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Dragnet · Episode 82
Thursday, January 4, 1951
Detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero hunt down the Rattlesnake Bandit, a violent criminal who brutally attacks his victims during robberies. The stakes rise as the bandit escalates his violence, leaving a trail of injured victims in his wake. "The Rattlesnake Bandit" takes great pleasure in beating up his victims, before shooting them. Barton Yarborough, Jack Webb Investigate the latest holdups, Victim recounts the attack, Search for the missing girl, Couple fails to appear again, Setup at the service station, Confront the suspects George Fenneman NBC The story you are about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. Fatima cigarettes. Best of all, long cigarettes brings you dragnet. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned to homicide detail. A potential killer is on the loose in your city. He's robbed six people. For no reason at all, he beats his victims senseless. He moves fast. He's well armed. Your job, stop him. You'll be amazed when you compare Fatima with other long cigarettes. You'll find they now…
Dragnet · Episode 83
Thursday, January 11, 1951
Detectives Friday and Romero respond to a crisis involving Walter Harrison, who threatens to jump from a thirteenth-floor ledge. With only minutes to save him, they must navigate his unstable state and the crowd below. Walter Harrison is on a thirteenth floor ledge, threatening to jump. Good show! Barton Yarborough, Jack Webb A man threatens to jump, Police prepare for the worst, Doctors arrive to assist, Sister's voice reaches him, Confrontation on the ledge, Tension escalates on the edge psychological, survival, crime tense NBC The story you are about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. Fatima cigarettes, best of all long cigarettes, brings you dragnet. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned the homicide detail. A man crouches on the window ledge of a downtown building 13 stories above the street. He threatens to leap to his death within the hour. Your job, stop him. You'll be amazed when you compare Fatima with other long cigarettes. You'll find they now cost the same. But …
Dragnet · Episode 84
Thursday, January 18, 1951
Detectives Friday and Romero pursue a pair of brutal young robbers known as the Kid Bandits, who have been terrorizing the city with their violent heists. The stakes rise as they work to catch the criminals before they strike again. "The Kid Bandits" are robbing and beating their victims. A pack of matches leads Friday to Fred Guenther. Barton Yarborough, Jack Webb Investigate the robbery scene, Identify the suspects' descriptions, Search for Fred Gunther, Interview Gunther's girlfriend, Set up a stakeout operation, Confront the robbery suspect, Dragnet, portions transcribed from Los Angeles NBC The story you are about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. Fatima cigarettes. Best of all long cigarettes brings you dragnet. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned to robbery detail. For three months you've been tracking a pair of hold up men. There's no pattern to their operation. They're young. They're brutal. Your job, stop them. You'll be amazed when you compare Fatima with other long cigarettes. You'll find they now cost the same. But in Fatima…
Dragnet · Episode 85
Thursday, January 25, 1951
Detectives Friday and Romero investigate the tragic death of a high school boy linked to marijuana use. They aim to dismantle a narcotics operation targeting students in their city. A high school boy named Kenneth Morrow is killed in an auto accident. He had been using marijuana! Friday and the cops track down "The Big Tomato." The editors of "Motion Picture Daily" and "Fame" magazine name Jack Webb, "the most promising star of tomorrow" and Dragnet "the best radio program of its type" for 1950. Barton Yarborough, Jack Webb Investigate the boy's death, Interview friends about Ken, Confront Bob about marijuana, Track down the gang leader, Tony reveals the setup, Capture the big tomato murder, crime, psychological tense NBC The story you are about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. Fatima cigarettes. Best of all long cigarettes brings you dragnet. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned to narcotics detail. A band of dope peddlers launches a full scale operation in your city. Their merchandise, marijuana, their victims, high school students. Your job. Get them. You'll be amazed when you compare Fatima with other long cigarettes. You'll find they now cost the same. But in…
Dragnet · Episode 86
Thursday, February 1, 1951
Detectives investigate the alarming case of two children begging for food in a wealthy neighborhood, leading to a troubling discovery about their home life. The stakes rise as one child tragically dies, prompting urgent action from the authorities. Mrs. Kessler is missing. Her children are begging for food. One of them soon dies...aged twenty-two months! This is a different program than cat. #16301. Barton Yarborough, Jack Webb Investigate neighborhood children begging, Discover the Kessler home conditions, Search for missing mother continues, Locate mother's whereabouts, Confront mother about her absence murder, crime, psychological tense NBC Ladies and gentlemen, Fatima Cigarettes is proud to bring you its prize-winning radio program, winner of the Motion Picture Herald Fame Award. The story you are about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. Fatima Cigarettes, best of all long cigarettes, brings you Dragnet. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned to juvenile bureau. You receive a complaint about an eight-year-old boy and his sister. A neighbor reports they've been going from door to door b…
Dragnet · Episode 87
Thursday, February 8, 1951
Detectives Friday and Romero investigate the disappearance of over a dozen men, focusing on a suspect named Henry Ross. As they delve deeper, they uncover a chilling connection to murder. Over a dozen men have disappeared without a trace, and one of them is Paul Davis. Barton Yarborough, Jack Webb Twelve men disappear in Los Angeles, Detectives question a potential witness, Investigating the missing person case, Confronting Henry about his lies, Henry reveals details of the murder, Henry describes the crime scene murder, psychological, crime tense NBC Ladies and gentlemen, Liggett and Myers, makers of Fatima cigarettes, is proud to bring you its prize-winning radio program, winner of the Motion Picture Herald Fame Award. The story you are about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. Fatima cigarettes, best of all long cigarettes, brings you Dragnet. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned to homicide detail. Twelve men dropped completely from sight over a short period of time. There's evidence of foul …
Dragnet · Episode 88
Thursday, February 15, 1951
Detectives investigate the disappearance of four-year-old twin girls in Los Angeles, facing the growing anxiety of their worried mother. As hours pass without any leads, the stakes rise for the detectives to find the children before it's too late. Four-year-old twins have disappeared. Barton Yarborough, Jack Webb Search for missing children begins, Investigating the first lead, Identifying the suspect's truck, Witnesses describe the abductor, Confronting the prime suspect, Suspect pleads guilty George Fenneman NBC Ladies and gentlemen, this program is for you, not your children. The story you are about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. Fatima Cigarettes. Best of all, long cigarettes brings you dragnet. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned a juvenile bureau. A worried mother calls your office and reports that her four-year-old twin girls are missing. Hours pass. The children fail to turn up. Your job, find them. You'll be amazed when you compare Fatima with …
Dragnet · Episode 89
Thursday, February 22, 1951
A husband and wife confidence team targets churches and clergymen, leaving a trail of deception in their wake. Detectives Friday and Romero are on the case to bring them to justice. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Herbert are a confidence team specializing in victimizing churches and clergymen. Barton Yarborough, Jack Webb Detectives investigate a fraud case, Reverend shares details about suspects, Detectives uncover the Herberts' history, Investigating the printing shop leads, Hospital visit reveals shocking truths, Detectives stakeout the airport for suspects crime, blackmail, psychological tense NBC Ladies and gentlemen, Crime Prevention Week, now being observed nationally, is designed for one purpose, to emphasize that crime is your personal enemy. It costs money and lives, it weakens the moral and physical strength of your community. Show your respect for the law by cooperating with your police officer 52 weeks a year. Join the fight to stamp out crime, the ally of treason. The story you are about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. Fatima cigarettes…
Dragnet · Episode 90
Thursday, March 1, 1951
Detectives Friday and Mayer investigate a jewelry store robbery that turns deadly when the suspect, Vernon Niccoli, is apprehended after a car crash. The stakes rise as they uncover his criminal history and attempt to prevent his escape. Police respond to a crash, Investigating a stolen vehicle, Searching for a missing partner, Tracking down the holdup crew, Staking out a suspect's location, Confronting the armed suspects crime, murder, psychological tense NBC The story will about to hear its true. Only the nation has been trained to protect the innocent. Your detective sergeant has assigned a robbery detail. A lone bandit robbed a jewelry store and robbed a life. He takes $5,000 in touch with stone. He's reckless. He's well armed. We're done. Get in. Right now, the documented drama of an actual crime. For the next 30 minutes, in cooperation with the Los Angeles Police Department, we will travel step by step on the side of the road. The law for an act…
Dragnet · Episode 91
Thursday, March 8, 1951
On New Year's Eve, a police officer is shot and killed in a crowded Los Angeles. Detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero work to find the killer amidst the chaos of the celebrations. On New Year's Eve (despite the March broadcast date) a police officer is shot and killed. Barton Yarborough, Jack Webb Crowds fill the downtown streets, Police respond to multiple calls, Detectives investigate the murder scene, Search continues into the night, Suspect leads point to a bar, Confrontation with the suspect George Fenneman NBC The story you are about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned a homicide detail. It's New Year's Eve in your city and you're on special duty. Thousands of people crowd downtown streets. One of them is a killer. Your job, find them. Dragnet, the documented drama of an actual crime. For the next 30 minutes in cooperation with the Los Angeles Police Department, you will travel step by step on the side of the law throu…
Dragnet · Episode 92
Thursday, March 15, 1951
Detective Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner Ben Romero investigate a violent robbery where a man is assaulted and his car is stolen. They must track down the criminal before he strikes again. Detectives investigate a robbery, Witness describes the suspect, Searching for the getaway car, Hospital updates on the victim, Tracking down Jack Grant's associates, Confronting a key informant, Preparing for the suspect's capture crime, murder, psychological tense NBC The story you are about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. Here a detective sergeant here assigned a robbery detail. A man is pulled from his car on a deserted street. He is robbed, beaten viciously. His car is stolen. A criminal makes good his escape. Your job, find him. Dragnet, the documented drama of an actual crime. For the next 30 minutes in cooperation with the Los Angeles Police Department, you will travel step by step on the side of the law throug…
Dragnet · Episode 95
Thursday, April 5, 1951
A man reports his wife's murder, but his inconsistent story raises suspicions. Detectives must unravel the truth behind the crime and the motives of those involved. Mr. Gray reports that his wife Hazel has been murdered, but he can't tell the same story about how it happened twice! Barton Yarborough, Jack Webb Assigned to a homicide detail, Investigating the crime scene, Questioning the friends and neighbors, Finding crucial evidence, A shocking confession NBC The story you are about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. Fatima cigarettes, best of all long cigarettes, brings you dragnet. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned a homicide detail. A phone call comes into your office from a man who tells you his wife has been murdered. He's not sure who the killer is. Your job? Find him. You'll be amazed when you compare Fatima with other long cigarettes. You'll find they now cost the same. But in Fatima, the dif…
Dragnet · Episode 96
Thursday, April 12, 1951
A businessman, Louis Butler, is beaten and robbed but refuses to report the crime due to threats against his family. Detectives Friday and Romero must uncover the truth behind his silence. Louis Butler has been beaten and robbed, but doesn't want to tell the police about it, because of threats against his family. The show has won an award from "Radio Television Mirror" magazine. Barton Yarborough, Jack Webb Victim refuses to report crime, Investigating the robbery case, Victim files a statement, Threats against the witnesses, Butlers go missing, Searching for the Butlers, Carter is sentenced NBC The story you are about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. Fatima cigarettes. Best of all long cigarettes brings you dragnet. Your detective sergeant, you're assigned to robbery detail. A middle-aged businessman in your city is robbed and beaten senseless. The hold of men escape. The victim refuses to report the crime. Your job? Investigate. You'll be amazed when you compare Fatima with other long cigarettes. You'll find they now cost the same. But in Fati…
Dragnet · Episode 97
Thursday, April 19, 1951
Sergeant Friday investigates a violent robbery where a doctor is pistol-whipped and narcotics are stolen. The case highlights the dangers of teenage drug use as Friday's mother listens to her son prepare a speech on the topic. A young kid has pistol-whipped a doctor and stolen a large quantity of narcotics. Sergeant Friday's mother listens to a speech against the teen-age use of narcotics from her son Joseph. Barton Yarborough, Jack Webb Detectives investigate a robbery, Young thief targets drug sources, Detectives interview a suspect, Thief reveals girlfriend's involvement, Detectives discuss the case details, Consequences of first degree robbery murder, crime, psychological tense NBC The story you are about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. Fatima cigarettes. Best of all, long cigarettes brings you dragnet. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned to robbery detail. A doctor is severely beaten, robbed, and left in critical condition. Suspicion points to a narcotics addict. Your job, get him. You'll be amazed when you compare Fatima with other long cigarettes. You'll find they now cost the same. But in Fatima, the difference is qua…
Dragnet · Episode 98
Thursday, April 26, 1951
Detectives Friday and Romero investigate a series of auto thefts linked to Herman Lester's salvage business. They must uncover the truth behind the organized car theft ring before it escalates further. A 1949 Cadillac implicates Herman Lester's salvage business in a stolen car racket. Barton Yarborough, Jack Webb Detectives investigate auto thefts, Detectives visit salvage yard, Inspecting suspicious vehicles, Rechecking auto theft reports, Identifying the stolen car, Confirming the car's identity crime, murder, blackmail tense NBC The story you are about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. Fatima cigarettes. Best of all, long cigarettes brings you dragnet. You're a detective sergeant, you're assigned to auto theft detail. A well organized ring of car thieves begins operations in your city. It's one of the most puzzling cases you've ever encountered. Your job, break it. You'll be amazed when you compare Fatima with other long cigarettes. You'll find they now cost the same. But in Fati…
Dragnet · Episode 99
Thursday, May 3, 1951
Detectives investigate the death of Marie Robertson, initially ruled a suicide by her husband, Andrew. As they gather evidence, they suspect foul play and must uncover the truth behind her death. Marie Robertson has been shot dead with a .45 automatic. Her husband says it was suicide, but it looks like murder. A good example of Dragnet's dramatization of police lab techniques. Jim Moser, script writer of the show, is presented with an "Edgar" award by the Mystery Writers Of America. Barton Yarborough, Jack Webb Investigate the scene of death, Examine the husband's claims, Question the apartment neighbors, Analyze the evidence gathered, Discover the written note NBC The story you are about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. Fatima cigarettes. Best of all, long cigarettes brings you dragnet. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned a homicide detail. You go to an apartment house and answer to a shooting and dead body call. Her husband tells you it's suicide. The facts show it to be murder. Your job? Find out. You'll be amazed when you compare Fatima with other long cigarettes. You'll find they now cost the same. Bu…
Dragnet · Episode 100
Thursday, May 10, 1951
Detectives Friday and Romero investigate a series of grocery store burglaries committed by a skilled gang of safe men. With no leads and mounting pressure, they must find a way to catch the criminals before they strike again. Gang of safe men strikes again, Investigating the latest burglary, Pursuing new leads in the case, Suspect admits to burglaries, Charges filed against the gang, Sponsor message NBC The story you are about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned to burglary detail. For the past 18 weeks a gang of safe men have been breaking into large grocery stores all over the city. They work fast. You can't localize their operations. Your job? Get them. Dragnet, the documented drama of an actual crime. For the next 30 minutes in cooperation with the Los Angeles Police Department, you will travel step by step …
Dragnet · Episode 101
Thursday, May 17, 1951
A young mother is brutally murdered in her home while her son sleeps nearby, prompting detectives to investigate the chilling crime. The stakes rise as they uncover the motives and the truth behind the shocking act of violence. The program begins, "Fatima is proud to present its Academy Award winning radio show" (the motion picture "Academy" never gave awards for radio programs!). Josephine Stevens has been murdered with a shotgun, as her seven-year-old boy watched! A well-written, good show! Barton Yarborough, Jack Webb A mother is found murdered, Detectives investigate the scene, A young boy reveals details, Suspects are brought in for questioning, New evidence complicates the case, A confession reveals the truth NBC Fatima cigarettes is proud to present its Academy Award winning radio program. The story you are about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. Fatima cigarettes, best of all long cigarettes, brings you dragnet. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned the homicide detail. A young mother is murdered in bed while her seven-year-old son sleeps by her side. The killer was vicious and cunning. Your job, get him. You'll be amazed when you compare Fatima with any …
Dragnet · Episode 102
Thursday, May 24, 1951
Detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a series of mail thefts in Los Angeles, focusing on the elusive thief, Harvey Fletcher. The case intensifies as they gather evidence and track down leads to catch him. The search for Harvey Fletcher, a mail thief. Barton Yarborough, Jack Webb Detectives investigate mail theft, Rainy day in Los Angeles, Inspector discusses mail-tip case, Teller recognizes the suspect, Interrogation reveals the truth, Surveillance leads to the suspect, Cashing a stolen check, Dragnet, portions transcribed from Los Angeles crime, murder tense NBC The story you are about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. Fatima cigarettes. Best of all, long cigarettes brings you dragnet. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned a forgery detail. A United States Postal Inspector comes to your office. You've received the same complaints he has. Somebody is stealing mail in your city. Your job, help get him. Friends, compare Fatima with any other king size cigarette. You'll find a world of difference. Yes, in Fati…
