Synopsis of Saturday Morning Show

The 1950's introduced us to Tales From the Crypt, a wry, sardonic E.C. Comics series that turned the saccharine theme of good versus evil on its head.

"Richie Rich has got the Midas touch,
And a heart of solid gold."

Harvey Comics' "Richest Kid in the World" returned for another cartoon run in 1996. The new syndicated series came in the wake of the successful 1994 live-action feature Richie Rich , which starred Macaulay Culkin in the title role.

The new Richie Rich stayed true to the character's comic book roots, while updating the setting to a 90's sensibility. Richie was the heir to the vast fortunes of parents Richard Rich Sr. and Regina Rich, but he didn't let it go to his head. The tycoon-in-the-making spent most of his time with pals Freckles and Tiny, girlfriend Gloria Glad, dog Dollar, and butler Cadbury. The rest of the cast included spoiled Reggie Van Dough, chauffeur Bascomb, Chef Pierre, and robotic maid Irona.

Departing from earlier Richie Rich cartoons, this series played up the comedy and mystery, as Richie and pals used the boy's wealth to make the world a safer place. Professor Keenbean, another Rich employee, concocted various gizmos and gadgets to help the young crimestoppers.

In addition to the 13 new Richie Rich adventures, the show dusted off classic cartoon shorts from the Harvey files. The updated Richie never matched the success of his earlier incarnations, and the series left syndication after a single season.

Release History

9/21/96 syndication

TV Sub Categories

animated
comedy

TV Studio

Film Roman, Harvey Entertainment

Television Cast

Richie Rich Katie Leigh
Cadbury Martin Jarvis
Gloria Glad Jeannie Elias
Freckles Jeannie Elias
Tiny Jeannie Elias
Reggie Van Dough Jeannie Elias
Dollar Pat Fraley
Regina Rich Susan Silo
Richard Rich Sr.* Rene Auberjonois
Irona Katie Leigh
Professor Keenbean Rene Auberjonois
Chef Pierre Rene Auberjonois
Bascomb Martin Jarvis

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