Lance Barton is a struggling comedian. After being booing off stage one night he hears about an opportunity from his manager, Whitney Daniels, at the Apollo Theater, which is having a goodbye show due to its imminent closing. He is hoping to get a chance to prove himself in front of a real audience, when on his way home riding a bike Lance is distracted by Sontee Jenkins. Not paying attention, he is hit by a semi truck and is instantly killed. Because of this, Lance is brought up to Heaven where he meets the angels, King and Keyes who reveal that Lance has died before his time, and can help Lance return to Earth.