Summary
Broadway star Carlotta Lee finds herself in a chaotic situation as her adopted children, Mike and Jake, go missing. Initially believed to be a publicity stunt, the disappearance raises alarms when Carlotta's fiancé, Reggie O'Dell, and a detective confront her about the children's whereabouts. Tensions escalate as Carlotta insists she had nothing to do with their disappearance, while columnist Peter Lawrence, who has a complicated history with Carlotta, believes she orchestrated the event for attention.
As the search intensifies, Carlotta discovers that the children are indeed safe but have been taken by Joe, a man working for Peter. In a twist of fate, Carlotta realizes that marrying Peter might be the only way to keep the children. With the clock ticking and authorities involved, she impulsively decides to marry Peter in a makeshift ceremony, hoping this will secure her role as their mother. The episode culminates in a comedic yet heartfelt resolution, highlighting the complexities of love, career, and family in the world of showbiz.
Show Notes
A comedy/romance about a Broadway columnist and an actress who loves-but-hates. Add two kids for complications. - Originally aired on April 06, 1951
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