Ben Alexander

Ep 318

In The Big Close, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are called to a motel where a man's body has been found. The victim, registered as Tom Rustad, appears to have been living a double life, and the investigation reveals he was involved in questionable dealings. As the detecti…

Ep 316

In The Big Ruling, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are on a narcotics detail in Los Angeles, tasked with tracking down a supply of heroin that has recently entered the city. They encounter various challenges, including an informant named Candy Dellman, who has a history of…

Ep 315

In The Big Fellow, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are alerted to the impending arrival of the Merton brothers, notorious criminals known for their violent behavior and drug use. With a teletype warning about their dangerous nature, the detectives must act quickly to preven…

Ep 314

In The Big Blonde, a man approaches the bunko fugitive detail, claiming he has been swindled out of a significant sum of money. Detective Joe Friday and his partner Frank Smith take on the case, which leads them to a blonde and her two accomplices who have pulled off a clever con…

Ep 313

In The Big Beer, detectives Friday and Smith are called to the scene of a murder at the Bentley Appliance Company, where a night watchman has been found stabbed to death. With no apparent motive and few leads, they delve into the victim's life, discovering a connection to a woman…

Ep 312

In this episode of Dragnet, a concerned woman reaches out to the police, fearing her ex-convict husband is about to commit a robbery. Detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith respond to her call, leading them to uncover the potential dangers of her husband's actions. As they delve d…

Ep 311

In this episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are called to a burglary in progress at a drugstore in Los Angeles. Upon arrival, they find a broken window and a witness who describes the thief, Leroy Finch, who has fled the scene after injuring himself. As the…

Ep 310

In the Dragnet episode titled The Big Housemaid, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith investigate a peculiar case involving a burglar disguised as a housemaid. This woman, Edna Foster Landy, has been stealing money and jewelry from the homes she cleans, but she insists her actio…

Ep 309

In The Big Bobo, a police sergeant finds himself under investigation by the Internal Affairs Division after a woman claims he took $3,500 from her to secure her husband's release from prison. The case unfolds as detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith delve into the woman's story,…

Ep 308

In this episode of Dragnet, a juvenile detail is called to investigate a series of thefts involving a teenage boy who has been living in a cave. The boy, Peter Siler, has been stealing food and books, raising questions about his circumstances and aspirations. As detectives Friday…

Ep 307

In Dragnet: The Big Rush, detectives Friday and Smith are on the trail of two men who have been robbing taverns in Los Angeles, leaving a wake of fear and violence. As they gather evidence and interview victims, the detectives learn that these criminals are not only bold but dang…

Ep 306

In Dragnet's episode The Big Convertible, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are on the trail of a forger who has been cashing bad payroll checks throughout Los Angeles. With 25 known victims and a description but no solid identification, the pressure is on for the forgery det…

Ep 305

In this gripping episode of Dragnet, a six-year-old girl named Grace Marchand is abducted from the streets of Los Angeles, prompting an urgent police investigation. Detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are assigned to the case, racing against time to locate the child before the…

Ep 304

In The Big Fall Guy, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are called to investigate a robbery at a small delicatessen in Los Angeles. The store owner, Mr. Claypool, describes how a thief handed him a sealed envelope with instructions to hand over cash, threatening violence if he…

Ep 303

In Dragnet: The Big Limp, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are called to investigate a jewelry store burglary where the only clue is a man with a cut foot. As they delve deeper into the case, they discover a connection to a juvenile delinquent whose brother is involved in a…