The Case of the Cunningham Heritage is the 1st episode of the 1954-1955 TV series Sherlock Holmes starring Ronald Howard as Sherlock Holmes and Howard Marion-Crawford as Dr. Watson. Aired on 18 october 1954 on MPTV (USA). Black & White. 27 min.

In this first episode Watson meets Holmes, though the plot is not based on A Study in Scarlet, some original details are there: violin, microscope, inspector Lestrade, Baker Street irregulars... With some humorous and serious moments, the tone of the whole show is set.