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Cannon•Season 1•Episode 3

Call Unicorn

7.5/10 · 171 votesSep 28, 197160 min

Ranked #10 of 24 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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Unexpected overhead in the trucking business as costly loads are hijacked, and private detectives murdered.

Directed byAllen Reisner
Written byPaul Playdon, David Moessinger
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William Conrad

William Conrad

Frank Cannon

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Allen Reisner

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Paul Playdon

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David Moessinger

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Episode Summary

"Call Unicorn" is episode 3 of Cannon season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 171 votes, ranking #10 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Allen Reisner and written by Paul Playdon, David Moessinger, it aired on September 28, 1971.

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