1.Ernie and Bert's Introduction/Opening Credits

[The movie starts with a baby blue screen with Ernie humming and walking along until he stopped and noticed an audience and walked to it]

Ernie: Hi there everybody. Welcome to the movie Hey, we're so glad you came. Now--

Bert: Oh Ernie Ernie, listen, I'm going to take a shower. Have you seen my antiserial soap?

Ernie: No Bert. I haven't.

Bert: Oh. Now where did I--

Ernie: Now, this movie you're about to see is all about, Elmo. And the movie will also be introducing our newest friends The Loonatics.

Bert: Who are you talking too?

Ernie: The audience, Bert. They're right there.

Bert: Huh?

Ernie: See?

Bert: [gasps] Wow, look at all of those people! Hey, nice cardigan. [laughs with Ernie]

Ernie: Now, in this movie, both Ash and Elmo are going to need your help. They want you to talk and play along.

Bert: Uh, how do we start?

Ernie: It's easy. Just count backwards from 10.

Bert: OK!

Ernie: You see, Bert. That's how you start a movie, Bert.

Bert: Oh!

Ernie: Can you all help us count backwards from 10?

Audience: Yeah!

Ernie: Well, roll out! [The screen shows a film countdown]

Everyone: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. [The screen changes to a blue sky with clouds]

Ernie: Hey, uh, Bert? Don't you think you oughta put some clothes on now?

Bert: What? [notices he's still naked] Aahh!! Aaahhh!!! Ernie! [runs off]

Ernie: [giggles] Enjoy the movie, everybody. [The movie titles show up on the screen]