Dragnet - Big Bungalow
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Dragnet - Big Bungalow

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 17, 202630 min
  • Crime & justice

A groundbreaking police procedural drama that follows Sergeant Joe Friday and his partners as they investigate crimes in Los Angeles. Known for its realistic portrayal of police work, the series emphasized methodical investigations and factual storytelling, setting a new standard for crime dramas. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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Fatima cigarettes. Best of all, king-size cigarettes brings you dragmen.

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He claims knowledge of more than two dozen burglaries committed in your city. He offers the information despite threats against his own life. Your job, investigate.

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The story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. Fatima cigarettes. Best of all, king-size cigarettes brings you dragmen. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned a burglary detail. One of your informants contacts you by telephone. He says he wants to see you immediately. He claims knowledge of more than two dozen burglaries committed in your city. He offers the information despite threats against his own life. Your job, investigate.

0:48

The latest Fatima sales report shows thousands and thousands of king-size cigarette smokers are switching to Fatima. For the month of October, coast to coast actual figures show Fatima sales are up 110 percent or more than double.

1:07

Fatima, best of all king-size cigarettes. Definitely the best quality in its class. Lots of same price as the cigarette you are now smoking. thousands of Americans are switching to extra mild Fatima. Next time, insist on

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