PERSON TO PERSON hosted by Edward R. Murrow - Oct. 2, 1953, through June 29, 1959. Charles Collingwood hosted from Oct. 16, 1959, through Sept. 15, 1961.
When Collingwood took over as host about half of the series' programs originated from foreign locations and were pre-recorded on videotape. While many of the Murrow segments exist on kinescope and can be accessed, most of the Collingwood segments are not available.
Edward R. Murrow interviews the husband and wife singing team of Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme in New York City.
Also, advice columnist Abigail Van Buren (Dear Abby) is interviewed in Burlingame, California. (5 minutes).