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Dragnet – Old Time Radio Crime Drama

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Los Angeles
Fatima Cigarettes
Fatima
Los Angeles Police Department
Dragnet
Los Angeles, United States
Chesterfield
Heroin
Robbery
San Diego
Narcotics
Roberta Dixon
Kidnapping
Juvenile Gang Activity
Elizabeth Hoffman
Bank Robbery
Charles Reynolds
Homicide
South Pasadena
Hollywood Hills

Dragnet – Old Time Radio Crime Drama brings you the original police stories that defined classic detective radio.Starring Sergeant Joe Friday, these episodes are based on real cases from official police files, delivering authentic investigations, criminal cases, and procedural storytelling.Listen to full-length Old Time Radio episodes featuring crime, mystery, and law enforcement action from the g... more

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Tonight on Detective Radio Theater: Dragnet – The Big Red Part 2.

Enjoy this classic Dragnet episode from the golden age of radio, featuring vintage police drama, crime investigation, and old time detective storytelling.

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Tonight on Detective Radio Theater: Dragnet – The Big Red Part 1.

Enjoy this classic Dragnet episode from the golden age of radio, featuring vintage police drama, crime investigation, and old time detective storytelling.

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Tonight on Detective Radio Theater: Dragnet – The Big Juvenile Division.

Enjoy this classic Dragnet episode from the golden age of radio, featuring vintage police drama, crime investigation, and old time detective storytelling.

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Tonight on Detective Radio Theater: Dragnet – The Big Overtime.

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Tonight on Detective Radio Theater: Dragnet – The Big Sorrow.

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Tonight on Detective Radio Theater: Dragnet – The Big Canaries.

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Tonight on Detective Radio Theater: Dragnet – The Big Court.

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Tonight on Detective Radio Theater: Dragnet – The Big Affair.

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Recent Guests

Eleanor Rowland
Witness with a narcotics history
boarding house resident
Episode: Dragnet – The Big Evans | Detective Radio Theater
Ray Sherman
Witness; narcotics user with alleged connections
Evans' acquaintance
Episode: Dragnet – The Big Evans | Detective Radio Theater
Fred Bernard
Friend of Kenneth Gorman who provides key information
Sheet metal business, local shop on South Alameda
Episode: Dragnet – The Big Roll | Detective Radio Theater
Bruce Hamilton
Young man who recounts the events leading to the supposed killing
Episode: Dragnet – The Big Test | Detective Radio Theater
Samuel G. Bailey
Owner/operator of Sam's Club, convicted of narcotics possession and sale to minors
Bailey Family
Episode: Dragnet – The Big Jolt | Detective Radio Theater
Inez R. Bailey
Owner/operator of Sam's Club, convicted of narcotics possession and sale to minors
Bailey Family
Episode: Dragnet – The Big Jolt | Detective Radio Theater
Tom Ashford
FBI agent
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Episode: Dragnet – The Big Number | Detective Radio Theater
Fred J. Anderson
Narcotics suspect interviewed by detectives
Los Angeles narcotics case
Episode: Dragnet – The Big Walk | Detective Radio Theater
Paul Ginner
Drug dealer connected to the narcotics ring
Narcotics operation
Episode: Dragnet – The Big Walk | Detective Radio Theater

Host

Jack Webb
Host and star of Dragnet, providing framing narration and storytelling through episodes.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Dragnet – The Big Whiff | Detective Radio Theater
Q: What was the basis for suspect Mitchell's confession?
Mitchell volunteered a confession early on, but the detectives pressed for details and eventually determined his confession was not connected to the actual crime, revealing his guilt as a misdirected lead.

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What is Dragnet – Old Time Radio Crime Drama about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Old-time detective radio drama focused on authentic police work and real cases from mid-20th century Los Angeles. Episodes center on Joe Friday and his colleagues solving crimes—from narcotics rings and juvenile gangs to kidnappings and murders—through methodical stakeouts, interviews, and courtroom-style narration. Sponsorships and production elements from the era (notably Fatima cigarettes) are woven into the storytelling, creating a documentary-in-tone atmosphere that amateur and professional audiences interested in procedural history, classic radio, and true-crime storytelling may find especially engaging. The show's distinctive blend of procedural realism, host narration, and era-specific advertising likely appeals to listeners who enj... more

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1. Eleanor Rowland
2. Ray Sherman
3. Fred Bernard
4. Bruce Hamilton
5. Samuel G. Bailey
6. Inez R. Bailey
7. Tom Ashford
8. Fred J. Anderson

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