Cannon

TV Series
1971–19761971–1976
PGPG
1h

Cannon (1971)

Frank Cannon is an overweight, balding ex-cop with a deep voice and expensive tastes in culinary pleasures; he becomes a high-priced private investigator.

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Frank Cannon is an overweight, balding ex-cop with a deep voice and expensive tastes in culinary pleasures; he becomes a high-priced private investigator.Frank Cannon is an overweight, balding ex-cop with a deep voice and expensive tastes in culinary pleasures; he becomes a high-priced private investigator.Frank Cannon is an overweight, balding ex-cop with a deep voice and expensive tastes in culinary pleasures; he becomes a high-priced private investigator.

Creator
- Edward Hume(developed for television by)
Stars

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Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys
- 2 wins & 7 nominations total

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5 seasons

6 years

Videos1

Complete Collection DVD Trailer

Complete Collection DVD Trailer

William Conrad in Cannon (1971)

"Cannon" William Conrad 1972 CBS

"Cannon" William Conrad 1972 CBS

"Cannon" William Conrad 1972 CBS

Patricia Mattick in Cannon (1971)

Cannon (1971)

William Conrad and Frank Marth in Cannon (1971)

William Conrad and Jim McMullan in Cannon (1971)

Ford Rainey in Cannon (1971)

Frank Marth in Cannon (1971)

Larry Justin in Cannon (1971)

Paul Carr in Cannon (1971)

Frank Cannonas Frank Cannon

120 episodes120 eps • 1971–1976

Patrick Culliton

First Policemanas First Policeman…

8 episodes8 eps • 1972–1975

Codebreakeras Codebreaker…

7 episodes7 eps • 1971–1974

Charles Bateman

Lt. Tarcheras Lt. Tarcher…

6 episodes6 eps • 1971–1973

Directoras Director…

6 episodes6 eps • 1971–1973

Ethan Kehoeas Ethan Kehoe…

5 episodes5 eps • 1971–1976

Officer Bill Murrayas Officer Bill Murray…

5 episodes5 eps • 1972–1975

Charlie, Shooting Range Officeras Charlie, Shooting Range Officer…

5 episodes5 eps • 1972–1975

Art Milleras Art Miller…

4 episodes4 eps • 1971–1974

Barney Shawas Barney Shaw…

4 episodes4 eps • 1971–1974

Dr. Peter Collisteras Dr. Peter Collister…

4 episodes4 eps • 1971–1976

Richard O'Brien

Capt. Mike Carlingas Capt. Mike Carling…

4 episodes4 eps • 1971–1976

Arthur Correllas Arthur Correll…

4 episodes4 eps • 1973–1975

Asst. DA J.I. Spivakas Asst. DA J.I. Spivak…

4 episodes4 eps • 1972–1976

A. R. Benningsas A. R. Bennings…

4 episodes4 eps • 1972–1975

Annaas Anna…

4 episodes4 eps • 1972–1975

Barney Phillips

Bob Wellsas Bob Wells…

4 episodes4 eps • 1971–1976

James McCallion

Melvin Blakeas Melvin Blake…

4 episodes4 eps • 1971–1975

Creator
- Edward Hume(developed for television by)
All cast & crew
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The weekly adventures of Frank Cannon, an overweight, balding ex-cop with a deep voice and expensive tastes in culinary pleasures, who becomes a high-priced private investigator. Since Cannon's girth didn't allow for many fist-fights and gun battles (although there were many), the series substituted car chases and high production values in their place. —Marty McKee <mmckee@wkio.com>

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Trivia
Frank Cannon was a pipe smoker. He was shown with a pipe in the first two seasons but it was seen occasionally in the third and fourth season before it was subsequently dropped altogether. In reality, William Conrad was a pipe smoker.

Goofs
Cannon frequently uses his mobile phone in his car but exterior shots of the car never shows the necessary antenna.

Quotes
[repeated line]
Frank Cannon: My name's Frank Cannon, I'm a private investigator.

Crazy credits
In all five seasons, the credits are shown in capital and lower case letters.

Connections
Featured in The 25th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1973)

Top review

Cannon the series

Why hasn't anyone reproduced this series for sale by season?? I know many people that would buy it as it was a fantastic show. Possibly one of the best series ever. The show had character, and great action. The star William Conrad was so believable. Yet they produce old shows like "I married Joan" from the early 50's and not this one in color from the 70's. I don't understand. This show, CANNON, and The Rockford Files, and Mannix are just not available for sale by anyone that I can find. I have often wondered if someone, the producer or maybe even William Conrad had a rider in their contract that these shows could not be re-sold?? Does anyone know??

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Release date
- September 14, 1971 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Official site
- Memorable Entertainment TV
Language
- English
Also known as
- Кеннон
Filming locations
- Sunset Tower, 8358 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies
- Quinn Martin Productions (QM)
- Quinn Martin Productions (QM)
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Runtime
1 hour
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Mono
Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
- 4:3

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