1976 TV series (Rich man Poor man ) 1

My most favorite American drama in my childhood.

As World War II comes to an end, two strong-willed brothers (Peter Strauss and Nick Nolte) battle for the attention of their bitter and disillusioned parents (Ed Asner and Dorothy McGuire) and begin a 20-year odyssey that will take one to great wealth and the other to the brink of self-destruction. Rudy is industrious and ambitious, while Tom is tough and independent, often resorting to vicious pranks to gain attention. As Rudy prepares for graduation from high school, events begin to set each on a path of his own. It's the beginning of an unforgettable tale of two destinies that although quite different, can never be separated.

Book Two begins with Rudy Jordache, now a US Senator, leaving his wife Julie and apprehending the man who killed his brother Tom. He also takes in Tom's son, Wesley. Much like his father in the mini-series, Wesley is somewhat of a troublemaker. Also into the picture steps Julie's son, Billy Abbot, a very ambitious young man who also brings his share of problems to the mix. Complicating things further, Tom's killer, Falconetti (portrayed once again by William Smith) is released from prison and seeks revenge on Rudy and the rest of the Jordache clan.

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[stropsomsoc100]

I will as soon as If I got book1.

[expanding]

This is my all time favourite TV series. Peter Strauss was great Nick Nolte was even greater, and William Smith was outstanding as Falconetti.

There were also Van Johnson, Lawrence Pressman, Ray Milland, Fionula Flanaghan, Norman Fell, Linda Day George, Robert Reed, Mike Evans...

I wish I could watch it again some day.

[ronwelker8]

Mr4. William Smith was one of THE major reasons for the dramatic success of RICH MAN POOR MAN no doubt in my mind.

[meiajean1]

ha....and i wondered if anyone else liked this show as much as me!a...was long time ago....gave me a good feeling to read all the comments....

[sandinyourshoes]

Book II does quite a job of recapping its predecessor with such great highlights! It is odd to watch both Falc's attack on Tom on the dock's without music and the scene in the hospital where the brothers say goodbye.

[valarmanwe]

I saw this series when I was 12, in 1976. I`ve seen repeats since. But My TV Network never aired RMPM Book II. I`ve searched the world for it, and have now found Book II in a DVD Store in my town.

[Bexly]

all these years and the ballpeen to the knee still makes me squirm

[777778311]

Una de las mejores series que he visto, espero que algún día la puedan repetir...que recuerdos...ANN

[BLNBRD]

This is my mum's favorite mini-series. She watched it during the late 1980s and that's how I get my name Jordache from; while she was pregnant. Thanks mum!

[NeoX3TOX1K]

J'ai adoré cette série et aimerais la revoir

[wezatch]

@MissLilNova Same as me that is why I'am called Wesley

[MissLilNova]

This was my dad's favorite show of the 70s, back when he was in his 20s. We watched the reruns together <3 I love you daddy! <3

[TheMsRosabelle]

@camgirl702 I bought the series of 1 & 2. Just got finished watching it....What a handsome man Peter Strauss was and still is!