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A coroner searches for truth and justice with the help of his friends, while trying to hold his family together. (inspired by the headlines of Dr. Morton Shulman, chief coroner in Toronto) In the 1960s, Canadian TV underwent a shift led by "Wojeck" and "This Hour Has Seven Days." "Wojeck," influenced by Dr. Morton Shulman's work, explored safety standards through naturalistic filmmaking by Ronald Weyman and Grahame Woods. John Vernon's portrayal of Wojeck, a Polish Catholic confronting moral dilemmas, tackled societal issues like abortion and drug addiction. Guided by Weyman and David Peddie, the show bravely addressed topics like homosexuality and elderly neglect, gaining acclaim and international recognition.

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13th September 1966 - 12th March 1968
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John VernonPatricia CollinsTed Follows
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The Last Man in the World Still
The Last Man in the World
13th September 1966

Episode 1

Joe Smith, a Cree from Moosonee, comes to the city in search of work and is driven to end his life in a jail cell. Steve Wojeck investigates and uncovers aspects of the alien society which led Joe to his death.

Listen! An Old Man is Speaking Still
Listen! An Old Man is Speaking
20th September 1966

Episode 2

About an outspoken old man, shunted aside by society.

All Aboard for Candyland Still
All Aboard for Candyland
27th September 1966

Episode 3

No overview available.

The Cold Smile of Friends (1) Still
The Cold Smile of Friends (1)
4th October 1966

Episode 4

Gale Fletcher, a pregnant and unwed patient of Wojeck's, is found to be suffering from a critical illness. Meanwhile, a dress designer seeks an illegal abortion without her husband's knowledge.

The Cold Smile of Friends (2) Still
The Cold Smile of Friends (2)
11th October 1966

Episode 5

Wojeck continues his involvement with Gale Fletcher, a pregnant, unwed woman suffering from a critical illness, and is called to investigate the death of a doctor who was a suspect in an illegal abortion case.

Does Anyone Remember the Victim's Name? Still
Does Anyone Remember the Victim's Name?
18th October 1966

Episode 6

Wojeck investigates the death of a young man suspected of brutally murdering an old woman. The youth was killed by a veteran police officer, and newspapers accuse the officer of police brutality. Wojeck's investigation incites unforeseen attention from some influential citizens.

Pick a Time, Any Time Still
Pick a Time, Any Time
25th October 1966

Episode 7

No overview available.

Thy Mother a Lady, Lovely and Bright Still
Thy Mother a Lady, Lovely and Bright
1st November 1966

Episode 8

Coroner Steve Wojeck investigates the case of a young woman who died in childbirth. Negligence on the part of the hospital staff is suspected by Wojeck as he becomes acquainted with the woman's artist husband Gerry Coleman and his unusual Trotskyite neighbors, Gus and Bea Lefkowitz.

Another Dawn, Another Surprise, Another Day Still
Another Dawn, Another Surprise, Another Day
15th November 1966

Episode 9

Investigating a woman's murder, Wojeck suspects her husband, and worries that the husband's landlady may be in danger.