Wojeck
Wojeck

Wojeck

1966 2 Seasons 19 Episodes ⭐ 9.0 Drama

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.

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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Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

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

EP 2

Listen! An Old Man is Speaking

About an outspoken old man, shunted aside by society.

EP 3

All Aboard for Candyland

EP 4

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

EP 5

The Cold Smile of Friends (2)

Wojeck continues his involvement with Gale Fletcher, a pregnant, unwed woman suffering from a critical illness, and is c

EP 6

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 vet

EP 7

Pick a Time, Any Time

EP 8

Thy Mother a Lady, Lovely and Bright

Coroner Steve Wojeck investigates the case of a young woman who died in childbirth. Negligence on the part of the hospit

EP 9

Another Dawn, Another Surprise, Another Day

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

EP 1

Swing Low, Sweet Chariot (1)

In its second season, the series kicks off with a two-part drama focused on Auto Safety. Coroner Steve Wojeck challenges

EP 2

Swing Low, Sweet Chariot (2)

Wojeck hits the headlines by demanding that the Prime Minister open a full-scale investigation of the Auto Industry.

EP 3

After All, Who's Art Morrison Anyway?

A young homosexual is arrested after a hotel killing. During the trial, the prosecutor, Bob Allenburry, (a respected fam

EP 4

Give Until It Hurts.. And Then Some

Sitting on the Fund Raising Committee for the City of Zion Hospital, coroner Steve Wojeck learns of an emergency admissi

EP 5

Another Wonderul Day

EP 6

You've Been Very Kind

EP 7

Fair Egypt

This comic script juxtaposes the story of Madame Czerensky, a beautiful but aging woman who fears that someone is trying

EP 8

Name Of the Games That People Play

EP 9

You've Been Very Busy

EP 10

A Dime Harry Doesn't Need

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