Pot o’ Gold

Jimmy Haskel's music store in Point Jervis, New York fails, setting the stage for his uncle CJ to push him into the family health food business. CJ hates music and wants Jimmy to switch careers and join the health foods enterprise. Jimmy agrees to the change only after the shop collapses, marking a decisive turning point for his life.

Jimmy arrives in the big city and is welcomed into Molly McCorkle's mother's boardinghouse. Horace Heidt's band practices nearby, adding music to his new surroundings. CJ's fury grows as he orders his assistant to disrupt the band.

During a confrontation, Jimmy throws a tomato at CJ's assistant, but it ends up hitting CJ himself. The mishap earns him the band's sympathy and the McCorkles' goodwill, who misinterpret his identity as a musician. This moment forges a tentative bond between Jimmy and the family.

Jimmy steps in for CJ on the radio program, taking the spotlight and proving his leadership to listeners. Molly's kid brother and Horace Heidt's band soon uncover Jimmy's true identity, plotting to secure CJ a vacation. The plan begins shifting the power dynamics toward Jimmy.

Jimmy assumes control of the Haskel business and invites Horace Heidt's band to perform on the show, signaling a bold move into leadership. The decision solidifies Jimmy's new role in the operation while raising questions about who he really is. Molly learns Jimmy's true identity during this process.

Molly discovers Jimmy's true identity and, in anger, publicly proclaims on-air that the Haskel program will give away $1000 every week. To protect Molly from trouble, Jimmy claims the idea as his own. The announcement sets the stage for the forthcoming business challenge.

A federal investigator informs Jimmy that there are numerous legal restrictions that could render such giveaways illegal as implemented. The warning injects tension and risk into their plans. The team must navigate the law while keeping the show entertaining.

Facing legal constraints, Jimmy begins to conceive a lawful way to distribute cash on air. He searches for a fair, entertaining mechanism that complies with regulations. The clock is ticking as they race toward airtime.

Just before airtime, Jimmy and Molly implement a random-draw system using telephone books, a page, and an entry to determine winners. Molly even steals a carnival wheel to dramatize the spectacle in the studio. The live draw becomes a bold, crowd-pleasing centerpiece.

The contest proves wildly popular and attracts eager advertisers who want to ride the wave. The show's ratings soar as listeners tune in weekly, hoping to win the prize. The momentum solidifies Jimmy's new success and public appeal.

With the program thriving, the long-standing tensions between the Haskels and McCorkles begin to mend. Jimmy and Molly's relationship deepens as they enjoy the show's success. This reconciliation lays the groundwork for their forthcoming marriage.

In the wake of renewed harmony and professional triumph, Jimmy and Molly decide to marry, sealing the new balance between music, business, and broadcasting. The families celebrate a hopeful future built on collaboration and love.