
The Great Detective
1979 · 4 seasons · 31 episodes · Returning Series · CBC Television
Drama
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The Great Detective is a Canadian television drama, which aired on CBC from 1979 to 1982. It starred Douglas Campbell and James Dugan.
Episodes
- S01E01The Case of the Magic Mandarin1979-01-1760m
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.
- S01E02The Black Curse1979-01-2460m
Conflict has broken out, resulting in the death of a white settler. The "Indians" are suspected, but the Inspector keeps an open mind.
- S01E03Death Takes a Curtain Call1979-01-3160m
Inspector Alastair Cameron investigates several theatrical murder cases which involve a dwarf, an orchestra leader, and an aging soprano.
- S01E04Murder at Blenheim Swamp1979-02-0760m
While investigating the murder of a visiting Englishman, Cameron suspects the local inhabitants know more than they are letting on.
- S01E05Bloodhounds Can’t Fly1979-02-1460m
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.
- S01E06Nightwalker of the Wards.1979-02-2160m
Why are so many patients in the charity ward dying unexpectedly? Dr. Chisholm calls his friend to investigate.
- S01E07Pretty Mary Mitchell1979-02-2860m
The wife of a wealthy factory owner is kidnapped by his disgruntled employees. Inspector Cameron is called in to investigate.
- S01E08The Curious Death of a Maiden Lady1979-03-0760m
Who murdered the kindly old woman? And why did they make it look like she was drunk when she only drank tea?
- S01E09Song of the Hemp1979-03-1460m
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
- S01E10Fire at Fenroy1979-03-2160m
A young constable, in a panic because of local threats to his career, calls on the Inspector to solve a series of arsons.



