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Dragnet presents “Big Mother,” episode 74 of the classic NBC radio series, originally broadcast on November 9, 1950. Jack Webb stars as Sergeant Joe Friday, with Barton Yarborough as his partner, Sergeant Ben Romero. Working Homicide’s night watch, Friday and Romero investigate the disappearance of a three-day-old infant from Mercy Hospital’s nursery. With one of the Striker twins missing and few immediate leads, the detectives begin an urgent hospital-abduction investigation. 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 00:38 Original Broadcast 31:10 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 Job,” episode 46, originally broadcast on April 27, 1950. This early NBC radio installment stars Jack Webb as Sgt. Joe Friday and Barton Yarborough as Sgt. Ben Romero. Friday and Romero join the Bunco-Fugitive detail in a fast-moving Los Angeles search for escaped criminal Alfred Garvey after an off-duty officer is shot attempting an arrest. Sponsored during the period by Fatima cigarettes, the episode follows the detectives through an urgent night-watch manhunt. 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 30:57 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 Note,” episode 243 of the classic radio series, originally broadcast on NBC on April 13, 1954. Jack Webb stars as Sergeant Joe Friday, with Ben Alexander as Officer Frank Smith. Working out of Los Angeles’ Juvenile Division, Friday and Smith respond to an anonymous note that raises alarming concerns about a teenage girl and possible narcotics involvement. Their inquiry begins at Seventh and Broadway and leads into a sensitive case centered on vulnerable young people. 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 00:46 Original Broadcast 26:46 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 Revolt,” episode 209 of the classic radio series, originally broadcast on June 21, 1953. Written by Paul Coates, the NBC broadcast stars Jack Webb as Sgt. Joe Friday and Ben Alexander as Officer Frank Smith. Working the LAPD Missing Persons Detail during the night watch, Friday and Smith investigate when a man fails to return home from work. Beginning with his worried wife’s report, the detectives pursue the careful interviews and routine checks of a case with few immediate 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 00:45 Original Broadcast 29:57 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 Trial,” episode 45 of the classic radio series, originally broadcast April 20, 1950. Jack Webb stars as Sergeant Joe Friday, with Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero. Working the night watch in Los Angeles, Friday and Romero investigate a hit-and-run that leaves pedestrian Sheila Gordon injured. As the Traffic Accident Investigation detail follows the evidence, the case moves toward a crucial court proceeding. 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 00:42 Original Broadcast 31:32 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 Picture,” episode 78 of the classic radio series, originally broadcast on December 7, 1950. Jack Webb stars as Los Angeles Sergeant Joe Friday, with Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero. Assigned to Juvenile Detail, Friday and Romero investigate reports of bogus talent scouts targeting young girls drawn to dreams of Hollywood. Set against the atmosphere of 1950 Los Angeles, this NBC police procedural follows the detectives’ careful, documentary-style pursuit of the facts. 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 29:54 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 Filth,” episode 233, originally broadcast on February 2, 1954. In this NBC Juvenile Detail case, Jack Webb stars as Sergeant Joe Friday, with June Whitley as Policewoman Irene Gardner. When a worried neighbor reports that four children may have been left alone and their mother has not been seen for days, Friday and Gardner begin a careful investigation in a Los Angeles neighborhood. Written by John Robinson, the episode draws on the series’ tradition of cases transcribed from official police files. 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 00:47 Original Broadcast 26:50 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 Handsome Bandit,” episode 268, originally broadcast on October 5, 1954. In this NBC crime drama, Jack Webb stars as Detective Sergeant Joe Friday, with Ben Alexander as Officer Frank Smith. Working Robbery Detail in Los Angeles, Friday and Smith investigate a violent holdup at Moyles Bar and Grill that may connect to a gang targeting Hollywood theater box offices. Directed by Jack Webb and written by John Robinson and Earl Schley, the episode follows the detectives as witness accounts and early clues propel the case forward. 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 00:46 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 Honeymoon,” episode 139, originally broadcast on NBC on February 7, 1952. Jack Webb stars as Sgt. Joe Friday, with Barney Phillips as Sgt. Ed Jacobs; the episode was written by James Moser. Friday and Jacobs take on a Los Angeles Bunco investigation after Dorothy Wagner’s death and the disappearance of her new husband and a substantial sum of money. Following a trail of courtship, marriage, and promised travel, the detectives work to uncover a troubling pattern. 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 28:17 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 Producer,” episode 141 of the classic NBC Radio Network series, originally broadcast February 21, 1952. Jack Webb stars as Sergeant Joe Friday, joined by Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs. Assigned to the Juvenile Division in Los Angeles, Friday and Jacobs investigate obscene booklets and pictures circulating among local high-school students. Written by Jim Moser, the case follows the detectives as the trail leads toward an adult operation with connections to the motion-picture world. 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 00:48 Original Broadcast 30:26 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 Whiff,” episode 156 of the classic radio series, originally broadcast on June 5, 1952. Jack Webb stars as Detective Sergeant Joe Friday, with Herb Ellis as his partner, Frank Smith, in this NBC production written by Jim Moser. Working the Homicide Detail night watch in Los Angeles, Friday and Smith investigate after a well-dressed, unidentified woman is found critically ill in a vacant lot near Seventh and Union. With chloroform poisoning suspected and few clues to follow, the detectives begin a careful search through hospital and neighborhood 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 00:47 Original Broadcast 37:13 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 Daughter,” episode 317 of the classic radio series, originally broadcast on NBC on September 13, 1955. Jack Webb stars as Sergeant Joe Friday, with Ben Alexander as Sergeant Frank Smith. Assigned to the Narcotics Detail, Friday and Smith follow an informant’s report of heroin sales from a converted-garage residence near Eighth and Temple in Los Angeles. Their nighttime surveillance leads into a tense, family-centered investigation. This was the penultimate newly produced episode of Dragnet’s original radio run. 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 25:57 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 Cat,” originally broadcast on June 15, 1954. This is episode 252 of the classic NBC police drama, starring Jack Webb as Sgt. Joe Friday and Ben Alexander as Officer Frank Smith. Assigned to Auto Theft Detail, Friday and Smith take an unusual report involving animals stolen from a disabled carnival truck. When the missing menagerie includes Dante, a dangerous black panther loose in Los Angeles, the investigation broadens into an urgent search through the city and surrounding hills. Written by John Robinson and directed by Jack Webb. 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 26:23 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 “Homicide,” episode 4, originally broadcast on June 24, 1949. Also cataloged as “Quick Trigger Gun Men,” this early NBC sustaining broadcast stars Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday and Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero. After a police stakeout at a Los Angeles bar turns deadly, Friday and Romero join an urgent overnight hunt for three armed suspects. This tense early case captures Dragnet’s stark procedural style and nighttime city atmosphere. 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 00:47 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

Dragnet presents “Big Set-Up,” episode 109 of the classic NBC radio series, originally broadcast July 12, 1951. Jack Webb stars as Sergeant Joe Friday, alongside Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero. Assigned to burglary detail in Los Angeles, Friday and Romero investigate a carefully planned series of thefts from affluent homes, where furs and jewelry are the preferred targets. As the detectives compare patterns among the victims, a lead points them toward the city’s upscale social scene. Produced and directed by Jack Webb, this 1951 episode should not be confused with the separate 1955 Dragnet story of the same title. 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 00:47 Original Broadcast 30:36 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