Rich Man, Poor Man

TV Mini Series
1976
TV-PG
1h 3m

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8.2/10

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An examination of the trials and tribulations of the Jordache family, from the period following World War II to the late 1960s.An examination of the trials and tribulations of the Jordache family, from the period following World War II to the late 1960s.An examination of the trials and tribulations of the Jordache family, from the period following World War II to the late 1960s.

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8.2/10

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Won 4 Primetime Emmys
- 10 wins & 26 nominations total

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Trivia
The mini-series makes a major plot change from the original novel. In the book, Julie Prescott is a minor character who briefly dates Rudy. Her story is actually that of Gretchen Jordache, Rudy and Tommy's sister, who does not appear at all in the mini-series.

Goofs
During Book One, Chapter Nine, Tom Jordache is on a ship in the New York Bay in 1962, in the background you can plainly see the World Trade Center Twin Towers. Groundbreaking ceremonies for the Center were in August, 1966.

Quotes
Mary Jordache: [to Tom] It takes a lot of pain and love to raise a boy, maybe I gave so much to Rudy, there wasn't enough left over for you.

Connections
Featured in The 28th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1976)

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10/10

For a TV miniseries this is excellent

This follows two brothers (Peter Strauss, Nick Nolte) growing up--one straight arrow (Strauss) the other a hell-raiser (Nolte). They also love the same woman (Susan Blakely). It starts off in the 1940s and follows them up to the 70s.

Sure, it's a soap opera but it's fun! Despite it's length it's never dull and the acting and production values are surprisingly good. There's also great supporting acting by Edward Asner (as a rough, tough father) and Robert Reed.

I saw it back when it originally aired in 1976. I had forgotten about it until it popped up on cable in the 1990s. The Family Channel showed it and edited out a few words and shots (I distinctly remember a quick side view of Robert Reed naked that wasn't in that showing).This really deserves to be out on DVD. Judging by the votes and the reviews this has quite a following. No masterpiece but just engrossing and well-made.