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The story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. Fatima cigarettes, best of all king-sized cigarettes, brings you dragnet on both radio and television. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned to personnel division. A resident of your city files a report of assault and battering. His shoulder is dislocated. He's been badly beaten. He claims his assailant was a young police officer. Your job, investigate. Comparison proves Fati…

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In The Big Evans, the story begins with Officer Harry Blanchard, who is called in to address a serious allegation against him. George Evans, a known narcotics dealer, claims that Blanchard assaulted him during an arrest, leaving him with a dislocated shoulder and visible injuries. The accusation is serious, and as Blanchard's partner, Joe Friday, investigates, the tension mounts. The episode sets the stage for a classic confrontation between law enforcement and the criminal element, underscoring the stakes involved for both the officer's reputation and career.

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H

Hal Gibney

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Barney Phillips

Jack Webb

W

Whitfield Connor

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Dragnet, Episode 143

The Big Evans

Thursday, March 6, 1952 · 29:29

Dragnet, Episode 143

The Big Evans

Thursday, March 6, 1952 · 29:29

Summary

Officer Harry Blanchard faces accusations of assault from a narcotics dealer named George Evans, who claims Blanchard beat him up during an arrest. The investigation reveals conflicting stories and raises questions about the truth behind the allegations.

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