Hal Towne is a Los Angeles widower with a bright ten-year-old son to raise (aided by a stern housekeeper). He writes a syndicated column, "All Around Towne," which brings him into contact with numerous competitors for the favors of his publicity-agent girlfriend.
Hal hosts old friend Major Brick Lafferty before he reports for duty. But the army man parties too hard so Hal goes to base to cover for his pal. But do to a snafu Hal finds himself getting a physical then readied for a mission.
A show biz friend of Hal's drops by and thinks Sarge would be perfect for the stage. Hal, not wanting to lose his housekeeper, has his doubts. He hires an acting coach hoping that will end Sarge's acting ambitions
Sarge encounters a former matinee idol, down on his luck, in the park. The housekeeper brings the older man home to clothe and feed him, then return him to his previous glory. Hal has his doubts that it will work.
Hal's publisher friend asks for help as his 21 year old son has become entangled with a flashy showgirl. Hal is successful is liberating the young man then finds himself the object of the woman's attentions.
When Sarge is questioned for passing a counterfeit note, Hal turns amateur criminologist and investigates his new neighbors, convinced that they must be printing fake money.
Hal decides Sarge needs a hand so he hires Annabella, a young maid. No one seems to figure out she is a missing princess but when it's discovered a diplomatic crisis occurs.
UN delegate Martino and his wife are rushing to the hospital for an imminent birth but it won't wait. They stop at Hal's apartment where quintuplets are delivered. Hal becomes frustrated as he can't report on the biggest story around.
Mike is unnerved when a number of his exclusives end up in arch rival Ed Hollister's column. Mike's suspicions land on Karen and Eliot for leaking the info, endangering his friendships with them.
Hal interviews a child psychologist during with she states that Hal's glamorous job is detrimental to Randy's development. Hal has his doubts but decides to take another position so he won't hinder his son's abilities.
Hal thinks his housekeeper Sarge needs some romance in her life so he decides to fix her up. The man he chooses happens to be a con artist and his affecttion is for Hal's bank account instead of Sarge.
After Hal writes about much engaged heiress Paula Hamilton, she arrives in his office outraged. She decides revenge is best if she convinces Hal to aspire to high society. Randy and Sarge show him the error of his ways.
Randy meets a new girl in his apartment building and falls head over heels in love. He writes a series of mash notes, but the letters are intercepted by the girl's grandmother who thinks they're from Randy's father and meant for her.
Hal has generally been pleased with Randy's grades but his expectations change when he meets a super smart child. Hal begins to demand more from his son in academics despite being warned of his unreasonableness.
Hal thinks Randy is wanting more time away from him to be with other kids his age so the son is sent to camp. Randy believes his dad just wants to vacation without him. The misunderstanding leads to unhappiness all around.
Hal help a publicity shy celebrity friend of his plan his wedding, keeping it a secret from everyone. Sarge get the wrong idea and thinks Hal is to wed Karen so the housekeeper organizes a different celebration.
Hal decides to give a struggling young actress a plug in his newspaper column. He decides her real name, Gretchen Clayhipple, is too hard to remember and without consulting her changes it to June Thursday