Man of the World

- Season 1

(1962)

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.

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.

When Strait meets an ace racing driver whose eyesight is failing, he sees the opportunity to help a young man achieve his aim of driving in top racing rally - but another man is interested in driver for different reasons.

An easily impressed American heiress runs off with a strange man who rescued her from a gang of thugs in the French Riviera. Strait is asked to take pictures of the couple while they're in hiding before they marry, an exclusive for a Paris paper, but something doesn't add up about the would-be groom.

In India, an undefended, remote town is at risk of a takeover when red Chinese soldiers start arriving. Strait's story assignment, and only hope for the inhabitants, is a lady bacteriologist sent by the Indian government.

In Havana, strait is arrested by the government for taking unauthorized photos. Maggie finds help in the form of Berella, a shady Argentinian import/exporter who has connections with corrupt officials of the new regime.

Assigned to report on the Scottish highland clan system. Strait finds the residents of a Scottish village less than friendly when he enquiries about 'sacred' highland traditions.

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, Mike finds that all is not as it first appears.

Stait is asked 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.

Mike's close up of old masters in the art world reveals fakes with a familiar face involved.

A casual assignment in Berlin photograph the latest fashions for his magazine turns into a nightmare for Mike Strait when he uncovers a plot to assassinate a visiting industrialist.

A bomb goes off in a Paris salon, just as Mike is photographing the models.

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's help.