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Dragnet: The Big Safe

Dragnet · May 1, 1952 · 29 min · 6,087 words

The transcript of “The Big Safe”, an episode of Dragnet first broadcast May 1, 1952. Press a time to play from that line (a 60-second preview; Potato Plus plays it all). Search inside this transcript.

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You are about to hear is true. The names have been changed. But Tima Cigarette, best of all, king-sized cigarettes, brings you dragnet on both radio and television. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned a burglary detail.

For more than two months, a wave of safe burglaries has been sweeping your city. Apparently it's the work of professionals. The jobs are well planned, well executed. There's no lead to the whereabouts of the suspect.

Your job, get them. Compare Fatima with any other king-sized cigarette. Yes, compare Fatima with any other king-sized cigarette. 1. Fatima's length filters the smoke 85mm for your protection. 2. Fatima's length cools the smoke for your protection.

3. Fatima's length gives you those extra puffs. 21% longer than standard cigarette size. Fatima gives you more for your money. and in king size for Timah, you get an extra mild and soothing smoke, plus the added protection of Fatima quality.

Why Fatima? In the bright sunny yellow pack. Best of all, king size cigarettes. The documented drama of an actual crime. For the next 30 minutes in cooperation with the Los Angeles Police Department, you will travel step by step on the side of the law through an actual case Friends, drive from official police fires.

From beginning to end, from crime to punishment, Dragnet is the story of your police force in action. It was Sunday, June 8th, with Warrman, Los Angeles. We're working the day watch out of Burgery Division, safety camp.

My partner is Bill Lockwood, the boss's captain wisdom, my name's Friday. I was on the way back to the office, and it was 8.36 AM when I got to room 45, Burgery Division. Hello? Well, hi, Smith.

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