Character Relationship Map: Packin' It In

Characters

• Gary Webber (played by Richard Benjamin) — protagonist

  Central protagonist and head of the Webber family, leading the decision to relocate to Oregon. Portrayed by Richard Benjamin.

• Dianne Webber (played by Paula Prentiss) — supporting

  Gary's wife and core member of the Webber family navigating the cross-country move to Oregon. Portrayed by Paula Prentiss.

• Melissa Webber (played by Molly Ringwald) — supporting

  The Webber family's daughter who accompanies her parents on their relocation to Oregon. Portrayed by Molly Ringwald.

• Jay Webber (played by David Hollander) — supporting

  The Webber family's son involved in the decision and process of moving to Oregon. Portrayed by David Hollander.

• Cliff (played by Phil Proctor) — supporting

  Explicitly identified in the cast as Gary's coworker, appearing in scenes depicting Gary's professional life or workplace dynamics.

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Dianne Webber → Jay Webber (Family Mother) — Dianne is Jay's mother within the family relocation storyline.

  Dianne is identified as a core member of the Webber family, and Jay is identified as the Webber family's son.

• Dianne Webber → Melissa Webber (Family Mother) — Dianne is Melissa's mother and participates in the family move.

  Dianne is identified as Gary's wife and a core member of the Webber family, while Melissa is identified as the family's daughter.

• Gary Webber → Dianne Webber (Family Husband) — Gary and Dianne are married partners facing the relocation together.

  The character profile identifies Dianne Webber as Gary Webber's wife. Both are described as core members of the Webber family during the move to Orego...

• Gary Webber → Cliff (Professional Coworker) — Cliff is connected to Gary through Gary's professional life.

  The cast explicitly identifies Cliff as Gary's coworker.

• Gary Webber → Jay Webber (Family Father) — Gary is Jay's father within the relocating Webber family.

  Jay Webber is identified as the Webber family's son, and Gary Webber is identified as the head of the Webber family.

• Gary Webber → Melissa Webber (Family Father) — Gary is Melissa's father and leads the family relocation.

  The character profile identifies Melissa Webber as the Webber family's daughter, while Gary is identified as the head of that family.

Story Analysis

A Webber family relocates to Oregon while navigating the personal and professional context surrounding the move.

Plot Progression

1. The Webber Family — The story centers on Gary Webber, his wife Dianne, and their children Melissa and Jay. Gary is identified as the family's head and protagonist.
2. Choosing Oregon — The Webber family decides to move to Oregon. Gary leads the decision while Dianne and the children are identified as participants in the family transition.
3. Leaving Home Behind — Melissa and Jay accompany their parents in the relocation process. Gary's workplace connection with Cliff provides a separate professional context for his story.
4. The Oregon Destination — The relocation remains directed toward Oregon, the destination named in the plot premise. The Webber family is the confirmed emotional center of this transition.