Cannon (TV Series) The Rip-Off (1972) User Reviews

Once again, we see the soft side of Frank Cannon.

[planktonrules · 8/10 · 20 July 2013]

This episode of "Cannon" begins with Frank returning home to find his possessions gone--all of them. It seems that a hood that Cannon has investigating has taken a dislike to the detective and ordered the robbery. Plus, the robbery would hide the real purpose--to get to Cannon's personal files. Cannon, not surprisingly, is furious and immediately knows who was behind this, Paul Stubber (George Maharis)--but proving it is another thing.

The trail for Cannon heads to Stubber's ex-wife, Renee (Stephanie Powers). She, too, has run afoul of Paul's wrath and she's in the middle of a huge custody battle for their son. Frank takes to the boy and it was nice to see this gentler side to the detective. However, this is dangerous as Paul hates them both--and there's really no limit to his wrath.

As I mentioned above, you see a gentler and kind side of Frank Cannon in this one--something you did occasionally see on the show. This humanized his character a lot and made the show very likable. Overall, well worth seeing--and one of the better shows in the series.

CANNON ROBBED BY ONE NASTY FATHER!

[tcchelsey · 10/10 · 24 August 2022]

Douglas Day Stewart wrote this episode. In a few years, Stewart would write the classic tv movie THE BOY IN THE PLASTIC BUBBLE, later AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN. Need we say more?

10 Stars.

This is a fairly relatable story, all about a child in the middle of a bitter custody battle. Stewart obviously grabbed the idea from MANNIX, who had his fair share of kids mixed up with terrible folks. A dramatic and sentimental story as Cannon matches wits with a clever and nasty thief named Stubber (well played by George Maharis). Stubber is the father of the boy and also the separated husband of Stephanie Powers, making her first series appearance here.

He makes a lot of trouble for his ex-wife. A neat gag scene has Cannon walking into his empty apartment, all his furniture GONE. This all ties to a wide scaling hijacking business.

Stephanie Powers, as usual, is very good here. Robert Mandan plays Cannon's right hand man, instead of a heavy this time around. Watch for young Max Gail and veteran Kathleen Freeman, having fun with her role as the tough cookie mom of a couple of crooks.

This one runs fast. YES --that is part of the Juputer 2 (LOST IN SPACE) spaceship control panel in a computer lab scene. Cannon's home is the legendary Sunset Towers (which glows as the sun sets) and was nearly torn down in the 1980s, but is alive and well today at 8358 Sunset Boulevard. The place looks the same today as it did in the 70s. A historical landmark, classic example of 1930s art deco style.

Cannon, in a blue bathrobe, sleeping on a cheap, cheap cot is priceless! The crew had to love this.

SEASON 2. EPISODE 8 remastered color CBS/Paramount box set No. 1 of 2. 2009. Six dvds in all.