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Dragnet presents “Big Number,” episode 175, originally broadcast on October 26, 1952. This NBC radio episode stars Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Alexander as Officer Frank Smith. Assigned to the LAPD Robbery Division, Friday and Smith investigate an armed bank holdup after the thief has already fled. Working from witness accounts, a getaway-car description, and only part of a license-plate number, the detectives methodically follow the available leads. Dragnet presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:55 Original Broadcast 29:58 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dragnet-old-time-radio--7217956/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

Dragnet presents “Big Missing,” episode 8 of the classic NBC radio series, originally broadcast July 28, 1949. This early sustaining broadcast stars Jack Webb as Los Angeles police Sergeant Joe Friday, with Barton Yarborough as his partner, Sergeant Ben Romero. As Christmas approaches, Friday and Romero investigate when a worried mother in Fountain Green, Utah, reports that her daughter, Juanita Lasky, has stopped writing. With few leads and a family desperate for answers, the detectives pursue a missing-persons case across Los Angeles. Dragnet presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:45 Original Broadcast 29:53 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dragnet-old-time-radio--7217956/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

Dragnet presents “Big Partner,” episode 90 of the classic NBC police drama, originally broadcast March 1, 1951. Jack Webb stars as Sergeant Joe Friday, with Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero. Assigned to LAPD Robbery Detail, Friday and Romero investigate a bold daylight jewelry-store holdup involving thousands of dollars in precious stones. Their search leads them into a tense pursuit of a reckless armed robber. Dragnet presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:44 Original Broadcast 27:25 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dragnet-old-time-radio--7217956/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

Dragnet presents “Big Threat,” episode 96 of the classic NBC radio series, originally broadcast April 12, 1951. Jack Webb stars as Sergeant Joe Friday, with Barton Yarborough as his early radio partner, Sergeant Ben Romero. Assigned to Los Angeles Robbery Detail, Friday and Romero investigate a violent hold-up after a middle-aged businessman is beaten and robbed—but fear for his family keeps him from helping the police. Originally sponsored by Fatima Cigarettes, this tense 30-minute drama captures Dragnet’s early radio-era procedural style. Dragnet presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:41 Original Broadcast 30:09 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dragnet-old-time-radio--7217956/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

Dragnet presents “Big Winchester,” episode 114 of the classic NBC radio series, originally broadcast August 16, 1951. Jack Webb stars as Los Angeles Homicide Sergeant Joe Friday, with Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero. Friday and Romero investigate the shooting death of retired grocer Martin Latimer. What appears to be a suicide involving a Winchester rifle soon raises troubling questions as the detectives methodically examine the crime scene, the physical evidence, and Latimer’s personal correspondence. Dragnet presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:44 Original Broadcast 29:22 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dragnet-old-time-radio--7217956/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

Dragnet presents “Big Rip,” the series’ 200th episode, originally broadcast on April 19, 1953. In this NBC radio case, Jack Webb stars as Sgt. Joe Friday alongside Ben Alexander as Officer Frank Smith. Working the Burglary Detail on the day watch in Los Angeles, Friday and Smith investigate a closely organized string of office-safe burglaries. With few solid leads, they turn to laboratory evidence, informants, and burglary records—until a call from a man previously cleared in another case may open a new avenue of inquiry. Olan Soule appears as crime-lab expert Ray Pinker. Dragnet presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:45 Original Broadcast 25:25 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dragnet-old-time-radio--7217956/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

Dragnet presents “Big Bop,” episode 211, originally broadcast on September 1, 1953. In this NBC radio drama, Detective Sergeant Joe Friday and Officer Frank Smith of the LAPD Robbery Detail investigate a lone thief targeting stores and check-cashing services across Los Angeles. As the robberies continue, Friday and Smith work from a limited suspect description and a growing pattern of crimes in an effort to stop the case from escalating. Jack Webb stars as Joe Friday, with Ben Alexander as Frank Smith; the episode was written by John Robinson. Dragnet presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:40 Original Broadcast 26:24 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dragnet-old-time-radio--7217956/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

Dragnet presents “Big Fire,” episode 144, originally broadcast on NBC Radio on March 13, 1952. Jack Webb stars as Sergeant Joe Friday, with Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs. Friday and Jacobs investigate after prospective tenants at a recently renovated Los Angeles apartment building find their signed leases and paid rent abruptly rejected by landlord Edward Daniels. When the dispute turns threatening, the detectives dig into the reason behind his alarming behavior. Written by Jim Moser and sponsored by Fatima. Dragnet presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:54 Original Broadcast 30:41 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dragnet-old-time-radio--7217956/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

Dragnet presents “Big Shock,” episode 262, originally broadcast on NBC on August 24, 1954. Jack Webb stars as Sgt. Joe Friday, with Ben Alexander as Officer Frank Smith. Assigned to the LAPD burglary detail in Los Angeles, Friday and Smith investigate a string of break-ins at neighborhood stores. Routine leads and suspect interviews gradually point the detectives toward a more unusual angle in the case. Dragnet presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:44 Original Broadcast 25:51 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dragnet-old-time-radio--7217956/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

Dragnet presents “Big Net,” episode 244, originally broadcast on NBC on April 20, 1954. Jack Webb stars as Sgt. Joe Friday, with Ben Alexander as Officer Frank Smith; Webb also directed this Chesterfield-sponsored broadcast. Friday and Smith investigate a citywide series of robberies and assaults targeting women. Fourteen victims have been attacked, but conflicting descriptions of the purse snatcher make the search across Los Angeles especially difficult. Dragnet presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:56 Original Broadcast 26:42 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dragnet-old-time-radio--7217956/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

Dragnet presents “Big Manikin,” episode 270, originally broadcast October 19, 1954. In this NBC radio mystery, Jack Webb stars as Sergeant Joe Friday alongside Ben Alexander as Sergeant Frank Smith. Friday and Smith take a Missing Persons case when Jason Helmer, owner of a Los Angeles mannequin rental-and-sales business, fails to return home. With Helmer, his car, and an acquaintance who owed him money all unaccounted for, the detectives follow a thin trail through the city. Dragnet presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:51 Original Broadcast 26:00 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dragnet-old-time-radio--7217956/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

Dragnet presents “Big Couple,” episode 89 of the classic NBC radio series, originally broadcast February 22, 1951. Jack Webb stars as Sergeant Joe Friday, with Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero. Working Bunco Detail, Friday and Romero investigate a husband-and-wife confidence team preying on local churches in this taut, mid-century police procedural. The original broadcast was sponsored by Fatima Cigarettes. Dragnet presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:51 Original Broadcast 30:10 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dragnet-old-time-radio--7217956/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

Dragnet presents “Big Grandma,” episode 71 of the classic NBC radio series, originally broadcast on October 19, 1950. Jack Webb stars as Detective Sergeant Joe Friday, with Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero. Assigned to LAPD Forgery Detail in Los Angeles, Friday and Romero investigate a renewed run of bad checks passed by an older woman whose respectable appearance helps her avoid suspicion. As the detectives follow the paper trail, they work to connect the forged checks to the person behind the operation. The broadcast was sponsored by Fatima. Dragnet presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:48 Original Broadcast 30:56 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dragnet-old-time-radio--7217956/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

Dragnet presents “Big Pipe,” episode 236 of the classic NBC Radio series, originally broadcast February 23, 1954. Jack Webb stars as Sgt. Joe Friday, alongside Ben Alexander as Officer Frank Smith. When Ada Fitzgerald is found murdered in a downtown Los Angeles office building, Friday and Smith follow the evidence from a lead-pipe weapon to the victim’s personal and business connections. Written by John Robinson, this tense Homicide detail investigation builds its case through witness interviews and the facts at hand. Dragnet presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:48 Original Broadcast 26:31 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dragnet-old-time-radio--7217956/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

Dragnet presents “Twenty-Two Rifle for Christmas,” episode 80, originally broadcast on December 21, 1950. This NBC radio drama stars Jack Webb as Sgt. Joe Friday and Barton Yarborough as Sgt. Ben Romero. In the days before Christmas, Friday and Romero join a Homicide detail search for a missing nine-year-old boy. When troubling evidence turns up near the family home—and a .22 rifle intended as a Christmas gift is found to be missing—the detectives race to piece together the clues in Los Angeles. Dragnet presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:51 Original Broadcast 29:38 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dragnet-old-time-radio--7217956/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio