Wide Wide World
Using 40 cameras and 12 mobile vans, this live Sunday afternoon program broadcast events in North America, the Caribbean and Europe. The show alternated with other programs during its run. Among it's many segments were live broadcasts from Havana, Cuba, Bimini, London and the first live shots of the Grand Canyon in Arizona. The show was first introduced on Monday, June 27, 1955 as part of "Producers' Showcase", and continued on Monday evenings thru the summer of 1955. Regular Sunday broadcasts did not begin until the fall of 1955.. On the Sunday, October 1955 premiere the topic was 'A Sunday in Autumn'.
- 1955-1958
- 3 seasons
- NBC
- Documentary
Using 40 cameras and 12 mobile vans, this live Sunday afternoon program broadcast events in North America, the Caribbean and Europe. The show alternated with other programs during its run. Among it's many segments were live broadcasts from Havana, Cuba, Bimini, London and the first live shots of the Grand Canyon in Arizona. The show was first introduced on Monday, June 27, 1955 as part of "Producers' Showcase", and continued on Monday evenings thru the summer of 1955. Regular Sunday broadcasts did not begin until the fall of 1955.. On the Sunday, October 1955 premiere the topic was 'A Sunday in Autumn'.
Season 3 Episode Guide
20 Episodes 1957 - 1958
Episode 1
The Challenge of Space
Sun, Sep 15, 1957
Episode 2
In Between
Sun, Sep 29, 1957
Episode 3
Man Against the Mountains
Sun, Oct 13, 1957
Episode 4
The House Lenter
Sun, Oct 27, 1957
Episode 5
The Fabulous Infant
Sun, Nov 10, 1957
Episode 6
Miracle in the Desert
Sun, Nov 24, 1957
Episode 7
The Endless Frontier
Sun, Dec 8, 1957
Episode 8
An Act of Law
Sun, Dec 22, 1957
Episode 9
The World on Wheels
Sun, Jan 5, 1958
Episode 10
Missile Men
Sun, Jan 19, 1958
Episode 11
New Orleans on the River
Sun, Feb 2, 1958
Episode 12
The House in Webster Groves
Sun, Feb 16, 1958
Episode 13
Force for Survival
Sun, Mar 2, 1958
Episode 14
American Theatre '58
Sun, Mar 16, 1958
Episode 15
Flag Stop at Malta Bend
Sun, Mar 30, 1958
"Flag Stop at Malta Bend" tells the story of America's railroad trains. The program focuses on the small town of Malta Bend, Mo., where train tracks converge from all directions. Other highlights . . . Baltimore: The historic 1831 race between Peter Cooper's "Tom Thumb" engine and a horse-drawn carriage is re-created. Washington, D.C.: Cameras on a special sightseeing train record some of Washington's landmarks. New York City: The activity in Pennsylvania Station is seen. San Gabriel Cal.: We visit movie-director Ward Kimball, who has set up a private railroad in his back yard. Sierra Valley, Cal.: Viewers are taken for a ride on the California Zephyr, a speedy streamliner.
Episode 16
Washington - Headline City
Sun, Apr 13, 1958
Episode 17
A Star's Story
Sun, Apr 27, 1958
Episode 18
Fifth Avenue, New York
Sun, May 11, 1958
Episode 19
The Sound of Laughter
Wed, Jun 25, 1958 90 mins
Episode 20
The Western
Tue, Oct 13, 2026 90 mins
Wide, Wide, World, The Western Aired 6/8/1958 From Gene Autry's Melody Ranch. Actors From 3 Tv Networks and Movies Appeared. Stunts, Fights, Trick Shooting and Horsemanship Were Demonstrated. Stars Include John Wayne, John Ford, Gary Cooper, Gene Autry, Gabby Hayes, Clayton Moore, Jay Silverheels, James Garner, Ward Bond, and Dozens More, Including Scenes From Tons Of Westerns. Hosted By Dave Garroway.