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Character actress Shirley Booth could play everything in all facets of show business, whether it was Miss Duffy the Tavern Owner's Man Crazy Daughter on "Duffy's Tavern", the sassy maid on TV's Hazel (1961) or the pathetic woman in Come Back, Little Sheba (1952). For those who only know her through her sitcom, it might be hard to believe she was a seasoned theatrical veteran, having appeared on Broadway from 1925-70. She was highly regarded as a stage actress and ranks as one of the premier talents of the 20th-century theatre.

Steven Gilborn was born on 15 July 1936 in New Rochelle, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Evolution (2001), Doctor Dolittle (1998) and Alien Resurrection (1997). He was married to Karen Halverson. He died on 2 January 2009 in North Chatham, New York, USA.

Shaindel Kalish's parents were Abraham Kalish, a Jewish producer in the Yiddish Theater, and Esther Naidith. Her father was also a successful comedian, who performed under the name Al Kelly. She attended Marshall High School in Chicago and began her acting career with the Jewish People's Institute, a community center in Chicago founded by her father.

In the 1930s, she appeared in films under the stage name Ann Preston. She married director Charles K. Freeman. She later married Yisrol Paul Mann Libman, an actor/director, and went by the name Jennie Shaludel Libman during this marriage. After leaving Hollywood, she appeared, using the stage name Ann Shepherd, in stage productions, including appearing on Broadway in such plays as Sophie (1944), Truckline Café (1946), and All My Sons (1947).

Ruby Braff was born on 16 March 1927 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for The Story of Us (1999), Claire Dolan (1998) and The Switch or How to Alter Your Ego (1974). He died on 9 February 2003 in North Chatham, Massachusetts, USA.

Carolyn H. Camp was born on 7 July 1939 in Mississippi, USA. She was a producer and assistant director, known for Benji (1974), Benji the Hunted (1987) and Benji, Zax & the Alien Prince (1983). She was married to Joe Camp. She died on 18 December 1997 in Chatham County, North Carolina, USA.