High-concept anthology that made sudden wealth a weekly moral laboratory.
Why it matters
Episode guide
206 episodes across 6 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
Each week executive secretary Michael Anthony delivers a $1 million check from unseen tycoon John Beresford Tipton to an ordinary person, and the episode tracks the consequences. The premise was pure high concept before the term was common. It scratched a very American itch about money and character.
Network & studio
- CBS — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1950s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
High-concept anthology that made sudden wealth a weekly moral laboratory.
Creators
Don Fedderson
Key cast
- Marvin Miller as Michael Anthony
Flash facts
- CBS anthology drama 1955–1960; Marvin Miller starred as Michael Anthony.
- Unseen benefactor John Beresford Tipton was heard but not shown.
- Popular premise later echoed in countless 'sudden riches' stories.
FAQ
What network aired The Millionaire?
The Millionaire is associated with CBS (1955–1960).
Why is The Millionaire in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1950s?
High-concept anthology that made sudden wealth a weekly moral laboratory.
Who are the key names behind The Millionaire?
Creators and principals include Don Fedderson.
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