"Rags to Riches" (1987) TV series 1987-1988

User Rating:

7.9/10   

Creator:

Bernie Kukoff

Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

9 March 1987 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Family | Musical

Plot:

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

Plot Keywords:

1960s | Orphan | Family Relationships

Awards:

1 win & 2 nominations

Cast

Sue Ball	...	Marnie (4 episodes, 1987-1988)
Sarah Buxton	...	Amy Hillerman (4 episodes, 1987-1988)
Jeff Harlan	...	Marty (3 episodes, 1987)
John Christy Ewing	...	Mr. Donovan (2 episodes, 1987-1988)
Heather McAdam	...	Nina (2 episodes, 1987)
Sandy Ward	...	Al Schweikert (2 episodes, 1987)

Runtime:

60 min | 60 min (21 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Company:

Leonard Hill Films

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.

Quotes:

Diane Foley: It's true, isn't it? About the book? Well, go ahead...
[throws herself on the bed]
Diane Foley: Take me! I'm yours!
The Duke: Come on Diane. Yeah, it's true but I don't care about some stupid book. I care about you!

Movie Connections:

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They need to make more movies like this

What a refreshing movie and series this was. My girls loved it. We couldn't wait until the next episodes.

I wish there was a place to buy the TV series.

I rank this right along with "That Thing You Do". 10 for family entertainment.