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Mavis and Clavis Teach Wood Shop

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The setup

Two elderly substitute teachers take over a high school shop class and prove far better at building things than anyone expects.

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The premise

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When the shop teacher is knocked out of action, the aged duo Mavis and Clavis step in as substitutes and win over the skeptical students with surprising confidence. Their lessons escalate from small wooden projects to something much bigger, and the class ends with a gleaming red convertible that the whole room wants a ride in.

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