TV series
Rich Man, Poor Man
1976, English, on ABC. Created by Irwin Shaw.
The story of the Jordache brothers, whose lives follow very different paths.
Based on the best-selling 1969 novel by Irwin Shaw, the series follows the divergent career courses of the impoverished German American Jordache brothers.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1976
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Latest episode
S1 E12: Chapter 12
Aired 15 March 1976
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Irwin ShawCreator
- Peter StraussRudy Jordache · 12 ep
- Nick NolteTom Jordache · 12 ep
- Susan BlakelyJulie Prescott · 12 ep
- Ed AsnerAxel Jordache · 12 ep
- Dorothy McGuireMary Jordache · 12 ep
- Bill BixbyWillie Abbott · 12 ep
- Ray MillandDuncan Calderwood · 12 ep
- Robert ReedTeddy Boylan · 12 ep
- Murray HamiltonSid Gossett · 12 ep
- Dorothy MaloneIrene Goodwin · 12 ep
- Gloria GrahameSue Prescott · 12 ep
- Lynda Day GeorgeLinda Quayles · 12 ep
Details
- First aired
- 1 February 1976
- Last aired
- 15 March 1976
- Network
- ABC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
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What Rich Man, Poor Man is based on
Rich Man, Poor Man is based on Rich Man, Poor Man, a 1970 novel by Irwin Shaw, published by Dell Publishing.
Novel · 1970
Rich Man, Poor Man
By Irwin Shaw
Published by Dell Publishing
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Rich Man, Poor Man: quick answers
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How many seasons of Rich Man, Poor Man are there?
Rich Man, Poor Man has 1 season and 12 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Rich Man, Poor Man finished?
Yes. Rich Man, Poor Man ended in 1976, so you can watch the whole story.
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Rich Man, Poor Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Rich Man, Poor Man?
If you liked Rich Man, Poor Man, try Days of Our Lives, The Young and the Restless, Vuelve a mí.
Who created Rich Man, Poor Man?
Rich Man, Poor Man was created by Irwin Shaw and stars Peter Strauss, Nick Nolte, Susan Blakely.
What is Rich Man, Poor Man based on?
Rich Man, Poor Man is based on Rich Man, Poor Man, a 1970 novel by Irwin Shaw, published by Dell Publishing.