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.

Maria, a prostitute, meets Cesare in a police station, a drunkard reporter. Cesare falls in love with her and wants to save her from her bleak life but the girl refuses any help.