Michael Learned plays Mary Benjamin, a recently widowed woman who, confronted with her son's departure for college, decides to resume her career as a head nurse in a Manhattan hospital in this pilot movie for the short-lived TV series.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Michael LearnedMary Benjamin | Mary Benjamin |
 Robert ReedDr. Kenneth Rose | Dr. Kenneth Rose |
 Tom AldredgeKelly O'Brien | Kelly O'Brien |
 Antonio FargasMarshall Gripps | Marshall Gripps |
 Hattie WinstonToni Gillette | Toni Gillette |
| JJon MatthewsChip Benjamin | Chip Benjamin |
| LLuke ReillyDr. John Benson | Dr. John Benson |
 Leora DanaCelia O'Brien | Celia O'Brien |
 Ron McLartyMike O'Brien | Mike O'Brien |
| CCynthia BelgraveMrs. Donovan | Mrs. Donovan |
| RRuth RiveraAna Sanchez | Ana Sanchez |
| HHortensia ColoradoMrs. Losada | Mrs. Losada |
 Jodi LongGail | Gail |
 Bonnie HellmanPenny | Penny |
 Barton HeymanHody Warner | Hody Warner |
| MMadge WestMrs. Vance | Mrs. Vance |
| SScotty BlochChristine Belser | Christine Belser |
 Joanna MerlinNan Riley | Nan Riley |
 Peter BoydenMorris Weintraub | Morris Weintraub |
| WWyman PendletonDr. Wittemberry | Dr. Wittemberry |
| JJessica JamesMrs. Wittemberry | Mrs. Wittemberry |
| CClaiborne CaryAdrienne Davis | Adrienne Davis |
| WWilliam SeversRichard Whittemore | Richard Whittemore |
| NNancy BergIrene | Irene |
 Louis ZorichJohn Bloom | John Bloom |
| JJohn HallowRupert Ash | Rupert Ash |