Corie Bratter (20-30): A carefree young newlywed, busily trying to set up and decorate the new home she shares with her husband, Paul. Corie is passionate, outgoing, and optimistic, at times a little flighty or over-enthusiastic, but not a fool or caricature.
Paul Bratter (25-35): Corie’s husband, a young lawyer with a dry wit. Unlike Corie, he likes to stay in his comfort zone. Conventional. Very much in love with Corie. Sometimes matter of fact, but never cold.
Ethel Banks (40-65): Corie’s cautious mother who is willing to endure anything for her daughter. A sensible person, she is more like her Son-in-Law, Paul. Now that Corie is out of the nest, Ethel lives alone and struggles to find her role. She is very sharp, with a good, dry wit of her own.
Victor Velasco (40-65): The Bratters’ eccentric, bohemian neighbor who lives in the attic of the brownstone, just above their apartment. Fancies himself a lady’s man, a bit of a womanizer but undeniably charming. He shares Corie's sense of fun and adventure, and winds up in a couple with Ethel after Corie sets them up on a blind date.
Telephone repairman (30-60): A good-humored person who makes observations on everyday life and relationships as he installs and fixes telephones. Needs a sense of dry comedic timing.