A feisty housekeeper named Nell helps a widowed police chief raise his three daughters in a sassy sitcom that mocked stereotypes by showing a loving relationship between a black woman and a white family. Over time the household residents changed and the location shifted from California to New York, but Nell was constant, always there to dispense wisecra (more…)
Nell Carter Nellie Ruth `Nell' Harper 130 Episodes
Dolph Sweet Chief Carl Kanisky 48 Episodes (1981-1985)
Telma Hopkins Addy Wilson 47 Episodes (1984-1987)
Joey Lawrence Joey Donovan 46 Episodes (1983-1987)
John Hoyt Grandpa Stanley Kanisky 39 Episodes (1982-1987)
Lara Jill Miller Samantha `Sam' Kanisky 36 Episodes
Kari Michaelson Katie Kanisky 30 Episodes (1981-1986)
Lauri Hendler Julie Kanisky Maxwell 25 Episodes (1981-1986)
Howard Morton Off. Ralph Simpson 15 Episodes (1981-1986)
Rosetta LeNoire Maybelle Harper 11 Episodes (1986-1987)
Matthew Lawrence Matthew Donovan 10 Episodes (1986-1987)
Paul Sand Marty/Esteban 9 Episodes (1986-1987)
Jonathan Silverman Jonathan Maxwell 4 Episodes (1984-1986)
Rosie O'Donnell Maggie O'Brien 4 Episodes (1986-1987)
Pete Schrum Uncle Ed Kanisky 2 Episodes (1982-1983)
Lynne Thigpen Loretta 4 Episodes
James A. Watson Jr. James, 3 Episodes
Arlene Golonka Maxine 2 Episodes
Fred McCarren Joey's Father, Tim 2 Episodes
Gary Collins Gary Collins 2 Episodes
Harrison Page Addy's Neighbor, Storm 2 Episodes
Jack Carter Corelli, Customer 2 Episodes
Joseph Maher Mr. Dudley, Prof. Dudley 2 Episodes
Kurt McKinney Chip, Steve 2 Episodes
Patrick Breen Keith 2 Episodes
Jack Fletcher Swackhammer 2 Episodes
Teddy Wilson Mr. Funky, Rev. Dixon 2 Episodes
Alvernette Jimenez Angie 2 Episodes
Count Stovall Tony 2 Episodes
Alice Ghostley Neighbor 1 Episode
Art La Fleur Hamilton 1 Episode
Brian Backer Tyler 1 Episode
Danny Glover Bill 1 Episode
Dennis Haysbert Rev. Winfield 1 Episode
Donnelly Rhodes Mayor 1 Episode
Eugene Roche Jerry 1 Episode
Frank Bonner Tom Baxter 1 Episode
Grant Cramer Dave 1 Episode
Gwen Verdon Lilly 1 Episode
Hal Williams Doctor 1 Episode
J.A. Preston Archaeologist 1 Episode
Lewis Arquette Kramer 1 Episode
Mark L. Taylor Mr. Broderick 1 Episode
Mykelti Williamson Waiter 1 Episode
Paul Gleason Kimball 1 Episode
Paul Williams Captain Jerk 1 Episode
Reuven Bar-Yotam Stefan 1 Episode
Richard Paul Nichols 1 Episode
Steven Williams Harvey 1 Episode
Timothy Brown William 1 Episode
Todd Field Eric 1 Episode
Tony Randall Tony Randall 1 Episode
Yvonne Wilder Mrs. Jacoby 1 Episode
Harry Basil Nicky 1 Episode
Alan Oppenheimer Daniels 1 Episode
Ben Powers Nell's Ex-Husband 1 Episode
Bumper Robinson Boomer 1 Episode
Donna LaBrie Mary 1 Episode
Florence Halop Mrs. Falkenberg 1 Episode
Mary Jo Catlett Betty 1 Episode
Rod Colbin Dr. Kessler 1 Episode
Sharon Spelman Mother 1 Episode
Jenny Beck Molly 1 Episode
Bill Henderson Ernie 1 Episode
Cliff Norton Doctor 1 Episode
Bert Rosario Jose 1 Episode
Phil Leeds Guard 1 Episode
Rick Lohman Warren 1 Episode
Victoria Carroll Melissa 1 Episode
Dennis Burkley George 1 Episode
Ken Olfson Swinbourne 1 Episode
Hank Rolike Nell's Father 1 Episode
Allan Rich Judge 1 Episode
Jay Johnson Priest 1 Episode
Deborah Pratt Vanessa 1 Episode
Patrick Cronin Teacher 1 Episode
Sammy Davis Jr. Sammy Davis Jr. 1 Episode
George Kirby Mayor 1 Episode
Michael O'Leary Todd 1 Episode
Albernette Jimenez Angie 1 Episode
Alvernette Kamelle Angie 1 Episode
Arnold Turner Policeman 1 Episode
Don Bovingloh Maitre d' 1 Episode
Gloria Gifford Marilyn 1 Episode
Hilda Haynes Mama 1 Episode
James Mendenhall Doctor 1 Episode
Jason Edwards Doctor 1 Episode
John Fletcher Swackhammer 1 Episode
LaShana Dendy Danny 1 Episode
Michael Korn Walter 1 Episode
Nat Bernstein Officer 1 Episode
Peter Iacangelo Brown 1 Episode
Phyllis Frelich Marta 1 Episode
Shelly Garrett Earl 1 Episode
Susan Marie Snyder Linda 1 Episode
Thomas Callaway Michael 1 Episode