John Saxton
Director
Sidestreet (1975)
Season 2
Sidestreet was a Canadian television drama, which aired Sundays on CBC from 1975 to 1978. It starred Sean McCann and Donnelly Rhodes as police working the mean streets of 1970s Toronto. The producers of "Sidestreet:" wanted to feature community service officers instead of ordinary detectives. They aimed to concentrate on issues such as blockbusting, strikebreaking, rape, poverty, and the problems of the elderly in the city, instead of major crimes.
Released Sept. 15, 1975
Episode 60 min
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S2E1 - Line of Duty
Sergeant Glenn Olsen who's accused of knocking down a pregnant woman and causing her to have a miscarriage, is suspended and his partner begins a personal crusade to clear his friend's name.
Directed by Peter Carter
starring
Donnelly Rhodes and Jonathan Welsh
Guest stars
Sean McCann
Oct. 3, 1976, midnight
S2E2 - The Right to Defend
The story focuses on Ed Mallory, an average, law-abiding citizen who shoots and kills an intruder in his home. The dead youth's brother escapes from jail and wants revenge.
Oct. 10, 1976, midnight
S2E3 - Intimidation
A hard-nosed police veteran sidesteps established procedures and harasses an elusive drug pusher who attacked his wife.
Oct. 24, 1976, midnight
S2E4 - Assault
Chet Deckerman, a cab driver has no idea what he's letting himself in for when he plays the good Samaritan and rushes to the aid of a man suffering a brutal beating in an alley.
Oct. 31, 1976, midnight
S2E5 - Death Sentence
Community Service Sergeants Raitt and Olsen are summoned when a rifle used in cadet drills is stolen from a high school storeroom.
Nov. 7, 1976, midnight
S2E6 - Rogue Cop
A Morality squad officer is under investigation by Raitt and Olsen.
Nov. 14, 1976, midnight
S2E7 - 'Till Death Do Us Part
A hotheaded salesman and his wife are offered help by Raitt and Olsen in an attempt to resolve their domestic difficulties.
Nov. 21, 1976, midnight
Network: CBC Television
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 60 min.
Released: Sept. 15, 1975
Last Air Date: Nov. 12, 1978, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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