In this romantic musical, widowed producer Jordan Blake (Bing Crosby) readies his latest show with star Carolina (Jane Wyman) and they confess a mutual attraction. However, Jordan's son, Jerry (Robert Arthur) has developed a crush on Carolina as well, unaware of his father's intent. Meanwhile, Barbara (Natalie Wood), Jordan's teen daughter, seeks admittance to an elite girls school. Meaning well but lacking parenting savvy, Jordan tries to help both children with the transition to adulthood.