Cannon TV Show

Television Show Summary for Cannon

Television Show Summary

The ‘70s TV show Cannon ran on CBS between the years of 1971 and 1976. It featured William Conrad as Frank Cannon, an overweight detective.

TV Show Plot For Cannon

Detective Cannon charges his wealthy clients exorbitant fees so that he can work for the poor at little to no cost. On Cannon, those high fees would also go to pay for his exorbitant lifestyle and repair his frequently wrecked car, which was a Lincoln Continental. Cannon had started out his career as a police officer, but was eventually discharged from the force owing to his weight problems. Cannon would also appear on the television show Barnaby Jones.

As the main character’s weight prevented him from indulging in much physical confrontation, Cannon substituted this with lots of car chases and high production values that made it unique for its time.

Cast of Cannon TV Show

Frank Cannon – William Conrad
Guest – Patrick Culliton
Deputy Bill Morgan – Tom Pittman
Lt. Tarcher – Charles Bateman
General Stevenson – Simon Scott
Leon Tatum – Arthur Adams
Carl Carling – Richard O’Brien
Edgar Lassiter – Tim O’Connor
Teller – George Clifton
Inspector Daniels – Barney Phillips
1st Newsman – James Chandler
Gus Lindeman – Lee de Broux

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