
After her husband is killed in a trucking accident, Alice packs up the car and her son, Tommy, and heads to Hollywood, dreaming of a singing career. Her car breaks down in Phoenix, forcing her to take a job at Mel's Diner, a greasy spoon where gruff owner Mel barks orders to Alice and her fellow waitresses.

Alice becomes Mel's conscience when he accidentally receives thousands of dollars from an automatic teller.

The staff is trapped in the diner with two guard dogs.

Vera believes that God has visited when George Burns drops by the diner.

Flo's vanity fights with her need to get glasses. When she finally agrees, J.V. tells her he is married. Flo is convinced it is because of the glasses.