The DuPont Show of the Week

The DuPont Show of the Week: Summary

Originally on:NBC
Status:Ended
Premiered:September 1, 1961
Last Aired:January 1, 1964
Show Categories:Drama, News/Documentary

Welcome to The DuPont Show of the Week guide at tv.com.

This anthology series presents a panorama of programs, such as musical variety, dramatic shows, documentaries, and special projects. For three seasons it was NBC's late Sunday evening "class" showcase, with the best available talent talent, both in front of and behind the cameras. One of the aims of the series was to show the latitude and potential of the television medium as a means of communication. Welcome to The DuPont Show of the Week guide at tv.com.

This anthology series presents a panorama of programs, such as musical variety, dramatic shows, documentaries, and special projects. For three seasons it was NBC's late Sunday evening "class" showcase, with the best available talent talent, both in front of and behind the cameras. One of the aims of the series was to...

Ambassador at Large

Aired: August 30, 1964

A drama about President Tomas Medina-Colon, a bloody tyrant, who rules the imaginary Latin American country of Pais del Sol with an iron fist. Arrayed against him is fiery Danilo Diaz, a rebel leader who mouths sentiments of democracy and freedom. When Diaz seeks political asylum at the U.S. Embassy, Colin Ryan must weigh his potential. Medina-Colon threatens to close the embassy. Elias, Ryan's assistant, learns that if Diaz replaced Medina-Colon, he too would be a tyrant. At the execution of five revolutionaries, Diaz pleads for help from the Americans. Ryan orders that Diaz be gotten out of the country so he will not become a martyr. Later they learn that the security forces killed Diaz.