About this season
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.
Episodes (13)
1. Death of a Conference
Aired 29 September 1962 • 49 min
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
Aired 6 October 1962 • 49 min
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
Aired 13 October 1962 • 49 min
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
Aired 20 October 1962 • 49 min
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
Aired 27 October 1962 • 49 min
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
Aired 3 November 1962 • 49 min
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
Aired 10 November 1962 • 49 min
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
Aired 17 November 1962 • 49 min
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
Aired 24 November 1962 • 49 min
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
Aired 1 December 1962 • 49 min
Strait's close-up of old masters in the art world reveals fakes with a familiar face involved.
11. Specialist for the Kill
Aired 8 December 1962 • 49 min
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
Aired 15 December 1962 • 49 min
A bomb goes off in a Paris salon, just as Strait is photographing the models.
13. Shadow of the Wall
Aired 22 December 1962 • 49 min
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.