The are the segments used in the series include:
- Richie Rich Riches: 7-minute segments which center around a robbery or an event which could impact the Rich mansion or Richie's family. Dollar the Dog appeared in all of these segments.
- Richie Rich Gems: 30-second skits based on one-page stories.
- Richie Rich Treasure Chest: 3-minute segments usually based on five-page stories, and usually center around Dollar the Dog or Cadbury.
- Richie Rich Zillion-Dollar Adventures: 11-minute segments usually involving an event that could impact Richville or the world, or on rare occasions, a mystery-solving plot. Dollar the Dog appeared in all of these segments.
The character lineup was mostly the same as in the comic book series, but some minor exceptions apply. Richie's father was named George, but the biggest change was that Richie and his friends appeared to be more mature, about 12 years old, and wore a different wardrobe as opposed in the comic book series. IInstead of the traditional waist coat, red bow tie and blue shorts from the comic book series, this animated version wore long blue pants, and a red sweater with a big golden letter "R" on its front.
In addition, Cadbury the Butler's role in the series is relatively downplayed in favor of another character from the comic books, Irona the Robot Maid. Her increased presence not only allowed for more major female characters in the stories, but her abilities were changed to have her body converted to any form and tool needed in a situation, allowing to be not only a domestic servant, but also Richie's bodyguard of considerable power.
In addition, Cadbury the Butler's role in the series is relatively downplayed in favor of another character from the comic books, Irona the Robot Maid. Her increased presence not only allowed for more major female characters in the stories, but her abilities were changed to have her body converted to any form and tool needed in a situation, allowing to be not only a domestic servant, but also Richie's bodyguard of considerable power.
This series does not display actual episode titles in the title cards like in the Scooby-Doo, Little Rascals, Pac-Man and Monchhichis title cards.
The series has aired overseas in at least one foreign country. In 2015, the network Pogo in India aired Hindi-dubbed episodes and the show became incredibly popular in that country.
The series was originally planned for a September 1980 launch, but was delayed until November 8, 1980 due to a lengthy Hollywood actors' strike, in which voice actors were also involved.