Cannon
“L.A.'s biggest crime fighter!”
Series Overview
Cannon is a CBS detective television series produced by Quinn Martin which aired from March 26, 1971 to March 3, 1976. The primary protagonist is the title character, private detective Frank Cannon, played by William Conrad. He also appeared on two episodes of Barnaby Jones. Cannon is the first Quinn Martin-produced series to be aired on a network other than ABC. A "revival" television film, The Return of Frank Cannon, was aired on November 1, 1980. In total, there were 124 episodes.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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5 Seasons • 123 Episodes
60 min per episode
1971 – 1976
Premiered: Tue, Sep 14, 1971
Edward HumeLatest Aired Episode
Season 5, Episode 25: “Mad Man”
An Army researcher goes berserk; his wife pleads with Cannon to intervene.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Hume
Adrian Samish, Harold Gast, Quinn Martin
Department Leadership Roster
Adrian Samish
Producer
Harold Gast
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Violence • Threat • Injury • Self-harm • Sexualized Violence
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cannon
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What is Cannon about?
Cannon is a CBS detective television series produced by Quinn Martin which aired from March 26, 1971 to March 3, 1976. The primary protagonist is the title character, private detective Frank Cannon, played by William Conrad. He also appeared on two episodes of Barnaby Jones. Cannon is the first Quinn Martin-produced series to be aired on a network other than ABC. A "revival" television film, The Return of Frank Cannon, was aired on November 1, 1980. In total, there were 124 episodes.
How many seasons does Cannon have?
Cannon comprises 5 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Cannon?
Key cast members in Cannon include William Conrad, Charles Bateman, Tim O'Connor, Keith Andes.
Who created or directed Cannon?
Cannon was developed and directed by Edward Hume.