EPISODIUM
A prince is coming to The Plaza Hotel in New York City, and of course everything has to be perfect or the hotel could lose its five-star rating. Two possible complications: a debutante ball, which must also be done exactly right. And then there is the problem that neurotic manager Mr. Salomone identifies by holding his hand about four feet off the floor, as if to indicate the height of a six-year-old child.
Eloise is a spoiled but likeable rich kid who lives in The Plaza with her nurse Nanny. We never find out about her father, and her mother is away in Paris for several days. It is all Nanny can do to keep Eloise under control. The poor woman has little success in her effort. Eloise is so spoiled that when she calls room service, a special red phone rings. The hotel gets numerous complaints about the adorable tyke's behavior, but to Salomone's dismay, not much can be done.
Eloise wants to go to the debutante ball, and of course Salomone absolutely must keep her from finding out about