Passing For Hot
Season 01 - Episode 3
Passing For Hot
Season 01 - Episode 3
Kalika
Copyright 2011 Kalika
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Preface
Hello, valued readers. Did you know that by reading my unproduced teleplay, you're taking part in entertainment history? By reading and enjoying "Passing For Hot," you will be helping to pave the road to production of this sitcom so that you will soon be able to watch it on TV. I hope you enjoy this free episode
Because this teleplay is meant for e-publication and not as a "shooting script, "out of necessity, the formatting had to be changed, and I've been careful to make it suitable for reading by the lay person by also eliminating camera shots, although I had to put certain things in, and I'll explain them now, so that when you run across them you won't be scratching your head wondering what's going on. For instance:
"PILOT": Original script for a new television show
"SITCOM": short for "situation comedy"
"FADE IN" signifies the beginning of the screenplay.
"EXT." indicates a scene taking place outside the location.
"INT.": indicates a scene taking place inside of a location.
"DISSOLVE TO:" simply means the ending of a scene with time passing.
"PARENTHETICALS" indicate what an actor is feeling or thinking and how and when he says his dialogue and/or who he is talking to.
"BEAT" simply shows the director or actor, and in this case, you, the reader, that there is some emphasis, some emotion which follows the dialogue.
"MONTAGE" means a short series of events taking place in quick succession, spanning either a short period of time or maybe even years. Sometimes these scenes are without sound and sometimes they are with sound.
(O.S.) means the sound or voice comes from off screen, but nearby.
(V.O.) means the sound comes from a place other than the location.
"SFX" means sound effects
"MOS" it means "mit out sound," coined by Erich von Stroheim" around the time of the first "Talkies.."
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PASSING FOR HOT
Season 01 E03
EXT. AWESOME SHOTS PHOTOGRAPHY - MORNING
RUBY pulls up outside and parks in front of AWESOME SHOTS at a parking meter on Beverly Drive. She parks, gets out of her car and puts money into the meter.
INT. AWESOME SHOTS PHOTOGRAPHY - MORNING
RUBY ENTERS the photography studio, dragging a trunk on rollers with a garment bag thrown over her shoulder.
RUBY’S gaze is drawn to the walls of the studio, all covered with beautiful and artistic photographs, providing a dramatic backdrop for the simple, antique white furniture throughout the reception area. The RECEPTIONIST smiles a bright welcome when she sees RUBY.
RUBY
(anxiously)
I could only put enough for an hour. Do you think I'll get a ticket?
RECEPTIONIST
Oh, don't worry. You must be Ruby!. Pierre was so right about you. You’re definitely hot.
RUBY
(grinning)
Pierre said that? About Me?!
PIERRE (O.S.)
And punctual too, I might add!
RUBY and the RECEPTIONIST look up to see PIERRE ENTERING the room, arms outstretched for a big hug. He squeezes RUBY with both arms, then carefully removes the garment bag from her shoulder.
PIERRE
I can see you’ve brought everything. Very good!
RUBY
I was up all night putting together all these outfits.
PIERRE suddenly turns toward a closed door, then snaps his fingers.
PIERRE
(shouting)
Makeup and hair! Makeup and hair...Let’s go.
In an instant, ROGET and MELISSA run from behind the closed door carrying satchels of makeup and hair supplies.
PIERRE
Ruby, this is Melissa...
(Melissa smiles and nods)
...she’ll be doing your makeup, and this man...
(puts a proud arm around Roget’s shoulder)
is the world famous hair designer, Roget, will be doing your hair.
ROGET rushes up to RUBY and quickly inspects her hair, then smiles his approval.
ROGET
Looks like I’ve got some nice locks to work with.
PIERRE
So, are we ready?
RUBY nods excitedly and ROGET and MELISSA start out the front door. PIERRE grabs RUBY’s trunk and starts pushing it toward the door.
RUBY
Where are you going?
PIERRE
(correcting her)
We! We...come!
RUBY
(not sure)
Oh...I...you know, I told you I didn’t think I could afford the location shots this time, Pierre...
PIERRE
Nonsense, mon cherie, you cannot afford NOT to do these shots. How else can I make you a star?
RUBY
(suddenly thrilled)
Oh my goodness, you see it already? You’re so right. I am definitely star material!,
PIERRE
(happily)
No question. Now, come on!...Come!
RUBY rushes off to catch up with him.
INT. RUBY’S PLACE - DAY
TINA, the new vegetarian cook, looks as appealing as her food as she offers KENNY a sample. KENNY opens his mouth wide for the heaping spoonful of food TINA is offering him.
KENNY
(chewing; savoring the flavor)
Ummmmm Hmmmmm...Yep, this definitely should go on the menu. What’s it called?
TINA
It’s my special recipe...”lentil loaf.”
KENNY
That’s it. “Special.” We'll make it the special of the day.
TINA
(stutters excitedly)
Ruh...ruh..reee...
KENNY
(finishes for her)
Really! Yeah. This is delicious, Tina! You're going to have people standing in line for this one!
TINA smiles gratefully as KENNY gratefully squeezes her shoulder.
KENNY
I was right. You’re worth your weight in gold.