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E1 Episode 1: Faith, Hope and Hogan

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Program deals with the comeback of golfer Ben Hogan after near-fatal car accident with emphasis on principle of hard work.

E2 Episode 2: Government Is Your Business

A man decides to run for city council over the objections of his family and friends. The moral is that government is everyone's business.

E3 Episode 3: Thomas Jefferson

Buchanan reads from the writings of Thomas Jefferson. June Gunchon discusses how to be a leader. Included is a panel discussion on the axiom do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

E4 Episode 4: From Star to Star

God has put atomic energy at man's disposal for our benefit; includes songs by the guest stars.

E5 Episode 5: George Washington Speaks

Readings from the writings of George Washington.

E6 Episode 6: Knock On Any Door

E7 Episode 7: Atomic Energy As A Force For Good

The story of a western rancher and his experience with atomic energy.

E8 Episode 8: All God's Children

A prisoner of war returns home.

E9 Episode 9: Changing the World

The Christopher Society, in its continuing efforts to change the world for the better, tells in this program what a housewife should do to make her family happy and right-thinking. A mother of 9 children is interviewed and then a drama is presented.

E10 Episode 10: Damien

In Hawaii, a priest is sent to a leper colony on an outer island for the rest of his life.

E11 Episode 11: Religion in Government

E12 Episode 12: Father and Son

E13 Episode 13: Sentence Deferred

Story of John Augustus, a man who made a great contribution to the American system of law by coming up with the concept of probation.

E14 Episode 14: The Two Worlds of Ann Foster

The story of a woman who had everything in the world that she wanted, but not what she really wanted. She is an insomniac who finally falls asleep only to meet her other self, who shows her that success and material possessions are not everything. She needs to learn how to give.

E15 Episode 15: You Can Change the World

Father Keller, founder of the Christophers, talks to a group of celebrities gathered at Jack Benny's house about the Christopher Movement and how they can help. They ask scripted questions and voice their support. Keller states the importance of people taking up careers that affect the fate of this country. When asked if they're anti-communist, he says their concept is to ""put good people in fields, not chase evil people out."" He relates Hitler's Germany to America's conditions; ""We're either for God or against God, and if it's the latter, we'll pay the penalty and soon."" He comments that Hitler and Marx tried to reduce man's worth to nothing, quoting them to prove it, and states that people have to get back to the Declaration of Independence. Paul Douglas recites the Declaration of Independence from memory while Father Keller stops him occasionally to explain it. Keller tells inspirational stories of ""little people"" who discovered the Christophers, to illustrate ""what one little perso

E16 Episode 16: What One Person Can Do -- Johnny Burke & James Van Heusen

Songwriters Johnny Burke and James van Heusen learn what one person can do to change the world for the better.

E17 Episode 17: Let George Do It

E18 Episode 18: Lincoln Speaks for Himself

From the words of books, an historical perspective on one of America's greatest leaders.

E19 Episode 19: A Link in the Chain

The story of a retiring school teacher who feels that he has not lived a worthwhile life. He remembers his past experiences by means of flashbacks.

E20 Episode 20: Parliamentary Law

E21 Episode 21: What One Person Can Do -- Marie Vroman

Marie Vroman, a black school teacher, is interviewed. She has written an article on the fact that black school children learn in the same manner as whites.

E22 Episode 22: Tribute to Teachers

Program includes panel discussion on the subject of education, with Father Keller and three high school teachers; Dennis Day tells the inspirational story of Dorothea Lynn Dix; June Gundcheon offers another in a series on how to be a leader.

E23 Episode 23: The World Starts With Jimmy

E24 Episode 24: The Day We Celebrate Christmas

E25 Episode 25: A Discussion With Basil Rathbone

E26 Episode 26: Handicapped

E27 Episode 27: Florence Nightingale

E28 Episode 28: Jury Duty

E29 Episode 29: Hunger

E30 Episode 30: Achieving Success