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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

Dragnet: The Big Partner (EP4700)

The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

Adam Graham

Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction, Arts

4.61.8K Ratings

🗓️ 10 May 2025

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

Today's Mystery: Joe Friday hunts for an escaped robber.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 1, 1951

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Ralph Moody; Barney Phillips

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0:00.0

The Welcome to the great detectives of old-time radio from Boise, Idaho.

0:34.8

This is your host, Adam Graham.

0:36.9

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

0:41.7

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Now, from March the 1st, 1951, here is The Big Partner.

2:09.4

Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true.

2:18.5

The names have been changed to protect the innocent.

2:29.5

You're a detective sergeant.

2:31.6

You're assigned to robbery detail.

2:34.1

A lone band that robs a jewelry store

2:36.0

in broad daylight.

2:37.6

He takes $5,000 in precious stones.

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