Dragnet - The Case of The Big Hit And Run Killer - Nov. 8, 1951 Police Procedural

The iconic Detective Joe Friday (Jack Webb) performed in about 240 radio episodes of the most realistic and popular police procedural show of the 1950's and 60's (television). This is the 126th show "The Case of the Big Hit and Run Killer." Introductory track has some background material on the series followed by the episode from 1951. The staccato monotone delivery of Sgt. Friday may sound unrealistic today, but back in the day it was ground breaking and considered as realistic as it can get. Stories are realistic and of course the music is also classic! Dragnet Theme Music. The theme music for Dragnet, written by Walter Schumann, was known for more than just the theme, as it enhanced the tension of the drama and there would be loud sudden bursts when there was a revelation. The theme was used for the Dragnet radio show and then the TV series, More Dragnet in our "Mystery Detective Crime" Playlist.