October 16th, 1955-June 8th, 1958, (NBC)
Sunday afternoon documentary series. Most of the the ninety-minute shows focused on a single topic, and featured live reports throughout North America. It was hosted by Dave Garroway.
On this season premiere, host Dave Garroway takes a fascinating look into our interplanetary future. The men and missiles, the project's and prospects, on "The Challenge Of Space." At the Aero-Medical Center of the Wright Air Development, men are undergoing rigorous testing to learn how space suits should be designed. In Edwards, California, at the Air Force Flight Test Center, X-planes set records for altitude and speed. Washington D.C., the story of the earth satellite is recounted at the Vanguard Computing Center.
Huntsville, Alabama, A giant missile is assembled and test-fired at Rocket City. Santa Suzana, Cal, A powerful rocket engine undergoes test-firing at Rocketdyne Facilities.
Guest: Charles Van Doren.