Rich Man, Poor Man (1976)

Name: Rich Man, Poor Man
Genre: Drama, Soap
Rating: 7.9
Cast: Peter Strauss, Nick Nolte, Susan Blakely, Ed Asner, Dorothy McGuire

The story of the Jordache brothers, whose lives follow very different paths.

★ 7.9/10 February 1, 1976 1 season

Drama Soap

Creator: Irwin Shaw

Based on the best-selling 1969 novel by Irwin Shaw, the series follows the divergent career courses of the impoverished German American Jordache brothers.

Creators

Irwin Shaw

Cast

Peter Strauss Rudy Jordache

Nick Nolte Tom Jordache

Susan Blakely Julie Prescott

Ed Asner Axel Jordache

Dorothy McGuire Mary Jordache

Bill Bixby Willie Abbott

Ray Milland Duncan Calderwood

Robert Reed Teddy Boylan

Murray Hamilton Sid Gossett

Dorothy Malone Irene Goodwin

Gloria Grahame Sue Prescott

Lynda Day George Linda Quayles

About Rich Man, Poor Man (1976)

Rich Man, Poor Man is a 1976 drama and soap TV series from the United States created by Irwin Shaw, starring Peter Strauss, Nick Nolte and Susan Blakely. It first aired on February 1, 1976. The series has 1 season and 12 episodes on ABC. Episodes run about 1 h 0 min, in English. Audiences rate it 7.9/10 from 32 votes — well received.

“The story of the Jordache brothers, whose lives follow very different paths.”

Rich Man, Poor Man: FAQ

When did Rich Man, Poor Man premiere?

Rich Man, Poor Man premiered on February 1, 1976.

Who created Rich Man, Poor Man?

Rich Man, Poor Man was created by Irwin Shaw.

Who is in the cast of Rich Man, Poor Man?

The main cast includes Peter Strauss, Nick Nolte, Susan Blakely, Ed Asner and Dorothy McGuire.

How many seasons does Rich Man, Poor Man have?

Rich Man, Poor Man has 1 season (12 episodes). Status: Ended.

Where can I watch Rich Man, Poor Man?

No streaming service lists it for US yet. Add it to your watchlist and check back — availability updates regularly.

Is Rich Man, Poor Man worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 32 ratings, so fans of drama and soap titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.

Ratings

MoviesReviews / TMDB★ 7.9/1032 votes

IMDb8.2/103,538 votes

🏆 Awards: Won 4 Primetime Emmys. 10 wins & 26 nominations total

Series Details

Seasons: 1
Episodes: 12
Network: ABC
Created by: Irwin Shaw
First aired: Feb 1, 1976
Last aired: Mar 15, 1976
Status: Ended
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Production: Universal Television, Harve Bennett Productions

Episode Ratings Heatmap

Every episode's audience rating at a glance — find the best (and worst) episodes before you binge.

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Keywords

sibling relationshipbased on novel or bookimmigrant familymulti generational

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Rich Man, Poor Man (1976)

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About Rich Man, Poor Man (1976)

Rich Man, Poor Man: FAQ

Ratings

Series Details

Episode Ratings Heatmap

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