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Cannon
"L.A.'s biggest crime fighter!"
Overview
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.
Status
Ended
Created By
Edward Hume
Network
CBS
Seasons & Episodes
Season 5
Episodes
Nightmare
History of a Daedalus.
The Deadly Conspiracy (I)
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).
The Wrong Medicine
Not what the doctor ordered. He's accused of administering in error, and claims his innocence.
The Iceman
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.
The Victim
He who pays the bills. Cannon looks into the curious disappearance of a pop singer.
The Man Who Died Twice
A case of mistaken identity. Eight years dead, a crooked cop re-emerges.
A Touch of Venom
A little bit goes a long way; Cannon is poisoned with 72 hours to find the antidote.
Man in the Middle
Cannon to the right... Cannon to the left... an old buddy's last request: go to Mexico and bring back his son's body.
Fall Guy
Down for the count, an oil company VP turns to Cannon to prove his innocence.
The Melted Man
A desert heiress is terrified by the sight of a snowman with an ominous axe in its noggin.
The Wedding March
Down the primrose path, a judge is compromised by his wife.
The Hero
A figure of fame, the son of a general is thought to have killed a gang leader.
To Still the Voice
Dead men tell no tales out of school. A leader of the black community is murdered on the verge of uncovering a wrong.
The Star (1)
A film star's son is missing, or is he?
The Star (2)
Snapshots reveal a dubious link between policy and high crime.
The Games Children Play
Who will believe a child who has seen an Arabian heir made off with?
The Reformer
A publisher is accused of murder, for various reasons.
House of Cards
An embezzler has disappeared, but there's more than meets the eye.
Revenge
Cannon is menaced by memories of his service in Korea.
Cry Wolf
A bad speculation leads to an apparent abduction.
Quasar Kill
A suspicious death in a space lab.
Snap Shot
Deporting an old gangster proves fraught with peril.
Point After Death
A case of vengeance. The girlfriend of a pro ballplayer is murdered.
Blood Lines
A well-to-do young man's death in Acapulco is ruled an accident, but his family hires Cannon to investigate.
Mad Man
An Army researcher goes berserk; his wife pleads with Cannon to intervene.
Top Cast
William Conrad
Frank Cannon
Charles Bateman
Tim O'Connor
Keith Andes
A. R. Bennings / Kermit Matthews / Len Francisco
