Elizabeth is unsatisfied with the set, which includes kitschy decor and outdated paraphernalia.
During a live broadcast, Elizabeth criticizes the set and ignores the script.
Walter, presumably the producer, is agitated and struggles to maintain control and professionalism during the show.
Elizabeth refuses to adhere strictly to her prescribed role, arguing the kitchen set doesn’t work for her as a professional woman.
Walter contends that the set represents what the average housewife desires, but Elizabeth disagrees.
Despite being live, Elizabeth dismisses her role as simply a smiling figure who reads cue cards.
There is tension over Elizabeth's disregard for the script and set design, with implications that her actions could have consequences for her job.
Elizabeth addresses the audience on her own terms, focusing on the significance of a woman's role in the kitchen.
In private, Walter criticizes Elizabeth for not following the script, which he wrote, and for potentially jeopardizing their show.
Elizabeth asserts her right to have an opinion and challenges the substance of the cue cards.
The chapter ends with Walter and Elizabeth fielding calls about the show, correcting confusion over the chemical name for vinegar listed in a shopping list on-air.