The Millionaire

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The Millionaire

1955- 1960

6 Seasons

207 Episodes

5.8(4 votes)

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Overview

An anthology series that explored the ways sudden and unexpected wealth changed life for better or for worse. It told the stories of people who were given one million dollars from a benefactor who insisted they never know him, with one exception.

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Episodes

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The people behind it

Cast & crew

2 featured cast members

Starring

Marvin Miller

Michael Anthony

Paul Frees

John Beresford Tipton

Creative team

Showrunner: Fred Henry
Produced by: Don Fedderson

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