How to Marry a Millionaire was an American sitcom that aired in syndication from 1957 to 1959. The series is based on the 1953 film of the same name starring Marilyn Monroe, Betty Grable, and Lauren Bacall. The series was one of the first television sitcoms based on a feature film, and was the first series that Barbara Eden was featured in as a regular cast member. The series follows the adventures and mishaps of three 20-something women who are attempting to marry a rich man.