"LET'S HAVE A BIG ROUND OF APPLAUSE FOR SARAH: THE FUNNY FATHER!" exclaimed the announcer.

"Sarah has two minutes to make us laugh. And if she succeeds in impressing the fine ladies and gentlemen of high society, we will present her with a full scholarship to an Ivy League university!!!"

Roberson boldly looks up from his escargot a la rouge and raises his snifter of brandy:

"Tran splendid! Godspeed Sarah!" Ted elbows him, wondering why Roberson is talking all prim 'n proper. Roberson slams his Brandy and lets out a belch.

Meanwhile, one can faintly see ole Johanessen waddling towards the contest box. (a scotch in one hand and an envelope in the other). Sarah nervously chuckles and opens up with her first joke.