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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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9 JUL 2026 · Today's Mystery: When a seven-week-old baby is abandoned in a downtown bus depot, Joe Friday and Ed Jacobs begin searching for the missing mother. But as they retrace her journey to Los Angeles, small inconsistencies in a witness's story lead the detectives to suspect the truth is far more complicated than anyone first believed.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 10, 1952
Originating from Hollywood
Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday and Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed JacobsAlso featuring Virginia Gregg, Harry Bartell, and Helen Kleeb
Script by Jim Moser
Music by Walter Schumann
Announcer: Hal Gibney
Technical advice from the Los Angeles Police Department
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2 JUL 2026 · Today's Mystery: After a man is gunned down outside his home following a bitter domestic argument, Joe Friday and Ed Jacobs launch a search for the shooter's wife, who has vanished after warning that she'll kill anyone who tries to capture her. With the suspect making taunting phone calls while remaining one step ahead of police, the detectives race against time to track her down before violence erupts again.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 3, 1952
Originating from Hollywood
Starred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday and Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs. Also featuring Herb Ellis, Jack Kruschen, and Helen Kleeb.Â
Script by Jim Moser.
Music by Walter Schumann.
Announcer: Hal Gibney. Technical advice from the Los Angeles Police Department.
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25 JUN 2026 · Today's Mystery: A woman with a history of trouble suddenly disappears, leaving behind four children and a trail of conflicting stories. As Joe Friday and Ed Jacobs dig deeper into the case, a missing person's investigation turns into a homicide hunt where the truth may lie closer to home than anyone suspects.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 27, 1952
Originating from Hollywood
Starred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday and Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs.Also featuring Virginia Gregg, Vic Perrin, and Herb Ellis.
Script by Jim Moser. Music by Walter Schumann.
Announcer: Hal Gibney.
Technical advice from the Los Angeles Police Department.
Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net
Patreon Supporter of the Day: Nancy, Patreon supporter since March 2016.
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18 JUN 2026 · Today's Mystery: Two armed convicts escape from San Quentin and head for Los Angeles, where they launch a desperate crime spree while police race to track them down. As Joe Friday and Ed Jacobs follow a trail of robberies, stolen weapons, and frightened witnesses, the fugitives make a bold dash for freedom across the Mexican border.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 20, 1952
Originating from Hollywood
Starred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday and Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs.Also featuring Whit Connor and Herb Ellis. Script by Jim Moser. Music by Walter Schumann.
Announcer: Hal Gibney.
Technical advice from the Los Angeles Police Department.
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Special thanks to Sandy for becoming a Patreon supporter at the Master Detective level.
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11 JUN 2026 · Todays Mystery:A landlord suddenly refuses to honor signed leases on a newly renovated apartment building and threatens prospective tenants with a loaded gun when they try to move in. As Friday and Jacobs investigate the bizarre incident, they begin to suspect the stubborn property owner may be hiding a far more dangerous scheme.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 13, 1952
Originating from Hollywood
Starred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs.Also featuring Vic Perrin. Script by Jim Moser. Music by Walter Schumann. Announcer: Hal Gibney.
Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net/
Patreon Supporter of the Day: Roger, Patreon supporter since July 2024
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Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
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4 JUN 2026 · Todays Mystery: A boarding house operator accuses a young police officer of assault, battery, and soliciting a bribe after a narcotics arrest. As Friday and Jacobs investigate, conflicting witness statements and questions about the complainant's injuries force them to determine whether an officer crossed the line—or whether someone is trying to frame him.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 6, 1952
Originating from Hollywood
Starred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs.Also featuring Whit Connor.
Script by Jim Moser. Music by Walter Schumann. Announcer: Hal Gibney.
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Patreon Supporter of the Day: Judith, Patreon supporter since March 2016.
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27 MAY 2026 · Todays Mystery: A missing housewife vanishes without taking any clothes, money, or luggage, and detectives quickly begin to suspect her tight-fisted husband may know more than he admits. As Sergeant Friday investigates, the woman’s troubled teenage son provides a clue that points toward something buried deep inside the family nursery.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 28, 1952
Originating from Hollywood
Starred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed JacobsAlso featuring Herb Ellis. Announcer: Hal Gibney. Script by Jim Moser. Music by Walter Schumann.
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Patreon Supporter of the Day: Peter, Patreon supporter since April 2020
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Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715
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21 MAY 2026 · Today's Mystery: Joe Friday searches for the source of pornography being passed around by high school students.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 21, 1952
Originating from Hollywood
Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs; Virginia Gregg; Ralph Moody
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14 MAY 2026 · Todays Mystery: Friday and Jacobs confront a jewelry store owner with evidence that he was behind a jewelry robbery.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 14, 1952
Originating from Hollywood
Starred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs, Vic Perrin
Support the show monthly at http://patreon.greatdetectives.net/
Patreon Supporter of the Day:Michelle, Patreon supporter since May 2021
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Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715
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7 MAY 2026 · Todays Mystery: Joe Friday and Ed Jacobs hunt down a con man who marries women for their money and leaves them.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 7, 1952
Originating from Hollywood
Starred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs, Virginia Gregg
Support the show monthly at http://patreon.greatdetectives.net/
Patreon Supporter of the Day:kpass, Patreon supporter since May 2023
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Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715
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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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| Author | Adam Graham |
| Organization | Adam Graham |
| Categories | Performing Arts , Drama |
| Website | www.greatdetectives.net |
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