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Sound off for Chesterfield. Low in nicotine, highest in quality, best for you. Chesterfield brings you 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 robbery detail. For the past three weeks, a lone thief has been victimizing stores and check cashing agencies. You've got a description of the man, but so far you've failed to identify him. Your job, get…

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Synopsis

In the gripping episode The Big Bop from Dragnet, the Los Angeles Police Department's robbery detail faces a daunting challenge. A single robber has been systematically targeting check cashing services, successfully making off with thousands of dollars. The situation escalates when one of his victims is murdered during a hold-up, raising the stakes for Detective Joe Friday and his partner, Frank Smith, who are determined to catch the criminal before he can strike again.

Host

H

Hal Gibney

Cast›

Ben Alexander

Harry Bartell

Jack Webb

Lillian Buyeff

V

Victor Rodman

W

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Dragnet, Episode 211

The Big Bop

Tuesday, September 1, 1953 · 29:28

Dragnet, Episode 211

The Big Bop

Tuesday, September 1, 1953 · 29:28

Summary

A robber targets check cashing services, leading to a series of crimes and a murder. Detectives work to identify and apprehend the suspect before more violence occurs.

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