Adam Graham

Old Time Dragnet Show With Adam Graham

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Jack Webb's Dragnet was a pioneering police The description you're about to read is true...In March, 2007, Adam Graham began his journey through all existing episodes of the Dragnet radio show and has been going ever since. Each week he serves up a new episode served along with listener feedback and idiosyncratic every man commentary. Also, every month a public domain episode of the 1950s Dragnet TV show is posted.

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Adam Graham

Episodes

The Big Gun, Part Two 27.11.2010 34:11

Original Release Date: November 27, 2010 Having caught one member of a gang of car thieves, Friday and Smith try to catch the head of the outfit. Original Air Date: May 31, 1953 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. ‘ Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener s...

The Big Gun, Part One 21.11.2010 36:03

Original Release Date: November 20, 2010 Trucks are being stolen and taken to Mexico, with a suspected link to narcotics. Original Air Date: May 24, 1953 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. ‘ Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey… http://survey.grea...

The Big False Make 13.11.2010 36:38

Original Release Date: November 13, 2010 A man has confessed to a store robbery. The victim has identified him, but Friday and Smith aren’t sure he really did it. Original Air Date: May 17, 1953 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. ‘ Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Tak...

The Big Joke 06.11.2010 35:27

Original Release Date: November 6, 2010 When a barkeeper friend of Friday’s receives a call asking him to kill someone for $5,000, he thinks its a joke. When information on the intended victim and the first payment for completing the job arrive, he finds out it isn’t. Original Air Date: May 10, 1953 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at ...

The Big Carney 31.10.2010 33:24

Original Release Date: October 30, 2010 Friday and Smith search for two thieves, whose latest heist has netted them a $3,000 necklace. Original Air Date: May 3, 1953 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. ‘ Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey… http:/...

The Big Scrapbook 23.10.2010 35:25

Original Release Date: October 23, 2010 Friday and Smith search for three wanted robbery suspects from San Diego. Original Air Date: April 26, 1953 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. ‘ Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey… http://survey.greatdetec...

The Big Rip 16.10.2010 35:58

Original Release Date: October 16, 2010 A man who Friday and Smith investigated and cleared for burglary gives them a tip in a string of recent office safe burglaries. Original Air Date: April 19, 1953 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. ‘ Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83...

The Big Crime 12.10.2010 31:37

Original Release Date: October 12, 2010 Friday and Romero search for two missing four year old twins and the man who took them. Original Air Date: February 15, 1951 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. ‘ Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey… http://...

The Big Compulsion 09.10.2010 34:59

Original Release Date: October 9, 2010 Friday and Smith look for a man who is putting the lives of police at risk by making false emergency reports. Original Air Date: April 12, 1953 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. ‘ Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the liste...

The Big Chet 02.10.2010 40:05

Original Release Date: October 2, 2010 An informant gives Friday and Smith a line on the culprits behind a series of armed robberies. Original Air Date: April 5, 1953 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. ‘ Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey… http...

The Big Dream 25.09.2010 35:57

Original Release Date: September 25, 2010 Friday and Smith search for an apologetic elderly robber Original Air Date: March 29, 1953 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. ‘ Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey… http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give...

The Big Informant 18.09.2010 38:53

Original Release Date: September 18, 2010 Friday and Smith’s chief suspect in a series of burglaries tells them that while he’s not involved, he knows when the next burglary will happen. Original Air Date: March 22, 1953 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. ‘ Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15...

The Big Impossible 11.09.2010 35:28

Original Release Date: September 11, 2010 The prime suspect in a series of robberies has been in a saniterium while the crimes were committed. Original Air Date: March 15, 1953 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. ‘ Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener su...

The Big Laugh 04.09.2010 40:49

Original Release Date: September 4, 2010 A con man takes advantage of women by pretending to be in love with them, and then tricking them out of a small amount of money. Original Air Date: March 8, 1953 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. ‘ Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho...

The Big Want 28.08.2010 35:47

Original Release Date: August 28, 2010 A search for a man wanted in another city turns deadly. Original Air Date: March 1, 1953 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. ‘ Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey… http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a...

The Big Smoke 21.08.2010 36:43

Original Release Date: August 21, 2010 Friday and Smith investigate the murder of an elderly man who let it be known that he kept a lot of money around the house. Original Air Date: February 22, 1953 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. ‘ Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 8371...

The Big Tooth 14.08.2010 41:18

Original Release Date: August 14, 2010 A woman is missing. Her husband swears she fine, her daughter insists there’s been foul play. Who’s telling the truth? Original Air Date: February 15, 1953 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. ‘ Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Tak...

The Big Press (1953) 07.08.2010 38:22

Original Release Date: August 7, 2010 Friday and Smith are searching for two paper hangers, and their printing press. Original Air Date: February 8, 1953 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. ‘ Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey… http://survey.gre...

The Big Strip 31.07.2010 38:01

Original Release Date: July 31, 2010 Friday and Smith search for the perpetrators behind a series of car stripping. Original Air Date: February 1, 1953 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. ‘ Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey… http://survey.great...

The Big Lay Out 24.07.2010 38:57

Original Release Date: July 24, 2010 A father turns his son in for using drugs. Original Air Date: January 25, 1953 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. ‘ Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey… http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-99...

The Big String 17.07.2010 37:32

Original Release Date: July 17, 2010 Friday and Smith are called in to find a missing woman in a kidnapping-for-ransom case. Original Air Date: January 18, 1953 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. ‘ Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey… http://sur...

Jack Webb on Martin and Lewis 14.07.2010 35:31

Original Release Date: July 14, 2010 A clip from the Jack Webb show and Jack Webb’s appearance on the Martin and Lewis Show. Jack Webb Show Air Date: April 10, 1946 Martin and Lewis Air Date: January 13, 1953 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. ‘ Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise,...

The Big Small 10.07.2010 37:58

Original Release Date: July 10, 2010 A little old lady is cashing forged checks and Friday and Smith have to stop her. Original Air Date: January 11, 1953 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. ‘ Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey… http://survey.gr...

The Big Mask, Part Two 03.07.2010 36:59

Original Release Date: July 3, 2010 Joe Friday and Frank Smith continue their search for the black mask bandit, as he goes on an epic crime spree that moves from robbery to kidnapping. Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. ‘ Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the lis...

The Big Mask, Part One 26.06.2010 41:12

Original Release Date: June 26, 2010 A masked bandit is making off with big money from local grocery stores. Can Friday and Smith catch them? Original Air Date: December 28, 1952 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. ‘ Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener...