Before “Jake and the Fatman,” William Conrad was Frank Cannon, P.I. Conrad was primarily known as a voiceover narrator before this show was written specifically for him to star in.

Cannon, a former L.A. cop and lover of fine foods, is a meticulous detective and, despite the many jokes about his weight, is surprisingly spry in a chase. Premiering in 1971, the Emmy-nominated show ran for five seasons on the shoulders of the gruff, very watchable Conrad.

Grade: B+

Cannon – Season One, Vol. 2 is currently available.