Dragnet: The Big Death (EP4550)
The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas
Adam Graham
4.4 • 2K Ratings
🗓️ 16 November 2024
⏱️ 30 minutes
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Summary
Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 28, 1950
Originating from Hollywood
Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero
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| 0:00.0 | The Welcome to the great detectives of old-time radio from Boise, Idaho. |
| 0:33.6 | This is your host, Adam Graham. |
| 0:36.3 | In a moment, we're going to bring you this week's episode of Dragnet. |
| 0:39.8 | But before we do, I want to encourage you if you enjoy the podcast to follow us using our favorite podcast software. |
| 0:47.8 | Today's program is brought to you in part by the financial support of our listeners. |
| 0:52.2 | You can support the show on a one-time basis by mailing a donation to Adam Graham, |
| 0:57.2 | Peelbox 15913. |
| 0:59.8 | That's Peelbox 15913, Boise, Idaho, 83715. |
| 1:06.0 | And you can also become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters for as little as $2 per month at patreon. |
| 1:13.8 | Dotcetectives.net. |
| 1:16.6 | But now, from September 28, 1950, here is The Big Death. |
| 1:32.0 | The story you're about to hear is true. |
| 1:35.4 | Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. You're a detective sergeant. |
| 1:46.9 | You're assigned to homicide detail. |
| 1:49.5 | A socially prominent citizen is plotting to kill his wife. |
| 1:53.1 | He tells you his plans for the murder. |
| 1:55.6 | He hires you to do the killing. |
| 1:58.1 | Your job. |
| 1:59.5 | Stop him. |
| 2:09.1 | Music killing. Your job. Stop him. Dragnet, the documented drama of an actual crime. |
| 2:12.8 | For the next 30 minutes in cooperation with the Los Angeles Police Department, |
| 2:16.7 | you will travel step by step |
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