The Time: 7 months after Vickie and Gus were married. The Main Character: Francis. The Plot: A Shaggy Dog Story. Roger Finley's father and Murph's dog have both runaway from home. br br Directed by James V. Kernbr Starring Betty White, Bill Williams, Natalie Mastersbr br Castbr Betty White as Vickie Angelbr Bill Williams as Gus Angelbr Natalie Masters as Wilma Clemsonbr Roy Engel as George Clemsonbr Richard Reeves as Murphybr Burt Mustin as Mr.