Gig Young Martin Sloan Actor Michael Montgomery Young Marty Actor Byron Foulger Charlie Actor Joe Corey Soda Jerk Actor Frank Overton Robert Sloan Actor Irene Tedrow Mrs. Sloan Actor Buzz Martin Teenager Actor Ron Howard Wilcox Boy Actor Sheridan Comerate Gas Station Attendant Actor Nan Peterson Woman in Park Actor Pat O'Malley Mr. Wilson Actor Rod Serling Host, Producer, Writer Robert Stevens Director