Are You Listening?

Overview

WBLA is broadcasting live, filled with catchy tunes, dramatic narratives, and the relentless push of advertisements that keep audiences engaged and sponsors satisfied. However, one sponsor, a plumbing supply company, is dissatisfied, leading to the dismissal of scriptwriter Bill Grimes. This event shifts the film from lightheartedness to a darker, more tragic tone. William Haines, who once reigned as Hollywood's leading man, portrays Grimes in this melodrama that offers a window into the world of live radio production, capturing the spirit of the Great Depression with ambitious starlets seeking jobs, benefactors, or both.