In consideration of the weather, Al Jolson opened the show with an old favorite, which he had introduced in the Winter Garden's production of Robinson Crusoe, Jr., back in 1916, "Yaaka Hula Hickey Dula."

A review of what it cost to bring the show to Palm Springs lends material for a running gag throughout the show, as well as a look at what things cost fifty years ago. Pay attention to this segment, or you might miss something. Somehow, among it all, Oscar Levant managed to get in the "Fire Dance."

The recurring topic of the cast's expense accounts came up again, and Jolie tried to offset everyone by talking about his little baby at home. He was referring, of course, to the little boy that he and Erle had adopted, little Asa, Jr. For those who say that Jolson could not act, listen as this theme was played for all it was worth, and then some, and then make up your mind. I'm not saying he could act, I'm asking you to make up your mind!

From his last Broadway show, Hold On To Your Hats, Al Jolson then sang the song "Don't Let It Get You Down." I'm sure he brought the house down with this one, from the first act of the show.

Moving from a song he had just introduced to one which helped introduce him, Jolie dropped back into a song about his favorite girl, "Ma Blushin' Rosie."

After more words about Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Larry Parks enters the show, being mistaken for the real thing, but only for a second. After some well scripted jokes about the differences between the original and imitation Al Jolson, Larry and Al join in the drama arena, to try another version of The Jolson Story. Somehow, they even got in an Eddie Cantor joke!

To close the show, the only original song from The Jolson Story, and one of Jolson's most enduring hits, "The Anniversary Song." At hardly a wedding or anniversary is this song not played; an immortal tribute to The World's Greatest Entertainer.