Episodes List
Ep.1 Penang: I Haven't Taken My Own Shoes Off for 45 Years...!
Air Date: 1976-09-14
Alan Whicker visits the island of Penang during the Thaipusam festival, when pilgrims pierce themselves with giant spears. He meets former Malaysian Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman, and some British colonials still in living there.
Ep.2 Anchorage, Alaska: The Ultimate Dream - The Last Chance to Do It Right
Air Date: 1977-09-07
Alan Whicker visits Anchorage and investigates the controversial Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline. He meets the conservationists who are fighting against what they see as the exploitation of the state.
Ep.3 Palm Beach: How Can I Lie About My Age When My Son Needs a Facelift
Air Date: 1977-09-14
Alan Whicker looks at the lifestyle of the wealthy residents of Palm Beach, Florida.
Ep.4 Charleston, South Carolina: You Used to Call Me Boy... Now You Gotta Call Me Mr Boy!
Air Date: 1977-09-21
Alan Whicker visits the city of Charleston and observes the very varied lifestyles of its residents, including that of America's only Voodoo colony.
Ep.5 Salt Lake City, Utah: I Only Have Two Wives - I'm Just a Peanut in This Business
Air Date: 1977-09-28
Alan Whicker visits Salt Lake City, home of the Mormon religion Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Although polygamy is now officially banned by the Church, he discovers that it continues among Fundamentalists. He also meets the 82 year-old Mormon leader, Spencer Kimball.
Ep.6 Salt Lake City, Utah: He's Been Hunted All His Life and Now He's Going to Rest in Peace
Air Date: 1977-10-05
Alan Whicker meets Lula Parker Betenson, the 94 year old sister of Robert Leroy Parker (a.k.a. Butch Cassidy). He observes Mormon culture and goes to Las Vegas to meet The Osmonds.
