This drama is based on a John Updike story and is narrated by the author. It is the tale of an angst-filled hero attending music school.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Colleen DewhurstSelf - Series Hostess | Self - Series Hostess |
 Ron WeyandAlfred Schweigen | Alfred Schweigen |
| DDana LarssonWife | Wife |
| CCathleen BauerDaughter | Daughter |
| TTom DahlgrenComputer Expert | Computer Expert |
 Brady RubinHis Wife | His Wife |
| JJeffrey CainYoung Priest | Young Priest |
| AAnne LawderDivorced Woman | Divorced Woman |
| GGeorge LeonardHero of Novel | Hero of Novel |
 Elizabeth HuddleMaggie Johns | Maggie Johns |
| BBudd SteinhilberDoctor | Doctor |
| CChrissy NelsonWife | Wife |
| SSumire JacobsHostess | Hostess |
| BBob McCulloughAlfred as a Youth | Alfred as a Youth |
| FFrank AlbertsonCountry Priest | Country Priest |
 Henry FondaNarrator (voice) | Narrator (voice) |