1. A political animal (29:27)

Date:
1962
Summary:
Portrays an imaginative situation in which an individual is confronted by two "salesmen"--representative of democratic government and a representative of totalitarian government. Presents their arguments which are supported by animated sequences and extensive use of newsreel footage.

2. Africa in Change: East Africa: Kenya, Tanganyika, Uganda (21:41)

Date:
1962
Main contributors:
Paul Bohannan, Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Ned Hildreth, Peter H. Backhaus, Fred Strauss
Summary:
Pictures East Africa (Kenya, Tanganyika [modern day Tanzania], Uganda) as a region of diversity both in physical geography and people. Contrasts ancient tribal life with busy metropolitan activities. Relates the activities of minority groups as the Indians, Arabs, and Europeans. Shows such important agricultural crops as sisal, coffee, and pyrethrum. Emphasizes the importance of education in the future unification of the people of East Africa. | Shows the variety and natural beauty of the region's physical features, and reveals the influence of topography on settlement and economic development. Examines the contrasting ways of life of the different peoples who live there, and shows various activities, problems, and achievements.

3. Agriculture (29:38)

Date:
1962
Summary:
Special Guest: Dr. Caldecott is a geneticist with the cereal crops brand of the United States Department of Agriculture and an associate professor in the Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics at the University of Minnesota.There is an area of scientific endeavor that will serve to illustrate one important method in which atomic energy is being utilized by agriculture scientist. This area envelopes the science of genetics. Dr. Warren F. Witzig and Dr. Caldecott discuss this science and the use of atomic energy in this area to provide basic information of life and life processes for the use of the applied agriculturalist. Many examples of how radioactivity has helped the agriculturalist are demonstrated in this program.

4. Agriculture USA (28:50)

Date:
1962
Summary:
Correlates the growth of farming in America with the country's progress in becoming a great nation. Illustrates wildlife, land, and cattle in pioneer days. Describes homesteading and the establishment of land-grant colleges. Depicts the increase of farming through improved mechanization and rapid farm to market transportation. Illustrates the need for laws and regulations to control farming. To commemorate 100 years of USDA.

5. Agriculture's showcase abroad (14:07)

Date:
1962
Summary:
Visits a number of international trade fairs and identifies their purposes and contributions to the United States agricultural program. Illustrates ways United States agricultural products are introduced to actual and potential customers. Studies some of the agricultural export items which have been favorably influenced by the trade fair. Proclaims the importance of foreign markets as an outlet for our agricultural surplus.

6. Agriculture's showcase abroad (14:07)

Date:
1962
Summary:
Visits a number of international trade fairs and identifies their purposes and contributions to the United States agricultural program. Illustrates ways United States agricultural products are introduced to actual and potential customers. Studies some of the agricultural export items which have been favorably influenced by the trade fair. Proclaims the importance of foreign markets as an outlet for our agricultural surplus.

7. Airport in the jet age (11:32)

Date:
1962
Summary:
Pictures a young boy as he takes a helicopter to the airport and boards a jetliner. Includes views of the work done behind the scenes in order to make the boy's flight possible.

8. All in a lifetime (29:02)

Date:
1962
Summary:
Depicts the changes which have come about in the American school system during the life of a senior citizen. Shows changes in buildings and in philosophies. Compares functions, needs, and objectives of earlier schools with those of the present day. Uses Mansfield, ohio, schools and interviews with citizens of Mansfield to point out changes in the school system.

9. Berlin : test for the West (18:09)

Date:
1962
Summary:
Uses historic documentary motion pictures combined with newer Films sequences to tell the story of Berlin from the fall of the Third Reich to the building of the wall between East and West. Reviews the political events leading to the crisis in Berlin, shows the tragic consequences for the people of Berlin, and explains the reasons for the deep commitment of the Western powers to keep West Berlin free of communist control.

10. Boats and ships (second edition: boats) (10:44)

Date:
1962
Main contributors:
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Ernest Horn, Ph.D., Stanley Croner, The Harbor Department of the City of Los Angeles
Summary:
The differences between a boat and a ship, nautical terms, and an explanation of historical development of boats. | The differences between a boat and a ship, nautical terms, and an explanation of historical development of boats.

11. Care of pets (second edition) (13:27)

Date:
1962
Main contributors:
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Elizabeth Graf, Ph.D., Pittsburgh Public Schools, Larry Yust, I. Mankofsky
Summary:
Discusses various techniques in the care of pets, with demonstrations to show the provision of food, shelter, recreation, and exercise, as well as grooming and bathing. Explains and illustrates techniques for the care of pet canaries, tropical fish, cats, and dogs.

12. Challenge of change : the case for counseling (29:02)

Date:
1962
Summary:
Presents a view of the guidance process and indicates the great number of individuals involved. urges efforts to estimate the potential of each individual, to interpret to him and his parents the opportunities available to him, and to provide him with educational experiences which will assures his best development.

13. Channel flow of a compressible fluid (29:33)

Date:
1962
Main contributors:
Donald Coles, Educational Services Incorporated, Alan H. Pesetsky, Abraham Morochnik, Jack Hirschfeld, Charles L. White, Jr., Frank Meagher, John J. Barta, Dorothy A. Lovering, George Fardy, Kenneth Jones, Arthur E. Bryson, Stephen J. Kline, Anatol Roshko, Ascher H. Shapiro, Edward S. Taylor, Kevin Smith
Summary:
Schlieren flow visualization and simultaneous display of the pressure distribution along a channel of varying area demonstrate the phenomena of choking, blocking, and starting. Shows supersonic flow, Mach waves, normal shock waves, and supersonic compression.

14. Christian Huyghens (1629 to 1695) (29:25)

Date:
1962
Summary:
Huyghens (HY-gunz) discovery that Saturn is surrounded by rings which look different on earth at different times led to considerable speculation as to the nature of the rings. Some scientists believed they were solid, others maintained they were made up of particles of matter, as is actually the case. Among Huyghens’ other discoveries was the triangular expanse on Mars (“Syrtis Major”), which may be an expanse of vegetation. He also invented a very fine eyepiece, still used by physicists, which overcomes color spread. And “Huyghens Principle” regarding light spread is also constantly in use. Despite early illness and his resulting weak constitution, Huyghens was able to make discoveries that have been inestimable use to scientists who came after him.

15. City bus driver (10:52)

Date:
1962
Main contributors:
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Paul Hanna, Ph.D., Stanford University, Larry Yust, I. Mankofsky, H. William Varney
Summary:
Shows from the point-of-view of a bus driver on the job what happens during a day's run in a well-equipped city bus. Covers all aspects of the driver's job, including his preparations of the trip, his driving skills, his courtesy in dealing with passengers, and his responsibility for their comfort and safety. Uses scenes in the garage and the office of the bus company to illustrate problems involved in maintaining an efficient transportation system.

16. Color on a stone (12:26)

Date:
1962
Summary:
Explores the possiblities of creating color lithography and explains methods of visualization, transfer and simple registry. Shows Patrick Dullantry, an American printmaker who works over progressive proofs of his work to develop a color lithograph. Presents color lithographs by such masters as Toulouse Lautrec, Paul Cezanne, Renoir, and works of modern contemporary young American printmakers.

17. Copernicus (1473-1543) (29:28)

Date:
1962
Summary:
Indicates that the problem of getting to Mars of Venus, heretofore a concern only to science fiction writers and afficionados, has now become an international obsession. Shows that the strides being made in the space race would not be possible were it not for the work of Copernicus and other scientists of his stature. States that it was Copernicus who realized that the earth is not the center of the universe but merely one of many heavenly bodies, all moving according to a definite system.

18. Edward Steichen, part IV (29:22)

Date:
1962
Summary:
The format of this final program is different from that of the preceding three. On the sound track is a pre-recorded conversation with Steichen, and on the screen is a series of Steichen’s own photographs, and those of other photographers, from the “Family of Man” collection. Steichen’s remarks form a commentary explaining and describing some general principles of photography, and the details of completing this particular exhibit.The basic element, says Steichen, is love: love of life and of mankind.

19. Engine at the door (29:31)

Date:
1962
Summary:
Considers the question, "Will machines ever run man?" Concludes that although the computer is the machine most like man himself, it is not the machine but man who determines what is to be done.

20. Fabricantes mexicanos de ollas (09:24)

Date:
1962
Summary:
Shows how the Indians in the Mayo village off Ubalama live, how they make and use ollas, and how they trade them for the necessities of life. Explains why primitive industry of making ollas has retained its importance in modern times.