The Great Detective
Season 41979
The Great Detective is a Canadian television drama, which aired on CBC from 1979 to 1982. It starred Douglas Campbell and James Dugan.
The Great Detective is a Canadian television drama, which aired on CBC from 1979 to 1982. It starred Douglas Campbell and James Dugan.
10 Episodes
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.
January 17, 1979Conflict has broken out, resulting in the death of a white settler. The "Indians" are suspected, but the Inspector keeps an open mind.
January 24, 1979Inspector Alastair Cameron investigates several theatrical murder cases which involve a dwarf, an orchestra leader, and an aging soprano.
January 31, 1979While investigating the murder of a visiting Englishman, Cameron suspects the local inhabitants know more than they are letting on.
February 7, 1979Ontario 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.
February 14, 1979Why are so many patients in the charity ward dying unexpectedly? Dr. Chisholm calls his friend to investigate.
February 21, 1979The wife of a wealthy factory owner is kidnapped by his disgruntled employees. Inspector Cameron is called in to investigate.
February 28, 1979Who murdered the kindly old woman? And why did they make it look like she was drunk when she only drank tea?
March 7, 1979How 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
March 14, 1979A young constable, in a panic because of local threats to his career, calls on the Inspector to solve a series of arsons.
March 21, 1979