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Short summary

A wealthy businessman decides to soften his "cutthroat" image by adopting some children. He winds up adopting six girls and isn't prepared for the problems that come with them.

The show starts off in the year 1961.

It is stated in the show that Nick is 42, Nina is 15, and Patty is 13.

The girls' favorite singing group are the Delights, a three piece from Philadelphia.

The girls live in room 204 at the Margaret Keating Home for Girls.

Patty reads at the level of a 6-year-old.

The girls perform at the merger party as Foley's Lollipop.

Nick's father was a bricklayer and died when he was 13-years-old.

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    • Author: Beazezius
    I enjoyed this show when I was growing up and I wish someone would put it on DVD. I would buy it in a heartbeat. I use to watch the show whenever it came on and I really would like someone to bring it to video. There are a lot of old shows on video and DVD now, why can't we bring this one also. I would like to add it to my collection.I enjoyed the singing and dancing and the dressing up that they did. I have looking all over for this show and I am so happy that I found it. I remember Tisha Campbell in her younger days and Joseph Balogna. I loved the cast and story lines. It is great to think how everyone has grown up since this show. This show kept me from getting into trouble and I have younger cousins who would love to see it.
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    • Author: Darkraven
    I can remember when I was seven years old and my grandmother had recorded Rags to Riches for me. The first time I saw it, I must have watched it three times in a row. I watched it so many times within the next year that the VHS tape had gotten worn out and wouldn't play anymore. I'm now twenty six and I have looked for the movie everywhere. I still love all those songs and probably would remember most of them right away. I use to sing and dance around my living floor every time I watched it. I'm not quite sure why, but none of my friends, now, don't recall ever seeing it. I tell them that they missed out because it is a classic. I think that my stepdaughter would enjoy it a lot. She might think that everyone in the movie dresses funny, because she a teenager, but she would like the singing and dancing.
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    • Author: Enone
    I was only 9 when this show came on but I liked it a lot. The cast was great and the story was a winner. I was so upset when they canceled it. But as least some of the actors moved on to bigger and better things, like Tisha Cambel is in My Wife and Kids.
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    • Author: Whitebeard
    I had this movie on a video tape and the beginning was missing but I used to watch it all the time. Me and my best friend would act out some of the girls parts and we'd sing along with all their songs and everything. I used to love those outfits Diane would wear where it's like a skirt but the front of it is open and she's got shorts on - I'd wear shorts and wrap a towel partway around me to mimic the look! My friend used to like being Nina - I'm not sure why...maybe because Nina was the only one who had a boyfriend in the movie. I've since had the tape taken away from me (not by choice) and I miss it! I think I even made a cassette tape of the songs too - I might still have that. But anyway, I loved this movie and I'd love to have another (full) copy of it. It's probably a corny 80s movie to most people who have seen it, but I think it's a feel good movie. It's interesting to watch the changing emotions of the people throughout and see it all come together at the end (I hope that's not considered a spoiler - I'm not giving details!). This is my first movie review so I'm sorry if it sucks - I just wanted to share how I feel about it and what it means to me.
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    • Author: Goldcrusher
    I really loved this show. I don't remember it much since it's been years since it's been on. I used to envy the girls since they were so beautiful and talented. It's to bad more people don't adopt older kids. I can't remember how long the show was on, but I do know that I miss watching it. all the shows they have now usually sucks. I miss some of the good old 80's sitcom. please bring them back.
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    • Author: Pedar
    This is one of my favorite all time movies, and whenever I go to a video store I search for it everywhere. I haven't found it yet. I would absolutely love to own this movie.
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    • Author: Fordredor
    There is nothing bad that you can say about Rags to Riches if you like singing and dancing children and teenagers. Its a lot like a variety show where the kids dance and sing there way through a variety of songs with changed lyrics to suit their moods. This is pretty light stuff and on an entertainment level it does the job quite well. The main actors in this all seem quite talented, so it seems a pity that none of them really amounted to much more in the film industry. Naturally, if you dont like musicals, you will hate this, but for those that like them, its a pleasant alternative to the 40s and 50s musicals that appear all the time on cable.
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    • Author: Forcestalker
    I loved watching this show when I was growing up. I had my Mom record every episode every week. My tapes are now starting to go bad and I am afraid of playing them for fear that the machine will eat them. I have every episode on three VCR tapes including both of the 2 hour movies. I wish that they would come out on DVD so that I can continue enjoying the shows and also show them to my children. I have a five year old that loves to listen to the 50's and 60's music so I know that he will enjoy them. The shows have lessons in each and every one and would feel safe to allow all my children of all ages to watch them. We could sing and dance right along to the music and different dances. I hope that they release the entire series out real soon so that we can enjoy watching a good family show instead of some of the shows they have on TV right now. It's hard to find good shows to watch that I would approve my children to watch. This is a very good show and I would recommend it to everyone.
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    • Author: Unh
    this is the most compelling movies of its kind. there is wormth compassion, greed, and deceet. all mixed up in a mary popins setting.

    in an attempt to win a multi-million dollar contract with a frozen food company, Nick Foly, gets some girls from an orphanage. with the soul intent of shipping them back with in a month. suprize, he falls in love with the girls, and realized that the current girl is only out for his money.(almost too late.) the rest is a romantics dream come true. I feel the best sceen in the movie is nicks' realization that he wants to be a father "their" father. with teddy bare in hand he sings about his.... well you get the movie and find out, but when you do get your favorite person, a candle, and turn down the lights. guys, let her see your softer side, she'll love you for it.
  • Episode cast overview, first billed only:
    Joseph Bologna Joseph Bologna - Nick Foley
    Tisha Campbell-Martin Tisha Campbell-Martin - Marva Foley (as Tisha Campbell)
    Blanca De Garr Blanca De Garr - Patty Foley (as Blanca DeGarr)
    Kimiko Gelman Kimiko Gelman - Rose Foley
    Heather McAdam Heather McAdam - Nina Foley
    Bridget Michele Bridget Michele - Diane Foley
    Heidi Zeigler Heidi Zeigler - Mickey Foley
    Douglas Seale Douglas Seale - John Clapper
    Leslie Bevis Leslie Bevis - Carlotta Newton
    Billy Warlock Billy Warlock - Tommy
    Mary Gillis Mary Gillis - Miss Provo
    Julie Payne Julie Payne
    Bill Maher Bill Maher - Freddie
    Woody Eney Woody Eney
    Audre Johnston Audre Johnston
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