My Favorite Show is Back.......Secret Millionaire...what I want to do when we receive this blessing..............in another community anonymously...(and not on TV)
VIDEO: Auntie Anne's Pretzels Founder Is the Latest Secret Millionaire
Liz Raftery
Aug 2, 2013 05:12 PM ET
by Liz Raftery
Secret Millionaire
ABC has resurrected Secret Millionaire, the reality show (formerly on Fox) based on a British series, about wealthy people who assume secret identities and donate thousands of dollars to charities. The first philanthropist to be featured on ABC's version is Anne Beiler, the founder of Auntie Anne's Pretzels.
On Sunday's episode, Beiler heads to Baltimore and works with three organizations in the poorest parts of the city over the course of a week.
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"This was probably one of the highlights of my whole life," Beiler tells TVGuide.com. "Many of these folks really don't have anything to begin with, and yet they were in these organizations, giving of themselves and of their time, with nothing in return. It was just very impressive, the passion that they had for their community and for their cause."
Though Beiler eventually revealed her true identity to the charities she was working with, she said that one of the more enjoyable aspects was pretending to be someone else for a week. "I went in just acting like I had just moved in [to the neighborhood]," Beiler recalls. "And they'd ask me questions about my family and my husband and my children. Sometimes I almost slipped into the mode of telling them who I really was, but I was able to keep it a secret all week. That part really was fun."
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Less fun, according to Beiler, was deciding how to distribute her money among the three organizations she worked with. "It was really tough ... because all of them are very deserving. I really did struggle about that," she says. "The one that I chose to give the most to I think was the one that would have had the hardest time getting funding. ... I chose them because I felt like they needed it the most, I guess. It was very difficult."
Watch Beiler get adjusted to her new surroundings in the clip below. Secret Millionaire premieres Sunday at 8/7c on ABC.
VIDEO: Auntie Anne's Pretzels Founder Is the Latest Secret Millionaire
Liz Raftery
Aug 2, 2013 05:12 PM ET
by Liz Raftery
Secret Millionaire
ABC has resurrected Secret Millionaire, the reality show (formerly on Fox) based on a British series, about wealthy people who assume secret identities and donate thousands of dollars to charities. The first philanthropist to be featured on ABC's version is Anne Beiler, the founder of Auntie Anne's Pretzels.
On Sunday's episode, Beiler heads to Baltimore and works with three organizations in the poorest parts of the city over the course of a week.
Fall TV Preview: The most-anticipated new dramas
"This was probably one of the highlights of my whole life," Beiler tells TVGuide.com. "Many of these folks really don't have anything to begin with, and yet they were in these organizations, giving of themselves and of their time, with nothing in return. It was just very impressive, the passion that they had for their community and for their cause."
Though Beiler eventually revealed her true identity to the charities she was working with, she said that one of the more enjoyable aspects was pretending to be someone else for a week. "I went in just acting like I had just moved in [to the neighborhood]," Beiler recalls. "And they'd ask me questions about my family and my husband and my children. Sometimes I almost slipped into the mode of telling them who I really was, but I was able to keep it a secret all week. That part really was fun."
Fall TV Preview: The most-anticipated new comedies
Less fun, according to Beiler, was deciding how to distribute her money among the three organizations she worked with. "It was really tough ... because all of them are very deserving. I really did struggle about that," she says. "The one that I chose to give the most to I think was the one that would have had the hardest time getting funding. ... I chose them because I felt like they needed it the most, I guess. It was very difficult."
Watch Beiler get adjusted to her new surroundings in the clip below. Secret Millionaire premieres Sunday at 8/7c on ABC.
ALL ABOUT SECRET MILLIONAIRE
The secret's out! Some of America's most successful self-made millionaires are embarking on a truly incredible journey. They will spend a week in the country's poorest areas and ultimately reward some unsung community heroes with hundreds of thousands of dollars of their own money.
The secret's out! Some of America's most successful self-made millionaires are embarking on a truly incredible journey. They will spend a week in the country's poorest areas and ultimately reward some unsung community heroes with hundreds of thousands of dollars of their own money.
Based on the hit UK series of the same name, each episode of Secret Millionaire follows one of America's most successful business people for a week as they leave the comforts of home behind. They'll keep their true identities hidden while living in some of the country's most impoverished neighborhoods.
Residing in local housing on welfare-level wages, these "secret millionaires" will try to find the most deserving people within the community. We're talking about those selfless individuals who continually sacrifice everything to help anyone in need, and ultimately encourage others to do the same.
Throughout this incredible experience, the millionaires will come face-to-face with some truly extraordinary people who put their own needs aside for the sake of others. At the end of the journey, they'll reveal their true identity and donate their own money to these local heroes. It's a life-changing moment you won't want to miss.
http://abc.go.com/shows/secret-millionaire/blogs/news/about-the-show
Get Involved In Your Community!
By ABC.com
Posted June 25th, 2013 at 5:23 pm
Whether you want to volunteer locally, or you would prefer to contribute to an organization that is making a difference, here are some tools and ideas to help you get started!
Whether you want to volunteer locally, or you would prefer to contribute to an organization that is making a difference, here are some tools and ideas to help you get started! Read More »
http://abc.go.com/shows/secret-millionaire/blogs/news/get-involved
DOWNLOAD OUR "SECRET MILLIONAIRE" TOOL KIT
Looking for ways to make a difference in your hometown? Download our "Secret Millionaire" toolkit, get to know some of our "secret millionaires," read about their inspiring journeys and earn how you can get started in your local community.
DOWNLOAD THE TOOL KIT
http://a.abc.com/media/primetime/secretmillionaire/SCMToolkit.pdf
Secret Millionaire: Past Charities
By ABC.com
Posted June 25th, 2013 at 5:22 pm
A list of organizations that have been featured on past seasons of the show.
Read More »
http://abc.go.com/shows/secret-millionaire/blogs/news/past-charities
The secret's out! Some of America's most successful self-made millionaires are embarking on a truly incredible journey. They will spend a week in the country's poorest areas and ultimately reward some unsung community heroes with hundreds of thousands of dollars of their own money.
The secret's out! Some of America's most successful self-made millionaires are embarking on a truly incredible journey. They will spend a week in the country's poorest areas and ultimately reward some unsung community heroes with hundreds of thousands of dollars of their own money.
Based on the hit UK series of the same name, each episode of Secret Millionaire follows one of America's most successful business people for a week as they leave the comforts of home behind. They'll keep their true identities hidden while living in some of the country's most impoverished neighborhoods.
Residing in local housing on welfare-level wages, these "secret millionaires" will try to find the most deserving people within the community. We're talking about those selfless individuals who continually sacrifice everything to help anyone in need, and ultimately encourage others to do the same.
Throughout this incredible experience, the millionaires will come face-to-face with some truly extraordinary people who put their own needs aside for the sake of others. At the end of the journey, they'll reveal their true identity and donate their own money to these local heroes. It's a life-changing moment you won't want to miss.
http://abc.go.com/shows/secret-millionaire/blogs/news/about-the-show
Get Involved In Your Community!
By ABC.com
Posted June 25th, 2013 at 5:23 pm
Whether you want to volunteer locally, or you would prefer to contribute to an organization that is making a difference, here are some tools and ideas to help you get started!
Whether you want to volunteer locally, or you would prefer to contribute to an organization that is making a difference, here are some tools and ideas to help you get started! Read More »
http://abc.go.com/shows/secret-millionaire/blogs/news/get-involved
DOWNLOAD OUR "SECRET MILLIONAIRE" TOOL KIT
Looking for ways to make a difference in your hometown? Download our "Secret Millionaire" toolkit, get to know some of our "secret millionaires," read about their inspiring journeys and earn how you can get started in your local community.
DOWNLOAD THE TOOL KIT
http://a.abc.com/media/primetime/secretmillionaire/SCMToolkit.pdf
Secret Millionaire: Past Charities
By ABC.com
Posted June 25th, 2013 at 5:22 pm
A list of organizations that have been featured on past seasons of the show.
Read More »
http://abc.go.com/shows/secret-millionaire/blogs/news/past-charities
LOOK FOR THEM....FIND THEM....HELP & SUPPORT THEM
