Douglas Campbell
Inspector Alistair Cameron
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Series SeasonSeason 1 episodes1979
The Great Detective
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Episode 160 min1979-01-17
The Case of the Magic Mandarin
Alistair Cameron comes from Scotland to Canada when his niece is orphaned. When a magician is killed, Cameron solves the case. He is rewarded by a commission as the first provisional detective in the country, and he is persuaded to stay.
Episode 260 min1979-01-24
The Black Curse
Conflict has broken out, resulting in the death of a white settler. The "Indians" are suspected, but the Inspector keeps an open mind.
Episode 360 min1979-01-31
Death Takes a Curtain Call
Inspector Alastair Cameron investigates several theatrical murder cases which involve a dwarf, an orchestra leader, and an aging soprano.
Episode 460 min1979-02-07
Murder at Blenheim Swamp
While investigating the murder of a visiting Englishman, Cameron suspects the local inhabitants know more than they are letting on.
Episode 560 min1979-02-14
Bloodhounds Can’t Fly
Ontario provincial detective Alistair Cameron investigates the kidnapping of a wealthy man's daughter, but uncovers diamonds, an unexpected villain, a band of pigeons, and a bloodhound.
Episode 660 min1979-02-21
Nightwalker of the Wards.
Why are so many patients in the charity ward dying unexpectedly? Dr. Chisholm calls his friend to investigate.
Episode 760 min1979-02-28
Pretty Mary Mitchell
The wife of a wealthy factory owner is kidnapped by his disgruntled employees. Inspector Cameron is called in to investigate.
Episode 860 min1979-03-07
The Curious Death of a Maiden Lady
Who murdered the kindly old woman? And why did they make it look like she was drunk when she only drank tea?
Episode 960 min1979-03-14
Song of the Hemp
How many times can a convicted murderer escape the gallows? When the hangman doesn't come, his assistant becomes a hostage in a prison break. Hanged bodies start turning up, and the hunt intensifies
Episode 1060 min1979-03-21
Fire at Fenroy
A young constable, in a panic because of local threats to his career, calls on the Inspector to solve a series of arsons.
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