Dragnet: The Big Want Ad (EP4864)
The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas
Adam Graham
4.4 • 2K Ratings
🗓️ 11 December 2025
⏱️ 41 minutes
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Summary
Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 4, 1951
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 from Boise, Idaho. |
| 0:35.4 | This is your host, Adam Graham. In a moment, we're going to bring you this week's episode of Dragnet. |
| 0:42.1 | But first, I want to encourage you, if you're enjoying the podcast, please follow us using your favorite podcast software. |
| 0:50.8 | Also, I do want to let you know today's programs brought to you by the financial support of our listeners. |
| 0:57.1 | You can support the show by mailing a donation to Adam Graham, Peelbox 15913. |
| 1:03.8 | That's Peelbox 159-13, Boise, Idaho, 83715, or by becoming one of our ongoing Patreon supporters for as little as $2 per month. |
| 1:17.2 | And I want to thank Bob for becoming our latest Patreon supporter at the Shawmus level of $4 or more per month. |
| 1:24.7 | Thanks so much for your support, Bob. |
| 1:26.8 | Well, now, from October the 4th, |
| 1:29.9 | 1951, here is the big one ad. The story you're about to hear is true. |
| 1:47.5 | The names have been changed to protect the innocent. |
| 1:58.1 | You're a detective sergeant. |
| 2:00.1 | You're assigned to auto theft detail. |
| 2:02.4 | A gang of criminals masquerading as legitimate auto dealers start to work in your city. |
| 2:07.6 | Innocent people are cheated out of thousands of dollars. |
| 2:10.5 | The thieves are clever. |
| 2:11.8 | They work a foolproof formula. |
| 2:13.8 | Your job? |
| 2:15.0 | Stop them. |
| 2:21.5 | Music Your job? Stop them. Drag net, the documented drama of an actual crime. |
| 2:25.5 | For the next 30 minutes in cooperation with the Los Angeles Police Department, |
| 2:29.8 | you will travel step by step on the side of the law through an actual case transcribed from official police files. |
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