Dragnet - Big Little Mother
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Dragnet - Big Little Mother

B1IntermediateOctober 24, 202628 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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Sound off for Chesterfield. Chesterfield, low in nicotine, highest in quality, best for you. Chesterfield brings you dragmen. Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. You're a detective sergeant.

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You're assigned a forgery detail. For the past six years, a forger has been working in your city. The victims described the suspect as a woman. Her MO is simple, but it continues to work.

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Your job, stopper. Smokers by the thousands are now changing to Chesterfield. No wonder. More and more smokers are learning this fact for themselves.

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