An ironic and comic trial, in five episodes, of the history of the Sanremo Festival, demystifying the most solemn musical event on Italian television. The "judge" Renzo Arbore presides, together with "Prosecutor" Michele Mirabella and "Defense attorney" Lino Banfi.

Two young men are training for a rowing race on the Tiber. One of them, "Marco" is distracted by a new found love.

The plot concerns a songwriter, played by Jacques Sernas who leaves his sweetheart and publisher when he learns that he is going blind.

A cabaret singer, now a widow, is dethroned and expelled downstairs by a fiery rival.