A young television reporter finds a mysterious green bottle which contains a genie. The genie is none too happy with his new master, having previously served Cleopatra, King Arthur and Napoleon, and soon shows a predilection for practical jokes at the worst possible times.

Shabu clones himself in a vocal quartet in order to enter a talent contest and win money so Keith can go on vacation.

Shabu tries to inspire Keith to apply for a promotion by inspiring him with visions of other great Americans.

When Nelson brags about his racing victories, Shabu forces him to relive the marathon races where he cheated in order to win.

Shabu wants to surprise Keith on his birthday, so he conjures up his long-lost Uncle Harry. Unfortunately, the man he transports is the wrong Harry, and the old man promptly wanders away before he can be sent back.

Keith finds a royal scarab with a curse on it.