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The Great Detective

8.0·4 seasons·31 episodes·60 min avg.

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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The Case of the Magic Mandarin
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Jan 17, 1979

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.

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The Black Curse
The Black Curse
Jan 24, 1979

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

03
Death Takes a Curtain Call
Death Takes a Curtain Call
Jan 31, 1979

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

04
Murder at Blenheim Swamp
Murder at Blenheim Swamp
Feb 7, 1979

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

05
Bloodhounds Can’t Fly
Bloodhounds Can’t Fly
Feb 14, 1979

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.

06
Nightwalker of the Wards.
Nightwalker of the Wards.
Feb 21, 1979

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

07
Pretty Mary Mitchell
Pretty Mary Mitchell
Feb 28, 1979

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

08
The Curious Death of a Maiden Lady
The Curious Death of a Maiden Lady
Mar 7, 1979

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

09
Song of the Hemp
Song of the Hemp
Mar 14, 1979

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

10
Fire at Fenroy
Fire at Fenroy
Mar 21, 1979

A young constable, in a panic because of local threats to his career, calls on the Inspector to solve a series of arsons.

Cast

5 credited
Douglas Campbell
Inspector Alistair Cameron
SW
Sandy Webster
Dr. Archie Chisholm
Kay Hawtrey
Mrs. Lutz
TB
Tracy Brett
Prudence Wetherall
JD
James Duggan
Sgt. Striker

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