Somebody is selling songs for two recording companies, simultaneously. The owner of one of them hires a detective to find out the swindler's identity. But the private-eye is clumsy, and messes things up even more.

In 1975, on his 70th birthday, Dr. Carlos Miranda watches a TV special about his life. Displeased with it, he uses his futuristic TV set to interrupt the host and provide his own retelling of the story to the audience.

In 1975, on his 70th birthday, Dr. Carlos Miranda watches a TV special about his life. Displeased with it, he uses his futuristic TV set to interrupt the host and provide his own retelling of the story to the audience.

For three days at the Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro, amorous cross-fertilizations are intertwined with petty tricks against the backdrop of the famous carnival festivities. Three (sympathetic) accomplices are beaten to a punch in the hotel vault; three charming stewardesses are looking for entertainment, but their three Carioca host, musicians Tom Jobim, Luiz Bonfá, and João Gilberto, are married; a man, separated from his wife, wants to catch her in the act of adultery.

Professor Leônidas Jau is an enemy of football, and in conferences and articles he throws all his hatred against the sport. Friendenreich, his son, however, loves the sport. Leonidas then has a falling out with his son, which may be saved.