Barton Yarborough

Ep 115

In The Big In-Laws, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are assigned to a robbery detail in Los Angeles, where a gang of hijackers has been successfully stealing truckloads of goods, including liquor and toothbrushes. As they investigate, they encounter a reluctant truck driver…

Ep 114

In The Big Winchester, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate the death of an elderly man, Martin Latimer, who is discovered with a bullet wound in his chest. While the scene initially suggests suicide, the evidence begins to point toward murder, prompting the detective…

Ep 113

In this episode of Dragnet, the police tackle a rising issue in Los Angeles: crooked television repairmen. Partnered with the Los Angeles Daily News, Detectives Friday and Romero delve into complaints from citizens who have been overcharged and billed for unnecessary repairs. The…

Ep 111

In this gripping episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero delve into the mysterious disappearance of Tony Richmond, a well-known businessman. After Richmond vanishes from his home, his wife receives a chilling phone call demanding a $20,000 ransom for his safe ret…

Ep 110

In this episode of Dragnet, detectives Friday and Romero are assigned to investigate a string of petty thefts occurring in a local grocery store frequented by high school students. As they delve into the case, they encounter Harry Dunbar, a teenager who admits to the thefts but s…

Ep 109

In The Big Set-Up, detectives Friday and Romero are assigned to a burglary detail in Los Angeles, where a gang of thieves has been systematically robbing affluent homes. Over three months, they have stolen an astonishing $100,000 in furs and jewelry, leaving the police with littl…

Ep 108

In this gripping episode of Dragnet, Detective Joe Friday and his partner delve into the case of a missing mother and her young daughter. Mrs. Gorman's sudden disappearance raises alarms, especially when her husband, Mr. Gorman, reveals he suspects her boyfriend, Ralph Kane, of f…

Ep 107

In The Big Cliff, an elderly man named Mr. Turner finds his wife, Gertrude, dead on the floor of their bedroom. The initial investigation reveals no apparent cause of death, prompting detectives to dig deeper into the couple's life. As they question Mr. Turner, they uncover that…

Ep 106

In The Big Run, Detective Sergeant Joe Friday is called to investigate a tragic hit-and-run incident that leaves two elderly women in critical condition. As he and his partner, Ben Romero, arrive at the scene, they gather evidence and witness accounts to track down the driver who…

Ep 105

In The Big Building episode of Dragnet, the police are called to investigate the disappearance of Louise Marston, a wealthy society woman. Her husband, Dr. Robert Marston, reports her missing after two months, claiming she left for New York following an argument. As detectives de…

Ep 104

In this gripping episode of Dragnet, a ten-year-old boy named Jimmy Sherman disappears, leaving his grandfather in despair. The police are assigned to the case, and as they search for Jimmy, they uncover a boy who claims to be him after being found near Dayton, Ohio. However, the…

Ep 103

In The Big Bindle, Sergeant Friday and his partner, Ben Romero, investigate a narcotics ring suspected of distributing high-grade heroin from one of Los Angeles' most fashionable hotels. As they delve deeper into the case, they encounter Monty Wilkins, a user who reluctantly prov…

Ep 102

In Dragnet: The Big Mailman, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are assigned to a forgery detail when they learn about a mail thief operating in Los Angeles. As they collaborate with a United States Postal Inspector, they uncover a pattern of stolen mail and begin to piece toge…

Ep 101

In this gripping episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are called to the scene of a horrific crime: a young mother, Josephine Stevens, has been shot to death in her bed while her seven-year-old son lies asleep beside her. The detectives must navigate the emotio…