Dragnet - Big Court
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Dragnet - Big Court

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 18, 202629 min
  • Documentary
  • 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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For Tima cigarettes, best of all king-size cigarettes brings you dragnet on both radio

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The story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. For Tima cigarettes, best of all king-size cigarettes brings you dragnet on both radio and television. You're a detective sergeant.

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You're assigned a robbery detail. An ex-convict is accused of robbery and murder. Four witnesses identify him as the killer. The man's arraigned in municipal court and held to answer.

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Your job? Investigate. Fatima, America's first largest selling blended cigarette, now king size. See the difference, taste the difference, smoke the difference.

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