Rags to Riches (1987–1988)

A wealthy widowed businessman adopts five daughters to live with him at his mansion.

Creator:

Bernie Kukoff

Stars:

Joseph Bologna, Tisha Campbell-Martin, Blanca De Garr

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Joseph Bologna	...	Nick Foley (20 episodes, 1987-1988)
Tisha Campbell-Martin	...	Marva Foley (20 episodes, 1987-1988)
Blanca De Garr	...	Patty Foley (20 episodes, 1987-1988)
Kimiko Gelman	...	Rose Foley (20 episodes, 1987-1988)
Bridget Michele	...	Diane Foley (20 episodes, 1987-1988)
Heidi Zeigler	...	Mickey Foley (20 episodes, 1987-1988)
Douglas Seale	...	John Clapper (20 episodes, 1987-1988)

Storyline

A wealthy widowed businessman adopts five daughters to live with him at his mansion.

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Plot Keywords:

single parent family | orphan | adoption | family relationships | single father | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Family | Musical

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 March 1987 (USA)

Also Known As:

Cinque ragazze e un miliardario

Company Credits

Production Co:

Leonard Hill Films, New World Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (21 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Although networks loved the pilot episode, executives feared there were just too many children in the cast. Thus, the character of Nina played by Heather McAdam was written out of the series by having her reunited with her birth mother.

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Goofs

Though the series is set in the year 1961, much of the clothes and accessories worn by the characters are clearly from the 1980s.

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Connections

Follows Rags to Riches: Pilot (1987)

User Reviews

clever!

This show was a clever mix of comedy, drama, and music. It featured a cutthroat food mogul who adopted five orphaned girls in an attempt to seal a deal and improve his image. Of course, the girls changed his life, and he changed theirs. The girls would frequently engage in song to reflect the story of the episode. I loved the one where a guy tried to scam a girl who had just gotten her drivers' liscence, or where a Russian guy was over, or where the girl had her "Sweet 16" at the same time the Cuban Missile Crisis Hit. (the show was set in the early 60s.) This was a thoroughly enjoyable show with cute girls, good episodes, and an ensemble that clicked! Joeseph Bologna was good in the lead.

*** out of ****