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Nov 20
35m 29s

Dragnet: The Big Waiter (EP4849)

Adam Graham|Old Time Radio Detective Host
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Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigating the murder of the philandering owner of a habadashery store.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 13,1951

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield

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