Wide Wide World (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Series · ★ 6.5
Released in 1955, Wide Wide World is a documentary series.
What it’s about. Wide Wide World was a 90-minute documentary series telecast live on NBC on Sunday afternoons at 4pm Eastern. Conceived by network head Pat Weaver and hosted by Dave Garroway, Wide Wide World was introduced on the Producers' Showcase series on June 27, 1955. The premiere episode, featuring entertainment from the US, Canada and Mexico, was the first international North American telecast in the history of the medium. It returned in the fall as a regular Sunday series, telecast from October 16, 1955 to June 8, 1958. The program was sponsored by General Motors and Barry Wood was the executive producer. In March 1956, Time magazine reported that it was the highest-rated daytime show on television.
Who’s in it. Wide Wide World stars Dave Garroway as Self - Host.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Wide Wide World has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wide Wide World page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wide Wide World tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wide Wide World (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wide Wide World change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wide Wide World worth watching?
- Wide Wide World holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wide Wide World?
- Wide Wide World stars Dave Garroway.
- When was Wide Wide World released?
- Wide Wide World was released in 1955.