Cannon
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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.
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About Cannon
Cannon is a 1971 English-language drama and action & adventure series created by Edward Hume. The cast is led by William Conrad, Charles Bateman, Tim O'Connor. It spans 5 seasons and 123 episodes and has concluded.
Cannon was produced by Quinn Martin Productions (QM) and made in United States of America. It was first aired on September 14, 1971, and carries a TV-PG certification.
- Created by
- Edward Hume
- First aired
- September 14, 1971
- Last aired
- March 3, 1976
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-PG
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 5 (123 episodes)
- Network
- CBS
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Quinn Martin Productions (QM)
Cannon cast & crew
Cannon was created by Edward Hume.
The cast features William Conrad as Frank Cannon and Keith Andes as A. R. Bennings / Kermit Matthews / Len Francisco.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Harold Gast and Adrian Samish.
Is Cannon worth watching?
With 5 seasons and 123 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy drama and action & adventure, Cannon is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Cannon
William Conrad
Frank Cannon
Charles Bateman
Tim O'Connor
Keith Andes
A. R. Bennings / Kermit Matthews / Len Francisco
Cannon — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Cannon in United States?
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▸What language is Cannon in?
Cannon is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Cannon are there?
Cannon has 5 seasons with 123 episodes in total.
▸What is Cannon rated?
Cannon is rated TV-PG. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 38 ratings.
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