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Synopsis

In The Big Trio, the story opens on a warm Thursday evening, July 3rd, as Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner Frank Smith are on duty in the traffic division of the Los Angeles Police Department. They are acutely aware that the Fourth of July weekend is notorious for accidents and fatalities, and their job is to prevent such tragedies. The tension builds as they receive reports of a severe car accident involving four teenagers, prompting them to rush to the hospital to assess the situation.

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G

George Fenneman

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Harry Bartell

Jack Webb

S

Stacy Harris

Vic Perrin

V

Victor Rodman

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Dragnet, Episode 160

The Big Trio

Thursday, July 3, 1952 · 29:34

Dragnet, Episode 160

The Big Trio

Thursday, July 3, 1952 · 29:34

Summary

On a tragic Fourth of July weekend, Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner investigate a horrific car accident involving four teenagers. As they uncover the events leading to the crash, they confront the grim realities of reckless driving and its consequences.

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