'Madoff' miniseries coming to ABC

Richard Dreyfuss to star as title character in 2-part series premiering in February

Bernie Madoff claims he feels safer in jail than free among the people he defrauded.

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – The most infamous Ponzi schemer in history is coming to ABC.

ABC announced Thursday that it will air a two-part miniseries, "Madoff," based on the rise and fall of Bernie Madoff, in February.

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Academy Award-winning actor Richard Dreyfuss stars as the title character, while Emmy Award-winning actress Blythe Danner co-stars as his wife, Ruth.

The miniseries is inspired by ABC News chief investigative correspondent Brian Ross' reporting from his book, "The Madoff Chronicles."

"Madoff" will premiere Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. The second half airs at the same time the next night.


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