What is "strike it rich"

vb. (context idiomatic English) To suddenly and unexpectedly become rich

Strike It Rich is a 1990 romantic comedy motion picture starring Robert Lindsay and Molly Ringwald. Others in the cast include John Gielgud.

It was directed by James Scott, who also adapted the screenplay based on the novel Loser Takes All by Graham Greene.

Strike It Rich may refer to:

• Strike It Rich (radio-TV), an American game show
• Strike It Rich (1986 game show), an American show hosted by Joe Garagiola
• Strike It Lucky, a 1980s and 1990s British game show later known as Strike It Rich
• Strike It Rich (1990 film), a 1990 comedy starring Robert Lindsay and Molly Ringwald
• Strike It Rich (1933 film), a 1933 comedy film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott
• Strike It Rich (1949 film), a comedy starring Rod Cameron and Bonita Granville
• Alternative title for the 1965 South African film Kimberley Jim

Strike It Rich is an American game show that aired in syndication during the 1986–87 television season. It was hosted by Joe Garagiola with Theresa Ring as prize model and Bob Hilton as the announcer. The show was produced by Kline & Friends in association with Blair Entertainment.

Strike It Rich is a game show that aired on American radio and television from June 29, 1947, to December 27, 1957 on CBS and NBC. People in need of money (such as for medical treatment or a destitute family) appeared and told their tale of woe, then tried to win money by answering four relatively easy questions. Each player would be given $30 and bet any of their bankroll on answering each question after being given the category. If the contestant didn't win any money, the emcee opened the "Heart Line", which was a phone line to viewers who wished to donate to the contestant's family.

Sponsored by Luden's Cough Drops, the radio series aired on CBS from June 29, 1947, to April 30, 1950. Todd Russell was the host from 1947 to 1948, followed by Warren Hull. On May 1, 1950, the show moved to NBC, where it aired on weekdays, sponsored by Colgate, until December 27, 1957.

The television series premiered May 7, 1951, on CBS's daytime lineup and ran until January 3, 1958. Its popularity caused CBS to air a prime time version from July 4, 1951, to January 12, 1955. The nighttime version finished #25 in the Nielsen ratings for the 1951-1952 season and #21 for 1952-1953.

Two attempts to revive the series were made in 1973 and 1978, although neither was successful. Another quiz show in 1986 used the same name but was otherwise unrelated.

Strike It Rich is a 1933 British comedy film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Betty Astell, Davy Burnaby, George K. Gee and Wilfrid Lawson.