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The Great Detective

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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.

Jan 17, 19794 seasons31 episodesReturning SeriesEN

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Douglas Campbell

Inspector Alistair Cameron

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Kay Hawtrey

Mrs. Lutz

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Seasons

Season 1

10 episodes

Premiered Jan 17, 1979

Season 2

8 episodes

Premiered Jan 2, 1980

Season 3

9 episodes

Premiered Jan 13, 1981

Season 4

4 episodes

Premiered Jan 14, 1982

Episodes

1–6 of 10

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Ep 1

The Case of the Magic Mandarin

Jan 17, 1979

60m

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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Ep 2

The Black Curse

Jan 24, 1979

60m

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

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Ep 3

Death Takes a Curtain Call

Jan 31, 1979

60m

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

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Ep 4

Murder at Blenheim Swamp

Feb 7, 1979

60m

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

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Ep 5

Bloodhounds Can’t Fly

Feb 14, 1979

60m

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.

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