On the evening following French President Charles de Gaulle's resignation (Monday, April 28), NET's special-projects unit presents a review of the general's career on film and an assessment of what his leaving office at this time will mean for France and the rest of the world, especially with regard to a possible monetary crisis. The film segment will be no more than 15 minutes long. It will be followed by a panel moderated by David Schoenbrum. As of midday, two panelists are confirmed - Professor Robert Triffen, a Yale economist whose books include "The World Money Maze: National Currencies in International Payment" (1966), and who has proposed an alternative to the gold standard, and Jacques Sallebert, chief correspondent in America for the French television network, ORTF. Two other panelists will be added. NET Special - "Adieu de Gaulle" is a production of National Educational Television's special-projects unit. (Description adapted from documents in the NET Microfiche) 1 hour program, produced in 1969 by NET, originally shot in color, with black and white segments.
