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Dragnet | Old Time Radio

Dragnet | Old Time Radio

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Dragnet | Old Time Radio delivers hard-edged police drama from the golden age of radio, following Sergeant Joe Friday as he investigates murder, robbery, fraud, missing persons, and other crimes drawn from realistic police cases. Each episode is an Old Time Retro Radio production, presenting the original broadcast with gently cleaned and mastered audio, a newly produced introduction and closing, and custom episode artwork. Starring Jack Webb as Joe Friday, Dragnet became one of radio’s most influential crime series, famous for its documentary-style realism, procedural detail, and unforgettable storytelling. Rediscover classic old time radio crime drama, police procedural, detective stories, mystery, true-crime-style drama, and vintage radio.

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Episodes
  • Dragnet - "Garbage Chute" (Old Time Radio, 1949)

    Dragnet - "Garbage Chute" (Old Time Radio, 1949)
    22 Oct 2026
    Dragnet presents “Garbage Chute,” episode 29 of the classic radio series, originally broadcast on December 15, 1949. Jack Webb stars as LAPD Sergeant Joe Friday, with Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero, in this NBC Radio Network broadcast.

    Friday and Romero investigate the murder of apartment-dwelling organist Laura Barkley. With the crime scene seemingly secure, an old and unused garbage chute becomes a crucial part of their methodical Los Angeles homicide inquiry.

    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
    29:45 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
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    30 min
  • Dragnet - "Big Red - Part 1" (Old Time Radio, 1952)

    Dragnet - "Big Red - Part 1" (Old Time Radio, 1952)
    21 Oct 2026
    Dragnet presents “Big Red - Part 1,” episode 134, originally broadcast on January 3, 1952. In this NBC installment, Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner Ed Jacobs take on a Los Angeles narcotics case. The script is by Jim Moser, with Jack Webb, Barney Phillips, and Stacy Harris featured in the cast.

    A former suspect brings Friday a lead on a newly arrived heroin operation, setting the detectives on a dangerous undercover inquiry involving a dealer known as Cadillac Red. This is the first half of a two-part case, continuing the following week.

    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
    00:57 Original Broadcast
    30:14 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
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    30 min
  • Dragnet - "Big Saw" (Old Time Radio, 1954)

    Dragnet - "Big Saw" (Old Time Radio, 1954)
    20 Oct 2026
    Dragnet presents “Big Saw,” episode 242, originally broadcast April 6, 1954. In this NBC crime drama, Jack Webb stars as LAPD Sgt. Joe Friday alongside Ben Alexander as Officer Frank Smith.

    Friday and Smith of the Robbery Detail investigate a carefully planned Los Angeles bank holdup by two masked gunmen. With few immediate identifications, the detectives follow physical evidence, witness recollections, and a promising lead tied to a car-rental agency. Written by John Robinson and directed by Jack Webb, the episode follows Dragnet’s signature methodical police procedure.

    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
    26:55 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
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    27 min
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