Call Max Cleveland!
Call Max Cleveland!
If you need a great plumber fast . . .
And don’t live within a thousand feet of a school or youth center . . .
Commercial parody featuring Dick Beck, Pauline Eckholt and Jay Koval.
Produced by Christian Monzon and Adam Fike.
Written and Directed by Adam Fike.
INT. KITCHEN – DAY
In the style of a regional TV ad, a frustrated HOUSEWIFE stands over a sink clogged with dirty, filthy water.
HOUSEWIFE: My sink is clogged with dirty, filthy water!
ANNOUNCER (V.O.): Pipes plugged?
EXT. BACK YARD – DAY
The ground is soaked with sewage. A HOMEOWNER checks his shoes and realizes what he’s standing in. 
HOMEOWNER: My yard is soaked with sewage!
ANNOUNCER (V.O.): Septic tank full?
CHORUS: CALL MAX CLEVELAND!
INT. KITCHEN – DAY
MAX CLEVELAND stands over the Housewife’s sink. Same pose with the plunger. The filthy water is gone.
MAX CLEVELAND: That ought to do it.
HOUSEWIFE: That was fast, Max Cleveland. And for such a fair price. Your past convictions for child related sex crimes don’t worry me at all!
They smile to the camera.
CHORUS CALL MAX CLEVELAND!
EXT. BACK YARD – DAY
Max motions off screen to no one. The Homeowner beside him.
MAX CLEVELAND: Back that bulldozer this way boys! Don’t worry, mister. Have this mess gone in no time!
HOMEOWNER: You know, everybody’s had a horrible thought or two. And sure, sometimes people act on them. People make mistakes. Doesn’t mean they don’t make great plumbers!
The Homeowner extends his hand to Max. They smile to camera.
ANNOUNCER (V.O.): State law mandates clients review full disclosure of criminal record before contractor enters home.
MAX CLEVELAND: You’ll find it right next to our low guaranteed estimate!
EXT. PARKING LOT – DAY
MAX CLEVELAND: Hi. I’m Max Cleveland. Couple years ago my wife left me and I found out some things I really don’t like about myself. Those were dark times for the entire community. But now I’m medicated. Under state supervision. Licensed. Bonded. And ready to meet your plumbing needs.
INT. KITCHEN – DAY
HOUSEWIFE: I used to worry when I saw his van cruise by our house. But now, all I think about is good service and amazing value.
EXT. PARKING LOT – DAY ANNOUNCER (V.O.) So if you need a great plumber fast – and don’t live within a thousand feet of a school or youth center…
CHORUS: CALL MAX CLEVELAND!
ANNOUNCER: Vendor may not operate in Chino, Azusa, Agoura Hills or West Covina.
EXT. PARKING LOT – DAY
MAX CLEVELAND: Call now!
END
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