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Dragnet: The Big Late Script (EP4819)

Adam Graham|Old Time Radio Detective Host
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Todays Mystery: Friday and Romero are called in to investigate the kidnapping of a local businessman

Original Radio Broadcast Date:July 26, 1951

Originating from Hollywood

Starred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero, Barney Phillips

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