Wojeck
Wojeck: Season 2

Air Date

January 1, 1968

Episodes

10 episodes

Wojeck

Season 2

Overview

The series broke norms, diving into bold and rarely explored societal themes. Led by executive producer Weyman and associate producer David Peddie, the show addressed abortion, homosexuality, auto and construction safety, drug addiction, and more, illustrating preventable deaths. This thematic exploration set it apart in TV drama.

Episodes

1. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot (1)

January 2, 1968
60 min

In its second season, the series kicks off with a two-part drama focused on Auto Safety. Coroner Steve Wojeck challenges the ruling of a fatal accident attributed to drunk driving. His concern lies with the auto manufacturer's neglect in creating safer cars, prompting him to take action against this indifference.

2. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot (2)

January 9, 1968
60 min

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

3. After All, Who's Art Morrison Anyway?

January 16, 1968
60 min

A young homosexual is arrested after a hotel killing. During the trial, the prosecutor, Bob Allenburry, (a respected family man and friend of Steve Wojeck) is blackmailed by Harry Richards, a friend of the accused, which jeopardizes Allenburry's career.

4. Give Until It Hurts.. And Then Some

January 30, 1968
60 min

Sitting on the Fund Raising Committee for the City of Zion Hospital, coroner Steve Wojeck learns of an emergency admission of an Arab sailor who has a possible case of smallpox. This Arab admission to the Jewish hospital creates a controversial issue for the committee members. Bourgiba, the ship's captain, fights the health authorities when the sailor's ship is quarantined and the ship's owner offers a donation to the hospital in return for the sailor's release. Wojeck is prompted to investigate when he learns that there is a dead man aboard the ship.

5. Another Wonderul Day

February 6, 1968
60 min

6. You've Been Very Kind

February 13, 1968
60 min

7. Fair Egypt

February 20, 1968
60 min

This comic script juxtaposes the story of Madame Czerensky, a beautiful but aging woman who fears that someone is trying to kill her, with the story of a museum publicist with a mummy to bury and in need of a death certificate. Coroner Steve Wojeck discovers that the cause of the mummy's death and the source of Madame Czerensky's illness are the same: both used a mud pack from Egypt which contained arsenic; consequently both Madame Czerensky and the mummy suffered from their vanity.

8. Name Of the Games That People Play

February 27, 1968
60 min

9. You've Been Very Busy

March 5, 1968
60 min

10. A Dime Harry Doesn't Need

March 12, 1968
60 min