A COUPLE OF THE BASIE PLAYERS ARE WATCHING THE SHONDELS UNPACK THEIR GUITARS BEFORE THE SHOW TAPING.

Hey, what the (censored) is a Shondel?

It's just a name we liked. It doesn't mean anything really.

Hey boys! It don't mean anything!

BASIE BAND CRACKS UP.

You know you boys ain't got a chance tonight, don't you?

I'll field that one, boys. Listen, Mr. Big time brass band player, we'll cut you up and spit you out with our rendition of Crystal Blue Persuasion! That's it! We'll meet you on the stage!

LATER ON, AFTER THE SHONDELS HAD BEEN BLOWN AWAY DURING THE SHOW.

Hey, James. Your Persuasion was kind of lame. What happened?

JAMES JUST STARES AT THE BASIE GUYS.

Hey! Hey, if we had 20 horns and a crazy rhythm section I guess our version of The Flight of The Foo Birds would have been just as good as yours! At least we've got the guts to get up here and try to beat you!

BASIE BAND CRACKS UP AGAIN.