[2] Subjects of episodes went beyond geographic locations to include topics such as jazz music and space travel, leading Gunther to summarize the series as "inside everywhere".
[3] Producer Jerry Stagg said the main theme of the series was "the story of man, or men, in the never-ending struggle to conquer obstacles in his environment or relations with other people.
"[3] Guest hosts on episodes included Cesar Romero, Herb Shriner, and Walter Winchell.
[10] A review in the trade publication Broadcasting found several flaws in the premiere episode and said that only occasional moments came "anywhere near to offering the absorbing sort of television held out by the idea of exploring with John Gunther.
"[15] The review said that presenting the story behind the African Ballet "was a passable and possibly good idea", with some of the dances being "fascinating".