United States Air Force flyers Rick Williams and Mike Nolan attempt to meet Nell Wayne , a film star performing in a star-studded musical in San Francisco. Rick and Nell were both from the same Youngstown, but had never met. Mike attempts to convince both the staff and cast members at the theater that Rick and Nell are best friends and are extremely close. Ruth Roman takes pity on them and takes them to meet Nell. However, the men first meet with Doris Day and Gordon MacRae, who are rehearsing the song "You're Gonna Lose Your Gal."