The Millionaire (TV Series)

The Maggie Sheeler Story (1957)

Marvin Miller: Michael Anthony

Quotes 

• Michael Anthony : [Anthony enters the study to discover Tipton seated in a high-backed chair at his desk, reading a book. Only Tipton's left hand, holding the book, is visible to viewers]  You sent for me, sir?

  John Beresford Tipton : Mike, I've been tangling with the great mystery.

  Michael Anthony : A detective story, sir?

  John Beresford Tipton : [Closing the book and laying it on the desk]  No, the mystery of love and the complications of human relationships.

  Michael Anthony : Those are rather large problems, sir. Any solution in sight?

  John Beresford Tipton : I don't know, Mike. Love is not a mathematical equation. Human nature's not something you can weigh and measure. Even when you understand it, there are surprises.

  [Tipton hands an envelope to Anthony] 

  John Beresford Tipton : Here's the name of another new millionaire. Let's see if she can solve at least part of that mystery.

  [Anthony accepts the envelope and bows] 

• [first lines] 

  Michael Anthony : [to the viewers]  My name is Michael Anthony, and during his lifetime, I was executive secretary to John Beresford Tipton, a fabulous multibillionaire. In addition to supporting many organized charities, he frequently gave away a million dollars - one million dollars, tax-free - to someone who had never met him and was, in fact, completely unaware of his existence. This is Silverstone, the fantastic 60,000-acre estate, where I served John Beresford Tipton. One night I was told Mr. Tipton wanted to see me in his study.

• Michael Anthony : [Anthony buzzes the doorbell of Margaret Sheeler. She responds]  Mrs. Margaret Sheeler?

  Maggie : Yes.

  Michael Anthony : My name is Michael Anthony. May I come in?

  Maggie : What do you want?

  Michael Anthony : [Opening his briefcase]  I'm here to deliver this

  [Withdraws check from briefcase and hands it to Margaret] 

  Maggie : [Staring at check]  I don't understand. A million dollars.

  Michael Anthony : I know it seems unusual, but it's quite real. One million dollars, tax-free.

  Maggie : But why? Why would anyone want to give this to me?

  Michael Anthony : If you'll ask me in, I'll explain.

  [Anthony enters] 

  Maggie : Well?

  Michael Anthony : It's yours, and it's good, believe me.

  Maggie : Just like that? A million dollars without lifting a finger?

  Michael Anthony : [Producing a document from his briefcase]  You have to sign this.

  Maggie : [Reads the form]  And that's all? Just agree never to divulge the source of the money or... or the amount?

  Michael Anthony : Except to your husband, if and when you marry. Otherwise the bank will reclaim what money is left and all the tangible assets purchased with it.

  [Margaret signs the agreement] 

• Michael Anthony : [Reviewing a case history, to the viewers]  Our next millionaire was Margaret Sheeler. She was a 23-year old widow and was involved in a complicated relationship. But there was no mystery about the fact that she was in love.