Al visits his parents, but does not stay long, because he receives a call from Tom Baron, who is now a theater managerhis singing was so bad that Hammerstein paid him off if he agreed to quit singing for good. Baron invites Al to join his Broadway show. Al agrees, but insists on choosing his own material. Tom is reluctant, but agrees. Al sings many new songs, including his signature tune, "Mammy", and he becomes so popular that he becomes the leading player and takes the show on tour.