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.
80s insight: 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.
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.
80s insight: 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.
