Richie Rich

Richie Rich is an animated television series produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions that aired on ABC from 1980 to 1984 and again in 1988 as part of the weekend/weekday programming block The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera, Based upon Harvey Comics' popular Richie Rich comic book characters, the series shared time slots with Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo, The Little Rascals, and Pac-Man over its original broadcast run. The other most visible character was Richie's dog, the appropriately named Dollar. The show airs occasionally on Boomerang; Boomerang's reruns feature the theme from The Richie Rich/Scooby-Doo Show and Scrappy Too! over the closing credits.

Richie Rich (1980-1984) is an American animated family series created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera for ABC. Adapted from the Harvey Comics characters, it follows Richie Rich, the wealthy and good-natured young boy, and his clever, loyal dog Dollar as they wander through gentle comic adventures. Their everyday world is shaped by money: gadgets, mansions and generous fortunes make small problems easy to solve, while the stories lean on playful misadventures rather than real danger. The series runs four seasons with 41 episodes, each a self-contained half hour built from simple gags and light mischief. Its tone is cheerful, breezy and warmly comforting, the sort of bright Saturday morning cartoon that fans of The Jetsons and Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! will find familiar. Its bright comic-book look and kid-friendly ensemble make it an easy, undemanding watch for younger audiences and families looking for classic Hanna-Barbera fun.

Audiences rate the Hanna-Barbera cartoon as a lightweight, negatively received family show, with its first season rated more favorably than the rest.

• The Jetsonslighthearted saturday morning animation, wealthy kid adventure, gentle comedy, family viewing
• Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!hanna-barbera mystery comedy with a kid-friendly ensemble and gentle peril
• The Flintstonesafternoon cartoon with a cheerful dog companion and light comic adventure

Created by

William Hanna, Joseph Barbera

Release Date

1980-11-08

Episode runtime

30 min

Rating

6.0 / 10 (104)

What is Richie Rich about?

A wealthy young boy and his loyal dog Dollar get into harmless adventures and comic scrapes in this Hanna-Barbera cartoon based on the Harvey Comics character.

What is Richie Rich like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Richie Rich as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.

Is Richie Rich violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Richie Rich.

What did critics think of Richie Rich?

Audiences rate the Hanna-Barbera cartoon as a lightweight, negatively received family show, with its first season rated more favorably than the rest.

Which shows are like Richie Rich?

Shows with a similar feel include The Jetsons, Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!, and The Flintstones.

How long is Richie Rich?

Richie Rich: 4 seasons, 41 episodes.

Is Richie Rich still running?

No, Richie Rich has ended.

Where can I watch Richie Rich?

In United States, Richie Rich streams on Tubi TV.