Man of the World
Michael Strait is a world-renowned photographer whose assignments lead him into investigating mysterious goings-on amongst the rich and glamorous and intrigue from far-flung places as Iraq, French Indochina, and Algiers.
Seasons
1. Death of a Conference
Air Date: 1962-09-29
In the final phases of the Algerian war, Strait is caught between the French generals and the Algerian revolutionaries as peace negotiations grow ever more dangerous and complicated.
2. Masquerade in Spain
Air Date: 1962-10-06
In Spain, Strait is asked to do a photo shoot on a beautiful heiress, but unwittingly takes her to her kidnapping — one that she's in on.
3. Blaze of Glory
Air Date: 1962-10-13
When Strait meets an ace racer with failing eyesight, he sees the opportunity to help a young man achieve his aim of driving in top racing rally — but another is interested in the driver for nefarious reasons.
4. The Runaways
Air Date: 1962-10-20
An easily impressed American heiress flees with a stranger who rescued her from a gang of thugs in the French Riviera. Strait is asked to keep tabs on the couple as they hide before their wedding, an exclusive for a Paris paper. However, something doesn't add up about the would-be groom.
5. The Frontier
Air Date: 1962-10-27
A defenseless remote Indian town is at risk of a takeover when red Chinese soldiers arrie. Strait's assignment, and only hope for the inhabitants, is a lady bacteriologist sent by the local government.
6. The Sentimental Agent
Air Date: 1962-11-03
In Havana, Strait is arrested and imprisoned for taking unauthorized photographs. Warren receives help from shady Argentinian businessman Carlos Borella, who has connections with corrupt officials, and can get Strait released.
7. The Highland Story
Air Date: 1962-11-10
Assigned to report on the Scottish Highland clan system, Strait finds the residents of a local village less than friendly when he enquiries about 'sacred' traditions.
8. Nature of Justice
Air Date: 1962-11-17
Professor O'Connor claims to have discovered an engraved stone tablet which provides a link to an early civilisation. Assigned to cover the story for a science magazine, Strait finds that all is not as it first appears.
9. The Mindreader
Air Date: 1962-11-24
Stait is sought to do some publicity for a girl who seems to be a genuine clairvoyant, who reluctantly passes all tests of her abilities — yet she may not be what she seems.
10. Portrait of a Girl
Air Date: 1962-12-01
Strait's close-up of old masters in the art world reveals fakes with a familiar face involved.
11. Specialist for the Kill
Air Date: 1962-12-08
A casual assignment in Berlin to photograph the latest fashions becomes a nightmare for Strait when he uncovers a plot to assassinate a visiting industrialist.
12. A Family Affair
Air Date: 1962-12-15
A bomb goes off in a Paris salon, just as Strait is photographing the models.
13. Shadow of the Wall
Air Date: 1962-12-22
In West Berlin, Strait stays with a German friend from the war and his young English wife. American occupation forces believe the friend is passing Allied secrets to the communists, and endeavor to recruit Strait.
1. The Bandit
Air Date: 1963-05-11
When Strait tries to obtain an interview with a tempestuous Italian film star, he finds she has been kidnapped by a Sicilian bandit with an odd sense of humour.
2. The Enemy
Air Date: 1963-05-18
Strait is assigned to find the hiding place of a fashionable Italian doctor who, having rejected 'civilisation', has gone to work in the African jungle. The man was secretly on a new virus, and Strait must confirm its existence.
3. Double Exposure
Air Date: 1963-05-25
Strait plays chauffeur to an eccentric old woman on holiday in order to investigate whether a military leader behind the Iron Curtain is actually dead and now being impersonated by somebody else.
4. Jungle Mission
Air Date: 1963-06-01
While gathering material for a report on a rebel leader in the Amazon, Strait encounters an order of nuns who wish to establish a mission in the jungle – but someone is out to stop them.
5. In the Picture
Air Date: 1963-06-08
Although he doesn't realise it, a picture taken by Strait reveals the secret of a plot to assassinate a European president. But the group behind the murder plot are aware of the photograph's existence – and order the photographer's death.
6. The Bullfighter
Air Date: 1963-06-15
In Spain on a 'simple' assignment, Strait finds an air of mystery surrounding his 'model' – a bullfighter. It appears that someone is prepared to go to any lengths to stop the man becoming a success.
7. The Prince
Air Date: 1963-06-22
In order to avert a rebellion, Strait helps establish the true identity of a young boy kidnapped years earlier and who claims he is the rightful heir to the throne.
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Rating
7.0/10
Release Date
1962-09-29
Episodes
20 (2 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Production Companies
Associated Television