The homespun Nelson family must deal with various comical situations, including an encounter with gangsters.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| OOzzie NelsonOzzie Nelson | Ozzie Nelson |
 Harriet NelsonHarriet Nelson | Harriet Nelson |
 David NelsonDavid Nelson | David Nelson |
 Ricky NelsonRicky Nelson | Ricky Nelson |
 Rock HudsonCharlie Jones | Charlie Jones |
 Barbara LawrenceBarbara Schutzendorf | Barbara Schutzendorf |
 Gale GordonH.J. Bellows | H.J. Bellows |
 Sheldon LeonardDuke | Duke |
 Jim BackusJoe Randolph | Joe Randolph |
 Ann DoranClara Randolph | Clara Randolph |
 Paul HarveySamuel T. Jones | Samuel T. Jones |
 Chubby JohnsonTex | Tex |
 Frank NelsonClifford Hastings | Clifford Hastings |
 Lillian BronsonMiss Tompkins | Miss Tompkins |
 Edwin MaxMonk | Monk |
| EEdna SmithNot listed | Not listed |