Wojeck
A coroner searches for truth and justice with the help of his friends, while trying to hold his family together. (inspired by the headlines of Dr. Morton Shulman, chief coroner in Toronto) In the 1960s, Canadian TV underwent a shift led by "Wojeck" and "This Hour Has Seven Days." "Wojeck," influenced by Dr. Morton Shulman's work, explored safety standards through naturalistic filmmaking by Ronald Weyman and Grahame Woods. John Vernon's portrayal of Wojeck, a Polish Catholic confronting moral dilemmas, tackled societal issues like abortion and drug addiction. Guided by Weyman and David Peddie, the show bravely addressed topics like homosexuality and elderly neglect, gaining acclaim and international recognition.
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"Wojeck," crafted by Phillip Hersch, found its inspiration in the impactful work of Dr. Morton Shulman, Toronto's chief coroner. Shulman's investigations into deaths due to institutional and industrial neglect, emphasizing the need for improved safety standards, influenced the series.
- Ep 1
1.The Last Man in the World
13-09-196660mJoe Smith, a Cree from Moosonee, comes to the city in search of work and is driven to end his life in a jail cell. Steve Wojeck investigates and uncovers aspects of the alien socie...
- Ep 2
2.Listen! An Old Man is Speaking
20-09-196660mAbout an outspoken old man, shunted aside by society.
- Ep 3
3.All Aboard for Candyland
27-09-196660m - Ep 4
4.The Cold Smile of Friends (1)
04-10-196660mGale Fletcher, a pregnant and unwed patient of Wojeck's, is found to be suffering from a critical illness. Meanwhile, a dress designer seeks an illegal abortion without her husband...
- Ep 5
5.The Cold Smile of Friends (2)
11-10-196660mWojeck continues his involvement with Gale Fletcher, a pregnant, unwed woman suffering from a critical illness, and is called to investigate the death of a doctor who was a suspect...
- Ep 6
6.Does Anyone Remember the Victim's Name?
18-10-196660mWojeck investigates the death of a young man suspected of brutally murdering an old woman. The youth was killed by a veteran police officer, and newspapers accuse the officer of po...
- Ep 7
7.Pick a Time, Any Time
25-10-196660m - Ep 8
8.Thy Mother a Lady, Lovely and Bright
01-11-196660mCoroner Steve Wojeck investigates the case of a young woman who died in childbirth. Negligence on the part of the hospital staff is suspected by Wojeck as he becomes acquainted wit...
- Ep 9
9.Another Dawn, Another Surprise, Another Day
15-11-196660mInvestigating a woman's murder, Wojeck suspects her husband, and worries that the husband's landlady may be in danger.
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