Sometimes Y Client: Novell

Novell approached Sometimes Y and asked for a way to enliven their all-day “Continuous Improvement Process” seminars. Sometimes Y came up with a ten minute animated video. High on “Dilbert” inspired sarcasm, but maintaining a degree of decorum (management would be watching), the video showed how the CIP could be used to promote quality in any setting - even a cartoon.




Kate Keene, our heroine and newly appointed manager of the Bucketly hotel, is reporting for duty. Little does she know what she’s in for.		Mz. Kelmsley, the high queen and owner of the Bucketly, with her itty bitty kitty, Schnookims.




Robert, the concierge, takes considerable pride in standing above the unwashed masses patronizing the Bucketly. Helping the bourgeoisie is a job for the clerk, after all.		The clerk, obviously unfamiliar with such socio-economic concepts, relaxes and does his best to make himself feel at home.




“The rooms are too cold!” It seems that clientele’s resentment over their mistreatment is beginning to rise to the surface!		“The rooms are too HOT!” These complaints are mild compared to what comes next!




A glimpse into the greatest tragedy ever to befall the Bucketly: attack of the angry Shriners!		Mz. Kelmsley gives an ultimatum to Kate: clean up the Bucketly, or else! But at least she delivers it with a smile... shudder!




Kate scrambles to pull together a team! But will it be enough to save the Bucketly?		While I can’t divulge all of Novell's quality secrets here, I thought I’d brave the lawyers on this one.




Wally takes careful note of the few complaints received to date...		While Kate enlightens them on the finer points of the Continuous Improvement Process.




After a whirlwind of note pads, memos, and post-it notes, a flowchart of quality is born, and the revolution can begin!		Thanks to Kate’s introduction of the CIP, the staff can unite and work as a team to efficiently solve their quality problems!




After all that hard work, its time to celebrate! A slice of cake for all — and you can eat it as well, thanks to Louie the Chef.		No, this isn't Sockets the Clown reclining in the buff. This is Sometimes Y’s animator, who evidently worked more than his fingers to the bone!


The Cast and Crew:
Kate Keene Mz. Kelmsley		Leslie Stull
Irate British Guest Louise the Chef Robert the Concierge The Shiftless Clerk Mz. K’s Secretary		Bill Lawrenson
Narrator		Doug Traeger
Desk Clerk		Zak Akin
Wally Misc. Male Roles		Derek Vowles
Matilda Misc. Female Roles		Susan Egea
Script, Animation, and Direction		Derek Vowles
Sound Design and Engineering		Doug Traeger
Scanning and Animation Assistance		Steven Vowles

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