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Cannon
S3.E6
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Night Flight to Murder

  • Episode aired Oct 17, 1973
  • TV-PG
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
85
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Jay Varela in Cannon (1971)
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Cannon is hired by an insurance company to investigate the disappearance, while on final approach at a small Utah airstrip, of a twin-engine plane that was carrying $3 million of negotiable ... Read allCannon is hired by an insurance company to investigate the disappearance, while on final approach at a small Utah airstrip, of a twin-engine plane that was carrying $3 million of negotiable bonds.Cannon is hired by an insurance company to investigate the disappearance, while on final approach at a small Utah airstrip, of a twin-engine plane that was carrying $3 million of negotiable bonds.

  • Director
    • Michael Caffey
  • Writers
    • Carey Wilber
    • Edward Hume
  • Stars
    • William Conrad
    • John Vernon
    • David Hedison
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    85
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Caffey
    • Writers
      • Carey Wilber
      • Edward Hume
    • Stars
      • William Conrad
      • John Vernon
      • David Hedison
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    William Conrad
    William Conrad
    • Frank Cannon
    John Vernon
    John Vernon
    • Brad Calvert
    David Hedison
    David Hedison
    • John Sandler
    Jamie Smith-Jackson
    Jamie Smith-Jackson
    • Janice Lanson
    Norman Alden
    Norman Alden
    • Harry Tilden
    Barney Phillips
    Barney Phillips
    • Bob Wells
    Robert Patten
    Robert Patten
    • Sam Lanson
    Joe Tornatore
    Joe Tornatore
    • Red Bullard
    Jay Varela
    Jay Varela
    • Captain Valdez
    Harvey Fisher
    • Corbett Radio Operator
    Charles Isen
    • Airplane Mechanic
    Daxson Thomas
    Donovan Jones
    Paul Tulley
    • Twin engine plane co-pilot
    Rudy Diaz
    Rudy Diaz
    • Hit Man
    John Rayborn
    • Director
      • Michael Caffey
    • Writers
      • Carey Wilber
      • Edward Hume
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    • Trivia
      The hijacked aircraft N772M is a Beech D18 known as the "Twin Beech". Over 9,000 were built from 1937 to 1970.
    • Goofs
      During the opening sequence the pilot identified his aircraft as "November-niner-five-seven-niner" meaning N9579, but the tail number of his aircraft was N772M.
    • Quotes

      Harry Tilden: Look, I don't care what it looks like, Cannon, but I had nothing to do with it!

      Frank Cannon: Maybe it's circumstantial evidence, but how many guys have you known that have sat down in a gas-filled room on a weaker case than that?

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    10/10
    SALUTE TO JAIMIE SMITH JACKSON
    For all of us teens growing up in the 1970s, Jamie Smith Jackson (who was in her 20s at the time) was a hero for her portrayal as the drug addicted teen victim in GO ASK ALICE, an iconic tv movie that was long ahead of its time. Jackson co-starred in this episode, not too long after her landmark appearance, which headlined the Emmy Awards. "Night flight to Murder" had to have been a Neilson ratings hit, and its a fairly good adventure with a dynamic cast. The opening is classic CANNON. The man you cannot trust, John Vernon returns in a caper story about the mysterious disappearance of an airplane carrying a cool 3 million bucks. Everyone looks guilty here (even Jaimie at the beginning) and Cannon has to figure this one out with the usual blockheads. Character actor Norman Alden (as Harry) joins Vernon in the shifty character department. The scene with he and Cannon having breakfast is fun, and did William Conrad put on weight? Far slimmer in Season 1 and 2 by comparison. On the brighter side, David Hedison and Jackson (as Janice) make a nice couple. Part of this episode was filmed in Las Vegas, though the story is supposed be set in Utah. Michael Caffey directed, who was also working on BARNABY JONES at the same time.

    The ending is pretty neat and Cannon has a good closing line. Look for old pro Barney Phillips, who was born to play cops, in a small role. Recommended for airplane buffs. SEASON 3 EPISODE 7. CBS box set.
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    • Release date
      • October 17, 1973 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Las Vegas, Nevada, USA(on location)
    • 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

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