Podcasts about Dragnet

Choice Classic Radio presents Dragnet, which aired from 1949 to 1957. Today we bring to you the episode titled “The Big Set.”   Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

Drama on a SundayFirst,  a look at this day in History.Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb,  originally broadcast January 4, 1953, 73 years ago, The Big Mask Part 2.  The Black Masked Bandit eludes the efforts of the cops to track him down. It's as if he knows what the law is planning next.Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast January 4, 1959, 67 years ago, Don't Call Me Mother starring Agnes Moorehead.  A possessive mother is determined to break up her son's marriage. Then, Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast on January 4, 1954, 72 years ago, "The Day The Earth Stood Still," starring Michael Rennie and Jean Peters.  An alien from space gives mankind a final chance to achieve world peace—the adaptation of the 1951 movie.  Finally,  Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast January 4, 1955, 71 years ago, Sold At Auction.   There's an army surplus auction, and Fibber wins...ten gallons of house paint. Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdfhttps://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

Choice Classic Radio presents Dragnet, which aired from 1949 to 1957. Today we bring to you the episode titled “The Big Father.”   Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

We bid a fond farewell to 2025 with an encore of our New Year's Eve special from 2018. Jack Webb and Gerald Mohr star in New Year's Eve mysteries from Dragnet and The Adventures of Philip Marlowe. We'll hear "The Big New Year's" (originally aired on NBC on March 8, 1951) and "The Old Acquaintance" (originally aired on CBS on December 26, 1948).

Comedy and Crime on a SundayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast December 28, 1947, 78 years ago, Goodbye 1947 Hello 1948 With Alice Faye.  The cast does "The New Tenant," a New Year's fantasy with Alice Faye substituting for Mary, who is out with a cold.  Jack forgets his wallet and hitch-hikes to the studio.Followed by The Martin and Lewis Show, originally broadcast December 28, 1951, 74 years ago with guest Dale Evans.  Dale and the boys do a ranch sketch entitled “Life With Trigger”. Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast December 28, 1952, 73 years ago, the Big Mask Part 1.  A robber wearing a black mask has hit a string of supermarkets. After going shopping for groceries, he locks the market employees in the freezer!Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast December 28, 1958, 67 years ago, The 32nd of December starring Mr and Mrs Frank Lovejoy.  A man buys a watch with many dials, including one that travels through time.Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 28, 1955, 70 years ago, the Bank Robbery.   Fibber and Molly finds themselves in a bank while it's being robbed. Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day

Todays Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a series of high-priced shoplifting cases.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 11, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero, Herb ButterfieldSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

The story you are about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. Joe Friday is working the Burglary department, when they have to…

The story you are about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. Joe Friday is working the Burglary department, when they have to…

Choice Classic Radio presents Dragnet, which aired from 1949 to 1957. Today we bring to you the episode titled “The Big Hat.”   Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

22 Rifle  For  Christmas

Dozens of missing children are reunited with their families across Florida after a sweeping, multi-state operation that authorities say pulled kids out of dangerous situations involving violence, exploitation, and custody interference. A 19-year-old woman is dead after falling from an abandoned building near Atlanta, which is famous as a filming site for Stranger Things. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christmas shows on a MondayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast December 22, 1953, 72 years ago, The Big Little Jesus.   The Los Angeles Mission reports the statue of Jesus was stolen the day before Christmas.Followed by Lights Out, originally broadcast December 22, 1937, 88 years ago, Uninhabited.   A Christmas story, set during the war in 1918. A French soldier, an Australian and an American Negro soldier find themselves aboard a railroad train. Have they met before?Then, Town Hall Tonight starring Fred Allen,  originally broadcast December 22, 1937, 88 years ago, Santa Claus Sits Down.  Jack Benny tries to sell Allen his Maxwell. The Mighty Allen Art Players perform a Christmas fable titled, "Santa Will Not Ride Tonight." Followed by Grand Central Station, originally broadcast December 22, 1947, 78 years ago, Miracle for Christmas starring Mason Adams.  A new internist shows up at a hospital on Christmas Eve and partners with a jaded ambulance driver.  But the doctor is not who he seems to be. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast December 22, 1947, 78 years ago, Pipe Shopping.  Buying David a pipe.   Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day

Christmas shows on a Sunday First,  a look at this day in History.Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb,  originally broadcast December 21, 1950, 75 years ago, A .22 Rifle for Christmas.   A young boy named Stanley Johnstone is missing, and so is the .22 caliber rifle he was going to get for Christmas. Followed by the Burns and Allen Show, originally broadcast December 21, 1943, 82 years ago, Playing Santa Claus.  George attempts to avoid playing Santa Claus at Gracie's Christmas party, only to be roped in anyway as her well-meaning confusion turns a simple plan into chaos.  Charles Laughton guest stars. Then, Suspense,  originally broadcast December 21, 1958, 67 years ago, Out for Christmas starring Raymond Burr.  Santa Claus has a gun and is out for revenge. He's really an ex-con out to get the rat who testified against him, and his girl who ran off with the rat!Followed by The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis, originally broadcast December 21, 1952, 73 years ago, Christmas Eve.  It's the day before Christmas and Eleanor Wentworth is giving Henry an expensive wallet. Henry tries to buy a battery-operated Christmas tree pin for Eleanor. Finally,  Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 21, 1944, 81 years ago, Christmas Letter Gift Set.  Lum would like a leather desk set for Christmas and drops several not-too-hints to Abner. Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdfhttps://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

Today's Mystery:Joe Friday and Frank Smith investigate the theft of a statue of the child Jesus from a church nativity scene.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 22, 1953Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Ben Alexander as Officer Frank Smith; Harry Bartell; Ralph Moody; Herb VigranSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Pat, Patreon supporter since February 2024Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Choice Classic Radio presents Dragnet, which aired from 1949 to 1957. Today we bring to you the episode titled “The Big Gap.”   Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

This week we have fake badges and a briefcase full of blank papers as we take you to a time where all you needed was a can of Aquanet, a frosted lip and a FRENCH CUUUUT bikini to make it work. It's not soft corn porno, but these are the breasts of 40-something year old women. Pinch that nussy skin because we're feeling big, bad and stupid lookin' - it's giving just the facts ma'am, Dragnet - this time on Doom Generation.

Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a case where conmen are victimizing peoople who place newspaper ads to sell their cars.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 4, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben RomeroSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Tony, patreon supporter since March 2023.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Suspense "Out for Christmas" December 21, 1953 CBS  Dragnet "Big Little Jesus" December 21, 1954 NBC Stan Freberg Dragnet Parody with Christmas theme 1953 

BUHN DA-DUHN DUHN! It’s Dragnet! This week, we’ve gone back to our Listener Library for an episode of the iconic series recommended to us by our Patreon member Jack. Thanks, Jack! The story, entitled “The Big Thank You,” features Joe Friday’s investigation into a paroled murdereress with some irregularities regarding her paperwork. The more he […]

Assigned to homicide detail, a woman has been brutally killed, and it’s up to Joe Friday to get her killer. Examining the church grounds where the woman was found, Joe…

Todays Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Riomero investigate the brutul killing of a woman who worked in an office building.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 27, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben RomeroSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Harry Bartell worked all over the dial during the Golden Age of Radio, both as an actor in shows like Gunsmoke, Escape, and Johnny Dollar and as an announcer for The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and The Casebook of Gregory Hood. We'll celebrate his November 29th birthday with some of his work. First, he's on a voyage where a fellow passenger is a deadly snake in "A Shipment of Mute Fate" from Escape (originally aired on CBS on March 28, 1948). Then, he plays Frank Smith, the new partner for Sgt. Friday on "The Big Safe" from Dragnet (originally aired on NBC on May 1, 1952). Next, he's Archie Goodwin to Sydney Greenstreet's Nero Wolfe in two mysteries: "The Case of the Midnight Ride" (originally aired on NBC on March 16, 1951) and "The Case of the Tell-Tale Ribbon" (originally aired on NBC on March 30, 1951). Finally, he plays Lieutenant Seiberts opposite Raymond Chandler in "Shavetail," a western drama from Fort Laramie (originally aired on CBS on March 3, 1956).

Hit those big deals (and/or dig into some Thanksgiving leftovers) with this bonus episode for Black Friday starring Joe Friday. We'll hear Jack Webb as the star sergeant of the LAPD in three Dragnet radio mysteries: "The Big Press" (originally aired on NBC on June 15, 1950), "The Big Couple" (originally aired on NBC on February 22, 1951), and "The Big Number" (originally aired on NBC on October 26, 1952).

Todays Mystery: Two men rob an elderly couple and torture the husband in order to steal their jewelry.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 20, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero, Jack KruschenSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Robert, Patreon supporter since March 2025.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of ourfriends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.