Dragnet is an American radio series, enacting the cases of a dedicated Los Angeles police detective, Sergeant Joe Friday, and his partners. The show takes its name from the police term "dragnet", meaning a system of coordinated measures for apprehending criminals or suspects. Dragnet is perhaps the most famous and influential police procedural drama in media history. The series gave audience members a feel for the boredom and drudgery, as well as the danger and heroism, of police work. Dragnet earned praise for improving the public opinion of police officers.

Actor and producer Jack Webb's aims in Dragnet were for realism and unpretentious acting. He achieved both goals, and Dragnet remains a key influence on subsequent police dramas today.

Ladies and gentlemen: the story you are about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent.

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Dragnet, syndicated as Badge 714, is a radio and television crime drama about the cases of a dedicated Los Angeles police detective, Sergeant Joe Friday, and his partners. The show takes its name from an actual police term, a "dragnet", meaning a system of coordinated measures for apprehending criminals or suspects.

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A 1947 Lux Radio Theater presentation of the Christmas Classic "Miracle on 34th Street" that you will enjoy.

Starring the original film stars Maureen O'Hara. Edwin Gwynn, William Payne and Natalie Wood.

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Different from last year's Bob Hope Christmas special- this one originates out of Hollywood and makes phone/broadcast contact with over 20 armed service stations across the globe, including aircraft carriers. Lots on interviews with servicemen, music, Bing Crosby is guest host. Bob Hope gave over 40 years to doing unpaid performances for our military.

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America's favorite film actor does a great job with radio in this radio adaptation of the well known western Red River. Hope you enjoy it!

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Two great episodes of Richard Diamond, P.I.

Two gut clenching, high speed thrill rides with the LA Police department in 1953. For mo0re action at dragnet, check out 1001 Radio Crime Solvers at our website at www.bestof1001stories.com- where you'll find hundreds of Johnny Dollarn and Dragnet episodes

Dragnet was a long running radio and television police procedural drama, about the cases of a dedicated Los Angeles police detective, Sergeant Joe Friday, and his partners. The show takes its name from an actual police term, a dragnet, meaning a system of coordinated measures for apprehending criminals or suspects.

Dragnet was perhaps the most famous and influential police procedural drama in American media history. The series gave millions of Americans a feel for the boredom and drudgery, as well as the danger and heroism, of real life police work. Dragnet earned praise for improving the public opinion of police officers.

Actor and producer Jack Webb's aims in Dragnet were for realism and unpretentious acting. He achieved both goals and Dragnet remains a key influence on subsequent police dramas in many media. The shows cultural impact is demonstrated by the fact that even after five decades, elements of Dragnet are known to those who have never heard nor seen the program. The ominous four note introduction to the brass and tympani theme music, titled Danger Ahead, is instantly recognizable as well as the shows opening narration:

"Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent."

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