Season 4 Episodes
413: DON'T DROP THE SOAP
Missions:
17: Audition for a Soap Opera
My comments:
It is good to see Jake’s ego dropped a notch even though I think that he did a good job, it gave him time to spend with Kalle
It definitely Oscar’s time to shine, and he did an awesome job.
What Bonnie had to say about the episode:
Original Air Date: Oct. 6, 1997
Previously
Jake and Kalle say they both want to live in New York after Road Rules is over.
The clue at the Knicks basketball game says the gang's next mission involves Pine Valley, USA and the soap opera, All My Children.
Segment #1
Kalle and Jake walk arm-in-arm around New York. Jake says part of the reason he wants to move to New York City is to be closer to Kalle.
Kalle and Jake go meet her friend that lives in New York, that she will be sharing an apartment with. The first person to greet them at the door is a girl named Susan. Kalle comments on how small the apartment is. She looks shocked at its lack of room. Then they meet Kalle's friend, Nikki. Kalle says she wanted Nikki and Jake to meet and spend some time together since he'll be moving to New York and they will all be hanging out together. Jake and Nikki go out for a walk. Kalle says Nikki is more used to her old boyfriend, Brian - who is "stand-offish," as opposed to Jake - who is much more outgoing.
The next morning, Erika gets up early before everyone else and does her hair and make-up. Erika thinks its ironic that the bitchiest character in the soap, All My Children, is named Erika.
They all go to the ABC studios, where All My Children is filmed. And they meet the casting director for the show, Judy. She tells them about their next mission.
Mission 17 - Audition for a soap opera
Three of them will be picked to be on the show and the other two will be gophers for the actors.
Jake is excited about the audition. They all get scripts and practice their lines. Everyone will get two tries to read through their scripts.
Vince goes first. He says it felt awkward and intimidating because he's never acted before. Erika is next. She says she felt stupid. Oscar is frustrated during his audition and he's stuttering. He knows he won't get picked.
Kalle says she feels like an idiot and she thinks the casting director, Judy, is laughing at her.
Jake thinks he might be picked. Oscar says that he's getting himself prepared for rejection.
Segment #2
Judy tells them who's been picked to be on the show: Vince, Erika and Oscar.
Oscar looks shocked.
Kalle and Jake will be the gophers.
Kalle says she's jealous. Jake says the decision busted his ego. Jake and Kalle go with the two people they will be gophering for, while the other three get ready to rehearse their lines. Vince, Oscar and Erika find out they will be playing waiters in a scene.
Jake and Kalle are asked to sort through fan mail. Jake says that he was upset what Judy told him when he wasn't picked for a part. She told him, "Sometimes it comes down to a look."
Vince, Oscar and Erika are in the make-up room.
Jake says they were a little disillusioned about their roles on the show.
Jake and Kalle eat lunch with Mark & Kelly - the couple they are gophering for. They talk about how fate brings two people together. Kalle says it was meant to be that she and Jake are together.
Erika says she's not nervous in the least. Oscar says he was expecting the worst. Vince says he's nervous with all the lights and microphones.
Segment #3
Jake and Kalle are asked to get pickles and lemons for Kelly, who happens to be pregnant. Her husband, Mark, jokes that she can eat whole lemons in a sitting.
Kalle is surprised that they get to gopher for such a nice woman. She was expecting a lot worse. She says she's having fun. As part of their errand they are supposed to pick up some baby clothes, and Jake and Kalle decide to buy a present for the baby as well.
Meanwhile... Oscar, Erika and Vince do their lines and it's all over before they know it.
When Kalle and Jake give Kelly her present, she says thanks, gives them a hug and tells them that they have one more errand left - go get a hot dog at 66th and Columbus. Judy tells Oscar, Vince and Erika to go to the same place.
Mission 17 completed.
They all meet up again and the hot dog vender gives them a plastic foot with a clue written on it. It says they will walk through fire at 2pm in Battery Park. They all look worried.
Oscar and Vince talk about how their Road Rules experience is almost over. They hail a taxi and go to Battery Park where they meet Rich Hawkins who tells them that their next mission will be to walk across fires in their bare feet. Vince is scared that he'll burn his feet to a crisp.
What MTV had to say about the episode:
413: DON'T DROP THE SOAP
Previously: During the Knicks basketball game, the Road Rulers discover a clue as it is broadcast over the enormous digital score board. Now it's off to New York City for love in the afternoon!
New York, New York. Our Road Rulers are spinning in delirium as they stroll through the impressive streets of the City-that-never-sleeps. Mirrored monoliths loom, reflecting clouds into infinity. This is the city where news and deals are made. This is the city where Kalle will hang her hat after fighting for her handsome reward. This is the island where Jake will kick it as he chases Kalle and follows his heart.
Jake and Kalle take a late-night stroll over to the apartment building where Kalle will be living while attending classes. Kalle is thrilled that Jake will finally meet her best friend, Nicki. But she's also nervous. It's time to meet her new roommates - two girls Kalle has never laid eyes on! Up the elevator, in the door, and it's introductions all around. Everyone is kewl and it's all gonna work out fine. What a relief! Jake and Nicki sneak away together for a trip to the market and an opportunity for quality bonding time. They're family, after all!
Next morning, the Roadsters are scrubbing and primping for a day on the set of All My Children. As Erika blow-dries her perfect mane, she explains she has never seen this particular soap opera: "All I know is one of the characters is attractive and bitchy and named Erica - how appropriate!" She said it, not me...
At ABC Studios, the Roadsters are met by JUDY BLYE WILSON, casting director for All My Children. Judy explains the drill - this morning you audition! Three of you will receive parts on the show. The two who are cut will spend the day as gophers-to-the-stars. That translates into assistants to MARK and KELLY. Who are Mark and Kelly? Real life husband and wife who play lovers Mateo and Hayley on the show.
Judy leads the nervous actors-in-waiting to, what else, the waiting area. She hands out scripts, explaining "you've got fifteen minutes to practice." Put on your DeNiro, pull on your Demi...
Times up! Judy escorts Vince into a large closet and positions him in front of a small video camera. Now, lets run those lines! Vince delivers a fine performance, but Judy is not impressed. She asks him to read again, only this time "really sell it." Next up, Erika. She confesses, "I feel stupid." Now it's Oscar; he stutters with nervousness. Kalle steps before the lens, confessing that she feels like an idiot. Now Jake, who offers a stellar audition. Of course, Jake believes he's nabbed the part - no question. I'd like to thank the members of the Academy...
After holing up in her office for a few moments, Judy reappears to deliver the verdict. Erika, Oscar, and Vince will smile for the cameras, while Jake and Kalle will go-for anything Kelly or Mark desire. Kalle quietly confesses that she is jealous of the others. Judy explains that Kalle was cut from the cast because she looks too much like Kelly. It's no reflection on your talent, baby. Jake reveals that his ego is literally shattered. Sorry Jake, there's no glue strong enough to repair that...
Vince, Oscar, and Erika are whisked off to the wardrobe department while Jake and Kalle are shoved into Kelly's dressing room to sort fan mail. As the gophers skim letters from stalkers and gawkers, the actors are fitted into their "waitress" uniforms. Next, our little soap bubbles are escorted to the makeup department to get their pancake applied. Back in the dressing room, Jake and Kalle share a French toast lunch with Kelly and Mark.
Erika, Vince and Oscar are escorted onto the set. Erika admits she is not nervous at all. Vince confesses he is terrified.
Oscar is speechless. Rolling! Erika and Vince walk on and walk off, don't blink or you'll miss them. Lucky Oscar actually delivers a line. That means he actually gets paid! Hey, this acting stuff is pretty cool! Meanwhile, Jake and Kalle are dashing all over the city, running errands for Kelly and Mark. Buy pickles. Pick out fresh lemons. Retrieve the baby's clothes from store. Baby's clothes? That's right, Kelly is pregnant! Kalle and Jake are happy to help out, recognizing Kelly as a really kewl chick - not stuck up at all! Jake suggests they buy Kelly a stuffed animal. For the baby, of course.
Back at stars' fabulous penthouse apartment, Jake and Kalle present Mark and Kelly with the loot. The couple just love the stuffed animal! Kelly woofs down a pickle andbconfesses she needs the happy couple to run just one more errand. "Go get me a hot dog from the stand on the corner of 66th and Columbus." Remember, she's eating for two Maybe three...
Jake and Kalle hot foot it to the hot dog stand, where they are met by Erika, Oscar, and Vincent. What are you doing here? Seems Judy sent the actors on a hunt for an afternoon snack. The little-old-lady running the hot dog stand hands over the food - but this ain't no dog in a bun.
It's a severed human foot! Now that's an Achilles heel. And there's writing on it! "Walk through fire in battery park to claim your handsome reward." Fire walk with me...
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