Christopher Closeup

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

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.

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.

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

Readings from the writings of George Washington.

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

A prisoner of war returns home.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.