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Cast · 1946–1958

Eddie Firestone

18 episodes · 5 shows

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Suspense

The Steel River Prison Break

In 'The Steel River Prison Break', inmates plan a daring escape during a flood, but unexpected weather changes force them to act quickly.

Ep 761 · Sunday, July 27, 1958 · 21:58

Suspense

Speed Trap

Two highway patrol officers chase a drunken driver on a treacherous mountain road during a rainstorm. The stakes rise as they fear for the safety of the driver's potential victims.

Ep 594 · Tuesday, April 19, 1955 · 23:51

Lux Radio Theatre

The Steel Trap

One of the earliest of the "big caper" stories, and a fine one too. There's one million dollars in cash and a trip to Brazil at stake. AFRS program name: "Hol

Ep 846 · Monday, September 14, 1953 · 57:15

Dragnet

The Big Scrapbook

Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a jewelry robbery in San Diego where three armed men escape with $135,000 in valuables. The stakes rise as they track the suspects heading towards Los Angeles.

Ep 201 · Sunday, April 26, 1953 · 29:21

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

The Latourette Matter

Johnny flies to Denver to take over a case for a fellow investigator who died on the job. The widow suspects foul play.

Ep 150 · Friday, February 20, 1953 · 28:35

Dragnet

The Big Lay-Out

A teenager named Gary Field, the son of a cop, becomes a dope addict, prompting his father to seek help. As the narcotics detail investigates, they uncover the source of the heroin flowing into the city.

Ep 188 · Sunday, January 25, 1953 · 29:43

Dragnet

The Big Guilt

Detectives Friday and Smith investigate the strangulation murder of florist Arthur McKinley, whose body is found in an alley. With no leads and the victim's belongings missing, the detectives must uncover the truth behind the crime.

Ep 179 · Sunday, November 23, 1952 · 29:25

Dragnet

The Big Gamble

A professional gambling ring operates in Los Angeles, leading to the death of a cop during a raid. Detectives Friday and Lockwood work to dismantle the operation and bring the criminals to justice.

Ep 152 · Thursday, May 8, 1952 · 29:31

Shows featuring this actor

Series where they appear in the Goldie catalog

Dragnet

6 episodes

Let George Do It

6 episodes

Suspense

4 episodes

Lux Radio Theatre

1 episode

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

1 episode

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  • Jul271958

    Suspense

    The Steel River Prison Break

    Jul 27 · Ep 761

  • Apr191955

    Suspense

    Speed Trap

    Apr 19 · Ep 594

  • Sep141953

    Lux Radio Theatre

    The Steel Trap

    Sep 14 · Ep 846

  • Apr261953

    Dragnet

    The Big Scrapbook

    Apr 26 · Ep 201

  • Feb201953

    Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

    The Latourette Matter

    Feb 20 · Ep 150

  • Jan251953

    Dragnet

    The Big Lay-Out

    Jan 25 · Ep 188

  • Nov231952

    Dragnet

    The Big Guilt

    Nov 23 · Ep 179

  • May81952

    Dragnet

    The Big Gamble

    May 8 · Ep 152

  • Feb141952

    Dragnet

    The Big Phone Call

    Feb 14 · Ep 140

  • Jan171952

    Dragnet

    The Big Juvenile Division

    Jan 17 · Ep 136

  • Dec101951

    Suspense

    Blackjack to Kill

    Dec 10 · Ep 451

  • Aug271951

    Suspense

    Report on the Jolly Death Riders

    Aug 27 · Ep 436

Episodes featuring this actor

18 episodes on Goldie · page 1 of 2

1946195019511952195319551958All years
  1. Ep 761

    Jul 27, 1958 · The Steel River Prison Break

    Set against the backdrop of a looming flood, The Steel River Prison Break follows a group of inmates who meticulously plan their escape from prison. With the floodwaters threatening to engulf the facility, they decide to move up their timetable, knowing that chaos will reign as t…

    21:58
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Psychological
    • Thriller
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  2. Ep 594

    Apr 19, 1955 · Speed Trap

    In Speed Trap, two highway patrol officers find themselves on a dangerous mountain road, pursuing a reckless, drunken driver. As they navigate the slick conditions, one officer, Craig Hollister, is particularly anxious about his wife driving on the same road. The tension escalate…

    23:51
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  3. Ep 846

    Sep 14, 1953 · The Steel Trap

    One of the earliest of the "big caper" stories, and a fine one too. There's one million dollars in cash and a trip to Brazil at stake. AFRS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre." The story was produced again on The Lux Video Theatre on March 22, 1956.

    57:15
  4. Ep 201

    Apr 26, 1953 · The Big Scrapbook

    In The Big Scrapbook, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are called to action when a jewelry store in San Diego is robbed by three armed men. With $135,000 worth of jewels and cash stolen, the urgency intensifies as the robbers are believed to be heading towards Los Angeles. T…

    29:21
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  5. Ep 150

    Feb 20, 1953 · The Latourette Matter

    Johnny flies to Denver to take over a case for a fellow investigator who died on the job. The widow suspects foul play.

    28:35
  6. Ep 188

    Jan 25, 1953 · The Big Lay-Out

    In The Big Lay-Out, the stakes rise when Gary Field, a seemingly model student and the son of a police officer, falls into the grips of heroin addiction. His father, Ed, is devastated and reaches out to his friend, Detective Joe Friday, for help. As Joe and his partner Frank Smit…

    29:43
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  7. Ep 179

    Nov 23, 1952 · The Big Guilt

    In Dragnet episode 'The Big Guilt,' detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are called to investigate the murder of florist Arthur McKinley, who has been found strangled in an alley. The scene reveals that McKinley's pockets have been turned inside out, indicating robbery, yet no p…

    29:25
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  8. Ep 152

    May 8, 1952 · The Big Gamble

    In The Big Gamble, detectives Joe Friday and Bill Lockwood are assigned to investigate a professional gambling ring that has taken root in Los Angeles. As they delve deeper into the case, they discover that the gamblers are elusive, constantly changing locations and victimizing l…

    29:31
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  9. Ep 140

    Feb 14, 1952 · The Big Phone Call

    In this gripping episode of Dragnet, detectives Friday and Jacobs are assigned to a robbery case involving a jewelry salesman who was assaulted and robbed of $20,000 in precious stones. After months of investigation, they zero in on George Garvey, a man who appears to be a close…

    29:34
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  10. Ep 136

    Jan 17, 1952 · The Big Juvenile Division

    In The Big Juvenile Division episode of Dragnet, Sgt. Friday and his partner are assigned to a special detail in the Homicide Division, where they uncover alarming rumors of an impending gang war among local juvenile gangs. With homemade weapons circulating among the youth, the s…

    29:47
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Police
  11. Ep 451

    Dec 10, 1951 · Blackjack to Kill

    In Blackjack to Kill, an assassin named Johnny is given a high-stakes job to kill a man in Havana. He learns that he has drawn the short straw among a group of hired killers, and now he must navigate the dangerous world of contract killing while dealing with the complexities of h…

    30:16
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  12. Ep 436

    Aug 27, 1951 · Report on the Jolly Death Riders

    In Report on the Jolly Death Riders, a couple, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Milford, set out for a surprise anniversary party when they find themselves in a dangerous situation on the Oakland Bay Bridge. As they drive, they are confronted by two speeding hot rods racing recklessly. In an…

    29:40
    • Ominous
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  13. Ep 212

    Oct 2, 1950 · The House That Jack Built

    In The House That Jack Built, Jack Lacey reaches out to George Valentine for help in uncovering a web of crime that threatens his family. He believes he has crucial information that could expose powerful figures in the underworld. However, as George and his assistant Brooks delve…

    28:32
  14. Ep 8

    Nov 8, 1946 · The Robber

    In The Robber, George Valentine is called to the Harding book shop after the sudden death of its eccentric owner, William Harding. His widow, Harriet, believes that money may be hidden in the shop and suspects her nephew, Frank, of foul play. As George and his team delve into the…

    29:45
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Blackmail
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  15. Ep 6

    Oct 25, 1946 · The Brookdale Orphanage

    In The Brookdale Orphanage, cowboy star Jimmy Jones approaches George Valentine with a pressing dilemma. He is terrified of horses after a traumatic accident involving his horse, Thunderbolt, and fears he won't be able to perform at the annual benefit for the Brookdale orphanage,…

    29:47
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