Cannon Series Episodes
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Episode List. A dying prisoner, a former hit man confesses to Cannon that he killed his wife and child 14 years ago when Cannon was a cop. Cannon is a CBS detective television series produced by Quinn Martin which aired from March 26, 1971 to March 3, 1976. The title character, private detective Frank Cannon, is played by William Conrad. Cannon is a retired cop turned P.I., drives a nice Lincoln car, and likes to eat.
His film acting included roles in 'The Killers' (1946), 'Arch of Triumph' (1948), 'Cry Danger' (1951) and 'Johnny Concho' (1956). In 1982 he made a television appearance in 'The Mikado.'
Mr. Conrad was born in Louisville, Ky., where his father owned a theater. The family later moved to California.
He is survived by his wife, Tippy, and a son, Christopher, of Seattle.
Madman
Season 5, Episode 25
March 3, 1976
Cannon aids a friend, a scientist at an Army base who has been behaving irrationally. Cannon: William Conrad. Grovner: Alan Bergmann. Dr. Danvers: Charles Aidman. Col. Haggard: Peter Mark Richman. Buck: William Watson.
Bloodlines
Season 5, Episode 24
February 25, 1976
A millionaire attempts to frame his daughter-in-law for murder. Cannon: William Conrad. Charlotte: Nancy Kovack Mehta. Sosa Narak: Titos Vandis. Andreas: Robert Drivas. Diego: Pepe Serna.
Point After Death
Season 5, Episode 23
February 18, 1976
Cannon investigates the murder of a star quarterback's girlfriend. Joe Gantry: Scott Hylands. Strickland: Frank Marth. Karen: Antoinette Bower. Dunne: Richard A. Dysart. Nancy: Peggy McCay.
Snapshot
Season 5, Episode 22
February 11, 1976
A former enforcer hires Cannon to find out why he is being stalked by a hit man. Cannon: William Conrad. Johnny Baer: Robert Loggia. Phyllis Baer: Madlyn Rhue. Lucius Guarelli: David Opatoshu.
The Quasar Kill
Season 5, Episode 21
February 4, 1976
Cannon probes the bizarre case of a scientist killed by a laser beam. Dr. Aaron Lawrence: Andrew Duggan. Karl Bruckner: Eric Braeden. Dr. Tree: Keene Curtis. Inge Golden: Ellen Weston.
Cry Wolf
Season 5, Episode 20
January 28, 1976
A multimillionaire suspects fraud in the apparent kidnapping of his grandson. Cannon: William Conrad. Benjamin: Ralph Bellamy. Terrence: Gary Lockwood. Benjie: John David Carson. Julie: Maria Grimm.
Revenge
Season 5, Episode 19
January 21, 1976
Cannon is framed for the murder of a syndicate chief. Andy MacGill: Gary Merrill. Ho Nan: Jesse Dizon. Lucius Delgado: Frank De Kova. Dao Lon: Andre De La Roche. Dexter: Hari Rhodes. Col. Ritchie: Bartlett Robinson.
The House of Cards
Season 5, Episode 18
January 14, 1976
An accountant disappears after uncovering evidence of fraud in his company's records. Cannon: William Conrad. Phil Denton: Pernell Roberts. Jack: Dabney Coleman. Sheriff Blake: Robert Pine.
The Reformer
Season 5, Episode 17
January 7, 1976
Cannon is hired to clear the name of a crusading editor accused of murder. Cannon: William Conrad. Mathews: Tim O'Connor. Capt. Stiles: Ramon Bieri. Preedy: Lawrence Pressman.
The Games Children Play
Season 5, Episode 16
December 17, 1975
A boy has trouble convincing people that he has witnessed a kidnapping. William Conrad. Walter: Fritz Weaver. Capt. Carl Masters: Norman Fell. Johnny Malin: Kirby Furlong.
The Star, Part 2
Season 5, Episode 15
December 10, 1975
Conclusion. Cannon tries to find out why the son of a former film star is being stalked by professional assassins. Thelma Kane: Joan Fontaine. Farnham: David Hedison. Terry: Richard Hatch.
The Star, Part 1
Season 5, Episode 14
December 10, 1975
Part 1. Cannon investigates the mysterious disappearance of a former film star's son. Thelma Kane: Joan Fontaine. Farnham: David Hedison. Terry: Richard Hatch. Hurley: Linden Chiles.
To Still the Voice
Season 5, Episode 13
December 3, 1975
Cannon investigates the assassination of a black political leader. Garve Raymond: Carl Franklin. Jordan Price: Herb Edelman. Austin Bishop: Robert Burton. Allen: Richard Venture.
The Hero
Season 5, Episode 12
November 26, 1975
A war hero's son is implicated in the murder of a cult-leader. Cannon: William Conrad. Gen. Longman: Morgan Woodward. Mikki: Lee Purcell. Dana Longman: Deirdre Lenihan.
The Wedding March
Season 5, Episode 11
November 19, 1975
Cannon searches for a psychotic who beats women. Cannon: William Conrad. Nell: Tina Louise. Judge Killian: James Olson. Sylvia: Julie Adams. Cora Blue: Paula Kelly.
The Melted Man
Season 5, Episode 10
November 12, 1975
A wealthy heiress fears for her life after a snowman with a hatchet in its head appears on her desert estate. Cannon: William Conrad. Steve: Victor Mohica. Casey: Jenny Sullivan.
Fall Guy
Season 5, Episode 9
November 5, 1975
Cannon tries to clear an oil-company vice-president who's been charged with misappropriating funds. Cannon: William Conrad. Vivian Cabe: Vera Miles. Mike Marsh: Alan Feinstein. Andrew Cabe: John Lehne.
Man in the Middle
Season 5, Episode 8
October 29, 1975
Cannon goes to Mexico to claim the body of a friend's son, who reportedly died under suspicious circumstances. Nelson Brill: Stuart Whitman. Ernie: Chris Robinson. Maria: Christine Avila.
A Touch of Venom
Season 5, Episode 7
October 22, 1975
A group of radicals try to coerce Cannon into doing their bidding by poisoning him and withholding the antidote. Tracy Murdock: Sondra Locke. Warren: Gregory Rozakis. Leslie: Catherine Burns.
The Man Who Died Twice
Season 5, Episode 6
October 15, 1975
List Of Cannon Episodes
A corrupt police officer who has been presumed dead is the leading suspect in the murder of a loan shark. Cannon: William Conrad. Weller Dane: Leslie Nielsen. Susan Baylor: Leslie Charleson. Stan Holz: Paul Stewart.
The Victim
Season 5, Episode 5
October 8, 1975
A singer claims that her friend, a well-known vocalist, is being held captive. Cannon: William Conrad. Janice Elder: Jess Walton. Sean Donager: Joel Fabiani. Lena Michaels: Donna Mills. Jake: James Callahan.
The Iceman
Season 5, Episode 4
October 1, 1975
Cannon reopens a murder case hoping to find evidence that will clear an imprisoned friend. McRae: Robert Foxworth. Jim Carver: Andrew Parks. John: Dennis Patrick. Bob Costigan: John Milford. Sondra: Margaret Impert.
The Wrong Medicine
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Season 5, Episode 3
September 24, 1975
Cannon investigates a malpractice suit against a young resident (David Birney). Cy Carter: Richard Jaeckel. Dave Tillis: Don Gordon.
The Deadly Conspiracy
Season 5, Episode 2
September 17, 1975
Cannon and Barnaby Jones investigate a large corporation's activities---which may include murder. William Conrad. McKenna: Barry Sullivan. Corcoran: Charles Durning. Laura: Sharon Acker. Betty: Lee Meriwether.
Nightmare
Season 5, Episode 1
September 10, 1975
A dying man confesses to the murder of Cannon's wife and child, but he dies before explaining his motive. Cannon: William Conrad. Corday: John McLiam. Loring: Harry Townes. Senator Andrews: John McMartin. Wanda: Janet Ward.
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