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Dragnet

  • TV Series
  • 1951–19591951–1959
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 30min
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
1.9K
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Dragnet (1951)
Dragnet
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Sgt. Joe Friday and his partners methodically investigate crimes in Los Angeles.Sgt. Joe Friday and his partners methodically investigate crimes in Los Angeles.Sgt. Joe Friday and his partners methodically investigate crimes in Los Angeles.

IMDb RATING
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1.9K
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  • Creator
    • Jack Webb
  • Stars
    • Jack Webb
    • Ben Alexander
    • Olan Soule
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  • Creator
    • Jack Webb
  • Stars
    • Jack Webb
    • Ben Alexander
    • Olan Soule
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    • 22User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Won 5 Primetime Emmys
      • 9 wins & 12 nominations total

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    Dragnet (1951)
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    Jack Webb
    Jack Webb
    • Sgt. Joe Fridayas Sgt. Joe Friday…
    276 episodes276 eps • 1951–1959
    Ben Alexander
    Ben Alexander
    • Officer Frank Smithas Officer Frank Smith…
    68 episodes68 eps • 1952–1959
    Olan Soule
    Olan Soule
    • Ray Pinkeras Ray Pinker…
    29 episodes29 eps • 1952–1959
    Vic Perrin
    Vic Perrin
    • Dr. Hallas Dr. Hall…
    16 episodes16 eps • 1952–1958
    Ralph Moody
    Ralph Moody
    • Charles Zeeman Hopkinsas Charles Zeeman Hopkins…
    15 episodes15 eps • 1952–1959
    Walter Sande
    Walter Sande
    • Capt. Barnardas Capt. Barnard…
    15 episodes15 eps • 1953–1956
    Harry Bartell
    Harry Bartell
    • Andrew Robertsonas Andrew Robertson…
    13 episodes13 eps • 1952–1955
    Jack Kruschen
    Jack Kruschen
    • Babe Kelloggas Babe Kellogg…
    12 episodes12 eps • 1951–1959
    Art Gilmore
    Art Gilmore
    • Capt. Harry Didionas Capt. Harry Didion
    12 episodes12 eps • 1953–1956
    Art Balinger
    Art Balinger
    • Capt. Glavasas Capt. Glavas…
    12 episodes12 eps • 1955–1959
    Barney Phillips
    Barney Phillips
    • Sgt. Ed Jacobsas Sgt. Ed Jacobs…
    11 episodes11 eps • 1951–1953
    Herb Vigran
    Herb Vigran
    • Dale Eggersas Dale Eggers…
    11 episodes11 eps • 1952–1959
    Bert Holland
    Bert Holland
    • Al Evansas Al Evans…
    10 episodes10 eps • 1952–1959
    Virginia Gregg
    Virginia Gregg
    • Audrey Thompsonas Audrey Thompson…
    10 episodes10 eps • 1952–1955
    Herbert Ellis
    • Officer Frank Smithas Officer Frank Smith…
    9 episodes9 eps • 1952–1953
    Lillian Powell
    • Agnes Mertonas Agnes Merton…
    9 episodes9 eps • 1954–1959
    Natalie Masters
    Natalie Masters
    • Edith Barsonas Edith Barson…
    8 episodes8 eps • 1954–1958
    Victor Rodman
    • John Snyderas John Snyder…
    8 episodes8 eps • 1952–1957
    • Creator
      • Jack Webb
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    Storyline

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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. —Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>
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    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Mystery
    • Certificate
      • TV-PG
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Among the many real-life police officers who submitted story ideas for this series was future Star Trek (1966) creator Gene Roddenberry.
    • Quotes

      Sgt. Joe Friday: This is the city: Los Angeles, California. I work here. I'm a cop.

    • Alternate versions
      Many of the episodes available on DVD are from syndication copies in which the classic "dumm-da-dum-dum" and theme music have been replaced by other music.
    • Connections
      Featured in TV Guide: The First 25 Years (1979)
    • Soundtracks
      Theme From Dragnet (Danger Ahead)
      Composed by Walter Schumann

    User reviews22

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    7/10
    A First-Rate TV Crime Show
    Though somewhat dry and routine at times, generally speaking, Dragnet's no-frills approach to the telling of its "real-life" crime stories was actually very entertaining, for the most part.

    Presented in a semi-documentary style, this highly-popular TV show from the glorious 1950s featured Sargeant Joe Friday and his ever-helpful sidekick, Frank Smith, who, through intense investigation, always got their man (and sometimes got their girl).

    You can be sure that when Friday's on the case, justice will be served.

    Filmed in b&w, Dragnet's episodes were all approx. 25 minutes in length.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 16, 1951 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Badge 714
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles City Hall - 200 North Spring Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Mark VII Ltd.
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 30min
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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