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After visiting the studio to see why he hasn’t starred in another movie, Phil continues pursuing a serious role. Alice and Willie listen to his woes at his method acting style. In the studio, Frankie and the band get in their jokes at Phil’s expense. Will the guys be able to play the kind of dramatic music Phil needs to improve his image? Alice sings, It’s A Lovely Day Today.
Going to visit the writers of the show, Phil is impressed with the mansion. how does Frankie know where Mr Singer lives? Will Phil be able to get better lines on the show? Who is the real boss on the show, Phil or his writer? Not getting anywhere, Phil and Frankie decide to ad lib the show. They decide to re-write All About Eve, giving it an all male cast.
Phil issues the parts, taking the role Bette Davis played, and the production of All About Clyde begins. Veteran actor, Phil, recounts his many awards. The aging actor is paranoid, and blames his writers. Rising star, Frankie idolizes Phil. Julius helps with parts, and moving the play along. Soon Frankie is given a break and horns in on Phil. Where will this go, once Frankie becomes the aging star?
