Series regulars or semi-regulars in 'Jigsaw John' from 1970-1982:
- Alan Feinstein as Sam Donner (1976)
- Jack Warden as John St. John (1976)
- James Hong as Frank Chen (1976)
- Pippa Scott as Maggie Hearn (1976)
1970-1982 Episode Guide for 'Jigsaw John':
(Episodes with dates prior to 1970 aired as reruns.)
Season 1, episode 1
W: James D. Buchanan, Arthur Rowe, Ronald Austin D: Harry Falk
With Robert Reed (Alan Bellamy), Brock Peters (Vic Boylin), Bo Hopkins (Jimmy Franks), Rudi Gernreich (Jay), Cynthia Sikes (Toni Stroud), Bert Holland (James Murdock), Anjanette Comer (Mavis Bellamy), Jean Byron (Mrs. Murdock).
Series debut. Jack Warden stars as a Los Angeles police investigator in a series suggested by the career of veteran L.A. policeman John St. John. In the premiere episode, the death of a liquor store owner and the coincidental return of a convicted bank robber lead St. John to other potential victims -- all witnesses at the felon's trial.
Season 1, episode 2
W: Charles Larson D: Fernando Lamas
With Fred Sadoff (R. James Franz), Lee Purcell (Virginia Sand), John S. Ragin (Robert Sand), Don Hanmer (Leo Abbott), James Hong (Frank Chen), Andrew Duggan (Edwin Harlow), Herb Edelman (Lieutenant Hill), Lee Delano (Captain), Michael Ansara (Walter Curtis).
When the body of a woman slain 10 years earlier is unearthed, clues indicates that the victim's husband, convicted of the bodyless crime, may have been framed by the police.
Season 1, episode 3
W: Michael Wagner
With Stan Wilson, Lesley Ann Warren (Claudine Roman), Bobby Sherman (Billy Stutts), Corey Fischer, Arte Johnson (Daltry Thomas), Michael Lerner (Arthur DeVore), Harold Sylvester (Macio Childs), Joe McCrossin (Ken Stuart).
Bobby Sherman guests as a suspect in the murder of a big time rock star, and St. John finds himself an unwelcome visitor to the cutthroat world of rock music.
Season 1, episode 4
W: Thom Cost Quintero
With Jess Walton, Arnold Soboloff, Ramon Bieri, Milton Selzer, Morgana King (Zoe Pappas), Tim Matheson (Nick Pappas), Titos Vandis (Andreas), Jay Rasumny (Greek Fisherman).
The youngest son in a Greek-American family renounces his interest in the clan's multi-million dollar business, and when he is murdered, his estranged younger brother becomes the prime suspect.
Season 1, episode 5
W: James Hirsch, Brad Radnitz
With Bill Zuckert (Max Cooper), Austin Stoker (Blaine), Mary Wilcox (Gloria Barrie), Woodrow Parfrey (Billy), Cliff Osmond (Frank Shafer), Paul Mantee (Harry Marks), Leo Fuchs (Muncey), Sidney Clute (Mason White), Jacques Aubuchon (Charles Bouchard).
St. John and Donner track down the killers of a security guard in a posh hotel following the theft of a $250,000 necklace from the hotel safe.
Season 1, episode 6
W: John D.F. Black
With Eugenie Ross, Bobby Riggs, Michael Mullins, Robert Ginty, Rory Calhoun, Darleen Carr, Severn Darden, Reni Santoni (Gabriel), George Voskovec (Father Harabidian), Sam Laws.
A gallery of filmland losers form the suspects in the murder of an aspiring actress.
Season 1, episode 7
With Sandy Ward, Barra Grant, Stephen Collins (Elliott Lacey), Rafael Campos, Marc Singer (Wade Bedell), Phillip Antora.
Jigsaw's investigation into the murder of a barber-bookie centers on a fashionable executive who owed the gambler a large sum of money.
Season 1, episode 8
W: Al Martinez, James D. Buchanan
With Pernell Roberts (Roger), Sal Viscuso, Jack Murdock, Amanda McBroom, Mary Cross, John Calvin (Bo), Marc Singer (Wade Bedell).
St. John investigates the sniper slaying of an attractive young woman at a weekend singles party.
Season 1, episode 9
W: Orville H. Hampton, James D. Buchanan
With Jim Borrelli (Carl Marioni), Marc Singer (Wade Bedell), Kay Lenz (Miriam Buckley), Charles Haid (Gene Van Dyke), Luke Askew (Billy Donager).
The slaying of a renowned criminologist poses a difficult problem for St. John after he learns the professor's major field of interest was working with parolees.
Season 1, episode 10
W: James Hirsch D: Reza Badiyi
With Julie Sommars (Carol Chapman), Terry Kiser (Temple), John Fiedler (Father Damis), Lee Delano (Captain), William Traylor (Kingsley).
An ambitious television reporter with a penchant for sensationalism incurs the wrath of St. John.
Season 1, episode 11
W: Bud Freeman D: David Moessinger
With Lisa Gerritsen, Rose Gregorio, William Callaway (Bryant), Richard Venture, Virginia Capers, Rudi Gernreich (Jay).
A teenage girl, thought to be emotionally disturbed, is not believed when she tells police she saw a murder.
Season 1, episode 12
W: Rod Baker
With Carl Betz, Tony Young, Vincent Baggetta, Lee Bryant, George Maharis (Robert Derek), Marjorie Bennett, George Brenlin, Bo Brundin (Nielsen).
When a divorcee dies in an automobile accident, St. John finds ties to the underworld.
Season 1, episode 13
W: James D. Buchanan, James Hirsch
With John Dennis, James Gannon, Elliott Street, Stefan Gierasch, Jan Murray, Barbara Babcock (Eunice Considine), Lucille Benson, Henry Darrow (Andre Darnay), Joel Fabiani.
The apparently random slaying of a well-liked man takes St. John into the world of art investments.
Season 1, episode 14
W: James D. Buchanan
With Kathryn Reynolds (Connie), Charlotte Moore (Mrs. Woodward), Vic Perrin, Ben Freedman, Craig Huxley, Jack O'Leary, Kenneth O'Brien, Marjorie Bennett (Mrs. Cooley), Pearl Shear.
Inspector St. John masquerades as an alcoholic to get himself into a suspicious nursing home.
Season 1, episode 15
W: James D. Buchanan D: Bud Wiser
With Richard Jaeckel (Sheriff), Allan Joseph (Hearst), Edward Winter (Leonard Shea), Marc Singer (Wade Bedell).
To learn the motive for the motel room slaying of a man, St. John must first break down the hostility of the only people who can help. (Last show of the series.)