Behind the Scenes On Rick Perry's Latest Campaign Ad

"OK, that's probably enough rehearsal. You guys want to shoot a real one? Great. OK, Rick Perry campaign ad take one, and ac--"

(loud whistle) "Whoa, whoa, whoa -- hold up, now. I ain't ready yet. Griff? GRIFF! Where's my GD jacket?"

"Right here, dad."

"Alright, yeah, that's better. Got the ol' truth-teller on. OK, this is for Iowa, right? Got a bit about how Muslim folks' taste for pita bread is a threat to Iowan corn crops. So, where do you guys want me?"

"Um, Governor Perry, as I mentioned before, you're not in this one. Just your wife. I mean, it's cool if you want to hang around and watch, but I know you've got a couple of Phineas & Ferbs waiting for you back at the trailer, so if you want to leave, that's totally--"

"Wait a cotton-punching minute here."

"What do you mean I ain't in this one?"

"Did y'all forget who's running for president here? It's me. This guy. Ol' Ricky P."

"Again, Governor Perry, as we discussed, we just think it's a good idea to hear from wife. You know, smooth out some of the rough edges, get people to fall in love with you like she did. We went over this. Don't worry. It's going to be great."

"Again, Governor Perry, as we discussed, we just think it's a good idea to hear from your wife. You know, smooth out some of the rough edges, get people to fall in love with you like she did. We went over this. Don't worry. It's going to be great."

"Aw, hell. Fine. You guys are the big-shot movie makers. I'll just wait over here."

"Wait! Hold on! I just got the best dang idea."

"How about I just hang out in the back with ol' Thor here? Huh? Ain't nothing softer than this little guy. Isn't that right my wittle sugar bear?"

"Governor, let's just do it as written."

"OK, OK. Oh! What about this?"

"You want these folks to fall in love with me the way Anita did? Got one word for you boys: kung fu."

"That's two -- you know what, never mind. Listen, Governor, we're losing light out here and really need to get this shot, OK? Could you please just stand over there and watch?"