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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

Dragnet: The Big Tomato (EP4664)

The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

Adam Graham

Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction, Arts

4.61.8K Ratings

🗓️ 29 March 2025

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate who sold drugs to a high school senior who ended up dying under the influence in a car accident.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 25, 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.

0:31.9

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

0:36.5

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Now from January 25th, 1950, here is the baked tomato.

2:23.0

Music The Big Tomato. The Big Tomato. The story you were about to hear is true.

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