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The Great Detectives Present Dragnet (Old Time Radio)
Hosted by Adam Graham · EN
Host Adam Graham makes his second journey through every episode of Dragnet as well as quite a few bonus episodes and programs.
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Dragnet: The Big Threat (1951) (EP4736)
Jun 21, 202500:36:52Summary readyToday's Mystery: A man was slugged and robbed but doesn't want to talk due to threats by the robbers.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 12, 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: Brett, Patreon supporter since April 2024.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@radiodetectives
SummaryDragnet: The Big Friend (EP4730)
Jun 14, 202500:34:57Summary readyToday's Mystery: An intoxicated man reports that his wife was murdered.Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 5, 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: Kpass, Patreon supporter since May 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 @radiodetectives
SummaryDragnet: The Big Trunk (TV Soundtrack) (EP4724)
Jun 7, 202500:33:21Summary readyToday's Mystery: A former vaudeville performer is murdered over worthless possessions in an old trunk.TVSoundtrack from a TV Episode that AIred January 4, 1954 based on a radio script from March 22, 1951 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Ben Alexander as Officer Frank Smith; Dayton Lummis; Richard Garland; James Anderson; Lillian Powell; Emlen DaviesSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Mitch, Patreon supporter since October 2024.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 @radiodetectives
SummaryDragnet: The Big Ben (EP4718)
May 31, 202500:33:12Summary readyToday's Mystery:Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a carjacking.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 15, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Stacy HarrisSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Martin, Patreon supporter since March 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 @radiodetectives
SummaryDragnet: The Big New Years (EP4706)
May 17, 202500:32:11Summary readyToday's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigates the murder of a cop on New Year's Eve.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 8, 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: Stephanie, Patreon supporter since March 2020Support 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 @radiodetectives
SummaryDragnet: The Big Partner (EP4700)
May 10, 202500:36:22Summary readyToday's Mystery: Joe Friday hunts for an escaped robber.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 1, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Ralph Moody; Barney PhillipsSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Michael, Patreon supporter since February 2020Support 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 @radiodetectives
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May 10, 2025Summary readyIntroducing The Southwest’s Wildest Outdoor Art: From Lightning Fields to Sun Tunnels from Via Podcast.Follow the show: Via PodcastA secret field that summons lightning. A massive spiral that disappears into a salt lake. A celestial observatory carved into a volcano. Meet the wild—and sometimes explosive—world of land art, where artists craft masterpieces with dynamite and bulldozers. In our Season 2 premiere, guest Dylan Thuras, cofounder of Atlas Obscura, takes us off road and into the minds of the artists who literally reshaped parts of the Southwest. These works aren’t meant to be easy to reach—or to explain—but they just might change how you see the world. Land art you’ll visit in this episode: - Double Negative and City by Michael Heizer (Garden Valley, Nevada) - Spiral Jetty by Robert Smithson (Great Salt Lake, Utah) - Sun Tunnels by Nancy Holt (Great Basin Desert, Utah) - Lightning Field by Walter De Maria (Catron County, New Mexico) - Roden Crater by James Turrell (Painted Desert, Arizona) Via Podcast is a production of AAA Mountain West Group. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.
SummaryDragnet: The Big Couple (EP4694)
May 3, 202500:39:32Summary readyToday's Mystery:Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for husband-and-wife con artists who are swindling local churches.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 22, 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: Gary, Patreon supporter since August 2016.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 @radiodetectives
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May 3, 2025Summary readyIntroducing A Culinary Love Letter to Chinatown: Potluck Club from The Unshakeables.Follow the show: The UnshakeablesGrowing up in New York City's Chinatown, Cory Ng and his friends were entrepreneurial from an early age, selling items like T-shirts, ice cream, and bikes. For their next chapter, Cory’s group decided to open a restaurant called the Potluck Club. The paperwork, construction and approvals were overwhelming, even before a contractor ran off with $50,000 of Cory's money. Fortunately, his entrepreneurial drive, along with a little bit of luck, became his recipe for success. Join Ben and Jessica Young, Head of Product for Chase Payment Solutions, as they chat with Cory about running a company with his best friends, his own legacy of family-run small businesses, and his hopes for the future of Chinatown. Jessica even has her own special connection to Chinatown. These are The Unshakeables.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.
SummaryDragnet: The Big Crime (EP4688)
Apr 26, 202500:45:39Summary readyTodays Mystery:Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for two missing four-year-old twin girls.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 15, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: 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: Eliza, Patreon supporter since July 2021.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 @radiodetectives
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