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.

Caravan of gypsies sets up camp outside an old-style Mexican hacienda.

Two jerks are enlisted in the Italian army during W.W.1 and by pure luck manage to help win an important battle.