Show Notes
Dragnet presents “Big Court,” episode 137 of the classic radio series, originally broadcast on January 24, 1952. Jack Webb stars as Los Angeles Sergeant Joe Friday, with Barney Phillips as his partner, Ed Jacobs.
A tavern holdup and killing brings Friday and Jacobs from Robbery Detail to Municipal Court, where a robbery-murder case hinges on eyewitness testimony and the pressures of the courtroom. Written by James E. Moser, this NBC broadcast follows the investigation and legal process without revealing the outcome.
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 30:45 Closing
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