1962, Television: Man of the World

On 29 September 1962, ITV premiered "Death of a Conference", the first broadcast episode of the British crime series "Man of the World". The series was produced by Harry Fine for ITC Entertainment and starred Craig Stevens, with Tracy Reed appearing throughout the first series. Although "Death of a Conference" was the first episode to be transmitted, the pilot episode, "Masquerade in Spain", was broadcast second. It was the only episode filmed in colour, while the remaining 19 episodes were produced in black and white. "Man of the World" was created by Leslie Harris, with its memorable theme music composed by Henry Mancini.

Tracy Reed as Maggie Warren and Craig Stevens as Michael Strait in "Death of a Conference"

John Carson as Said in "Death of a Conference"

Warren Mitchell as Alex in "Death of a Conference"

Erica Rogers as Joanne Van Kempson and Craig Stevens as Michael Strait in "The Runaways"

Craig Stevens as Michael Strait and Burt Kwouk as Liu in "The Frontier"

Shirley Eaton as Lee in "The Sentimental Agent"

Synopsis
Michael Strait (Craig Stevens) is a professional photo-journalist and a real Man of the World. His business takes him to every corner of the world and every corner of society and with his eye for trouble it proves to be an irresistible combination…

Tracy Reed as Maggie Warren in "The Sentimental Agent"

John Laurie as The MacGillie in "The Highland Story"

Juliet Mills as Carla in "The Mindreader"

Derren Nesbitt as Polikoff in "Specialist for the Kill"

Craig Stevens as Michael Strait and Suzanne Neve as Linda in "Shadow of the Wall"

Anthony Quayle as Dr. Moretti in "The Enemy"

Cast
Guest stars include amongst others Warren Mitchell, John Carson, Erica Rogers, Burt Kwouk,  Shirley Eaton, John Laurie, Juliet Mills, Derren Nesbitt, Suzanne Neve, Anthony Quayle, ...

Opening and Closing Credits "The Highland Story"