T.K. Carter (Ty) and Fran Drescher had previously co-starred in the comedies 'The Hollywood Knights (1980)' and 'Doctor Detroit (1983)'.
Sammy (Ray Charles) would become known for his talented relatives: journalist nephew Bryant Gumbel, gift-wrapper/rapper grandson 'Irwin' (Coolio), singer niece 'Aretha Jones' and photographer niece 'Edna' (Whoopi Goldberg).
Chris Hogan (Dirk) became best known for his membership in the recurring cast of comedians on 'Mad TV (1995)'s third season. Hogan would later play 'Aubrey Pitman', one of 'Dr. Dick Solomon's (John Lithgow) students, on '3rd Rock from the Sun (1996)'.