The Great Detective (1979)
Synopsis
The Great Detective is a Canadian television drama, which aired on CBC from 1979 to 1982. It starred Douglas Campbell and James Dugan.
First Air Date: 1979-01-17
Last Air Date: 1982-02-11
Number of Seasons: 4
Number of Episodes: 31
Networks: CBC Television
Top Cast
- Douglas Campbell as Inspector Alistair Cameron
- Sandy Webster as Dr. Archie Chisholm
- Kay Hawtrey as Mrs. Lutz
- Tracy Brett as Prudence Wetherall
- James Duggan as Sgt. Striker
- Graham Greene as Grey Sky
- Ralph Small as Bobby
Seasons
Season 1 (1979)
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: The Case of the Magic Mandarin
Alistair Cameron comes from Scotland to Canada when his niece is orphaned. When a magician is killed, Cameron solves the case. He is rewarded by a commission as the first provisional detective in the country, and he is persuaded to stay.
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Ep. 2: The Black Curse
Conflict has broken out, resulting in the death of a white settler. The "Indians" are suspected, but the Inspector keeps an open mind.
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Ep. 3: Death Takes a Curtain Call
Inspector Alastair Cameron investigates several theatrical murder cases which involve a dwarf, an orchestra leader, and an aging soprano.
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Ep. 4: Murder at Blenheim Swamp
While investigating the murder of a visiting Englishman, Cameron suspects the local inhabitants know more than they are letting on.
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Ep. 5: Bloodhounds Can’t Fly
Ontario provincial detective Alistair Cameron investigates the kidnapping of a wealthy man's daughter, but uncovers diamonds, an unexpected villain, a band of pigeons, and a bloodhound.
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Ep. 6: Nightwalker of the Wards.
Why are so many patients in the charity ward dying unexpectedly? Dr. Chisholm calls his friend to investigate.
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Ep. 7: Pretty Mary Mitchell
The wife of a wealthy factory owner is kidnapped by his disgruntled employees. Inspector Cameron is called in to investigate.
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Ep. 8: The Curious Death of a Maiden Lady
Who murdered the kindly old woman? And why did they make it look like she was drunk when she only drank tea?
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Ep. 9: Song of the Hemp
How many times can a convicted murderer escape the gallows? When the hangman doesn't come, his assistant becomes a hostage in a prison break. Hanged bodies start turning up, and the hunt intensifies
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Ep. 10: Fire at Fenroy
A young constable, in a panic because of local threats to his career, calls on the Inspector to solve a series of arsons.
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