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Dragnet - Full Episodes
Dragnet
Overview
"Dragnet" is an American radio, television, and motion picture series that first premiered on radio in 1949. Created by Jack Webb, who also starred as the main character, Sergeant Joe Friday, the show set the standard for police procedural drama. Initially a radio series, "Dragnet" was pioneering in its focus on realism and procedural detail, borrowing heavily from actual police case files and terminology. Its simple, almost documentary-style narrative form became an archetype for many subsequent police dramas that followed in its footsteps.
The show begins with the iconic opening line, "Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent," and is accompanied by the distinctive theme music composed by Walter Schumann. This introduction is followed by a dramatized account of a police investigation, usually featuring a regular set of characters led by Sergeant Joe Friday and his various partners, including Officer Bill Gannon, as they tackle different aspects of law enforcement in Los Angeles.
Description
StructureEach episode usually starts with a short monologue that provides context for the case in focus. This is followed by a step-by-step unraveling of the police investigation, from receiving the initial call to the final apprehension or resolution of the case. The dialogues and actions often portray painstaking procedures, interviews with witnesses, and the day-to-day minutiae of police work, aiming for a tone of gritty realism.
Characters- Sergeant Joe Friday: The central character of the show, characterized by his straight-laced, no-nonsense demeanor. He is dedicated to his job and serves as the voice of authority and moral integrity. - Officer Bill Gannon: A recurring character and one of Friday's most well-known partners. He provides a contrast to Friday with his more laid-back personality but is equally committed to their mission. - Various Supporting Characters: The show features a wide array of supporting characters, from other officers to criminals, witnesses, and victims, usually played by guest actors.
Realism and Social CommentaryWhat set "Dragnet" apart was its attention to detail and commitment to portraying police work as realistically as possible. The show was done in cooperation with the Los Angeles Police Department, and many episodes were based on real-life cases. While it showed law enforcement in a generally favorable light, it also did not shy away from addressing social issues of the time, including drug abuse, domestic violence, and racial tension.
Legacy"Dragnet" had a significant cultural impact and created a template for police procedurals in radio, television, and film. It influenced a host of other crime dramas and left an indelible mark on American pop culture.
The show's famous catchphrase, "Just the facts, ma'am," although never actually said verbatim by Joe Friday, has become a part of American lexicon. The show ran in various forms on radio and television until the late 1950s, was revived in the late 1960s, and has been subject to further revivals and adaptations in the years since, attesting to its enduring appeal.
"Dragnet" is an American radio, television, and motion picture series that first premiered on radio in 1949. Created by Jack Webb, who also starred as the main character, Sergeant Joe Friday, the show set the standard for police procedural drama. Initially a radio series, "Dragnet" was pioneering in its focus on realism and procedural detail, borrowing heavily from actual police case files and terminology. Its simple, almost documentary-style narrative form became an archetype for many subsequent police dramas that followed in its footsteps.
The show begins with the iconic opening line, "Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent," and is accompanied by the distinctive theme music composed by Walter Schumann. This introduction is followed by a dramatized account of a police investigation, usually featuring a regular set of characters led by Sergeant Joe Friday and his various partners, including Officer Bill Gannon, as they tackle different aspects of law enforcement in Los Angeles.
Description
StructureEach episode usually starts with a short monologue that provides context for the case in focus. This is followed by a step-by-step unraveling of the police investigation, from receiving the initial call to the final apprehension or resolution of the case. The dialogues and actions often portray painstaking procedures, interviews with witnesses, and the day-to-day minutiae of police work, aiming for a tone of gritty realism.
Characters- Sergeant Joe Friday: The central character of the show, characterized by his straight-laced, no-nonsense demeanor. He is dedicated to his job and serves as the voice of authority and moral integrity. - Officer Bill Gannon: A recurring character and one of Friday's most well-known partners. He provides a contrast to Friday with his more laid-back personality but is equally committed to their mission. - Various Supporting Characters: The show features a wide array of supporting characters, from other officers to criminals, witnesses, and victims, usually played by guest actors.
Realism and Social CommentaryWhat set "Dragnet" apart was its attention to detail and commitment to portraying police work as realistically as possible. The show was done in cooperation with the Los Angeles Police Department, and many episodes were based on real-life cases. While it showed law enforcement in a generally favorable light, it also did not shy away from addressing social issues of the time, including drug abuse, domestic violence, and racial tension.
Legacy"Dragnet" had a significant cultural impact and created a template for police procedurals in radio, television, and film. It influenced a host of other crime dramas and left an indelible mark on American pop culture.
The show's famous catchphrase, "Just the facts, ma'am," although never actually said verbatim by Joe Friday, has become a part of American lexicon. The show ran in various forms on radio and television until the late 1950s, was revived in the late 1960s, and has been subject to further revivals and adaptations in the years since, attesting to its enduring appeal.
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144 - Big Red Part -Dragnet radio show OTR Thu, 04 Jul 2024
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143 - Big Caliber -Dragnet radio show OTR Thu, 04 Jul 2024
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142 - Big Sorrow -Dragnet radio show OTR Tue, 02 Jul 2024
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141 - Big Death -Dragnet radio show OTR Tue, 02 Jul 2024
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140 - Rifle for Christm -Dragnet radio show OTR Sun, 30 Jun 2024
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139 - Big Pair -Dragnet radio show OTR Sun, 30 Jun 2024
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138 - Big Overtime -Dragnet radio show OTR Fri, 28 Jun 2024
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137 - Big Make -Dragnet radio show OTR Fri, 28 Jun 2024
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136 - Big Canary -Dragnet radio show OTR Wed, 26 Jun 2024
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135 - Big Poison -Dragnet radio show OTR Wed, 26 Jun 2024
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134 - Big Affair -Dragnet radio show OTR Mon, 24 Jun 2024
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133 - Big Check -Dragnet radio show OTR Mon, 24 Jun 2024
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132 - Big Hands -Dragnet radio show OTR Sat, 22 Jun 2024
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131 - Big Chance -Dragnet radio show OTR Sat, 22 Jun 2024
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130 - Big Bungalow -Dragnet radio show OTR Thu, 20 Jun 2024
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129 - Big Youngster -Dragnet radio show OTR Thu, 20 Jun 2024
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128 - Bit Hit And Run Job -Dragnet radio show OTR Tue, 18 Jun 2024
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127 - Big Actor -Dragnet radio show OTR Tue, 18 Jun 2024
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126 - Big Lease -Dragnet radio show OTR Sun, 16 Jun 2024
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125 - Big Dare -Dragnet radio show OTR Sun, 16 Jun 2024
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124 - Big Shoplift -Dragnet radio show OTR Fri, 14 Jun 2024
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123 - Big Gent Part 2 -Dragnet radio show OTR Fri, 14 Jun 2024
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122 - Big September Man -Dragnet radio show OTR Wed, 12 Jun 2024
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121 - Big Gent Part -Dragnet radio show OTR Wed, 12 Jun 2024
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120 - Big Sour -Dragnet radio show OTR Mon, 10 Jun 2024
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119 - Big Bomb -Dragnet radio show OTR Mon, 10 Jun 2024
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118 - Big Waiter -Dragnet radio show OTR Sat, 08 Jun 2024
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117 - Big Frame -Dragnet radio show OTR Sat, 08 Jun 2024
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116 - Big Seventeen -Dragnet radio show OTR Thu, 06 Jun 2024
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115 - Big Grab -Dragnet radio show OTR Thu, 06 Jun 2024
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114 - Big Crazy -Dragnet radio show OTR Tue, 04 Jun 2024
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113 - Big Mink -Dragnet radio show OTR Tue, 04 Jun 2024
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112 - Big InLaws -Dragnet radio show OTR Sun, 02 Jun 2024
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111 - Big Press -Dragnet radio show OTR Sun, 02 Jun 2024
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110 - Big Winchester -Dragnet radio show OTR Fri, 31 May 2024
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109 - Big Smart Guy -Dragnet radio show OTR Fri, 31 May 2024
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108 - Big Screen -Dragnet radio show OTR Wed, 29 May 2024
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107 - Big Pug -Dragnet radio show OTR Wed, 29 May 2024
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106 - Big Late Script -Dragnet radio show OTR Mon, 27 May 2024
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105 - Big Girl -Dragnet radio show OTR Mon, 27 May 2024
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104 - Big Sophomore -Dragnet radio show OTR Sat, 25 May 2024
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103 - Child Killer -Dragnet radio show OTR Sat, 25 May 2024
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102 - Big Setup -Dragnet radio show OTR Thu, 23 May 2024
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101 - Big Man Part -Dragnet radio show OTR Thu, 23 May 2024
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100 - Big Love -Dragnet radio show OTR Tue, 21 May 2024
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99 - Big Man Part -Dragnet radio show OTR Tue, 21 May 2024
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98 - Big Cliff -Dragnet radio show OTR Sun, 19 May 2024
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97 - Big Escape -Dragnet radio show OTR Sun, 19 May 2024
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96 - Big Run -Dragnet radio show OTR Fri, 17 May 2024
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95 - Flowerland Roof Murd -Dragnet radio show OTR Fri, 17 May 2024
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