Marcoreta Hellman

The story of Frank W. "Spig" Wead - a Navy-flyer turned screenwriter.

Anne and "Poppy" Rose have three quirky kids. Anne has a generous heart and the belief in the innocence of children. To the unhappy surprise of her husband she takes in the orphan Jane, a problem child who already tried to kill herself once.

Songwriter Gus Kahn fights to make his name, then has to fight again to survive the Depression.

Advertising executive Alan Miller, a recovered alcoholic who now does interventions on behalf of Alcoholics Anonymous, is called to help Broadway actress Jenny Carey whose developing career is threatened by an increasing dependence on alcohol. Alan's growing interest in Jenny strains his marriage to Edna, with whom he has two children.

A young Jewish man is torn between tradition and individuality when his old-fashioned family objects to his career as a jazz singer.