On this day March 9 1987 the musical drama series Rags to Riches premiered on NBC. The show followed a wealthy businessman who unexpectedly adopts five orphaned girls and must adjust to his new life as a father. Featuring musical numbers set to reworked versions of popular 50s and 60s songs the series blended comedy drama and music in a unique way.
Rags to Riches ran for two seasons with a total of 20 episodes and featured a young Tisha Campbell who later became well known for her roles in Martin and My Wife and Kids. Though short-lived the show developed a loyal fanbase and remains a nostalgic favorite for many.
Fun fact: The musical numbers in each episode featured rewritten lyrics to classic songs that reflected the storyline making it one of the few TV dramas to incorporate music in this way.
Trivia question: What was the name of the wealthy businessman who adopted the five girls in Rags to Riches?
Rags to Riches ran for two seasons with a total of 20 episodes and featured a young Tisha Campbell who later became well known for her roles in Martin and My Wife and Kids. Though short-lived the show developed a loyal fanbase and remains a nostalgic favorite for many.
Fun fact: The musical numbers in each episode featured rewritten lyrics to classic songs that reflected the storyline making it one of the few TV dramas to incorporate music in this way.
Trivia question: What was the name of the wealthy businessman who adopted the five girls in Rags to Riches?
