Dragnet
Volume 7
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 7.
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 episodes featured in this volume are during a period of transition for Dragnet and for Joe Friday. Webb’s Friday had several partners performed by six different actors after the death of Barton Yarborough and before Ben Alexander became his partner permanently as Frank Smith.
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 7.
#139 The Big Honeymoon
Thursday, February 7, 1952 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Fatima Cigarettes
#140 The Big Phone Call
Thursday, February 14, 1952 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Fatima Cigarettes
#141 The Big Producer
Thursday, February 21, 1952 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Fatima Cigarettes
#142 The Big Plant
Thursday, February 28, 1952 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Fatima Cigarettes
#143 The Big Evans
Thursday, March 6, 1952 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Fatima Cigarettes
#144 The Big Fire
Thursday, March 13, 1952 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Fatima Cigarettes
#145 The Big Border
Thursday, March 20, 1952 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Fatima Cigarettes
#146 The Big Rose
Thursday, March 27, 1952 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Fatima Cigarettes
#147 The Big Streetcar
Thursday, April 3, 1952 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Fatima Cigarettes
#148 The Big Show
Thursday, April 10, 1952 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Fatima Cigarettes
#149 The Big Bunco
Thursday, April 17, 1952 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Fatima Cigarettes
#150 The Big Elevator
Thursday, April 24, 1952 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Fatima Cigarettes
#151 The Big Safe
Thursday, May 1, 1952 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Fatima Cigarettes
#152 The Big Gamble
Thursday, May 8, 1952 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Fatima Cigarettes
#153 The Big Mail
Thursday, May 15, 1952 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Fatima Cigarettes
#154 The Big Shakedown
Thursday, May 22, 1952 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Fatima Cigarettes
#155 The Big Fourth
Thursday, May 29, 1952 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Fatima Cigarettes
#156 The Big Whiff
Thursday, June 5, 1952 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Fatima Cigarettes
#157 The Big Donation
Thursday, June 12, 1952 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Fatima Cigarettes
#159 The Big Roll
Thursday, June 26, 1952 - 30:00 - NBC, sponsored by Fatima Cigarettes
