Cannon
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.
Seasons
Season 1
24 Episodes • 1971
Season 2
24 Episodes • 1972
Season 3
26 Episodes • 1973
Season 4
24 Episodes • 1974
Season 5
25 Episodes • 1975
Episodes - Season 1
1. Salinas Jackpot
60mDressed 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.
2. Death Chain
60mIf 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.
3. Call Unicorn
60mUnexpected overhead in the trucking business as costly loads are hijacked, and private detectives murdered.
4. Country Blues
60mA wry tale with a twang and a twist: was the country singer's plane crash accidental or not?
5. Scream of Silence
60mThe son of a gubernatorial candidate is kidnapped.
6. Fool's Gold
60mA deceptive premise: small town citizens harbor a thief on the promise of a cut.
7. The Girl in the Electric Coffin
60mThe latest thing is a runaway on the lam.
8. Dead Pigeon
60mA perfect frame for a cop.
9. A Lonely Place to Die
60mA murder is witnessed, but the body disappears.
10. No Pockets in a Shroud
60mA newly-discovered heir comes home, and finds you can't get blood from a stone, and you can't take it with you.
Created by: Edward Hume
Top Cast
William Conrad
Frank Cannon
Charles Bateman
Tim O'Connor
Keith Andes
A. R. Bennings / Kermit Matthews / Len Francisco
Available on: CBS
