Burt Fowler seems to be ready to reach the pinnacle of his career as he is slated to be named president of the company where he has spent his life. But, at the last minute the board of directors makes a change, deciding that a younger man should get the job because he speaks the language of young consumers.

After getting the bad news he has to get away from the office and asks his secretary of 24 years to go for a ride in the country.

As they drive, they happen upon a yard sale and stop.

He spots an old crystal radio receiver - built from plans that he designed as a youth when he entered a magazine contest and won.

He buys it for a dollar and starts listening to it.

It's what he hears when he listens that is the basis for this adventure. 