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May 31
33m 12s

Dragnet: The Big Ben (EP4718)

Adam Graham|Old Time Radio Detective Host
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Today's Mystery:Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a carjacking.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 15, 1951

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Stacy Harris

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