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Talulah Bankhead hosts and introduces the big names in entertainment. She knows how to handle the actors on the loose. Eddie Cantor complains about not getting the laughs his 40 year career deserves. Jimmy Durante rants about his wardrobe, and being snubbed by Talulah. Egos clash, but the orchestra woos Jimmy over. Jimmy sings about, Culture and Arts.
Eddie keeps instigating trouble, while Talulah has to fend off Perry Como. Mindy Carson insists she sing her song, but the stage is becoming crowded with stars. How will the suggestion to perform in alphabetic order go? Meredeth Willxon and the orchestra perform a waltz.
Talulah shares an important anniversary in American history, and Jose Ferar recites the Lincoln’s Ghettysburg Addresss. Ray Middleton sings a patriotic piece to add to it As Eddie tries to make trouble, the show goes to station break.
Still playing traffic cop to the stars, Talulah brings out Bob Hope. Eddie takes center stage to remember moments from his radio career. He sings a classic from his past, Josephine.
Mindy sings , Cold Cold Winter. Talulah begins a dramatization of an actress who askss the opinion of a trusted friend. Can she handle the truth?
Meredetth is on hand to tell Talulah about his performing fvdays back ihn Mason City, when she is rescued by Bob Hope. After a prropper introduction, Bob winds up for his signature rapidfire jokes. He recaps some of his travels, entertainig troops in Korea. He also jokes about taxes and income. Eddie tries to cause trouble with Bob, and jokes about health and aging abound. Will the deep voiced Talulah get the chance to sing?
Perry Como finally gets his moment on stage and sings, Patricia.
Eddie and Jimmy are back to toss their witty sayings at each other. Despite the words, the stars depart on an upbeat note, compared to the opening bickering.
