McGee and Me! is an American television series by Focus On The Family from 1989-1995.
Each episode centers on Nicholas, his cartoon friend, McGee, and the moral lessons they learn as Nick grows up after moving to a new town.
Each episode centers on Nicholas, his cartoon friend, McGee, and the moral lessons they learn as Nick grows up after moving to a new town.
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00:00You
00:30You
01:00You
01:22Right fine, that's enough of that
01:24We're about to take an adventure you'll never forget and these glamour boys from Holly weird are just holding up the
01:33Proceedings and now about our little adventure
01:38But first an appropriate costume change
01:42Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go into one of the most?
01:46Mysterious and fascinating places ever known the place where everything we do is decided
01:55Okay, wrong outfit
01:59That's better now, where was oh, oh, yes today with a little help from my little buddy Nicholas
02:04We will journey into the amazing and somewhat confusing mind of an average 11 year old boy to see how little and
02:13not so little decisions are made and
02:17remember
02:18Always keep the owner's manual handy now teach me good judgment as well as knowledge
02:24For your laws are my guide
02:27Hold on to your hat folks
02:48You're gonna use the hundred fifty bucks you saved up for the last year and a half to buy a drawing table
02:54Well, I haven't made up my mind yet. But hey, this isn't just any old drawing table, right?
03:00If you ask me a new bike would be a better idea
03:03Hey
03:04This bike's a lean machine. Yeah, I bet you can't do a wheelie on that thing
03:11Great here's our first chance to see how even a little decision is made. Let's look at what's going on inside that not
03:21Now where's the light switch in here
03:25There
03:33Now let's take a look at the question and the necessary data to make a decision
03:45Bet you can't do a wheelie
03:47A
03:51Can I do it get it feet will I break my neck
03:59You said it Sam see if I don't try what will Lewis say
04:05What's the matter?
04:07chicken
04:09Sure, you want to see him lay an egg?
04:12Hey, I thought McGee made all the crummy suggestions
04:16Hmm, very funny. Well, I guess this decision is an easy. No
04:24No, well, I I may as well try what kid you don't know how to do this
04:42So
04:53Forget the drawing table, let's go look for some crutches. Ho ho just have an ambulance drop me off at the art store
05:04Great this guy's a riot
05:07Conclusion showing off can be hazardous to your health
05:18Now let us observe our subject as he forages in his natural habitat
05:24Whatever that means
05:36You
05:50For 150 bucks
05:52Does this thing do homework not quite but it does get over 25 miles per gallon
05:58Hi, Graham. Hey, what do you say Nick? She is a beauty, isn't she?
06:03But I can't guarantee that it's gonna make you draw or any better. Yeah, I know but
06:08Maybe having a table like this would you know inspire me Nick? That's what sunsets are for
06:14But I know what you mean
06:16You know in art school, they always taught us that we were only as good as our tools
06:23So I went out and bought a new wrench and socket set
06:27Okay
06:31Back to the sales pitch. What do your parents think?
06:35Well, I don't think they're against it, but I'm not really sure they know all the details like maybe you're nuts
06:44Maybe it's time for that final sit-down really discuss it with you folks, you know
06:49Have you tried holding your breath until they agreed to pay for half?
06:53No last time my little sister tried that my dad just said he thought she looked better in purple
06:58well, I
07:00Don't want to rush you Nick, but it is the last one. I haven't stocked
07:04So I think you might want to make up your mind pretty quick, you know
07:18Hey, I know just what you need to relieve the old brain cells
07:22Let's go to what is our cadence out some aliens?
07:29All right, Nick, let's see if we can get a little more adequate data this time
07:35Question should I play video games now options? Hey, is this good for me?
07:47Quarters
07:50Oh
07:56Hey, what do my folks have to say remember to be home by noon
08:04See what does the wise man say and the scripture says honor and obey your father and mother
08:14You mow the lawn yet
08:20The verdict no way an hour in there and I won't have enough money to buy a pencil much less an art table
08:28Besides I'm supposed to be home by noon. I
08:31Just love happy endings
08:45You know Nick have you ever considered investing in something really worthwhile
08:50Like clothes clothes. I'll be an artist not a model. No danger of that
08:57You look fine, honey, thanks mom. Oh
09:01Listen when can I talk to you and dad about the art table?
09:04There's only one left and I got to make my decision by Monday. Well, your father will be home soon
09:08We can talk about it after dinner. Oh and speaking of Monday. Don't you have a book report do I'm almost done
09:13I'll finish it right after sci-fi matinee. Oh, no, you spent all morning at the art store and with church tomorrow
09:19You won't have time you finish your report first and then we'll talk about sci-fi matinee
09:24But I don't think you can finish your book report in time to do both
09:49Great I've still got two more chapters to read this will take hours
09:58Unless I just read the last couple of pages I
10:10Think it's time we take another visit to the master control
10:20In
10:27This instance we see a tricky situation that not only deals with using bad judgment like the daredevil wheelie
10:34This is a question of choosing between right and wrong
10:38Let's take a look at the data
10:41Question should I give a report on a book? I haven't finished reading
10:46Options. Hey, is it right?
10:49Look stupid. Everybody does it man? I just read the inside cover
10:56Look you squeal on me
11:00Yeah, yeah, right
11:02Beast what would the other kids say if they found out?
11:08We thought you were different when it came to being honest
11:15See why do I want to do this
11:31D what does the wise man say?
11:37What
11:39That's wise man. Not wise guy
11:43And the scriptures say
11:46Give me understanding that I may obey your law
11:50Teach my heart your word
11:53not dishonest game
11:55and the answer is I
12:04Wanted to read the whole book anyway
12:12I
12:17Snooks Wheeler
12:25It's really neat
12:26I mean
12:26It's got an art file drawer attached where I can keep all my McGee drawings and stuff in order
12:31And it's got a tray for pencils and stuff. It looks great
12:35No, it sounds great son. What's the matter with your old art table, Nick?
12:40Well, it's old
12:42I've had it since I was a kid
12:46Son
12:47We know you saved your money for a long time. You worked for it. You earned it
12:53And if you're certain you want to spend it on a new art table, well
12:57It's okay with us
13:01Great
13:05Okay, so what's the problem I
13:09Don't know. I
13:11Thought that when you guys said, okay that that would be it but I still don't really know what to do
13:19Well, I
13:24Know how you feel son and I think you have the right approach
13:28I mean, it seems you've given this a lot of thought and you've come to us for advice. I
13:35Think the only other thing you need to consider is praying about your decision
13:40I'm glad you're trying so hard to make the right choice and we want to help
13:45But I really think this is up to you
13:49Yeah, I guess you're right
13:52We can pray about it too. Thanks mom
13:58Thanks dad Nick
14:10Oh, hey look don't bug me
14:20It's hard to believe you can make this stuff up. Thanks. Why don't you ever act as funny as Mickey?
14:29Now, what do you suppose this is all about let's take a look
14:35Question
14:37Would I be more popular if I acted like McGee?
14:41Well, there's one way to find out
14:50Good morning. Yeah, who would like to give their book report to the class?
14:56Nicholas that's my name. Don't wear it out. Nice hair. Well, what do you say teach?
15:10Our baby shiver me timbers batten down me hatches and hoist the main sail
15:15the kinds of salty sayings
15:18So they captured what's-his-name?
15:21The kinds of salty sayings
15:23So they captured what's-his-name?
15:25Jim Hawkins and they took him to a desert island and so, you know on the desert island
15:30They just hung out, you know
15:32Our if you don't tell me where you've hidden me treasure. I'll have your head or my name eat long underwear. I
15:40mean
15:41long John Silver
15:46What are you guys an oil painting
15:51I
15:55Think he's had enough
15:59Conclusion don't be someone else be yourself. I'm McGee. I don't know how you get away with it
16:12My mom's taking me down the Graham's art store, so you're gonna make up your mind about the art table, huh?
16:16One way or another come on. Oh, yeah. Sounds like non-stop action to me. Come on
16:47You
16:53Make the choices all day long
16:57You get to choose from right for wrong
17:02You're gonna make a lot of big decision
17:06You could win
17:16Oh
17:33Just because some others do
17:38Does that mean you do it, too
17:42You try to act like someone else
17:46Why not try it
18:16Oh
18:46Oh
18:52Everybody do
19:08Well Nick what's the verdict did you get it
19:14The new
19:16That
19:18No, I
19:20Decided to buy a
19:22Sketch pad instead what but I thought you were gonna get I just realized the table like that was
19:28well
19:29I'm just not ready for something so fancy
19:31It's just not me. And then I thought of all the time. It took me to make that much money and
19:37It just didn't seem right for me to spend it all on myself
19:41And so I thought I could you know use some of it to help someone else
19:46And the rest to buy a new bike. All right
19:52You know Nikki
19:53Not a bad idea, but I've been thinking Nikki. What if we went in together to buy a car?
19:58I get my permit next year
19:59Of course, you wouldn't be old enough to drive right away, but I take care of it
20:02He said you could write it any time
20:14That's easy for him to say Oh brother here they come with a credit again
20:24You make the choices all day long
20:27You get to choose from right or wrong
20:34You're gonna make a lot of big decisions
20:58Oh
21:05Just because some others do
21:10Does that mean you do it, too
21:14You try to act like someone else
21:19Why not try and be yourself
21:27I
21:57Do
22:08Everybody shout everybody sing everybody