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Set in Los Angeles and starring Jack Webb as the stoic Sergeant Joe Fri, Dragnet could very well be the most well-known and influential police force procedural drama of all time, having made extensive goes on both radio and television set. Webb, also the developer of the show, had taken the series to new highs, insisting on realism in every facet of the program. The dialogue was clipped and sparse, taking its cue from hard-boiled offense fiction à la Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett. The tales were overly busy but thorough, making sure to chronicle every step of the authorities work from start to finish. Asa result Dragnet pulls listeners deeply directly into its world of gritty offense and dedicated cops, guaranteeing an exhilarating audio experience. Shows include: "Who Killed Helen Corday?"; "THE TOWN Hall Bombing"; "A Mad Killer at Large"; "Sixteen Days and nights of Jewel Thefts"; "The Blitz Bandits"; "The Mother-in-Law Murder"; "The Spring and coil Streets Gang"; "The Jade Thumb Wedding rings"; "THE BEST Gangster, Part 1"; "THE BEST Gangster, Part 2"; "THE BEST Smut Press"; "THE BEST Payoff".
