About The Millionaire Matchmaker

The Millionaire Matchmaker is an American reality television series that premiered on January 22, 2008, on the Bravo television network. The show, produced by Patti Stanger, follows her as she offers her matchmaking services to wealthy individuals, with the goal of helping them find true love. Each episode features Stanger setting up two wealthy clients on dates with potential matches, often throwing in her pierce criticisms and dating do’s and don’ts.

Making / Production

The show was produced by Intuitive Entertainment, with Kevin Dill and Mechelle Collins as executive producers, alongside Rob Lee, Patti Stanger, and Leslie Greif. The crew worked tirelessly to film, edit, and put together each episode, using a mix of on-the-fly footage and carefully set-up scenes to create the compelling narrative of each match and date.

Actors

• Patti Stanger as the Matchmaker – Her no-nonsense and often blunt feedback added a unique touch to the show. She worked hard not only to match her clients but also to educate them about dating and relationships.
• Destin Pfaff as Patti's right-hand man – Destin displayed a knack for understanding and relating to the clients. He played essential roles in coordinating dates and making the necessary arrangements behind the scenes.
• Rachel Federoff as Assistant Matchmaker – Rachel's empathetic approach and effective communication skills made her a vital part of the matchmaking process.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Patti Stanger’s method of matchmaking is based on her mother’s successful style of matching couples.
• The show was shot primarily in Los Angeles, but some seasons were shot in New York City and Miami as well.

Quotes

• “Your picker is broken.” – Patti Stanger
• “You're not looking for perfection, you're looking for compatibility.” – Patti Stanger

Music, Soundtrack

• The show features a variety of contemporary pop, electronic, and dance music to set the tone for the many dates and confrontational moments. Specific songs or artists, however, are not credited in the series.