Charley is a workaholic family man that finds out from an angel that his "number's up" and he will be dying soon so he tries to change his ways and be a better husband and father with the time he has left.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Fred MacMurrayCharley Appleby | Charley Appleby |
 Cloris LeachmanNettie Appleby | Nettie Appleby |
 Harry MorganAngel | Angel |
 Kurt RussellRay Ferris | Ray Ferris |
 Kathleen CodyLeonora Appleby | Leonora Appleby |
 Vincent Van PattenWillie Appleby | Willie Appleby |
| SScott C. KoldenRupert Appleby | Rupert Appleby |
 George LindseyPete | Pete |
 Edward AndrewsBanker | Banker |
 Richard BakalyanBuggs | Buggs |
 Barbara NicholsSadie | Sadie |
 Kelly ThordsenPoliceman | Policeman |
 Liam DunnDr. Sprague | Dr. Sprague |
| LLarry D. MannFelix | Felix |
 George O'HanlonPolice Chief | Police Chief |
 Susan TolskyMiss Partridge | Miss Partridge |
 Mills WatsonFrankie Zuto | Frankie Zuto |
 Ed Begley Jr.Derwood Moseby | Derwood Moseby |
| CChristina AndersonSusie | Susie |
| RRoy EngelDriver | Driver |
 Pat DelaneyGirl in Sadie's Place | Girl in Sadie's Place |
 Bob HastingsNews Reporter | News Reporter |
| JJack GriffinPoliceman #2 | Policeman #2 |