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Dragnet · Episode 281
Tuesday, January 4, 1955
Sgt. Friday and his partner investigate a strong arm bandit who has been terrorizing the downtown area, breaking a woman's arm in the process. They must gather evidence and catch the criminal before he strikes again. A "strong arm" bandit continues his operation, by breaking a woman's arm! Sgt. Friday uses a new gadget called, "The Speakerphone." Ben Alexander, Jack Webb Investigate a series of robberies, Interview witnesses about the suspect, Gather evidence from the victims, Identify a potential suspect, Confront the suspect about his crimes, Convict the robber in court crime, murder, psychological tense George Fenneman NBC Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. Dragnet. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned a robbery detail. For the past three weeks, a strong arm holdup man has been terrorizing the downtown area. You've got a description of the thief and a method of operation for him. Your job, finding. Dragnet. The documented drama of an actual crime. For the next 30 minutes, in cooperation with the Los Angeles Police Department, …
Dragnet · Episode 282
Tuesday, January 11, 1955
Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a series of vandalism incidents at a junior high school, focusing on the cafeteria and stolen supplies. They suspect the culprits may be students and plan to stake out the school. A Junior High School has been vandalized three times...and each time the cafeteria has been particularly hard hit. Ben Alexander, Jack Webb Investigate school break-ins, Stake out the school, Question the suspect, Return stolen property, Remand to juvenile authorities NBC Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. Dragnet. For Detective Sergeant, you're assigned a juvenile detail. In the past six weeks, a junior high school has been broken into three times, and extensive damage has been done by vandals. Your job, investigate. Was Monday, March 9th. Was cold in Los Angeles. We were working the day watch out of juvenile detail. My partner's Frank Smith. The boss is Captain Powers. My name's Fr…
Dragnet · Episode 283
Tuesday, January 18, 1955
Detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith investigate a liquor store robbery that ends in murder. They must gather evidence and witness testimonies to catch the armed suspect terrorizing the city. A man has robbed a liquor store and killed a man by shooting him in the head. One of the witnesses is a woman who sings on television! Ben Alexander, Jack Webb Gunman terrorizes downtown area, Investigating the liquor store shooting, Witness describes the suspect, Narrowing the search perimeter, Confronting the armed suspect, Suspect taken to city hall, Trial and sentencing outcome murder, crime, psychological tense NBC Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocents. Dragnet. Your detective sergeant, you're assigned a robbery detail. For the past ten days, a gunman has been terrorizing the downtown area of your city. You know he's armed and dangerous. Your job, stop him. Dragnet, the documented drama of an actual crime. For the next thirty minutes, in cooperation with the Los Angeles Police Department, you will travel step by step on the side …
Dragnet · Episode 284
Tuesday, January 25, 1955
Detectives investigate a check forger posing as a movie actor who has scammed an elderly landlady. They must track him down before he can strike again. A check forger who looks like a movie actor takes advantage of an old lady running a rooming house. Ben Alexander, Jack Webb Assigned to the forgery detail, Investigating a bad check, Interviewing the landlady, Identifying the suspect, Confronting the suspect, Uncovering the truth NBC Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. Drag men. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned the forgery detail. For the past several months, a man posing as an actor has been passing worthless checks in your city. You've got a description of the suspect, but no lead to his whereabouts. Your job, get him. Drag men. The documented drama of an actual crime. For the next 30 minutes, in cooperation with the Los Angeles Pol…
Dragnet · Episode 285
Tuesday, February 1, 1955
Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a series of burglaries in new housing developments where the thief kills pet birds. As the case unfolds, they race against time to catch the perpetrator before more families are affected. A series of burglaries is taking place at new housing developments. The burglar kills pet birds whenever he can. Ben Alexander, Jack Webb Investigate recent burglaries, Interview burglary victim, Discover more pet burglaries, Visit pet store for clues, Talk to another burglary victim, Identify potential suspect, Conclude investigation details murder, crime, psychological tense NBC Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned the burglary detail. During the last two weeks there have been a series of burglaries in the Valley Division. You haven't got a lead. Your job, find one. Dragmen, 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 thro…
Dragnet · Episode 286
Tuesday, February 8, 1955
Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a swindle involving a man who believes he has been cheated out of $1500 by a fraudulent emerald ring. As they delve deeper, they uncover a more sinister crime connected to the case. Garfield Hunt has been swindled out of $1500 by a phony emerald ring. Ben Alexander, Jack Webb Assigned to bunko fugitive detail, Pawned ring reveals deception, Local APB sent for suspect, Identifying known criminals, Returning to the office for leads, Preparing for the next mark crime, murder, blackmail tense George Fenneman NBC Dragnet. Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned a bunko fugitive detail. A pawnbroker tells you he suspects a swindle. He isn't sure. Your job? Check it out. 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 through an actual case transcribed fro…
Dragnet · Episode 287
Tuesday, February 15, 1955
Detectives investigate a robbery of $80,000 in uncut diamonds while also dealing with a murder case involving a jealous husband. The stakes rise as they race against time to solve both crimes. A robber has calmly stolen $80,000 in uncut diamonds. Meanwhile a woman is murdered by her jealous husband. Ben Alexander, Jack Webb Detectives respond to a robbery, Witness describes the suspect, Investigators track the getaway cab, Officers prepare to arrest the suspect, Detectives question the suspect's alibi, Trial reveals the robbery's consequences NBC Dragnet. Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned to robbery detail. You get a call that a well-dressed man has held up a diamond merchant. He's escaped into the crowded streets of your city. Your job? Get 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 sid…
Dragnet · Episode 288
Tuesday, February 22, 1955
Detectives Friday and Smith respond to a liquor store shooting where the owner is found dead. They investigate the circumstances surrounding the crime and the suspects involved. A man in a plaid sports coat is shot while robbing a liquor store and killing the owner. Ben Alexander, Jack Webb Detectives investigate a homicide, Crime scene reveals missing evidence, Medical center holds key information, Suspect's alibi begins to unravel, Witnesses provide conflicting accounts, Confronting the true story of the crime murder, crime, psychological tense NBC Bragment. Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned the homicide detail. You've just completed an investigation on an East Los Angeles murder case. You get a hot shot call. A shooting at a liquor store on Pico Boulevard. Your job? Check it out. Bragment. The documented drama of an actual crime. For the next 30 minutes, in cooperation with the Los Angeles Police Department, you w…
Dragnet · Episode 289
Tuesday, March 1, 1955
Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a surge of drug-related crimes among juveniles in Los Angeles. They go undercover to uncover the source of heroin flooding the streets. Friday and Smith get a tip about three kilos of heroin about to arrive in Los Angeles. Friday goes undercover to make a "buy." This is not the same program as cat. #4517, despite the same title. Ben Alexander, Jack Webb Detectives investigate drug flow, Juvenile crime rises sharply, Informant reveals drug shipment, Detectives set up a meeting, Undercover buy leads to arrest, Suspects deny knowledge of plan, Detectives uncover mastermind's identity crime, murder, psychological tense George Fenneman NBC Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned a narcotics detail. A steady flow of drugs is coming into your city. The prime buyers are juveniles. Wooks of effort fail to turn up any lead to the source. Your job, find it. 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 t…
Dragnet · Episode 290
Tuesday, March 8, 1955
In The Big Father, detectives investigate a series of burglaries in the Silver Lake district, where a thief poses as an electric company worker. The stakes rise as they uncover the connection between the burglaries and a recent assault on an elderly woman. A daylight burglar posing as being from the electric company slugs an old woman. Ben Alexander, Jack Webb Detectives investigate a robbery, Witnesses describe the suspect, Police gather more information, Suspect's past raises concerns, Confronting the suspect's connections, Unraveling the family dynamics crime, murder, psychological tense NBC Dragnet. Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned the burglary detail. For the past month, a hot-prowl artist has been working the Silver Lake district in your city. Your job? Stop him. Dragnet. The documentary 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 through an …
Dragnet · Episode 291
Tuesday, March 15, 1955
Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a series of robberies linked to two holdup men in Los Angeles. They gather evidence and witness accounts to track down the suspects responsible for the crime wave. A watch salesman named Russell Liggens reports his sample case has been stolen. Ben Alexander, Jack Webb Detectives investigate recent robberies, Witnesses describe the suspects, Investigators review witness statements, Detectives track down a lead, Suspects attempt to evade capture, Arrest leads to further investigation crime, murder, psychological tense NBC Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned a robbery detail. A pair of holdup men have been operating in your city. You know their method of operation. You know what they look like. Your job, get them. Dragnet, the documentary 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 la…
Dragnet · Episode 292
Tuesday, March 22, 1955
A watch salesman reports a robbery and identifies two suspects, leading Sergeant Friday and his partner on a tense investigation. As they dig deeper, they uncover a web of crime linked to a murder and a parole violator. A drunken woman provides the clue to a series of robberies, beatings and a murder that took place outside of different bars. The main suspect has a good alibi...Sergeant Friday! Ben Alexander, Jack Webb Witness claims to know suspect, Detectives investigate robbery details, Victim recounts his night out, Liggins struggles to identify suspects, Crime lab examines the hotel room, Detectives trace a potential lead, Verdict reveals the truth behind theft crime, murder, blackmail tense NBC Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned a robbery detail. A watch salesman tells you his sample case has been stolen. He says he knows the man who did it. If you're going to do your job, find him. Dragnet. The document a 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 t…
Dragnet · Episode 293
Tuesday, March 29, 1955
Detectives Friday and Smith investigate the murder of Arthur McNeil, who is found shot in a rundown hotel. With no apparent motive or leads, they must uncover the truth behind the killing. Arthur McNeil has been shot six times in the head and killed in his flophouse room. His lawyer reveals that he's been working on a new explosive. The "Dragnet" program of September 28, 1950 (cat. #46252) has the same story title, but has a different plot. Ben Alexander, Jack Webb Investigate the shooting incident, Explore the victim's background, Uncover explosive secrets, Notify federal authorities, Return to the squad room, Confront the suspect murder, crime, psychological tense NBC The story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned a homicide detail. A man has been shot in a cheap hotel in the downtown area. There's no apparent motive for the attack. No lead to the identity of the assailant. Your job, find him. It was Tuesday, January 11th. It was cold in Los Angeles. We were working the day watch out on homicide detail. My partner is Frank Smith. The boss is Captain Warman. My name is …
Dragnet · Episode 294
Tuesday, April 5, 1955
Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a series of hotel robberies involving a bandit armed with a sawed-off shotgun. They must gather clues and track down the suspect before he strikes again. A robber with a sawed off shotgun holds up a hotel, then more hotels and a diner. Ben Alexander, Jack Webb Detectives respond to hotel robbery, Witness describes the suspect, Investigating the robbery scene, Detectives gather crucial evidence, Uncovering the suspect's identity, Confronting the bandit in hiding crime, murder, psychological tense NBC Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned a robbery detail. You get a call that a downtown hotel has been held up by a bandit who carries a sawed-off shotgun. 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 through an actual ca…
Dragnet · Episode 295
Tuesday, April 12, 1955
Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a burglary at a necktie factory where a large supply of hand-painted ties has been stolen. The owner suspects a former employee who was recently fired and threatened him. A tie factory has been robbed, the owner says he knows who did it. Several other tie burglaries follow. Ben Alexander, Jack Webb A large supply of ties stolen, Interviewing the store owner, Investigating the suspect's alibi, Discovering a pattern in thefts, Clerk remembers the suspect, Confronting the tie thief, Trial reveals criminal history NBC Dragnet. Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned a burglary detail. You get a call that someone has broken into a necktie manufacturer's. A large supply of hand-painted ties have been stolen. Your job, check it out. It was Saturday, September 10th. It was hot in Los Angeles. We were working a day watch out of burglary detail. My partner is Frank Smith. The boss is Captain Bern…
Dragnet · Episode 296
Tuesday, April 19, 1955
Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a rise in auto thefts linked to an organized gang. They seek to uncover the thieves' methods and connections before more cars disappear. A pair of car thieves has a clever method of reselling their loot. Ben Alexander, Jack Webb Investigate organized car thefts, Gathering evidence on suspects, Tracking stolen automobiles, Searching for registration clues, Interrogating a reluctant informant, Planning to break up the gang crime, murder, psychological tense NBC Dragnet. Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned to auto theft detail. The recovery rate of stolen automobiles in your city has dropped far below normal. Evidence points to an organized gang of car thieves. Your job, break it up. It was Tuesday, June 14th. It was hot in Los Angeles. We were working the day watch out of auto theft detail. My partner is Frank Smith. The boss is …
Dragnet · Episode 297
Tuesday, April 26, 1955
A two-year-old girl is brought to the hospital in critical condition, and detectives investigate her mysterious poisoning while searching for her missing mother. The case reveals troubling truths about family and responsibility. A two-year-old baby has been poisoned, her mother nowhere to be found. When she does appear...she's drunk. Ben Alexander, Jack Webb Receive a call from the hospital, Investigate the child's home, Interview the child's caretaker, Joan confesses to the crime, Gather evidence from the scene, Question Joan about the incident murder, crime, psychological tense NBC The story you're about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned a juvenile detail. You get a call from Georgia Street Receiving Hospital. A two-year-old child has been brought in. Her condition is critical. There's evidence of foul play. Your job, check it out. It was Sunday, August 14th. It was warm in Los Angeles. We were working the night watch out of juvenile detail. My partner is Frank Smith. The boss is Captain Power…
Dragnet · Episode 298
Tuesday, May 3, 1955
Detectives Friday and Smith investigate the sudden disappearance of Henry Orlean, the owner of Multiple Uranium Investments, after his secretary Clara Givens reports he has vanished with company records. The stakes rise as they attempt to track him down before he can evade justice. The owner of Multiple Uranium Investments has left town with the entire company. Ben Alexander, Jack Webb Secretary reports missing employer, Investigating the fugitive's whereabouts, Identifying potential fraud victims, Questioning the hospital committee, Alerting police departments nationwide, Mother identifies the suspect, Confession reveals the truth crime, murder, blackmail tense NBC Drag me. Ladies and gentlemen, the story you're about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned the bunko fugitive detail. A secretary tells you her employer has suddenly left town. She says he's taken all the company records with him. Your job, check it out. It was Monday, May 18th. It was cloudy in Los Angeles. We were working the day watch out of bunko fugitive detail. My partner's Frank Smith. The boss is Captain Didion…
Dragnet · Episode 299
Tuesday, May 10, 1955
Detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith investigate a burglary case involving over $200,000 in stolen furs and jewelry. They aim to uncover the whereabouts of the loot and the identity of the accomplice. A burglar has been caught, but not his $200,000 in stolen furs and loot. The trail leads to a Palm Springs bar in search of Jarvis Dean. Ben Alexander, Jack Webb Investigators pick up a suspect, Detectives search for accomplice, Informant provides crucial details, Search for Jarvis Dean intensifies, Car impounded for evidence, Crime lab uncovers vital clues crime, murder, blackmail tense NBC Dragnet. Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned a burglary detail. After weeks of investigation, a suspect in a burglary is picked up. You've got the evidence for a conviction, but over $200,000 in loot is still missing. Your job, find it. It was Saturday, March 5th. It was warm in Los Angeles. We were working the day watch out a burglary detail. My partner's Frank Smith. The…
