The Kettles and their fifteen children are about to be evicted from their rundown rustic home when Pa wins the grand prize by coming up with a new tobacco slogan. Birdie Hicks is jealous of the family's new wealth, which includes a completely automated modern home, and accuses Pa of stealing the slogan. Reporter Kim Parker proves Birdie wrong and marries Tom Kettle.

Phoebe 'Ma' Kettle

Frank 'Pa' Kettle

Tom Kettle

Kim Parker

Mrs. Birdie Hicks

Mr. Victor Tomkins

Mayor Dwiggins

Emily

Bill Reed

Mr. Billings

Sam Rogers
April 1, 1949

Phoebe 'Ma' Kettle

Frank 'Pa' Kettle

Tom Kettle

Kim Parker

Mrs. Birdie Hicks

Mr. Victor Tomkins

Mayor Dwiggins

Emily

Bill Reed

Mr. Billings

Sam Rogers

