The Big Boys: Crime Rings and Cold Trails

Friday - The Dragnet Podcast

The Big Boys: Crime Rings and Cold Trails

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Published on Sep 25, 2025, 5:28:57 AM
Total time: 00:29:13

Episode Description

A notorious criminal escapes justice—and Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero are back on the hunt. When an informant turns up murdered, the trail points toward a violent holdup man named George Barlow. With leads going cold and pressure mounting, the detectives navigate a maze of false names, barroom brawls, and ruthless accomplices to bring a dangerous man to justice. Originally aired: March 16, 1950.

Cast:

Jack Webb, Barton Yarborough, Raymond Burr, Herb Vigran, Joyce McCluskey

Tags:

Dragnet, LAPD, detectives, truecrime, 1950s, noir, crime, investigation, manhunt, robbery, criminal, informant, escape, coldcase, justice, suspense, drama, GeorgeBarlow

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