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

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Waitresses Robbed and Beaten 18.03.2025 35:26

Original Release Date: March 13, 2007 Joe and Ben go searching for a criminal nicknamed the “werewolf” who is terrorizing young women in LA’s Central district. Original Air Date: June 17, 1949 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 Nickel-Plated Gun 14.03.2025 35:15

Original Release Date: March 6, 2007 Joe Friday and his partner, Ben Ramirez on the trail of a killer, but confusing weapons and descriptions of the assailant create a unique challenge. Original Air Date: June 10, 1949 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...

The Big Close 02.02.2013 57:37

Original Release Date: February 2, 2013 Friday and Smith investigate the murder of an unidentified man who had lots of money right before he died. Original Air Date: September 20, 1955 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 Daughter 27.01.2013 29:53

Original Release Date: January 26, 2013 Friday and Smith get word that a supply of heroin is at a residence. Original Air Date: September 13, 1955 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 Ruling 20.01.2013 33:21

Original Release Date: January 19, 2013 Friday and Smith investigate a new source of heroin in town and they have help from a source whose not telling everything he knows. Original Air Date: August 27, 1955 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, Id...

The Big Fellow 12.01.2013 31:15

Original Release Date: January 12, 2013 Friday and Smith search for two robbers who are on a crime spree and headed to Los Angeles. Original Air Date: August 20, 1955 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 Line Up: Eddie Gaynor Murdered 09.01.2013 36:07

Original Release Date: January 9, 2013 A preview of the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio’s new procedural show, The Line-Up All the evidence suggests a young hood named Eddie Gaynor is behind a gangland killing but Lieutenant Guthrie’s not so sure. Original Air Date: July 20, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.gr...

The Big Blonde 05.01.2013 31:25

Original Release Date: January 5, 2013 Friday and Smith search for two brothers and a woman who con greedy businessmen willing to undertake shady deals. Original Air Date: August 23, 1955 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...

The Big Trunk (TV Soundtrack) 30.12.2012 37:47

Original Release Date: December 29, 2012 An old vaudeville performer living in a run-down rooming house is killed and the apparent motive: a trunk full of worthless momentos. From TV program aired: January 7, 1954 based on Dragnet radio episode from March 22, 1951 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net....

The Big Little Jesus 23.12.2012 38:29

Original Release Date: December 22, 2012 Joe Friday and Frank Smith investigate the theft of a statue of the child Jesus from a local church. Original Air Date: December 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 83715 Take the listener...

The Big Beer 15.12.2012 34:08

Original Release Date: December 15, 2012 Friday and Smith investigate the murder of a night watchman. Original Air Date: August 16, 1955 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...

The Big Missus 09.12.2012 29:31

Original Release Date: December 8, 2012 The wife of a Michigan Convict who has jumped parole turns to Friday and Smith for help turning him in. Original Air Date: August 9, 1955 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 Sheet 02.12.2012 27:50

Original Release Date: December 1, 2012 Friday and Smith investigate a series of drug story burglaries. Original Air Date: August 2, 1955 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...

The Big Housemaid 25.11.2012 33:13

Original Release Date: November 24, 2012 A woman pretending to be a housekeeper is burglarizing houses and disposing of the loot in a most interesting way. Original Air Date: July 26, 1955 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...

The Big Bobo 17.11.2012 29:19

Original Release Date: November 17, 2012 A woman claims a police officer shook her down for several thousand dollars tog et her jailed husband and identifies the officer, but is he the guilty party? Original Air Date: July 19, 1955 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...

The Big Genius 11.11.2012 29:21

Original Release Date: November 10, 2012 Friday and Smith look for a teenage boy who is stealing food and books. Original Air Date: July 12, 1955 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 Rush 03.11.2012 26:15

Original Release Date: November 3, 2012 Friday and Smith investigate a series of violent bar robberies. Original Air Date: July 5, 1955 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 G...

The Big Convertible 27.10.2012 29:00

Original Release Date: October 27, 2012 Friday and Smith search for a man who is cashing phony payroll checks. Original Air Date: June 28, 1955 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.greatdetectiv...

Escape: Operation Fleur De Lys 24.10.2012 35:10

Original Release Date: October 24, 2012 Jack Webb plays a lieutenant who finds unexpected challenges when trying to organize a Maquis in World War II France. Original Air Date: July 14, 1947 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 t...

The Big Grab 20.10.2012 32:00

Original Release Date: October 20, 2012 Joe Friday and Frank Smith try and help the family of a kidnapped six year old but the parents are reluctant to accept the police’s help. Original Air Date: June 21, 1955 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 Fall Guy 14.10.2012 42:26

Original Release Date: October 13, 2012 Joe Friday and Frank Smith look for a man who calmly committed two robberies. He turns himself in and claims to not know he was committing robberies. Original Air Date: June 14, 1955 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...

The Big Limp 06.10.2012 27:07

Original Release Date: October 6, 2012 Friday and Smith receive a tip that a loan company could be robbed. Original Air Date: June 7, 1955 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.ne...

The Big Sisters 29.09.2012 33:38

Original Release Date: September 29, 2012 An elderly woman reports a brazen house burglary. Original Air Date: May 31, 1955 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 cal...

The Big Siege 22.09.2012 34:37

Original Release Date: September 22, 2012 Friday and Smith hunt for a dangerous armed robber. Original Air Date: May 24, 1955 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 c...

The Big Squealer 15.09.2012 34:38

Original Release Date: September 15, 2012 Friday and Smith investigate the brutal stabbing of a teenage boy. Original Air Date: May 17, 1955 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....