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Police · 1949–1957

Dragnet

308 episodes · NBC

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About this show

Dragnet is a police radio series (1949–1957) on NBC. Hosted by George Fenneman.

Cast & guest stars›

Voices you hear across this show

Jack Webb

286 episodes

Ben Alexander

142 episodes

Barton Yarborough

109 episodes

Vic Perrin

26 episodes

Virginia Gregg

23 episodes

Herb Ellis

21 episodes

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Walter Schumann

51 episodes

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Victor Rodman

11 episodes

W

Whitfield Connor

11 episodes

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Stacy Harris

9 episodes

Hosts & announcers›

Who brought the night on the air

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George Fenneman

83 episodes

H

Hal Gibney

41 episodes

Sponsors›

Commercial partners — breaks intact on Goldie

Fatima Cigarettes

15 episodes

G

Grainger Pipe Tobacco

2 episodes

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L & M

1 episode

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The Big Want

1 episode

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Velvet Pipe Tobacco

1 episode

Networks›

Where this series was heard

NBC

308 episodes

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NBC net

288 episodes

Episodes

On Goldie — 3 episodes

19491950195119521953195419551956All years

  1. Ep 346

    Apr 3, 1956 · The Big Dream

    In Dragnet: The Big Dream, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith respond to a liquor store robbery where the thief is described as an elderly man. As they delve into the details of the crime, they learn that the suspect, Arnold Peter Jefferson, is not just a common criminal but a…

    26:23

  2. Ep 350

    May 1, 1956 · The Big Scrapbook

    In this episode of Dragnet, detectives are alerted to a dangerous situation as three armed robbers are believed to be heading to Los Angeles after a significant hotel heist in San Diego. The detectives must act quickly to gather evidence and track down the criminals before they c…

    25:41
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Heist
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Police

  3. Ep 365

    Oct 30, 1956 · The Big Present

    In Dragnet: The Big Present, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are assigned to a string of burglaries that have plagued local markets. The thief, known for leaving milk bottles behind, only takes small amounts of cash, leading the detectives to suspect a juvenile is responsib…

    25:45
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Police

FAQ

Can I stream Dragnet free on Goldie?
Yes. Dragnet episodes are free to stream on goldie.fm. Create a free account for unlimited listening; anonymous visitors get a daily sample stream.
How many Dragnet episodes are on Goldie?
Goldie has 308 playable Dragnet episodes available to stream, with show art and metadata (and transcripts where available). That count is surviving recordings in the catalog, not every historical broadcast.
When did Dragnet originally air?
Dragnet originally aired 1949–1957 on NBC. Stream free episodes on Goldie.
Does Goldie include transcripts for Dragnet?
Where timed text exists, Goldie shows a searchable transcript alongside the player so you can find dialogue, plot points, and sponsor mentions.