Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: CBC Television
Type: Scripted
Rating: 5.0/10
Cannonball
Overview
Followed the adventures of Mike Malone and Jerry Austin as they drove trucks across the US and Canada for the fictitious C&A Transport Company Ltd. "Cannonball" was a half-hour family drama featuring truckers Mike Malone and Jerry Austin hauling freight across Canada and the U.S.A. Paul Birch and William Campbell portrayed the main characters, with Canadian actors Beth Lockerbie, Beth Morris, Steve Barringer, Howard Milsom, and others in supporting roles.
This production, originally released in 1958, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 5.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama.
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Paul Birch
"Cannonball" Mike Malone
William Campbell
Jerry Austin
Beth Lockerbie
Mary Malone (Mike Malone's wife)
Beth Morris
Ginny Malone (Mike Malone's teenage daughter)
Steve Barringer
Butch Malone (Mike Malone's son)
Howard Milsom
Harry Butler (Freight Dispatcher)
Seasons
Season 1
38 Episodes • Aired 1958-10-05
The Cannonball TV show was a 30 minute Canadian adventure/drama series that aired on CBC and in syndication in the U.S. It was about the lives of truckers Mike Malone and Jerry Austin as they moved freight throughout Canada and the United States.
