Danny gets carried away with Margaret's accounts of sightseeing in London. He begins to dream that he is Robert Browning.

Margaret's mooching cousin, Carl, visits the Williams. He quickly moves in, and makes Danny very upset. Danny finally puts his foot down, and reshapes his character. The once lovable Carl becomes a hard worker, but he is no longer any fun. Danny finally gives in to his children (and Margaret), and Carl becomes as lovable as ever.

Danny is at a loss when daughter Terry balks at appearing in a school play. Even the son of a former vaudeville partner prefers a medical career to show business.

Controversy brews at the Williams house while Uncle Tonoose visits. When Terry is not tapped to join a soroity she would like to join due to her heritage, her uncle teachs her a big lesson.

Songwriter Harry Ruby offers his services as accompanist on Danny's USO tour.

Danny showers the children with money to give them a hint about getting a present for his birthday. But the children don't know,and spend it on the custodian of the building, who was once a sailor. They buy him a shirt. In the tag, the children perform a play due to Danny's love of the arts.