Benny Trounsel - Narcotics

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Benny Trounsel - Narcotics

Dragnet • Episode 9

30 minutes

Part of a 79-episode series

Episode Description

A string of robberies targeting pharmacies and medical supply firms sets Los Angeles on edge. When informant Benny Trounsel is found dead with cryptic clues linking him to the narcotics racket, Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero must crack the case. From a trail of stolen morphine to a deadly confrontation, the detectives navigate betrayal and danger to uncover the mastermind behind the operation. Originally aired: August 4, 1949. Cast: Jack Webb, Barton Yarborough, Raymond Burr, Virginia Gregg, Harry Bartell

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Dragnet

Dragnet is one of the most iconic old-time radio detective dramas ever produced, following the methodical, no-nonsense investigations of Sgt. Joe Friday and the Los Angeles Police Department. Known for its realistic storytelling, authentic police procedures, and gripping cases “ripped from the files,” the series set the standard for true-crime entertainment long before modern TV crime shows existed. Each episode delivers tense interrogations, atmospheric sound design, and grounded drama that pulls listeners straight into the heart of mid-century law enforcement. Perfect for classic radio fans, true-crime enthusiasts, and anyone who loves tightly written mysteries, Dragnet remains a landmark series that shaped the entire crime-drama genre.

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