Walter Schumann

Ep 273

In The Big Coins, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are called to investigate a suspicious fire at a home that has been burglarized. As they sift through the charred remains, they uncover evidence suggesting that the fire was deliberately set to cover up the crime. The stakes…

Ep 272

In Dragnet: The Big Locker, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are called to investigate a pawn shop where a man named James Fedder tries to sell an expensive emerald ring. As they dig deeper, they discover that the ring is likely stolen, and Fedder's story begins to unravel u…

Ep 247

In Dragnet: The Big Look, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith respond to a call about a woman, Mrs. Kieran, who has been severely beaten. As they delve into the case, they discover that another woman has also been attacked, raising the stakes in their investigation. The detecti…

Ep 241

In The Big Confession, Paul Marcus walks into the homicide department, seeking to unburden himself of a heavy secret. He confesses to Sergeant Friday that he has killed a young woman named Lorraine Farrell, but insists that his issue is deeply personal and complicated. As he reco…

Ep 219

In this episode of Dragnet, Sergeant Friday and his partner, Frank Smith, tackle a dangerous extortion ring that masquerades as law enforcement to exploit wealthy citizens. The gang's deceitful tactics involve conning victims into paying exorbitant fees for trivial services, leav…

Ep 218

In this episode of Dragnet, detectives are assigned to a case involving a gang of car strippers who have been operating in their city. With no leads on the gang's identity, the investigation takes a turn when an ex-con provides crucial information about a suspect named Manny Phil…

Ep 215

In this gripping episode of Dragnet, Detective Joe Friday and his partner, Frank Smith, are called to a scene where a man named Jan Patachek has barricaded himself in his apartment, threatening to take his own life rather than face jail time for forgery. As they arrive, the stake…

Ep 214

In The Big Slip, Detective Joe Friday and his partner Frank Smith are called to investigate a potential auto theft at a used car lot. Jesse McGowan, the dealer, believes he has unknowingly bought a stolen Mercury along with its fraudulent pink slip. As they delve deeper into the…

Ep 213

In this episode of Dragnet, detectives are called to investigate a brutal robbery at a neighborhood grocery store, where the elderly owner, Raymond Bailey, has been attacked with a shotgun. As the detectives piece together the events leading up to the crime, they must race agains…

Ep 211

In the Dragnet episode titled The Big Bop, a lone thief wreaks havoc on check cashing agencies, culminating in a tragic murder during one of his robberies. Detective Joe Friday and his partner Frank Smith are tasked with tracking down the elusive criminal before he strikes again.…

Ep 210

In this episode of Dragnet, detectives are called to investigate the death of a young girl, initially reported as a suicide. As they sift through the evidence, they learn her identity as Gloria Z. Paul and discover a troubling note that hints at deeper issues in her life. With th…

Ep 209

In The Big Revolt, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are assigned to a missing person's case involving Henry Borg, who has not returned home from work. As they gather information from Borg's wife and check local jails, hospitals, and morgues, they find no leads on his whereab…

Ep 208

In The Big Lilly, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith respond to a call about a woman who has been brutally beaten. Upon arriving at the scene, they find Hazel Rockman in critical condition and her husband, Herman, in a distressed state. As the detectives piece together the eve…

Ep 206

In The Big Gun Part 2 of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are deep in the investigation of a car theft syndicate. They have apprehended a key member of the gang, but the true leader remains hidden, operating behind the scenes. As they interrogate the suspect, they l…