Jack Jackson, the greatest football player in Ridgefield College history, is disappointed that his only son Junior is an uncoordinated, allergy-ridden bookworm. He uses his athletic reputation and standing as #1 alumni contributor to pressure the coach to take Junior onto the team. In addition, he pays the tuition of Junior's financially needy classmate Bill Baker, a potential all-American, with the understanding that he will room with Junior and mentor him athletically and socially. Junior's initial efforts as quarterback prove disastrous and further complications arise when the room mates both fall in love with the same co-ed.
Dean Martin
as Bill Baker
Jerry Lewis
as 'Junior' Jackson
Ruth Hussey
as Ann Jackson
Eddie Mayehoff
as Jarring Jack Jackson
Marion Marshall
as Terry Howard
Polly Bergen
as Betty 'Babs' Hunter
Hugh Sanders
as Coach Wheeler
John McIntire
as Dr. Benjamin Green
Francis Pierlot
as Henry Baker
Lillian Randolph
as May
Selmer Jackson
as Doc Hunter
Tom Harmon
as Sports Announcer
