the demands of creditor nations. France is among the biggest of the countries demanding gold in exchange for dollars owed. All payments in gold are based on a price of $35 an ounce, a figure fixed by the American government in 1934 and guaranteed ever since. But by 1968, the continuing run on gold threatens the ability of the United States to keep his commitment and to protect the dollar as the cornerstone of the world economy. There is a fullscale crisis in gold. This graph illustrating in billions of dollars America's balance of payments from 1957 through 1967 shows dramatically the extent of the dollar dilemma. 1957 is the last year in which the United States showed even a small favorable balance of payments. Every year since then, there have been deficits in varying amounts up to $4 billion. From a postwar high of more than $30 billion, America's gold reserves have shrunk by the start of 1968 to only 12 billion. And almost 11 billion of that amount are needed to provide the 25% gold cover mandated by law as backing for Federal Reserve notes. These notes represent almost all the paper money in circulation in America. Reacting to the crisis, President Johnson vows vigorous action to bring the balance of payments to or close to equilibrium. In his State of the Union message, the president reaffirms in general terms his determination to defend the dollar through cuts in overseas spending. >> On January the 1st, I outlined a program to reduce our balance of payments deficits sharply this year. We will ask the Congress to help carry out those parts of the program which require legislation. We must restore equilibrium to our balance of payments. And we must also strengthen the international monetary system. And we have assured the world that America's full gold stock stands behind our commitment to maintain the price of gold at $35 an ounce. And we must back up this commitment by legislating now to free our gold reserves. Americans traveling more than any other people in history took $4 billion out of their country last year in travel cost. We must try to reduce the travel deficit that we have of more than $2 billion. And we're hoping that we can reduce it by $500 million without unduly penalizing the travel of students or teachers or business people who have essential necessary travel or people who have relatives abroad that they need to see. And even with this reduction of 500 million from the 4 billion, the American people will still be traveling more overseas than they did in ' 67 or 66 or 65 or any other year in their history. Now, if we act together, as I hope we can, I believe we can continue our economic expansion, which is already broken all past records. The president asks elimination of the gold cover to free America's remaining gold supply for international settlements. The lasting problem continues to be the chronic deficits in America's balance of payments. Action has to be taken to stem the drain on the dollar. In time, history will measure its failure or success and whether the dollar will continue to be as it has been, good as gold. The living history of the Screen News Digest has been brought to your local pet dairy. >> All right. So, we're down in the trenches with Ayanna. Um, and what is it that you're doing today? >> I am stacking the films. And we've got a bunch of A films here. And we're just stacking them on the shelf. >> And so when I do uh uh filing shelving, uh I do it based on the size of the film. And these are 800 foot reels. And they tend to be between 15 and 20 minutes long. And then what I do it is I organize it by letter amongst the size and then by um yeah basically that so not alphabetical within the letter but just all the A titles go here all the B titles go here C titles I've done it other ways and this is the most organic for me and also means that I can find films before they're before they're completely cataloged. So that's why we do what we do. All right. Uh this next film, this is Food More for Your Money, and this is the second edition. And this is uh an 80s film, straight up 80s film. And I think the music is totally riffing on um Huey Lewis in the news. Uh enjoy. >> Use this leader to focus the picture and adjust the sound volume. The film will then be ready for correct projection. [Music] Where do you look for the best values in food? Is the largest size always the most economical? Is fresh a better buy than canned? What about frozen? What about convenience foods? With all these choices, how do you get the most good food for your money? Food is one of the most important things on which we spend our money. We also have to consider fiber, fat, and nutritional value. But with so many different foods available, how can we be sure we're getting the most food and the most nutrition for our money? Well, there are ways to do just that. In this film, we'll visit a few experienced shoppers and have a look at how they go about getting more from their food budgets. Let's start with Cheryl, who's getting ready to go to the market. Hello there. Oh, I'm sorry to startle you. >> Excuse me. This is a little bizarre. Do I know you? >> Well, no you don't. But you see, I'm a film host. Perfectly harmless. >> Okay. What are you doing here? >> Well, we're looking into how people can get more food and more nutrition for their money. I was hoping you could give us a few suggestions. >> I see. Well, maybe. >> Well, I thought since you're going to the market. Yes, I am. And since I do most of the shopping for my whole family, you know, my mother and brothers and everybody, I could probably give you some really good tips. >> I'm ready. >> Okay. To start out, I always make a list. A list keeps me from buying things impulsively. >> I know. Buying things you don't really need because it seems like a good idea at the time. >> Exactly. So, I make my list here at home where I can check to see what's already in the house and then what I need. >> Good tip. Now, what do you have here? >> Oh, food ads from the newspaper so I can check out all the specials and sales. Sometimes they'll even have coupons to help me save more. I also get coupons in the mail. And all this helps me to compare and evaluate. >> Compare and evaluate. >> Yes. I like to compare and evaluate the store specials before I go. Then I like to plan some menus based on the bargains in the paper and how long it'll be before I get to go to the store again. All this planning sounds like it could take a lot of time. >> Not really. Since I already know what I want when I get to the store, I save time and money. >> Well, thanks for the pointers. Good suggestions. >> You're welcome. Anything else I can help you with? >> That's it for now. >> Drop in anytime. >> Thank you. >> Those were good points. Plan your menus. See what you already have. Check the ads and coupons. Then make a list. Now, let's see what we might learn at the market. >> Hello there. Uh, hello there. >> Oh, hi. I was checking out the cereal. Can I help you with something? >> Well, yes. You see, I'm a film host. And >> film host? >> Yes. We're making a film about how to get more food for your money. And I'd like to ask you a few questions. >> Why not? I hope I have some answers for you. >> Now, to start, how did you decide to pick this larger size cereal instead of a smaller one? >> Oh, that's easy. I compare and evaluate. >> There are those words again. >> I'm sorry. >> Compare and evaluate. >> Oh, definitely. That's the key to getting more for your money. I checked out the unit prices. >> Unit prices. >> The unit price is the price per measure like this. Unit pricing makes it easier to compare different brands and different sizes of the same product so you can tell which is the best buy. >> Sounds good. Continue. >> It works like this. The store finds a certain measure or unit that a certain product has in common, such as ounces. Then they figure out what the price would be for that amount of the product. >> So in this case, the unit price is the price per ounce. >> That's it. The cost of the cereal in the small box is more per ounce than the same cereal in the bigger box. So, the larger size is cheaper. >> Question. Is the largest size always the best buy? >> Usually, but not always. First, you have to figure whether you can conveniently use the larger size before it gets stale. And of course, watch for sales. They can make a difference. >> Unit pricing. With so many different brands and sizes, that's a good tip to remember. >> And here's another tip. >> And that's another cereal. Yes, I used to eat this one when I was a kid, but since I've been comparing and evaluating, I noticed that it's pre-shugared. Look, >> the pre-shugared is more expensive. >> Sure is. And since I don't want to pay for someone to put sugar on my breakfast, I'll put on my own sugar. It'll not only cost me less, but I can control how much I want. >> Good move. Too much sugar is not the best idea. Tooth decay, obesity. >> Well, was I okay? Can I be in your film? >> You just were. Thanks. See you later. Nutritionally speaking, sugar is just empty calories. Some sugar is all right, of course. Just don't overdo it. After all, without sugar, cookies wouldn't be cookies. Something else to think about is salt. Sodium chloride. We all need some salt in our diets to be healthy, but many of us eat more than we need. We all know about salty foods such as potato chips and bacon. But did you know that some frozen dinners contain a whole day's worth of salt? Most labels will show you how much. A little salt is okay. A lot's not so hot. If you're concerned about your salt intake, you can find products that go easy on salt. Now, where do we spend most of our food money? Think about it. That's right. the meat department where we also get chicken, fish, you know, important protein foods and foods low in fat. Let's look in on Mary, another smart shopper. >> Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to startle you, but sometimes the way I get around can shake people up. >> I'll say it does. You know, I've seen this in the movies, but of course we're not in the movies, are we? >> Well, yes, we are. I should have known. Well, how can I help you? How do you get the most protein food for your money? >> Oh, easy. I compare and evaluate. Compare and evaluate. I sense a recurring clue here. For instance, look at these. Now, of course, you see a difference. Well, sure. This is a whole chicken, but this one has already been cut into pieces. And it costs more. That's right. And it costs more because you're paying someone to cut it up for you. So, I buy the uncut chicken and I cut it up myself. >> And of course, that saves money. Chicken's also a nice protein food because it's low in fat. Another low-fat protein food is fish. Any pointers here? >> There are lots of kinds you can buy that aren't that expensive. And if you'll check a good cookbook, you'll find some excellent ways to cook all kinds of fish. >> Good tip. Now, let me ask you about these nice looking ribs. I'm sure you noticed that they cost a lot less per pound than this roast. Ribs contain a lot of bone and fat. >> Fat not something we want to eat much of. >> You see, a pound of these ribs will only serve one person, whereas a pound of this boneless roast will serve two or more. So, what we have to consider is the price per serving. The price per serving. So, the more expensive cut actually costs less because there's more usable meat. Exactly. That's why we have to compare and evaluate. >> Okay. Now, what about this situation? >> Oh, very good and very impressive. >> What about the price of this beef stew? Isn't it a lot cheaper per pound? >> Well, that's why it's important to read the label to find out exactly what you're getting. >> Well, let's see. It's a 24 oz can. >> Yes, it is. But it's not 24 ounces of beef. That's the weight of all the ingredients. You see, by law, the ingredients are listed in the order of the quantities used in making the product. >> And beef isn't first. Water is first. Then comes beef. But that's not all. On the label, you'll also find some good nutritional information about calories, protein, carbohydrates, fat, and sodium, as well as the vitamin content. So, the message is read the label if you want to get more food for your money. You know, making these films teaches me a lot. >> I would think so. Are you ready for something else? >> Sure. >> How about other good sources of protein? >> Okay, let's start with eggs. They're a good protein food. The rule is to check the price against the size to see which is the best buy. And I see you also use beans as another source of protein. >> Oh, yes. They're loaded with protein. And don't forget peanut butter. Oh, my kids love it. >> Peanut butter. Oh, keep that notebook handy. Here's another way to stretch your protein food budget. >> I'm ready. One word. Combine. >> Combine. Combine what? Combine plant and animal protein. That's five words. Okay, five words. But combining is still a good way to stretch your food budget because plant protein usually costs less than animal protein. So, if you mix one with the other, you get more for your money. >> I have a favorite. Spaghetti and meat sauce. Oh, mine is macaroni and cheese. >> Then there's chili with beans, >> chicken and dumplings, >> grilled cheese sandwich. >> That's the idea. Of course, there's more protein in the dairy department. >> Well, thanks for the tips. >> Oh, my pleasure. And don't be a stranger. Oh, hey, what about your stew? >> Oh, that. Thanks for reminding me. Well, bye now. >> Bye. It would make me nervous. All that popping around. As Mary said, the dairy section does contain a great deal of economical protein. For example, milk is a very good food, high in protein, calcium, and B vitamins. Whole milk is the most popular, but if you're concerned about calories, there's low fat and non-fat milk. Milk is a good way to get more food value for our money. We can also substitute non-fat dried milk for whole milk. It especially is good in recipes and it's cheaper. Buttermilk, surprisingly enough, is actually lower in fat than whole milk. That's because it's made from partially skimmed milk. Cheese is also a good source of protein. If you're concerned about sodium or fat, low sodium and low-fat cheeses are available. Cottage cheese is an excellent source of protein, and so is yogurt, which also has low-fat and non-fat versions. And if you add your own fruits, you'll probably save money. And that brings us to produce. Nothing like the taste of fresh produce. I think Cheryl's back from the market. Let's have a look. >> Well, hello again. Don't you ever knock? >> I'm sorry, but I've always done it this way. >> That's all right. How can I help? >> I came back to ask about buying fresh fruits and vegetables. >> Very good. Fresh fruits and vegetables are full of natural fiber, high in many vitamins and minerals, low in calories, and contain no fat. >> So, I understand. Now, for the big question with produce, how do we get more food for our money? >> It sounds like a film title. >> It is sort of. >> Sure. Anything to help. >> I see you have some fresh spinach. Did you compare it for unit pricing and price per serving with frozen and canned spinach? I used to, but experience at doing just that has given me a shortcut. >> An easier way. >> Here's my rule about produce. When you buy fresh fruits and vegetables in season, they're usually cheaper. That's because you don't have to pay someone to freeze them or put them in a can for you. >> In season? You mean when there's lots of it in the stores? >> That's one way to tell. Another way is to ask the produce man. >> Question. Is fresh produce always the best buy? Well, again, in season, but frozen and canned can come in very handy, especially when what you want isn't in season, >> such as those peaches. >> Sure. And the plain wrap brands are usually cheaper than the nationally advertised kinds, >> like this one. >> Yeah, just like this one. This contains the same amount of fruit and is just as nutritious as the fancier kind. >> I'm sure you know that both of these cans have the fruit packed in light syrup. >> Less sugar that way. I always look for the light syrup variety when I can find it. But if you do buy the kind in heavy syrup and you don't want that much sugar, you could just rinse it off. >> All this talk about food is making me hungry and I have lots more to do before dinner. So, if you'll excuse me. >> Oh, certainly. Drop in anytime. It's been kind of fun. >> Hey, you forgot your peaches. >> Thank you. >> And now for a big item that's getting bigger. Convenience food. You know, all those frozen dinners, canned chilies, rice mixes, etc., etc. When you buy a meal like this, of course, you're paying for someone to make it for you. Someone had to select the foods, wash them, season them, cook them, and then package them. Also, most convenience meals contain more salt than you might use yourself. For the price of a couple of these, we could purchase enough fresh ingredients to make a meal for three or four. This is true of other convenience foods. Rather than prepared soups, you can usually save by making your own. Another example, little containers of dessert can cost a lot more than the same amount you can make yourself. But then again, convenience foods are well convenient. Sometimes the time and work you save is well worth the extra money. Again, compare and evaluate. Now, let's look in on Joe who's getting more food for his money. Well, you make quite an entrance, >> so I'm told. But it does save a lot of time. This looks pretty good. >> Thanks. I'm starting on the dressing right now. >> Do you make your own dressing to save money? >> Well, that's one reason. >> Most dressings take so little time and are so cheap to make. I usually do my own >> and they're always fresh. >> It also gives me a chance to experiment with new flavors without spending money on the whole bottle. >> How did you learn to do this? Oh, that's easy. Recipes in the paper and in cookbooks. But you've hit on a point about saving money that I think is really important. Buying food is like anything else. The more you know about it, the easier it is to compare and evaluate. >> Very good. An example? >> Sure. Take these mushrooms for instance. I used to simply scoop up a bunch of mushrooms or any other vegetables and fruits and take them home. Then I read somewhere that it was a good idea to take a real good look at any fruit or vegetable you buy. You know, check them over for bruises, freshness, be sure they're in good condition. Now, if they're packaged, I really look them over. >> And that's another way you save money. >> Now, I never have any bad ones to throw away. >> You read about this somewhere? >> Exactly. You can get information from a lot of places, even a film, >> like this one. >> Why not? That's just about right. Would you care to say for supper? >> I'd love to, but I have to get on with this film. Mary's putting out dessert. Okay, another time then. >> Thanks very much. Pity, this is so good. >> Hello again. Hello. You do get around, don't you? >> Indeed I do. There's a lot to learn about for a film like this. I was talking with another smart shopper about pre-made convenience foods. I was wondering why you bought a ready-made cake. Aren't cake mixes usually less expensive? Well, for the most part, that's true. But here's how I look at it. The price on this cake has been reduced because this cake is a day old. You know, day old bakery items are usually still good. So, you save money and have a lovely cake besides. And this is true of a lot of bakery items like muffins and bagels and breads. If you're going to eat them soon, you can save a lot of money on your grocery bill. >> There's just one more thing. >> Oh, ask away. It's your movie. >> I've heard a lot about vitamin pills and food supplements. What do you think? >> Well, nutritionists say that if you eat a well-balanced diet with a variety of foods from the basic food groups, you generally don't need to spend money on food supplements and vitamin pills. Besides, real foods taste much better than vitamins to me anyway. Well, thank you for all your advice. I have to be going now. >> Oh, don't mention it. And good luck with the film. >> We've seen a lot of ways we can get more food for our money. We can sum it up in about seven rules. Here's the food savings countdown. Rule number seven, >> always use a shopping list and read the food ads for bargains. >> Rule number six, read the label for all the things you need to know. Rule number five, >> buy fresh fruits and vegetables when they're in season. >> Rule number four, >> you often save with plain wrap brands in canned and packaged goods. >> Rule number three, try some alternatives to meat. Rule number two, >> you pay extra for convenience. >> And now for the big one, the most important rule. Rule number one, compare >> and >> evaluate. And that's how we can all get more food for our money. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Oh, wait. Hold on. I didn't unmute. Anyways, what I said was we moved all the shelves over so we can make room for bigger shelves for tomorrow. And I'm sweeping up and Ayanna is helping kind of sort things and I'm not hitting the mute button correctly. So anyways, I know that you were looking for propaganda films with puppets. Here we go. Enjoy. [Music] Hi boys and girls. My name's Super Puppy. Well, some people call me Baxter, but when I put on my red cape, I become Super Puppy. You know what happened today? There was a raging forest fire in the backyard. Well, at least I thought there was. [Music] Zoom. [Music] >> I say there, Baxter. I'm getting tired just watching you run around. Isn't it a little warm to be wearing that cape? >> But I'm Super Puppy Grandpa. Don't you remember? Oh, yes, of course. How silly of me. >> I'm guarding the property today from the giant space mushrooms from the planet Zulon. H seems to me like you're guarding the property from a lot of dirt from the look of that cape. Huh? >> What I mean to say is that your cape is mighty dirty. It is >> indeed, but I'm sure the MS would be glad to throw it in the wash for you. >> Good idea. >> After all, one must look tidy if one plans on encountering giant space mushrooms. >> I'll go put it in the laundry room. One tidy coming up. And from our Eye in the Sky helic forest fires raging in the Southland are still out of control. A number of homes are now in danger. Firefighters from around the state are being flown in to battle the blaze. >> That sounds serious. >> I wonder if they could use the help of a super puppy. >> Oh no, the forest fire. Hey, what the Hey, find that box. What do you think you're doing? [Music] Correct me if I'm wrong, Baxter, but I don't think I ordered a bath. >> Gee, I'm sorry, Big John. I thought you were a raging forest fire. A raging forest fire. >> Mhm. I mean, I saw the smoke and you know what they say, where there's smoke, there's fire. >> Well, some people say, where there's smoke, there's someone enjoying a cigarette. Have you ever heard that one? >> Uh, no. I didn't know people really enjoyed those things. I tried one once and almost choked to death. It was yucky. Ah, you didn't try it long enough. Boy, after a while, you actually want to smoke them. Pretty soon, you need one to relax. It's all worth it, though. Uh, cuz look how cool you can look. Check this out. Pretty cool, huh? You don't look like that. [Music] Of course I don't. I look like a wet gopher. Thanks to you. >> Sorry. Sorry is nice, but uh dry cigarettes would be better. Yeah, I suppose they were. Hey, I remember seeing some cigarettes by the back porch. Well, [Music] I'll be I'll be right back. [Music] Say there. Where's the fire? >> That's the problem. There wasn't one. H I mean I've just got to give these cigarettes to Big John the Gopher. >> Where did you get those? >> From the back porch. >> H since when do you just take things that don't belong to you? >> Uh gosh. Uh I guess I didn't think about that. >> Well, I suggest you start thinking about it right now and put those things back where you found them. >> But what about Big John? I got his cigarettes all wet and he's really mad at me. >> Did you uh do it on purpose? >> No. >> Well, then sounds like you might have done him a big favor. >> I did? >> Yes, indeed. On the one hand, you may have destroyed something that belonged to him, in which case you'll have to repay him somehow. But for now, if he can't smoke his cigarettes, that means he'll be healthier. >> How come? >> Because cigarettes are very bad for you. They can make your heart very sick and your lungs, too. Why? It can be hard work just to breathe. >> It does seem like he coughs a lot. >> Doesn't surprise me. Smoke is smoke. It's all bad for you. >> But if he's going to be healthier, how come he's not happy about it? >> Because cigarettes are addictive. >> What does that mean? >> Cigarette smoke has a drug in it called nicotine. When you smoke, it gets in your body and makes your body want more and more. It becomes difficult to make good choices. What with your body piping in and saying, "Give me more of that nicotine." >> You mean your body makes you do things you don't want to? [Music] >> Let me tell you a little story. Once upon a time, there was a puppy named Schnapsy who dreamed of growing up big and strong and winning lots of pretty ribbons to hang in her room. But unfortunately, she had a weakness for cookies. She always seemed to eat too many. Soon, she didn't feel very good. One day, she said, "That's it. I'm not going to eat one more cookie." But as soon as she started to walk out of the kitchen, one of the cookies called out to her, "Shnobsy! Schnopsy, eat me, Schnapsy. She could hardly believe her ears. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't get out the door. Schnopsy, schnapsy, please eat me. Finally, she decided that it would be easier to eat the talking cookie than to try to get away. But that didn't help because each time she tried to leave, more cookies cried out, "Shned, schnop seed, eat us, please." Before long, she had eaten every one of them and felt so sick that she just laid down right there and fell asleep and had scary dreams about monster cookies. When she woke up, she told her best friend Bruno all about it. He had just come from a dog show where he'd won a bunch of pretty ribbons. Schnapsy felt bad. "I'll never win a ribbon if cookies run my life," she said. But Bruno had an idea. He gave Schnamsy two of his ribbons to wear, like ear muffs over her ears, so she couldn't hear the cookies. But it didn't work because she realized that it was as if the cookies were talking to her from inside her own head. Schnapsy, schnapsy, eat us, please. With Bruno's help, she learned that she didn't need ear muffs. She merely had to learn to say no to those voices. Soon she felt much better and went on to win many ribbons of her own. And on the biggest one of all, she wrote, "For being a good friend," and gave it to Bruno. And Bruno said, "Of all my ribbons, this one is the most special of all." >> That's a nice story, Grandpa. But what does it have to do with Big John's cigarettes? >> Everything. You see, it's that drug in cigarettes, that nicotine that makes you need them, even if you don't want them. Like those cookies when they cried out, "Eat me." It becomes hard to make a good choice. >> So, what can I do? You can remind Big John that cigarettes are bad for him, but tell him that you like him whether he smokes or not, but that you'd rather help him not smoke and be healthy. >> But what if he gets mad? >> If he gets mad about your caring about him, it's probably the cigarettes talking, if you know what I mean. >> Oh, you mean like Schnapsy's cookies. >> Exactly. And in the same way that Schnapsy had to decide to say no, Big John has to make up his own mind about it. And that can be very difficult. There are lots of pressures around us all the time telling us to do things that aren't good for us. >> You mean like advertisements in magazines and on television and stuff like that? >> Precisely. That's when having friends to support you becomes so important. That's when you become important. me. >> You're his friend, aren't you? >> Yeah. >> Well, that makes you one of the most important people in his world. >> Gosh, I better get back to the garden. Big John is probably wondering where I am. [Music] >> Uh, I think I'll put these back where I found them first. Where's Baxter? I could have tunnneled into a cigarette machine by now. Oh, there you are. Did you bring my smokes? >> Uh, well, uh, no. Why not? Because I want to be your friend. You do? Uh-huh. And I know that those cigarettes are calling out to you and saying, "Sm, smoke me." You can hear them, too. Uh, no. H, but I just want you to be healthy and happy. Say, you're not coughing anymore. I'm not. You're right. I'm not. How about that? Matter of fact, I'm feeling pretty good. So am I. I don't like having to breathe smoke. So I brought you some carrots. Here you go. A Oh, well that was very nice of you. But uh I still think I want a cigarette. >> That's okay. Just use the carrot and pretend. Well, I guess they would last longer, but uh it's still hard to think about giving up cigarettes forever. I know. That's why I've decided to never start because that's the easiest way to quit. I think you're right. I wish I had never started. Maybe now you can become addicted to something healthy like carrots. At least with these, if you get hungry, you can always eat them. You can say that again. Big John and I had fun all afternoon laughing and playing and smelling the flowers without any smoke in our noses. I learned that if you like yourself and want to take good care of your body, then stay away from cigarettes cuz they're no good for you. That's why super puppies don't smoke. Never have, never will. [Music] Some someone pointed out in the comments that this was a Hoa tale that was told in the middle of it uh the story about the girl and the talking cookies. Um so what do you think? Is this going to keep you from smoking? >> Yes, it is. I will never smoke a cigarette ever because of Super Puppy. >> And I think that um the whole idea of the grandfather saying that, well, if you tell him that you care about him, how could he be mad at you for ruining all your cigarettes? I don't think that'll I don't think that'll translate. I I don't think it's a good thing. >> Plus, you already paid for them. It's like >> Yeah. Exactly. And it's like Yeah. And you know, I'm not a supporter of smokers uh smoking because I lost both my grandmothers to smoking. But I don't think that transaction is going to take place in in the way that grandpa thinks it will. Um but uh thanks for joining us today, Ayanna. Thanks for helping us sort some stuff. We're going to go back to one of the storage units and load in some milk crates. And then we're going to move a bunch of films tomorrow. It's going to be a lot of fun. Schleing day >> fun. And this will be the first one we do, but we'll do others. And for those of you in the area, I'll reach out to you once we kind of figure this out because it's all about logistics. All about logistics. >> Yes. >> Uh and somehow using this giant wagon that I have here that doesn't fit in a car that I bought and then realized, oops, it's too big. Um yeah. So everybody have a great rest of your day. If you like what you saw, hit the thumbs up. Uh you can donate via the super uh chat or super thanks or Patreon or KO-FI. Gabriel did it today. Thank you again, Gabriel. Everybody, do well. And if you see smoke coming out of a hole, ask to see if it's a smoking gopher before you spray water in it. All right, take care. Bye.