The Great Detective (1979)
The Great Detective is a Canadian television drama, which aired on CBC from 1979 to 1982. It starred Douglas Campbell and James Dugan.
-
Episode 1 - The Case of the Magic Mandarin
Release Date: 1979-01-17Alistair 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.
-
Episode 2 - The Black Curse
Release Date: 1979-01-24Conflict has broken out, resulting in the death of a white settler. The "Indians" are suspected, but the Inspector keeps an open mind.
-
Episode 3 - Death Takes a Curtain Call
Release Date: 1979-01-31Inspector Alastair Cameron investigates several theatrical murder cases which involve a dwarf, an orchestra leader, and an aging soprano.
-
Episode 4 - Murder at Blenheim Swamp
Release Date: 1979-02-07While investigating the murder of a visiting Englishman, Cameron suspects the local inhabitants know more than they are letting on.
-
Episode 5 - Bloodhounds Can’t Fly
Release Date: 1979-02-14Ontario 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.
-
Episode 6 - Nightwalker of the Wards.
Release Date: 1979-02-21Why are so many patients in the charity ward dying unexpectedly? Dr. Chisholm calls his friend to investigate.
-
Episode 7 - Pretty Mary Mitchell
Release Date: 1979-02-28The wife of a wealthy factory owner is kidnapped by his disgruntled employees. Inspector Cameron is called in to investigate.
-
Episode 8 - The Curious Death of a Maiden Lady
Release Date: 1979-03-07Who murdered the kindly old woman? And why did they make it look like she was drunk when she only drank tea?
-
Episode 9 - Song of the Hemp
Release Date: 1979-03-14How 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
-
Episode 10 - Fire at Fenroy
Release Date: 1979-03-21A young constable, in a panic because of local threats to his career, calls on the Inspector to solve a series of arsons.