Win Rich Man, Poor Man: The Complete Collection this weekend November 6 and 7th from KFFB 106.1 . Call and register when asked to on the air at 1-800-896-1669 or register on line at www.ourcontestonline.com
This phenomemally successful television miniseries chronicles the paths of two immigrant brothers–a rebellious fighter (Nick Nolte) and a crafty entrepreneur (Peter Strauss)–and their respective families, ambitions, loves, enemies, and fates. The cast also includes Susan Blakely, Ed Asner, Fionnula Flanagan, Bill Bixby, Talia Shire, and many others.
First published in 1969, Irwin Shaw’s novel RICH MAN, POOR MAN wove the tale of the tumultuous Jordache family, from 1945 through the late 1960s -focusing most immediately on the experiences and divergent fortunes of titular brothers Rudy and Tom. Long, detailed, and melodramatic, with a fine eye for characterization and narrative development, the book sold millions of copies and inevitably led to a televised version. This particular 1976 production, however, bore none of the weaknesses that one commonly associates with material adapted for the small screen: working within the miniseries format, the program’s creators enlisted an all-star cast including Nick Nolte (as Tom), Peter Strauss (as Rudy), Susan Blakely), and Ed Asner); emerged with 12 hours of drama; and netted scores of Emmy nominations. They also achieved such high Nielsen ratings that the miniseries spawned a one-season follow-up series, RICH MAN, POOR MAN – BOOK II. This set contains all of RICH MAN, POOR MAN and RICH MAN, POOR MAN – BOOK II as originally broadcast on American television.
