Dragnet: The Big Fourth
Dragnet · May 29, 1952 · 29 min · 5,702 words
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The transcript of “The Big Fourth”, an episode of Dragnet first broadcast May 29, 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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Ladies and gentlemen, the entire production staff and technicians on Dragnet wish to thank the American Weekly and the television editors of the various newspapers which distribute the American Weekly, for voting Dragnet the best mystery drama on television for 1951-1952. Our deepest thanks for this fine recognition.
The story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. Fatima Cigarettes, best of all, King-sized Cigarettes brings you Dragnet on both radio and television. Your detective sergeant, you're assigned a juvenile detail.
An eight-month-old baby is stolen from its mother. It's the third case of child stealing reported in less than three weeks. There's no lead on the suspect. Your job? Get him. Compare Fatima with any other king-sized cigarette.
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And in King's size Fatima, you get an extra mild and soothing smoke plus the added protection of Fatima quality. Bye, Fatima, in the bright, sunny yellow pack. Best of all, king-size cigarettes. Dragnet, 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 transcribed from official police files. From beginning to end, from crime to punishment, Dragnet is the story of your police force in action. It was Wednesday, June 18th. It was warm in Los Angeles.
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