The Great Detective
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The Great Detective

1979
4 seasons
31 episodes
Drama

The Great Detective is a Canadian television drama, which aired on CBC from 1979 to 1982. It starred Douglas Campbell and James Dugan.

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  • Ep 1

    1.The Case of the Magic Mandarin

    17-01-197960m

    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 provision...

  • Ep 2

    2.The Black Curse

    24-01-197960m

    Conflict has broken out, resulting in the death of a white settler. The "Indians" are suspected, but the Inspector keeps an open mind.

  • Ep 3

    3.Death Takes a Curtain Call

    31-01-197960m

    Inspector Alastair Cameron investigates several theatrical murder cases which involve a dwarf, an orchestra leader, and an aging soprano.

  • Ep 4

    4.Murder at Blenheim Swamp

    07-02-197960m

    While investigating the murder of a visiting Englishman, Cameron suspects the local inhabitants know more than they are letting on.

  • Ep 5

    5.Bloodhounds Can’t Fly

    14-02-197960m

    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 bloodh...

  • Ep 6

    6.Nightwalker of the Wards.

    21-02-197960m

    Why are so many patients in the charity ward dying unexpectedly? Dr. Chisholm calls his friend to investigate.

  • Ep 7

    7.Pretty Mary Mitchell

    28-02-197960m

    The wife of a wealthy factory owner is kidnapped by his disgruntled employees. Inspector Cameron is called in to investigate.

  • Ep 8

    8.The Curious Death of a Maiden Lady

    07-03-197960m

    Who murdered the kindly old woman? And why did they make it look like she was drunk when she only drank tea?

  • Ep 9

    9.Song of the Hemp

    14-03-197960m

    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 th...

  • Ep 10

    10.Fire at Fenroy

    21-03-197960m

    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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