Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Scott Baio | Charles |
| Willie Aames | Buddence "Buddy" Lembeck |
| 1984–1985 | |
| Jennifer Runyon | Gwendolyn Pierce |
| James Widdoes | Stan Pembroke |
| Julie Cobb | Jill Pembroke |
| April Lerman | Lila Pembroke |
| Jonathan Ward | Douglas Pembroke |
| Michael Pearlman | Jason Pembroke |
| 1987–1990 | |
| James T. Callahan | Walter Powell |
| Sandra Kerns | Ellen Powell |
| Nicole Eggert | Jamie Powell |
| Josie Davis | Sarah Powell |
| Alexander Polinsky | Adam Powell |
| Justin Whalin | Anthony |
| Ellen Travolta | Lillian |
In the final two seasons, Sandra Kerns only made three more appearances (once in Season Four and twice in Season Five).
Charles' mother, Lillian, was played by Ellen Travolta, John Travolta's sister. She also played her sisters (Charles's aunts), Sally and Vanessa. She had previously played the mother of Chachi Arcola, Scott Baio's character on Happy Days and Joanie Loves Chachi. Chachi's real name, incidentally, was also Charles.
Nicole Eggert went on to star in Baywatch (1992–1994). Josie Davis also made one appearance in a 1998 Baywatch episode. Both Charles in Charge and Baywatch were TV shows that began on network TV, before moving to first-run syndication.
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