Dragnet - The Big Betty (1953) crime drama TV series
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Dragnet - The Big Betty (1953) crime drama TV series
Dragnet —later syndicated as Badge 714 — was an American television series, based on the radio series of the same name, both created by their star, Jack Webb. Both shows take their name from the police term "dragnet", meaning a system of coordinated measures for apprehending criminals or suspects.
The show enacts the cases of a dedicated Los Angeles police detective, Sergeant Joe Friday, reprise by Webb; also starring was Ben Alexander as his partner, Officer Frank Smith. (source - wikipedia)
Plot - A gang of con artists checks the obituary section of the daily newspaper, then uses the information they gather to prey on the grief-stricken families of those who have recently died. (IMDB)
Director: Jack Webb
Writer: James E. Moser (based on the radio play by)
Stars: Jack Webb, Ben Alexander, Gloria Saunders
Production Co: Mark VII Ltd.
Dragnet —later syndicated as Badge 714 — was an American television series, based on the radio series of the same name, both created by their star, Jack Webb. Both shows take their name from the police term "dragnet", meaning a system of coordinated measures for apprehending criminals or suspects.
The show enacts the cases of a dedicated Los Angeles police detective, Sergeant Joe Friday, reprise by Webb; also starring was Ben Alexander as his partner, Officer Frank Smith. (source - wikipedia)
Plot - A gang of con artists checks the obituary section of the daily newspaper, then uses the information they gather to prey on the grief-stricken families of those who have recently died. (IMDB)
Director: Jack Webb
Writer: James E. Moser (based on the radio play by)
Stars: Jack Webb, Ben Alexander, Gloria Saunders
Production Co: Mark VII Ltd.