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Host Adam Graham makes his second journey through every episode of Dragnet as well as quite a few bonus episodes and programs.
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- 2 days ago37 min
Dragnet: The Big Paper (EP5104)
Todays Mystery: Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner Frank Smith investigate a series of forged payroll checks passed at Hollywood-area supermarkets. The checks were stolen from a neighborhood grocery store, and the swindler has been using a driver's license to establish his identity.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 21, 1952Originating from HollywoodCast:Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe FridayVic Perrin as Sergeant Frank SmithHerb EllisCliff ArquetteVirginia GreggHal Gibney — announcerGeorge Fenneman — commercial spokesmanSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Chuck D777, a Patreon supporter since September 2022Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of ourfriends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectives
- 1 weeks ago33 min
Dragnet: The Big Drive (EP5099)
Todays Mystery: When a young man is found beaten to death in a vacant lot, Detective Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner Frank Smith face a baffling case with little physical evidence and no obvious motive. The victim seemed to have a promising future, a steady job, and no known enemies. But a late-night meeting at a billiard hall may hold the key to uncovering what happened—and identifying the men responsible.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 14, 1952Originating from HollywoodCast:Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe FridayKen Patterson as Sergeant Frank SmithGwen DelanoJack KruschenSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Bettina, a Patreon supporter since May 2021Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectives
- 2 weeks ago37 min
Dragnet: The Big Impression (EP5094)
Todays Mystery: Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner Frank Smith investigate the robbery of an elderly diamond dealer who was lured to a hotel room and assaulted by a seemingly respectable businessman. With more than $150,000 in diamonds missing, the detectives struggle to locate the thief until a suspect is caught attempting to sell some of the stolen stones. However, the suspect's unusual appetite for fine dining complicates their efforts to uncover the truth.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 7, 1952Originating from HollywoodCast:Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe FridayVic Perrin as Sergeant Frank SmithHerb EllisVic RodmanJohn Robinson — writerWalter Schumann — musicHal Gibney — announcerSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Daniel, Patreon supporter since August 2024.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectives
- 3 weeks ago36 min
Dragnet: The Big Signet (EP5089)
Todays Mystery: Two armed bandits rob a Los Angeles café, leaving the elderly owner brutally beaten and one suspect wounded. Detective Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner, Frank Smith, pursue the fugitive, but a promising lead falls apart when the victims fail to identify their suspect. Then a treasured diamond signet ring offers a new clue—and the robber’s own mistakes may be the key to bringing him to justice.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 31, 1952Originating from HollywoodCast:Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe FridayBarton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero — Note: the transcript identifies Frank Smith as Friday’s partner in this episode.Vic PerrinVirginia GreggHarry BartellRalph MoodySupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Cheryl, a Patreon supporter since May 2022Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectives
- Oct 15, 202633 min
Dragnet: The Big Hate (EP5084)
Todays Mystery: Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner Frank Smith investigate the death of a 52-year-old music teacher whose body is discovered in an abandoned freight car, cradled in the arms of a young man who refuses to explain what happened. When the young man finally confesses to killing her, the detectives struggle to understand why he would murder a woman he claims to have loved deeply and who had devoted years to nurturing his musical ambitions.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 10, 1952Originating from HollywoodCast:Jack Webb as Sgt. Joe FridayHerb Ellis as Sgt. Frank SmithVic PerrinHarry BartellJoyce McCluskeyJim Moser, writerWalter Schumann, musicTechnical advice from the office of Chief W.H. ParkerCaptain Jack Donahoe, Sgt. Marty Wynn, and Sgt. Vance Brasher, technical advisorsGeorge Fenneman, announcerSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Dolly, Patreon supporter since November 2025.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectives
- Oct 8, 202639 min
Dragnet: The Big Trio (EP5079)
Todays Mystery: On the eve of the Fourth of July weekend, Joe Friday and Frank Smith are assigned to Accident Investigation and confront the devastating consequences of reckless driving when a 16-year-old takes his father’s car on a high-speed ride through Los Angeles. As the holiday begins, a succession of traffic calls illustrates how quickly carelessness, alcohol, and poor judgment can turn an ordinary drive into tragedy.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 3, 1952Originating from HollywoodCast:Jack Webb as Sgt. Joe FridayHerb Ellis as Frank SmithVic PerrinStacy HarrisVic RodmanJim Moser, writerWalter Schumann, musicTechnical advice from the office of Chief W.H. ParkerCaptain Jack Donahoe, Sgt. Marty Wynn, and Sgt. Vance Brasher, technical advisorsHal Gibney, announcerSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Splinator, Patreon supporter since August 2024.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectives
- Oct 1, 202634 min
Dragnet: The Big Roll (EP5074)
Todays Mystery: Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner Frank Smith investigate the abduction of an unidentified man from a downtown Los Angeles street. Bloodstains at the scene and an abandoned gray sedan suggest that the victim may have been seriously injured, but there are few clues to his identity or whereabouts. The investigation leads Friday and Smith through a missing car, conflicting stories, and two suspects with criminal records. As the detectives piece together the evidence, they must determine what happened to the missing man and whether he is still alive.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 26, 1952Originating from HollywoodStarring:Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe FridayBarton Yarborough as Sergeant Frank SmithSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Rebecca — Patreon supporter since August 2024Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectives
- Sep 24, 202634 min
Dragnet: The Big Jewels (EP5069)
Todays Mystery: Detective Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner Frank Smith are assigned to narcotics detail when a drug addict is arrested carrying a supply of high-grade heroin. The man refuses to reveal where he got the narcotics until the effects of withdrawal force him to talk. His information leads Friday and Smith to a bartender, a beer garden owner, and a larger narcotics operation that may be bringing European heroin into Los Angeles.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 19, 1952.Originating from HollywoodCast:Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe FridayBarton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben RomeroSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Mirth, Patreon supporter since February 2021Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectives
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