Cannon
"L.A.'s biggest crime fighter!"
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.
First Aired
1971-09-14
Status
Ended
Network
CBS
Seasons
Season 1 Episodes
Watch All →E1. Salinas Jackpot
Dressed as rodeo clowns, two men rob a rodeo. Cannon is summoned to figure out what's going on, after authorities spend six weeks and come up with nothing.
E2. Death Chain
If it isn't one thing, it's another: a bank manager's mistress is killed, and Cannon finds that's not the end of it.
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E3. Call Unicorn
Unexpected overhead in the trucking business as costly loads are hijacked, and private detectives murdered.
E4. Country Blues
A wry tale with a twang and a twist: was the country singer's plane crash accidental or not?
E5. Scream of Silence
The son of a gubernatorial candidate is kidnapped.
E6. Fool's Gold
A deceptive premise: small town citizens harbor a thief on the promise of a cut.
Cast
William Conrad
Frank Cannon
Charles Bateman
Tim O'Connor
Keith Andes
A. R. Bennings / Kermit Matthews / Len Francisco
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