Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Bret and Margie are newlyweds with different show-business ambitions. Bret wants to write songs, while Margie wants to write radio scripts.

Newlywed Introduction — Bret and Margie are introduced as newlyweds pursuing show-business careers. Characters: Bret, Margie
Bret Chooses Songwriting — Bret establishes his ambition to become a songwriter. Characters: Bret
Margie Chooses Radio Writing — Margie expresses her desire to become a radio scriptwriter. Characters: Margie
Shared Showbiz Ambitions — The newlyweds pursue different creative paths within show business. Characters: Bret, Margie
Career Tensions Rise — Their professional ambitions create increasing tension in the marriage. Characters: Bret, Margie
The Marital Quarrel — Bret and Margie quarrel over the pressures surrounding their ambitions. Characters: Bret, Margie

Their separate ambitions generate tension and lead to a quarrel. The conflict ends with the newlyweds breaking up.

The Marital Quarrel — Bret and Margie quarrel over the pressures surrounding their ambitions. Characters: Bret, Margie
The Couple Breaks Up — The quarrel culminates in Bret and Margie's breakup. Characters: Bret, Margie
Separate Career Paths — The former partners remain divided while their career ambitions continue. Characters: Bret, Margie
Gomez Enters The Scheme — Gomez, known as the banana king, becomes central to a radio opportunity. Characters: Bret, Margie, Gomez
A Lucrative Contract Appears — A lucrative radio contract creates a powerful incentive to approach Gomez. Characters: Bret, Margie, Gomez
Bret Targets Gomez — Bret joins the effort to snag Gomez for the radio contract. Characters: Bret, Gomez

Gomez, the banana king, becomes connected to a lucrative radio contract. Bret and Margie separately turn toward the same commercial opportunity.

Bret Targets Gomez — Bret joins the effort to snag Gomez for the radio contract. Characters: Bret, Gomez
Margie Targets Gomez — Margie also works toward securing Gomez for the same opportunity. Characters: Margie, Gomez
Former Partners Reconnect — The shared pursuit brings Bret and Margie back into cooperation. Characters: Bret, Margie
Joint Gomez Pursuit — Bret and Margie combine their efforts to obtain Gomez's participation. Characters: Bret, Margie, Gomez
Banana Song Variations — The old tune Margie is repeatedly fitted with comic banana-themed lyrics. Characters: Bret, Margie, Gomez
Radio Comedy Escalates — The banana-themed musical material accompanies the escalating radio-business pursuit. Characters: Bret, Margie, Gomez

Bret and Margie join efforts to snag Gomez for the radio contract. Their cooperation gradually reverses the separation caused by their ambitions.

Radio Comedy Escalates — The banana-themed musical material accompanies the escalating radio-business pursuit. Characters: Bret, Margie, Gomez
The Opportunity Peaks — The effort to secure Gomez reaches its most important stage. Characters: Bret, Margie, Gomez
Gomez Drives Reconciliation — The Gomez pursuit functions as the catalyst for Bret and Margie's reunion. Characters: Bret, Margie, Gomez
Marriage Reunited — Bret and Margie are reunited after working toward the commercial opportunity. Characters: Bret, Margie
Songbook Comic Finale — The recurring tune and comic banana lyrics remain associated with the reunited protagonists. Characters: Bret, Margie, Gomez

Story Breakdown

Marriage Foundation — Bret and Margie begin as newlyweds whose relationship anchors the story.
- Newlywed Couple — The plot identifies Bret and Margie as newlyweds.
- Shared Showbiz World — Both protagonists aspire to careers in show business.
Career Aspirations — The couple pursues different creative roles within radio and songwriting.
- Bret Writes Songs — Bret wants to become a songwriter.
- Margie Writes Scripts — Margie desires to become a radio scriptwriter.
Marital Rift — Conflicting ambitions create the central personal fracture.
- Ambitions Collide — Their career goals inevitably produce arguments.
- Breakup Follows — The quarrel results in Bret and Margie's separation.
Gomez Opportunity — The banana king becomes the focus of a lucrative radio pursuit.
- Banana King — Gomez is identified as the banana king.
- Radio Contract — A lucrative radio contract motivates the pursuit of Gomez.
Comic Music Device — The recurring tune Margie receives absurd banana-themed lyrical variations.
- Recurring Old Tune — The 1920s tune Margie is heard throughout the proceedings.
- Banana Lyrics — The tune is repeatedly adapted with comic banana lyrics.
Reconciliation Outcome — The joint effort around Gomez reverses the couple's separation.
- Joint Pursuit — Bret and Margie work together to snag Gomez.
- Couple Reunited — Their efforts to secure the contract reunite them.