Dragnet - Big Hands
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Dragnet - Big Hands

B1IntermediateOctober 1, 202630 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.

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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 dragnet. detective sergeant you're assigned a homicide detail an unidentified woman is found murdered in a hotel room cause of death strangulation there's no lead to

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the identity of the killer your job find him the latest Fatima sales report shows thousands and thousands of king-size cigarette smokers are switching to Fatima for the month of October coast Coast to coast actual figures show Fatima sales are up 110 percent or more than double.

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Fatima, best of all, king-size cigarettes. Definitely the best quality in its class, but the same price as the cigarettes you are now smoking. Remember, thousands of Americans are switching to extra mild Fatima.

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