Roc

Roc Emerson

Eleanor Emerson

Joey Emerson

Andrew Emerson

The three male leads, Charles S. Dutton, Rocky Carroll, and Carl Gordon had all recently worked together in the Broadway production of August Wilson's "The Piano Lesson." In fact Charles S. Dutton had originally wanted their other co-star, S. Epatha Merkerson, to play the part of Eleanor.

During its second season, the show was presented live, enabling realistic performances from the main cast and breaking character between commercials and credits.

"Roc" is Charles S. Dutton's real-life nickname.