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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

Dragnet: The Big Family (EP4640)

The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

Adam Graham

Fiction, Performing Arts, Arts, Drama

4.42K Ratings

🗓️ 1 March 2025

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

Today's Mystery: A prominent businessman disappears without a trace.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 28, 1950

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield

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This is your host, Adam Graham.

2:07.6

In a moment, we're going to get into this week's episode of Dragnet.

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