Richie Rich 1980
What is Richie Rich?
The animated television series "Richie Rich" was produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions. Based on the popular comic book characters from Harvey Comics, the series aired on ABC.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1980
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 41
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 8, 1980
- Last aired
- Sep 24, 1983
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Animation, Family
- Updated
Where to watch
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Overview
The animated television series "Richie Rich" was produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions. Based on the popular comic book characters from Harvey Comics, the series aired on ABC. It shared time slots with other popular animated shows, including Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo, The Little Rascals, and Pac-Man. The series also featured a notable character, Richie's dog, named Dollar. The show's original broadcast run was part of a programming block called The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera. After its initial run, the series aired again in 1988 as part of The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera. The show can be seen occasionally on the Boomerang network, which features reruns of the series with the theme from The Richie Ric.
Should you watch it?
“A penny‑pinching kid lives in a world of endless riches and goofy adventures.”
- Classic Hanna‑Barbera animation
- Based on the popular Richie Rich comics
- Family‑friendly humor
- Animation style reflects its early‑80s era
Watch it if you enjoy nostalgic Saturday‑morning cartoons about a wealthy kid and his dog.
The series is TV‑G, offering gentle comedy suitable for children and families.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
- E1 The Robotnappers / Piggy Bank Prank / Muscle Beach Nov 8, 1980
- E2 The Rare Scare / Kitty Sitter / One of Our Aircraft Carriers is Missing Nov 15, 1980
- E3 Silence is Golden / The Shocking Lady Strikes Again / Spring Cleaning Nov 22, 1980
- E4 The Kangaroo Hop / Car Wash / The Blur Nov 29, 1980
- E5 Irona Versus Demona / Chef's Surprise / The Snow Bounders Dec 6, 1980
- E6 The Abominable Snow Plan / Miss Robot America / Constructo Dec 13, 1980
- E7 Greatest Invention in the World/Who's Afraid of the BigBadBug/Counterfeit Dollar Dec 20, 1980
- E8 Mystery Mountain / Poor Little Richbillies / Chowhound Dec 27, 1980
- E9 Wiped Out / Welcome Uncle Cautious / Disaster Master Jan 3, 1981
- E10 T.V. Dollar / Disappearing Dignitaries / The Most Unforgettable Butler Jan 10, 1981
- E11 Prankster Beware / A Boost for Pee-wee / Clothes Make the Butler
- E12 Cave Boy Richie / Young Irona / The Great Charity Train Robbery Jan 24, 1981
- E13 Baseball Dollar / The Sinister Sports Spectacular / It's No Giggling Matter Jan 31, 1981
Season 2 · 8 episodes
- E1 Space Shark / The Chef's Watch Dog / Schoolhouse Romp Sep 19, 1981
- E2 Richie of the Round Table / I Want My Mummy / Canine Cadet Sep 26, 1981
- E3 Voodoo Island / Tooth is Stranger Than Fiction / Butlering Made Easy Oct 3, 1981
- E4 A Special Talent / Villians Incorporated / Bye-Bye Baby Oct 10, 1981
- E5 Rich Mice / King Bee / Chilly Dog Oct 17, 1981
- E6 Money Talks / Mischief Movie / An Ordinary Day Oct 24, 1981
- E7 Dog Gone / Carnival Man / The Day the Estate Stood Still
- E8 Around the World on Eighty Cents / No Substitute for a Watch Dog / Robot Robber Nov 7, 1981
Season 3 · 15 episodes
- E1 Born Flea / Money Plant / How Human / The Collector /
- E2 The Midas Touch / Ball Room / Dignified Doggy / Genie With the Light Brown Hair
- E3 Mayda Munny / Coin Flapper / Busy Butler / The Haunting of Castle Rich
- E4 Suavo / Sugar Bowl / Shoe Biz / The Giant Ape Caper
- E5 The Pie-Eyed Piper / Giant Pearl / Guard Dog / Richie Goes to Shirik
- E6 Boy of the Year / Robot Bug Guards / I Say You All / The Youth Maker
- E7 Everybody's Doing It / Richie's Cube / Dollar's Exercise / The Maltese Monkey
- E8 Look A-Like / Gold Frame / Hard to Study / Sky Hook
- E10 Episode 10 Oct 23, 1982
- E11 Episode 11 Oct 30, 1982
- E12 Episode 12 Oct 30, 1982
- E13 Episode 13 Oct 30, 1982
- E14 Episode 14 Nov 6, 1982
- E16 Episode 16 Nov 13, 1982
- E17 Episode 17 Nov 13, 1982
Frequently asked questions
When did the series first air?
It premiered on ABC on November 8, 1980.
Which studio produced the show?
It was produced by Hanna‑Barbera Productions.
What source material does the series adapt?
It is based on Harvey Comics’ Richie Rich characters.
Who is Richie’s most visible companion?
Richie’s dog, named Dollar, appears frequently.
Where can reruns be found today?
Reruns occasionally air on Boomerang, featuring the original theme music.