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The Coolest Dog

Album: 43: Along for the Ride

Episode: 559

Lesson/Theme: Fame

Bible Verse: Proverbs 13:10

Characters: Marvin, Tamika, Wooton

Writer: Marshal Younger

Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Original Air Date: January 22, 2005

Last Air Date: February 28, 2009

Description:
Marvin has decided to start a band and he's naming it "Los Perros Frescos," which is Spanish for "The Cool Dogs!" The group eventually includes electric drums, cello, piano, possibly a saxophone, and a songwriter with a little too much pride. When Marvin’s self-centered tendencies push his fellow members away, he finds himself caught in a one man band. Through a few twists and turns, the band is back together, but Marvin still wants to be the star. At their first concert, each member makes a separate visit to Wooton (who has agreed to serve as the soundboard operator) to tell him to turn things up on his or her individual instrument. Both Marvin and Tamika want all the recognition. During the concert, each instrument is turned up louder and louder until the generator blows! In the end, Marvin learns that being true and kind to your friends is far more important than being the center of attention. It can be hard to take suggestions and criticism, but in the end, it is better to be open than completely prideful.

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