Adapted from the book by Charles Tazewell. Michael, a shepherd boy living in Biblical times, finds himself transported to Heaven on his eighth birthday. Michael doesn't fully understand where he is, or why he's there. A guardian angel named Patience is given the task of showing Michael the joys of Heaven and helping him find his place in the Hereafter.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Johnny WhitakerMichael | Michael |
 Fred GwynnePatience, the Guardian Angel | Patience, the Guardian Angel |
 Cab CallowayGabriel | Gabriel |
 E.G. MarshallGod | God |
 John McGiverAngel of the Peace | Angel of the Peace |
 Tony RandallDemocritus | Democritus |
 George RoseThe Celestial Psychopomp | The Celestial Psychopomp |
 Connie StevensThe Flying Mistress | The Flying Mistress |
 James CocoFather | Father |
| EEvelyn RussellMother | Mother |
| CCris AlexanderRaphael | Raphael |
| GGeorge BlackwellThe Coach Driver | The Coach Driver |
 Mary Jo CatlettThe Scribe I | The Scribe I |
 Lu LeonardThe Scribe II | The Scribe II |