Episode 1
Nightmare
1h
History of a Daedalus.
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Directed by Paul StanleyWritten by Robert W. LenskiGuest stars Elizabeth Allen, John McMartin, Joe De Santis, Harry Townes
TV series
Cannon
1971TV-PG5 seasons6.7 / 10
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Cannon is a CBS detective television series produced by Quinn Martin which aired from March 26, 1971 to March 3, 1976. The primary protagonist is the title character, private detective Frank Cannon, played by William Conrad. He also appeared on two episodes of Barnaby Jones. Cannon is the first Quinn Martin-produced series to be aired on a network other than ABC. A "revival" television film, The Return of Frank Cannon, was aired on November 1, 1980. In total, there were 124 episodes.
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Synopsis
Cannon is a CBS detective television series produced by Quinn Martin which aired from March 26, 1971 to March 3, 1976. The primary protagonist is the title character, private detective Frank Cannon, played by William Conrad. He also appeared on two episodes of Barnaby Jones. Cannon is the first Quinn Martin-produced series to be aired on a network other than ABC. A "revival" television film, The Return of Frank Cannon, was aired on November 1, 1980. In total, there were 124 episodes.
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Episode 2
The Deadly Conspiracy (I)
1h
Cannon and Barnaby Jones investigate the death of a young woman who was about to expose the illegal activities of the large corporation she was working for. The crossover continues on Barnaby Jones S04E01 The Deadly Conspiracy (II).
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Guest stars Sharon Acker, Diana Douglas, Barry Sullivan, Murray Hamilton, Ron Rifkin, Charles Durning, John Zaremba, Hayden Rorke
Episode 3
The Wrong Medicine
1h
Not what the doctor ordered. He's accused of administering in error, and claims his innocence.
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Directed by Paul StanleyWritten by Norman LessingGuest stars Jack O'Halloran, Marianne McAndrew, David Birney, Don Gordon, Richard Jaeckel, Priscilla Pointer, Eugene Peterson
Episode 4
The Iceman
1h
He who cools your vegetables. A man falsely convicted of murder comes under the reluctant eye of Cannon, with more murders and new evidence at his heels.
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Directed by William WiardGuest stars Robert Foxworth, Andrew Parks, Dennis Patrick, John Milford
Episode 5
The Victim
1h
He who pays the bills. Cannon looks into the curious disappearance of a pop singer.
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Directed by Lawrence DobkinWritten by Jimmy SangsterGuest stars Donna Mills, Jess Walton, Joel Fabiani, Alfred Ryder, Bernard Fox, James T. Callahan, Peggy Doyle
Episode 6
The Man Who Died Twice
1h
A case of mistaken identity. Eight years dead, a crooked cop re-emerges.
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Directed by William WiardGuest stars Paul Stewart, Joe E. Tata, Leslie Charleson, James Gregory, Paul Lichtman, Leslie Nielsen
Episode 7
A Touch of Venom
1h
A little bit goes a long way; Cannon is poisoned with 72 hours to find the antidote.
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Directed by Chris RobinsonGuest stars Sondra Locke, Catherine Burns, Leo Gordon, Robert Karnes
Episode 8
Man in the Middle
1h
Cannon to the right... Cannon to the left... an old buddy's last request: go to Mexico and bring back his son's body.
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Directed by Allen ReisnerGuest stars Chris Robinson, William Jordan, Stuart Whitman, James McCallion
Episode 9
Fall Guy
1h
Down for the count, an oil company VP turns to Cannon to prove his innocence.
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Directed by Lawrence DobkinGuest stars John Lehne, Alan Mandell, Paul Vaughn, Denny Miller, Vera Miles, Alan Feinstein, Ed Call, Curt Lowens
Episode 10
The Melted Man
1h
A desert heiress is terrified by the sight of a snowman with an ominous axe in its noggin.
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Directed by Leo PennWritten by Norman LessingGuest stars Jenny Sullivan, Diana Hyland, Keye Luke, Kaz Garas, Larry Ward, James Hong, Richard Narita
Episode 11
The Wedding March
1h
Down the primrose path, a judge is compromised by his wife.
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Directed by Leo PennGuest stars Vic Tayback, James Olson, Jack Ging, Julie Adams, Tina Louise, Carmen Argenziano, Paula Kelly, Michael Alaimo
Episode 12
The Hero
1h
A figure of fame, the son of a general is thought to have killed a gang leader.
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Directed by William WiardGuest stars Dean Stockwell, Phillip Pine, Deirdre Lenihan, Lee Purcell, Buck Young, Morgan Woodward, Randy Powell, Carl Weathers
Episode 13
To Still the Voice
1h
Dead men tell no tales out of school. A leader of the black community is murdered on the verge of uncovering a wrong.
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Directed by Leo PennGuest stars Carl Franklin, Elaine Giftos, Pamela Bellwood, Herb Edelman
Episode 14
The Star (1)
1h
A film star's son is missing, or is he?
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Directed by William WiardGuest stars John Vernon, Morgan Farley, David Hedison, Joan Fontaine, Dana Elcar, Richard Hatch, John Carter, David White
Episode 15
The Star (2)
1h
Snapshots reveal a dubious link between policy and high crime.
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Directed by William WiardGuest stars John Vernon, Morgan Farley, David Hedison, Jack Carter, Joan Fontaine, Richard Bakalyan, Dana Elcar, Richard Hatch
Episode 16
The Games Children Play
1h
Who will believe a child who has seen an Arabian heir made off with?
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Directed by William WiardGuest stars Fritz Weaver, Thaao Penghlis, Charles Drake, Norman Fell
Episode 17
The Reformer
1h
A publisher is accused of murder, for various reasons.
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Directed by Lawrence DobkinWritten by Larry ForresterGuest stars Otis Young, Patricia Smith, Ramon Bieri, Tim O'Connor, Ed Fury, Barney Phillips, Steve Pendleton, Lawrence Pressman
Episode 18
House of Cards
1h
An embezzler has disappeared, but there's more than meets the eye.
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Episode 19
Revenge
1h
Cannon is menaced by memories of his service in Korea.
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Directed by Paul StanleyGuest stars Bert Freed, Frank De Kova, Gary Merrill, Hari Rhodes, Bartlett Robinson, Noah Keen, Jack Thibeau, Jimmy Lydon
Episode 20
Cry Wolf
1h
A bad speculation leads to an apparent abduction.
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Directed by Lawrence DobkinGuest stars Ralph Bellamy, Emilio Delgado, Leonard Stone, Gary Lockwood
Episode 21
Quasar Kill
1h
A suspicious death in a space lab.
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Directed by William WiardWritten by Karl TunbergGuest stars Keene Curtis, Owen Bush, Eric Braeden, James Gammon, Virgil Frye, Peter Brandon, Andrew Duggan
Episode 22
Snap Shot
1h
Deporting an old gangster proves fraught with peril.
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Guest stars Robert Loggia, Madlyn Rhue, Reed Diamond, Michael Masters, Hari Rhodes
Episode 23
Point After Death
1h
A case of vengeance. The girlfriend of a pro ballplayer is murdered.
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Directed by Chris RobinsonGuest stars Scott Hylands, Richard Dysart, Antoinette Bower, Peggy McCay
Episode 24
Blood Lines
1h
A well-to-do young man's death in Acapulco is ruled an accident, but his family hires Cannon to investigate.
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Written by Robert C. DennisGuest stars Nancy Kovack, William Sylvester, Pepe Serna, Frank Aletter, Joe Maross, Priscilla Barnes, Robert Hays, Robert Drivas
Episode 25
Mad Man
1hfinale
An Army researcher goes berserk; his wife pleads with Cannon to intervene.
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Directed by William WiardWritten by Larry ForresterGuest stars Peter Mark Richman, Simon Scott, Charles Aidman, Quinn K. Redeker
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Cast
William ConradFrank Cannon
John Vernon
Keith AndesA. R. Bennings / Kermit Matthews / Len Francisco
Vic Tayback
Mitchell Ryan
Fritz Weaver
Ford RaineyFarmer
Sharon AckerGlinda DonaldsonCredits
- Created by
- Edward Hume
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 123
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
CBSUnited States- Quinn Martin Productions (QM)United States
Themes
aggressiveantagonisticdefiantex-coplos angeles, californiaprivate investigator