Rich Man, Poor Man is a 1976 American television miniseries based on the 1969 novel of the same name by Irwin Shaw that aired on ABC in one or two-hour episodes mostly on Monday nights over seven weeks, beginning February 1. It was produced by Universal Television and was the second time programming of this nature had been attempted. The first TV miniseries, QB VII, had aired — also on ABC — in 1974. These projects proved to be a critical and ratings success and were the forerunner for similar projects based on literary works, such as Roots and Shōgun. The miniseries stars Peter Strauss, Nick Nolte and Susan Blakely.
It spawned the sequel Rich Man, Poor Man Book II, which aired from September 1976 through March 1977. The network repeated the original series Tuesday nights at 9:00pm from May to June 1977.[1]
Based on the best-selling 1969 novel by Irwin Shaw, it spanned the period from 1945 through the late 1960s and followed the divergent career courses of the impoverished German American Jordache brothers. Rudy (Peter Strauss) was the titular rich man, a well-educated and very ambitious entrepreneur who triumphed over his background and constructed a corporate and political empire. Poor man Tom (Nick Nolte) was a rebel who eventually turned to boxing to support himself. Axel and Mary were their parents, and Julie Prescott was Rudy's lifelong sweetheart who eventually married him.
Later, another important character appears, the dangerous and eccentric Falconetti, lifelong nemesis of the Jordache Brothers, who is intent on killing them.
While the first series spans a twenty-year period between 1945 and 1965, the second series begins in 1968. The series became a huge success in the countries that aired it.
A&E Home Video released an edited version of Rich Man, Poor Man: The Complete Collection on Region 1 DVD in the United States on September 28, 2010.
References
^Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle F. (2007-10-17). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present (9 ed.). Ballantine Books. p. 1152. ISBN0-345-49773-2.
^"Rich Man, Poor Man – Golden Globes". HFPA. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
^"1976 Grammy Award Winners". Grammy.com. Retrieved May 1, 2011.
^"Television Hall of Fame: Productions". Online Film & Television Association. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
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Rich Man Poor Man is a 1976 American television miniseries based on the 1969 novel of the same name by Irwin Shaw that aired on ABC in one or two hour episodes mostly on Monday nights over seven weeks beginning February 1 It was produced by Universal Television and was the second time programming of this nature had been attempted The first TV miniseries QB VII had aired also on ABC in 1974 These projects proved to be a critical and ratings success and were the forerunner for similar projects based on literary works such as Roots and Shōgun The miniseries stars Peter Strauss Nick Nolte and Susan Blakely Rich Man Poor ManGenreDramaWritten byDean RiesnerDirected byDavid GreeneBoris SagalStarringPeter StraussNick NolteSusan BlakelyEd AsnerDorothy McGuireRobert ReedTheme music composerAlex NorthCountry of originUnited StatesOriginal languageEnglishNo of episodes12ProductionExecutive producerHarve BennettProducersJon EpsteinFrank PriceEditorsRichard BrackenDouglas StewartProduction companiesHarve Bennett ProductionsUniversal TelevisionReleaseOriginal networkABCOriginal releaseFebruary 1 1976 02 01 March 15 1976 1976 03 15 RelatedRich Man Poor Man Book IIIt spawned the sequel Rich Man Poor Man Book II which aired from September 1976 through March 1977 The network repeated the original series Tuesday nights at 9 00pm from May to June 1977 1 Contents 1 Overview 2 Primary cast 3 Episode list 4 Production notes 5 Awards and nominations 6 Home media 7 References 8 External linksOverview EditBased on the best selling 1969 novel by Irwin Shaw it spanned the period from 1945 through the late 1960s and followed the divergent career courses of the impoverished German American Jordache brothers Rudy Peter Strauss was the titular rich man a well educated and very ambitious entrepreneur who triumphed over his background and constructed a corporate and political empire Poor man Tom Nick Nolte was a rebel who eventually turned to boxing to support himself Axel and Mary were their parents and Julie Prescott was Rudy s lifelong sweetheart who eventually married him Later another important character appears the dangerous and eccentric Falconetti lifelong nemesis of the Jordache Brothers who is intent on killing them While the first series spans a twenty year period between 1945 and 1965 the second series begins in 1968 The series became a huge success in the countries that aired it Primary cast Edit Mary and Axel Jordache Rudy Jordache and Julie Prescott Tom Jordache Peter Strauss as Rudy Jordache Nick Nolte as Tom Jordache Susan Blakely as Julie Prescott William Smith as Anthony Falconetti Ed Asner as Axel Jordache Dorothy McGuire as Mary Jordache Robert Reed as Teddy Boylan Gloria Grahame as Sue Prescott Kim Darby as Virginia Calderwood Bill Bixby as Willie Abbott Fionnula Flanagan as Clothilde Tim McIntire as Brad Knight Ray Milland as Duncan Calderwood Lawrence Pressman as Bill Denton Talia Shire as Teresa Santoro Craig Stevens as Asher Berg Norman Fell as Smitty Lynda Day George as Linda Quayles George Maharis as Joey Quayles Murray Hamilton as Sid Gossett Van Johnson as Marsh Goodwin Dorothy Malone as Irene Goodwin Andrew Duggan as Col Deiner Herbert Jefferson Jr as Roy Dwyer Kay Lenz as Kate Jordache Josette Banzet as Miss Lenaut Dick Butkus as Al Fanducci Dick Sargent as Eddie Heath Dennis Dugan as Claude Tinker Harvey Jason as Pinky Julius Harris as Augie Antony Carbone as Lou MartinEpisode list EditNº Title Directed by Teleplay by Runtime Original air date1 Part I Chapters 1 and 2 David GreeneDean Riesner2 hFebruary 1 1976 1976 02 01 2 Part II Chapters 3 and 4 David GreeneDean Riesner2 hFebruary 2 1976 1976 02 02 3 Part III Chapter 5 Boris SagalDean Riesner1 hFebruary 9 1976 1976 02 09 4 Part IV Chapter 6 Boris SagalDean Riesner1 hFebruary 16 1976 1976 02 16 5 Part V Chapter 7 Boris SagalDean Riesner1 hFebruary 23 1976 1976 02 23 6 Part VI Chapter 8 Boris SagalDean Riesner1 hMarch 1 1976 1976 03 01 7 Part VII Chapter 9 David GreeneDean Riesner1 hMarch 8 1976 1976 03 08 8 Part VII Chapter 10 David GreeneDean Riesner1 hMarch 8 1976 1976 03 08 9 Part VIII Chapters 11 and 12 David GreeneDean Riesner2 hMarch 15 1976 1976 03 15 Production notes EditDean Riesner wrote all twelve episodes and direction was shared by David Greene and Boris Sagal The musical score was composed by Alex North Awards and nominations EditAward Category Nominee s Result Ref Golden Globe Awards Best Television Series Drama Won 2 Best Actor in a Television Series Drama Nick Nolte NominatedPeter Strauss NominatedBest Actress in a Television Series Drama Susan Blakely WonBest Supporting Actor Television Ed Asner WonBest Supporting Actress Television Josette Banzet WonGrammy Awards Best Album of Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television Special Rich Man Poor Man Alex North Nominated 3 Online Film amp Television Association Awards Hall of Fame Television Programs Inducted 4 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Limited Series Harve Bennett and Jon Epstein Nominated 5 Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series Nick Nolte NominatedPeter Strauss NominatedOutstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series Susan Blakely WonOutstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Ray Milland NominatedRobert Reed NominatedOutstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Dorothy McGuire NominatedOutstanding Lead Actor for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series Ed Asner for Part I Chapters 1 and 2 WonOutstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in Comedy or Drama Series Bill Bixby for Part VI Chapter 8 NominatedNorman Fell for Part V Chapter 7 NominatedVan Johnson for Part VII Chapter 9 NominatedOutstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actress in Comedy or Drama Series Kim Darby for Part II Chapters 3 and 4 NominatedFionnula Flanagan for Part II Chapters 3 and 4 WonKay Lenz for Part VIII Chapters 11 and 12 NominatedOutstanding Directing in a Drama Series David Greene for Part VII Chapter 10 WonBoris Sagal for Part V Chapter 7 NominatedOutstanding Writing in a Drama Series Dean Riesner NominatedOutstanding Achievement in Art Direction or Scenic Design Single Episode of a Comedy Drama or Limited Series William Hiney and Joseph Stone for Part VII Chapter 9 NominatedOutstanding Achievement in Cinematography for Entertainment Programming for a Series Howard Schwartz for Part I Chapters 1 and 2 NominatedOutstanding Achievement in Costume Design for a Drama or Comedy Series Charles Waldo for Part I Chapters 1 and 2 NominatedOutstanding Achievement in Film Editing for Entertainment Programming for a Series For a Single Episode of a Drama or Limited Series Richard Bracken for Part VII Chapter 10 NominatedDouglas Stewart for Part II Chapters 3 and 4 NominatedOutstanding Achievement in Music Composition for a Series Alex North WonTP de Oro Best Foreign Series 2nd Place 6 Best Foreign Actor Peter Strauss WonMost Popular Personage William Smith 2nd PlaceTV Land Awards Miniseries You Didn t Miss a Moment Of NominatedHome media EditA amp E Home Video released an edited version of Rich Man Poor Man The Complete Collection on Region 1 DVD in the United States on September 28 2010 References Edit Brooks Tim Marsh Earle F 2007 10 17 The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946 Present 9 ed Ballantine Books p 1152 ISBN 0 345 49773 2 Rich Man Poor Man Golden Globes HFPA Retrieved July 5 2021 1976 Grammy Award Winners Grammy com Retrieved May 1 2011 Television Hall of Fame Productions Online Film amp Television Association Retrieved May 15 2021 Rich Man Poor Man Emmys com Academy of Television Arts amp Sciences Retrieved July 13 2021 Tim Brooks Earle Marsh 1988 The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946 Present New York City Ballantine Books p 662 ISBN 0 345 35610 1 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Rich Man Poor Man TV miniseries Rich Man Poor Man at IMDb 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