Show Notes
Dragnet presents “Big Saw,” episode 242, originally broadcast April 6, 1954. In this NBC crime drama, Jack Webb stars as LAPD Sgt. Joe Friday alongside Ben Alexander as Officer Frank Smith.
Friday and Smith of the Robbery Detail investigate a carefully planned Los Angeles bank holdup by two masked gunmen. With few immediate identifications, the detectives follow physical evidence, witness recollections, and a promising lead tied to a car-rental agency. Written by John Robinson and directed by Jack Webb, the episode follows Dragnet’s signature methodical police procedure.
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 26:55 Closing
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