A family moves from an affluent Chicago suburb to the mixed inner-city neighborhood where the father grew up, with the idea of giving the kids, who are becoming materialistic snobs, the feel of a big city environment.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Stephen MachtDanny Novak | Danny Novak |
 Karen CarlsonDonna Novak | Donna Novak |
 Hans ConriedAbe Berlowitz | Abe Berlowitz |
| MMichael HersheweTodd Novak | Todd Novak |
| TTimothy Owen WaldripCasey Novak | Casey Novak |
| AAndrea SmithJenny Novak | Jenny Novak |
 John McIntireSam Whittier | Sam Whittier |
 John KarlenCoach Ritter | Coach Ritter |
 Scott BradyMr. Becker | Mr. Becker |
| HHortensia ColoradoNot listed | Not listed |
 George ReynoldsNot listed | Not listed |
| LLouie LancilotiNot listed | Not listed |
 John MalkovichNot listed | Not listed |
| HHarry TeinowitzNot listed | Not listed |
| JJack WassermanNot listed | Not listed |
| TThomas O. Erhart Jr.Not listed | Not listed |
 Tonya PinkinsNot listed | Not listed |
| DDick SassoNot listed | Not listed |
| RRichard RorbachNot listed | Not listed |
 Donn C. HarperNate Cross (uncredited) | Nate Cross (uncredited) |