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The Great Detective(1979)

1979 – present4 seasons31 episodes1h

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Overview

The Great Detective is a Canadian television drama, which aired on CBC from 1979 to 1982. It starred Douglas Campbell and James Dugan.

Seasons(4)

Season 11979 · 10 episodesJanuary 17, 1979
Season 21980 · 8 episodesJanuary 2, 1980

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Season 31981 · 9 episodesJanuary 13, 1981

Season 41982 · 4 episodesJanuary 14, 1982

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Top Billed Cast

Douglas Campbell
Inspector Alistair Cameron
Kay Hawtrey
Mrs. Lutz
Graham Greene
Grey Sky
Ralph Small
Bobby
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Sandy Webster
Dr. Archie Chisholm
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Tracy Brett
Prudence Wetherall
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James Duggan
Sgt. Striker

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Facts

Status: Returning Series
Type: Scripted
Original name: The Great Detective
First aired: January 17, 1979
Last aired: February 11, 1982
Network: CBC Television
Original language: English