This comedy/drama was written by Jean Shepherd, who appears at the beginning and the end and narrates it through voiceover. It tells the story of several events as they occur through the eyes of Ralph, a high-school-aged boy. Ralph is anticipating the upcoming prom and is working up the courage to invite Daphne Bigelow, a beautiful and popular student who does not seem aware of his existence.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| DDavid ElliottRalph Parker As A Boy | Ralph Parker As A Boy |
| BBarbara BoltonMrs. Parker | Mrs. Parker |
 James BroderickMr. Parker | Mr. Parker |
| DDavid S. HowardZudock (as David Howard) | Zudock (as David Howard) |
| WWilliam LampleyFlick | Flick |
 Jean ShepherdNarrator / Ralph Parker (as a man) | Narrator / Ralph Parker (as a man) |
 Michael SteinSteelmill Worker | Steelmill Worker |
 Roberta WallachWanda Hickey | Wanda Hickey |