Wojeck

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.

Drama

Wojeck

Drama

Created By: Phillip Hersch
First Aired on: Sep 13, 1966
Popularity: 1.1959: 0 votes
Networks: (CA)
Production: CBC Films (CA)
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 2 seasons, 19 episodes

Season 1

"Wojeck," crafted by Phillip Hersch, found its inspiration in the impactful work of Dr. Morton Shulman, Toronto's chief coroner. Shulman's investigations into deaths due to institutional and industrial neglect, emphasizing the need for improved safety standards, influenced the series.

Aired 59 years ago

9 Episodes

Episode 1The Last Man in the World60 min
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.
Episode 2Listen! An Old Man is Speaking60 min
About an outspoken old man, shunted aside by society.
Episode 3All Aboard for Candyland60 min
Overview not available
Episode 4The Cold Smile of Friends (1)60 min
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.
Episode 5The Cold Smile of Friends (2)60 min
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.