Dragnet: The Big Red, Part One (EP4939)
The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas
Adam Graham
4.4 • 2K Ratings
🗓️ 26 March 2026
⏱️ 41 minutes
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Summary
Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 3, 1952
Originating from Hollywood
Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs; Stacy Harris
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| 0:00.0 | The Welcome to the great detectives of old-time radio from Boise, Idaho. |
| 0:35.6 | This is your host, Adam Graham. |
| 0:38.4 | In a moment, we're going to bring you this week's episode of Dragnet. |
| 0:42.9 | But first, I do want to encourage you, if you're enjoying the podcast, please follow us using your favorite podcast software. |
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| 1:28.2 | Well, now, from January 3, 1952, here is The Big Red. |
| 1:39.1 | The Big Red. |
| 1:43.1 | The story you were about to hear is true. |
| 1:46.5 | The names have been changed to protect the innocent. |
| 1:57.1 | You're a detective sergeant. |
| 1:59.1 | You're assigned to narcotics detail. |
| 2:01.4 | You receive a call from a former suspect you arrested. |
| 2:04.6 | He wants to meet with you. |
| 2:06.2 | He claims he has information and contacts with a big narcotics ring. |
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