Sgt. Joe Friday and his partners methodically investigate crimes in Los Angeles.
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"The story you are about to see is true", "Just the facts, ma'am", "We were working the day watch" - phrases which became so popular as to inspire much parody - set the realistic tone of this early police drama. The show emphasized careful police work and the interweaving of policemen's professional and personal lives. Written by Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>
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EnglishRelease Date:
16 December 1951 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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City Hall - 200 N. Spring Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Company Credits
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Runtime:
(300 episodes)Sound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound System)Color:
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1.33 : 1
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Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to see is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent.
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Gang Busters (1952) ran on alternate weeks with "Dragnet" on NBC on Thursday nights for a little more than a season (1952-53). "Gang Busters" was the highest-rated show at the time NBC decided to cancel it, in favor of airing "Dragnet" weekly. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to see is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent.
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In my opinion this is the best cop show ever made. I haven't seen all the episodes, but I've seen a good deal of them, and I enjoy them very much. Jack Webb as Sgt. Joe Friday is the best cop around, and Ben Alexander as officer Frank Smith was the perfect partner for him (there were a few others in the real early shows but Smith was the best). The show was long running, and finally stopped in 1959. Although Webb brought the show back in 1967, and in color with Harry Morgan as his partner, these shows seem quieter and better in black and white. I think everyone who is a fan of Webb or just likes TV should see this cool show.