College whiz-kid Merlin Jones concocts a method for teaching advanced information to a chimpanzee, then creates a flying machine of his own design, ultimately raising havoc on the campus.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Tommy KirkMerlin Jones | Merlin Jones |
 Annette FunicelloJennifer | Jennifer |
 Leon AmesJudge Holmsby | Judge Holmsby |
 Arthur O'ConnellDarius Green III | Darius Green III |
 Frank FaylenMr. Dearborne | Mr. Dearborne |
 Leon TylerLeon | Leon |
 Brian WilsonSelf - The Beach Boys | Self - The Beach Boys |
 Carl WilsonSelf - The Beach Boys | Self - The Beach Boys |
 Dennis WilsonSelf - The Beach Boys | Self - The Beach Boys |
 Al JardineSelf - The Beach Boys | Self - The Beach Boys |
 Mike LoveSelf - The Beach Boys | Self - The Beach Boys |
 Norman GrabowskiNorman | Norman |
 Cheryl MillerLisa | Lisa |
 Connie GilchristMrs. Gossett | Mrs. Gossett |
 Alan HewittProfessor Shattuck | Professor Shattuck |
 Gage ClarkeCollege President | College President |
 Mark GoddardHaywood | Haywood |
 Harry HolcombeRegent | Regent |
 Alexander LockwoodRegent | Regent |
 Harry AntrimRegent | Regent |