Benny and his wife Ruthie are getting set to drive down to Florida, but Benny needs someone to look after his department store while he's gone. Though he doesn't think much of him, Benny hands the responsibility over to his son, Russell. While Russell doesn't get much respect from his parents, he's better off than his brother, Ezra, whom Benny has gone so far as to disown. Ezra is currently battling with his work (coach of a high school basketball team that hasn't won in ages) and his wife (who keeps nagging him that she wants to have a baby as soon as possible) at the same time.

Alan Arkin
as Ezra Fikus

Rob Reiner
as Russel Fikus

Vincent Gardenia
as Benny Fikus

Anjanette Comer
as Marion Fikus

Kay Medford
as Ruth Fikus

Barbara Dana
as Virginia

Sid Caesar
as Sherman

Alex Rocco
as Al

Byron Stewart
as Captain

Oliver Clark
as Mr. Blossom