Nell Carter Nellie Ruth "Nell" Harper Actor Kari Michaelson Katie Kanisky Actor Lauri Hendler Julie Kanisky Maxwell Actor Lara Jill Miller Samantha "Sam" Kanisky Actor Howard Morton Officer Ralph Simpson Actor John Hoyt Grandpa Stanley Kanisky Actor Joey Lawrence Actor Jonathan Silverman Actor Telma Hopkins Actor Elizabeth Berkley Lauren Guest Star Susan Bugg Guest Star Steven Williams Guest Star Todd Garner Guest Star Terry Hart Writer Mady Julian Writer Hal Cooper Director