Dragnet
Volume 11
Known for breaking new ground in radio and entertainment, Dragnet was truly a pioneering program in many ways. This was most evident in the actual stories told in each episode, some sentimental, some brutal, all as realistic as show star and creator Jack Webb could make them. Strong stories and great characterizations make up every show featured in Dragnet, Volume 11.
The story featured in each episode is, as noted in the famous opening narration, “…true.” Although many shows focused on lesser crimes, Dragnet did not shy away from violence or topics thought forbidden. This program was in every sense a true police procedural and dealt with crimes of all sorts. Dragnet was one of the first radio shows to deal with crimes involving sexual motivations, true psychological issues, drug use among juveniles, and even the murder of children. Never gratuitous in its portrayal, Dragnet dealt with all crimes the same way that Jack Webb delivered Joe Friday’s lines - honestly and starkly.
The realistic interplay of characters on Dragnet captures a listener’s attention, giving fans that almost fly on the wall feeling as they listen to Friday and his partner investigate and interrogate. Enjoy episodes featuring honest, realistic stories and great performances on Dragnet, Volume 11.
#210 The Big Ham
Sunday, June 28, 1953 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Chesterfield Cigarettes
#211 The Big Bop
Tuesday, September 1, 1953 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Chesterfield Cigarettes
#212 The Big Lift
Tuesday, September 8, 1953 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Chesterfield Cigarettes
#213 The Big Cab
Tuesday, September 15, 1953 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Chesterfield Cigarettes
#214 The Big Slip
Tuesday, September 22, 1953 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Chesterfield Cigarettes
#215 The Big Try
Tuesday, September 29, 1953 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Chesterfield Cigarettes
#216 The Big Little Mother
Tuesday, October 6, 1953 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Chesterfield Cigarettes
#217 The Big Plea
Tuesday, October 13, 1953 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Chesterfield Cigarettes
#218 The Big Paint
Tuesday, October 20, 1953 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Chesterfield Cigarettes
#219 The Big Fraud
Tuesday, October 27, 1953 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Chesterfield Cigarettes
#220 The Big Rain
Tuesday, November 3, 1953 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Chesterfield Cigarettes
#222 The Big Flight
Tuesday, November 17, 1953 - 30:00 - AFRS, No commercials
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