"Ladies and gentlemen…the story you're about to hear is true…"
Dragnet, a term which actually refers to the systematic and coordinated way searching for a wanted person, was also used to pertain to a police drama series that aired from September 1949 to February 1957 in NBC Radio. For 30 minutes per episode, the show featured real police stories in a simple, investigatory style.
The show was said to be inspired by a film called "He Walked by Night," which was released in 1948. In that film, Jack Webb, who portrayed Dragnet's main character Sergeant Joe Friday, was given a small role. Through the help of the Los Angeles Police Department, Webb was able to present true cases, which became the trademark of Dragnet. It narrates every facet of police work—from paperworks and patrols, to crime scene investigations, laboratory works, and interrogation of suspects and witnesses.
As the most popular and influential police series in the history of American media, Dragnet was able to provide its audience the impression of what a real police life could be like. It was well-liked by most radio listeners, as well as police officers. Due to its success, the series also had its television adaptation.
"From beginning to end, from crime to punishment, Dragnet is the story of your police force in action."
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Please enjoy these 332 old time radio episodes:
Air Date | Title | Synopsis | Rating |
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11.24.1949 | albert barrys mother in law |
+ Sponsored by: Fatima, Grainger Pipe Tobacco. Mr. Reynard's mother has been murdered, his wife is ... | |
08.04.1949 | benny trousel murdered |
+ A small-time narcotics user named Benny Trounsel has been beaten to death shortly after tipping ... | |
08.16.1955 | big beer |
+ , AFRTS rebroadcast. "The Big Beer". A night watchmen in a store discovers a dead body. Fourteen ... | |
03.15.1951 | big ben |
+ The story you are about to hear is true only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. ... | |
11.23.1950 | big betty |
+ Dragnet. November 23, 1950. Program #76. "The Big Betty". Sponsored by: Fatima. A bunko gang has ... | |
09.28.1954 | big bible |
+ , AFRS rebroadcast. "The Big Bible". Carl Hamlin has committed suicide...or has he? There's somet... INCLUDES RADIO SCRIPT
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01.26.1954 | big bid |
+ Dragnet. January 26, 1954. Program #232. , AFRTS rebroadcast. "The Big Bid". A clothing store has... INCLUDES RADIO SCRIPT
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01.01.1957 | big bid |
+ , AFRTS rebroadcast. "The Big Bid". A clothing store has been burglarized the ex-convict assistan... | |
01.19.1954 | big bill |
+ Dragnet. January 19, 1954. Program #231. , AFRTS rebroadcast. "The Big Bill". A little old lady n... INCLUDES RADIO SCRIPT
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02.01.1955 | big bird |
+ , AFRS rebroadcast. "The Big Bird". A series of burglaries is taking place at new housing develop... INCLUDES RADIO SCRIPT
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07.19.1955 | big bobo |
+ "The Big Bobo". A police sergeant is accused of taking $3500 from a woman to egt her husband out... | |
03.20.1952 | big border |
+ Dragnet. March 20, 1952. Program #145. "The Big Border". Sponsored by: Fatima. Andy Powell and hi... | |
01.25.1955 | big bounce |
+ , AFRTS rebroadcast. "The Big Bounce". A check forger who looks like a movie actor takes advantag... INCLUDES RADIO SCRIPT
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09.28.1952 | big brain |
+ Detective Sergeant Joe Friday is assigned to Robbery Detail. A man has been found in the trunk of ... | |
02.09.1954 | big broad |
+ Dragnet. February 9, 1954. Program #234. , AFRTS rebroadcast. "The Big Broad". Sergeant Friday is... INCLUDES RADIO SCRIPT
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08.17.1954 | big cad |
+ , AFRTS rebroadcast. "The Big Cad". A large quantity of morphine has been stolen. A pusher out fo... INCLUDES RADIO SCRIPT
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06.15.1954 | big cat |
+ Dragnet. June 15, 1954. Program #252. , AFRTS rebroadcast. "The Big Cat". A man reports a deadly ... INCLUDES RADIO SCRIPT
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06.29.1954 | big chick |
+ Dragnet. June 29, 1954. Program #254. , AFRTS rebroadcast. "The Big Check". The body of Walter Gi... INCLUDES RADIO SCRIPT
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11.09.1954 | big coins |
+ Program #273. A burglar sets the houses he robs on fire after taking the valuables. The cops hav... INCLUDES RADIO SCRIPT
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01.11.1955 | big complex |
+ , AFRTS rebroadcast. "The Big Complex". A Junior High School has been vandalized three times...an... INCLUDES RADIO SCRIPT
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03.30.1954 | big confession |
+ Dragnet. March 30, 1954. Program #241. , AFRS rebroadcast. "The Big Confession". Paul Marcus conf... INCLUDES RADIO SCRIPT
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06.28.1955 | big convertible |
+ , AFRTS rebroadcast. "The Big Convertible". A man cashing bad payroll checks all over town has be... | |
01.24.1952 | big court |
+ Dragnet. January 24, 1952. Program #137. "The Big Court". Sponsored by: Fatima. A bartender was s... | |
06.01.1954 | big cowboy |
+ Dragnet. June 1, 1954. Program #250. , AFRS rebroadcast. "The Big Cowboy". Dudley Gray is holed u... INCLUDES RADIO SCRIPT
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08.30.1951 | big crazy |
+ Dragnet. August 30, 1951. Program #116. "The Big Crazy". Sponsored by: Fatima Cigarettes. Friday ... |
Air Date | Title | Synopsis | Rating |
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09.28.1954 | big bible |
+ , AFRS rebroadcast. "The Big Bible". Carl Hamlin has committed suicide...or has he? There's somet... INCLUDES RADIO SCRIPT
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01.26.1954 | big bid |
+ Dragnet. January 26, 1954. Program #232. , AFRTS rebroadcast. "The Big Bid". A clothing store has... INCLUDES RADIO SCRIPT
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01.19.1954 | big bill |
+ Dragnet. January 19, 1954. Program #231. , AFRTS rebroadcast. "The Big Bill". A little old lady n... INCLUDES RADIO SCRIPT
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02.01.1955 | big bird |
+ , AFRS rebroadcast. "The Big Bird". A series of burglaries is taking place at new housing develop... INCLUDES RADIO SCRIPT
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01.25.1955 | big bounce |
+ , AFRTS rebroadcast. "The Big Bounce". A check forger who looks like a movie actor takes advantag... INCLUDES RADIO SCRIPT
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02.09.1954 | big broad |
+ Dragnet. February 9, 1954. Program #234. , AFRTS rebroadcast. "The Big Broad". Sergeant Friday is... INCLUDES RADIO SCRIPT
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08.17.1954 | big cad |
+ , AFRTS rebroadcast. "The Big Cad". A large quantity of morphine has been stolen. A pusher out fo... INCLUDES RADIO SCRIPT
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06.15.1954 | big cat |
+ Dragnet. June 15, 1954. Program #252. , AFRTS rebroadcast. "The Big Cat". A man reports a deadly ... INCLUDES RADIO SCRIPT
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06.29.1954 | big chick |
+ Dragnet. June 29, 1954. Program #254. , AFRTS rebroadcast. "The Big Check". The body of Walter Gi... INCLUDES RADIO SCRIPT
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11.09.1954 | big coins |
+ Program #273. A burglar sets the houses he robs on fire after taking the valuables. The cops hav... INCLUDES RADIO SCRIPT
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01.11.1955 | big complex |
+ , AFRTS rebroadcast. "The Big Complex". A Junior High School has been vandalized three times...an... INCLUDES RADIO SCRIPT
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03.30.1954 | big confession |
+ Dragnet. March 30, 1954. Program #241. , AFRS rebroadcast. "The Big Confession". Paul Marcus conf... INCLUDES RADIO SCRIPT
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06.01.1954 | big cowboy |
+ Dragnet. June 1, 1954. Program #250. , AFRS rebroadcast. "The Big Cowboy". Dudley Gray is holed u... INCLUDES RADIO SCRIPT
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