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Dragnet • Episode 12

30 minutes

Part of a 79-episode series

Episode Description

An armed gang strikes terror in Los Angeles, committing multiple robberies in a single night. With the Blitz Bandits on the loose, Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero face a dangerous game of cat and mouse to stop the criminals before more lives are at stake. When a brave officer sacrifices everything to bring justice, the cost of heroism hits close to home. Originally aired: August 25, 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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