Barton Yarborough

Ep 48

In The Big Knife, detectives Friday and Romero are assigned to investigate a series of alarming knifings at a local high school, where twenty-one girls have already been attacked. The principal, Mr. Chase, is desperate for help, as the parents of the victims are reluctant to repo…

Ep 47

In this gripping episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are on the trail of the notorious Badge Bandit, who has terrorized Los Angeles with a series of brutal robberies and assaults. The bandit poses as a police officer, using his badge to gain the trust of unsu…

Ep 46

In Dragnet: The Big Job, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are on the hunt for Alfred Garvey, a dangerous fugitive hiding in Los Angeles. As they gather information about Garvey's whereabouts, they learn he is armed and poses a significant threat. The tension escalates when an…

Ep 45

In The Big Trial, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are faced with a challenging hit-and-run case when Sheila Gordon, the victim, does not show up for the trial against the man who injured her. After three months of relentless investigation, they discover that Sheila has been…

Ep 44

In this gripping episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are assigned to a robbery detail involving a gang known as the Hitch-Hike Bandits. This gang has been violently assaulting and robbing army officers in Los Angeles, leaving a trail of fear and bloodshed in…

Ep 43

In the Dragnet episode titled The Big Book, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are assigned to the juvenile bureau, where they face a troubling surge of obscene literature in local high schools. As they engage with concerned parents and educators, they learn about the challenge…

Ep 42

In The Big Gangster Part 2, the tension escalates as detectives Friday and Romero delve deeper into the murder of Gus Valentine. With the potential for a gang war looming, they must piece together the evidence and testimonies from witnesses, including a traumatized woman and a mu…

Ep 41

In The Big Gangster Part 1, detectives Friday and Romero are thrust into a tense situation when an assassination attempt is made on notorious gangster Gus Valentine. Despite his criminal background, the detectives are tasked with protecting him, as his death could ignite a violen…

Ep 40

In this episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are on high alert as they receive word of a gang of four young robbers heading to Los Angeles. These hoodlums, armed and reckless, have already committed serious crimes, including shootings and robberies in San Fran…

Ep 39

In this gripping episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are tasked with locating Annie Johnson, a woman recently paroled after serving time for murder. After losing contact with her, they discover that her parole officer has received suspiciously forged signatur…

Ep 38

In The Big Kill, Detective Joe Friday and his partner Ben Romero are called to investigate the brutal murder of Officer Fillmore, who is shot dead on his own porch. With no apparent motive and little evidence, the detectives learn that the suspect is Jack Carver, a recently relea…

Ep 37

In The Big Grifter, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are assigned to track down Charles Wallace, a seasoned confidence man who has returned to Los Angeles. With a criminal record spanning 35 years, Wallace has swindled two used-car dealers for $2,000 each using clever tricks…

Ep 35

Johnny signs on as a sailor to prevent an insurance fraud on a ship full of rubber.

Ep 36

In the Dragnet episode titled The Big Girl, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are on the hunt for a dangerous female criminal. Sixteen victims have been attacked, all describing a tall, beautiful blonde who robs and violently assaults them. As the detectives gather evidence an…