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John Beresford Tipton is a multi-billionaire, and among the things he does with his money is to give away $1 million to people he doesn't know. Every week Tipton, who is never seen, instructs his assistant, Michael Anthony, to deliver a check to to the person he chose--and ask each to sign an agreement to never tell anyone how s/he got the money. Also shown is how the recipients' lives are ...
In this hit 1950s TV series, a millionaire indulges himself giving away $1 million apiece to persons he has never met. John Beresford Tipton is a multi-billionaire, and among the things he does with his money is to give away $1 million to people he doesn't know. Every week Tipton, who is never seen, instructs his assistant, Michael Anthony, to ...
206 x 30 minute episodes. Each week, never-seen billionaire John Beresford Tipton (Paul Frees) had his secretary Michael Anthony (Marvin Miller) present a million-dollar cashier’s cheque to an individual. The drama was provided by the reactions and plans of the recipients. The only catch for recipients was that they were told never to reveal ...
The Millionaire. Un giovane di Mumbai riflette sulla sua infanzia quando viene accusato di aver barato durante un quiz televisivo. IMDb 8.0 1 h 55 min 2008. 13+
The Millionaire – Season 1, Episode 1. A check for $1 million threatens a young widow's romance with a man who has vowed never to marry a rich woman.
In 1955 the year "The Millionaire" was first broadcast, the highest tax bracket was 91% and the lifetime exemption was around $60,000. So 91% of $940,000 equaled $855,400. That is the taxable amount on $1,000,000 back in 1955. So, that amount plus the $1,000,000 gift to the beneficiary meant that the donor had to pay a grand total of $1,855,400.
Mar 24, 2023 · A show that ran for six seasons and was a rerun staple for decades, 'The Millionaire' (1955) is unknown to most today. Never released on home video, it has b...
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