Rich Man, Poor Man

1976–1976 • Drama • Soap

Based on the best-selling 1969 novel by Irwin Shaw, the series follows the divergent career courses of the impoverished German American Jordache brothers.

Overview

Based on the best-selling 1969 novel by Irwin Shaw, the series follows the divergent career courses of the impoverished German American Jordache brothers.

Series Snapshot

Status: Released
Total Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 12
First Air Date: Feb 1, 1976
Most Recent Air Date: Mar 15, 1976
Original Language: en-US

Themes

based on novel or book immigrant family multi generational sibling relationship Drama Soap

Tone & Style

Compact season structure keeps the narrative focused and fast-moving.
Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Creators & Cast

Main cast:

Peter Strauss Nick Nolte Susan Blakely Ed Asner Dorothy McGuire

Rating: 4.2
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 12

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Metadata

Network: Unknown
Status: Released • Series ended
Creators: Unknown
Index date: 2026-04-16 22:45 UTC

Peter Strauss Nick Nolte Susan Blakely Ed Asner Dorothy McGuire Bill Bixby Ray Milland Robert Reed Murray Hamilton Dorothy Malone Gloria Grahame Lynda Day George