Dragnet: The Big Mailman (EP4773)|Police Procedural Audiodrama
The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas
Adam Graham
4.4 • 2K Ratings
🗓️ 7 August 2025
⏱️ 35 minutes
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Summary
Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 24, 1951
Originating from Hollywood
Starred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero, Herb Butterfield, Jack Kruschen
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| 0:00.0 | The Welcome to the great attack of old time radio. |
| 0:33.9 | From Boise, Idaho. |
| 0:36.0 | This is your host, Adam Graham. |
| 0:38.5 | In a moment, we're going to bring in this week's episode of Dragnet. |
| 0:42.4 | But first, I do want to encourage you. |
| 0:44.5 | If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow us using your favorite podcast software. |
| 0:51.6 | And today's program is brought to you in part by the financial support of our listeners. |
| 0:55.9 | You can support the show on a one-time basis by mailing a donation to Adam Graham, Peelbox 15913. |
| 1:05.6 | That's Peelbox 15913, Boise, Idaho, 83715. |
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| 1:18.8 | Just go to patreon.orgatedetactives.net. |
| 1:23.2 | Now from May 24, 1951, here is the Big Mailman. |
| 1:33.5 | The story you are about to hear is true. |
| 1:40.6 | Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. |
| 1:43.1 | The Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. |
| 1:52.5 | You're a detective sergeant. |
| 1:54.2 | You're assigned to forgery detail. |
| 1:57.5 | A United States postal inspector comes to your office. |
| 2:00.2 | You've received the same complaints he has. |
| 2:02.4 | Somebody is stealing mail in your city. |
| 2:03.8 | Your job? |
| 2:05.1 | Help get him. |
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