Uncle Daniel Ponder moves to give away his fortune, while his niece, Edna Earle, tries to tighten the reins on Daniel's generosity. After Daniel marries teenager Bonnie Dee Peacock, her death leads to Daniel's trial for murder
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Angela BettisBonnie Dee Peacock | Bonnie Dee Peacock |
 JoBeth WilliamsEdna Earle Ponder | Edna Earle Ponder |
| JJennifer LewisNarcissa Wingfield | Narcissa Wingfield |
 Victor SlezakOvid Springer | Ovid Springer |
 Brent SpinerDorris Grabney | Dorris Grabney |
 Lenny Von DohlenDeYancey Clanahan | DeYancey Clanahan |
 Joanne BaronMiss Teacake Magee | Miss Teacake Magee |