Show Notes
Dragnet presents “Big Bounce,” episode 284 of the classic radio series, originally broadcast January 25, 1955. Jack Webb stars as Sergeant Joe Friday.
On a foggy Los Angeles case for the LAPD Forgery Detail, Friday and Officer Frank Smith investigate a run of worthless checks passed by a man using the name of a familiar old movie actor. Their search leads from a rooming house on Western Avenue into Hollywood’s entertainment district.
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 00:45 Original Broadcast 25:59 Closing
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