Wojeck

9.0(1)|1966-09-13|2 seasons, 19 episodes

Drama

Overview

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.

Episodes

Season 1(9)Season 2(10)

S1E1 · 1966-09-13 · 60m

The Last Man in the World

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.

S1E2 · 1966-09-20 · 60m

Listen! An Old Man is Speaking

About an outspoken old man, shunted aside by society.

S1E3 · 1966-09-27 · 60m

All Aboard for Candyland

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S1E4 · 1966-10-04 · 60m

The Cold Smile of Friends (1)

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.

S1E5 · 1966-10-11 · 60m

The Cold Smile of Friends (2)

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.

S1E6 · 1966-10-18 · 60m

Does Anyone Remember the Victim's Name?

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.

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John Vernon

Steve Wojeck

Patricia Collins

Marty Wojeck

Ted Follows

Bateman

Carl Banas

Byron James

Tannis G. Montgomery

Judy Wojeck (daughter)

James Weyman

Stevey Wojeck (son)