Cast Arkansas Cast Vester MacIntire Vester is a farmer and father of three soon. He and his wife Gladys do their best to keep everyone in their lives on the straight and narrow but that's getting harder and harder. He grew up with Hettie and his cousin Davan as his closest friends and feels the need to make sure they stay in contact, as well as trying to keep everyone around him happy. Gladys MacIntire Gladys is Vester's long suffering wife. She grew up in the mountains and deals with the harassments of Vester's family only because she loves him very deeply. She works as a cook for the local school to help support the family. The only friend she really has is Hettie. Hettie Dennehy Hettie is the local midwife and a childhood friend of Davan and Vester, the latter who has remained friends with her (despite the complaints of Vester's very racist father). Hettie has become distant from many of her old friends but she still tries to find time for Vester and Gladys. She views Davan with cautious concern. Seth MacIntire Seth is Vester's and Davan's grandfather. Unlike his notorious son John, he's a generally kind and loving man - although senility is rapidly taking its toll on him. He'd developed a love for seeing his body "unhindered" and desperately hopes others will learn to appreciate it, too. J.D. MacIntire Vester's and Gladys's oldest son, age four. He's quiet and daydreams often and generally does what he's told. Fred MacIntire Vester's and Gladys's second/middle son, age two and a half. He tends to say whatever is on his mind - and a lot is on his mind. Missouri Cast Davan MacIntire Vester's older cousin and childhood bestfriend, Davan realized early on he'd never have a future with his art back in Arkansas. So far, however, he doesn't have much of a future of it anywhere. Davan tries hard but is easily discouraged. He's also not the best at keeping in touch except when he's got debt. He generally means well. Florence Tanders Davan's upstairs neighbor. Not much is known about him but she always keeps tabs on him and does her best to watch over Davan - because someone has to. Albert Melanson Davan's landlord. There are conflicting reports as to whether he's really as incompetent as he seems or it's all a shrewd act, but either way he's a constant nuisance. Dale Sade Davan's new boss on the king of a crumbling greeting card empire. Hate, bullying, and dollhouses are his chief hobbies. Back to the top of the page ©2001-2007