Lynne Thigpen: The Chief

Quotes 

• [Season 1 opening; audience cheers and applause] 

  The Chief : All these people want to know: Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego?

  Rockapella , Rockapella , Rockapella , Rockapella , Himself - Vocal Percussionist: Rockapella : [sings]  Where In The World Is... /

  Rockapella : Carmen Sandiego?

  Rockapella : Hey, Hey!

  [Rockapella scats] 

  The Chief : And one of these people could find her.

  [the Chief calls out the three chosen gumshoes] 

  The Chief : Today's episode...

  [name of episode] 

  The Chief : .

  The Chief : And this man is Acme Special Agent in charge of training new recruits, Greg Lee!

• The Chief : Here's the skinny on the slick one. He's got a pension for plaid and pinky rings. He's the kind of guy you wouldn't trust with a wet match.

• The Chief : Detectives, ACME Art-Net has tracked Vic the Slick to the place where Leonardo painted Lisa. Vic was spotted pinching a pinkie ring at the Ponte Vecchio, where they've been making jewelry since 1593. Now this city is often called "The Birthplace of the Renaissance", and the artists Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo did some of their greatest works here. Their recent decision to become ninja turtles has initially been controversial, but is now regarded as just another example of their genius.

• The Chief : I'm getting a fax in here. And it's from a fellow law enforcement agent. A ranger. It says "we've chased your man from Wakahachi to Waco. From Del Rio to Laredo. Don't worry, Ma'am. We always get our man. Signed, Ranger Danger." Well, gumshoes, you're not gonna let some ranger beat you to the bust, are you? Go get 'em!

• The Chief : You know, back when I was just a little chieflet, I used to love to go to state fairs. Except for the time when Nosy Vanderbubble stuck cotton candy in my hair. Of course, I had my mom arrest him, so it ended up okay. I wonder if he's out yet.

• The Chief : Begin the Crimenet Countdown!

  [counts down on her fingers, as does the audience] 

  The Chief : FIVE are the senses you need FOUR putting crooks on the run THREE rounds to fight against greed TWO be sure justice was ONE.

• The Chief : This is Lynne Thigpen speaking for "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?". And remember: gumshoes can be boys or girls, but never, ever knavish churls.