Dragnet. Episode 260, The big wish.

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In the radio show "Dragnet" (Episode 260 entitled "The big wish"), the detectives investigate a drug ring supplying teens. A 17 year old boy, who starts off smoking "tea" (marijuana) and moves on to heroin decides he wants to kick the habit. Jack Webb portrays Detective Sargent Joe Friday. Ben Alexa...

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Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Dragnet (Radio program)
Corporate Author: National Broadcasting Company (Broadcaster)
Other Authors: Webb, Jack, 1920-1982 (Actor)
Alexander, Ben, 1911-1969 (Actor)
Language:English
Subjects:
Drug traffic > Investigation > Drama.
Teenagers > Drug use > Drama.
Radio crime shows.
Fiction radio programs.
Genre:
Drama.
Radio crime shows.
Fiction radio programs.
Local Note:
MSU: Gift of the Reefer Madness Museum.
Physical Description:1 audio file (26 min., 4 sec.)
Variant Title:
Big wish
Format: Audio Software
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Summary:
In the radio show "Dragnet" (Episode 260 entitled "The big wish"), the detectives investigate a drug ring supplying teens. A 17 year old boy, who starts off smoking "tea" (marijuana) and moves on to heroin decides he wants to kick the habit. Jack Webb portrays Detective Sargent Joe Friday. Ben Alexander portrays Sgt. Frank Smith. The script is based on a real case from LAPD police files, featuring authentic depictions of the modern police detective including methods, mannerisms, and technical language. Recorded from Armed Forces Radio.
Note:Electronic resource.
Originally broadcast on NBC Radio.
Call Number:Voice 37953
Playing Time:00:26:04
Event Details:
Broadcast 1954 August 10