Rags to Riches
Seen it?1987 | 2 seasons | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a short run with a modest audience and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 11 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Rags to Riches is an American musical comedy drama series that was broadcast on NBC for two seasons from 1987 to 1988. Set in the 1960s, the series tells the story of Nick Foley, a self-made millionaire who adopts five orphan girls. Each episode included music videos of hit songs from the era sung by the cast integrated into the plot.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 34K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Monday Morning Maybe. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 11987 · 9 episodes · 9.2 out of 10Friday- Season 21987 · 12 episodesNot rated yet
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Cast & crew
Created by Bernie Kukoff
- Tisha CampbellMarva Foley
- Joseph BolognaNick Foley
- Heidi ZeiglerMickey Foley
- Douglas SealeJohn Clapper
- Kimiko GelmanRose Foley
- Blanca De GarrPatty Foley
- Bridget MicheleDiane Foley