Dragnet - "The Big Bid" (Old Time Radio, 1954)

Dragnet, “The Big Bid,” originally broadcast on NBC on January 26, 1954, is episode 232 of the landmark police drama. Jack Webb stars as LAPD Sergeant Joe Friday, with Ben Alexander as Sergeant Frank Smith; the program was sponsored by Chesterfield Cigarettes. Assigned to Burglary Detail, Friday and Smith investigate major losses at a Hollywood clothing store, where more than $12,000 in merchandise has vanished. With few obvious leads, the detectives examine the store’s operations and personnel in this taut Los Angeles case. The 50 Greatest Old Time Radio Shows presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:44 Original Broadcast 29:53 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-50-greatest-old-time-radio-shows-old-time-radio--7218119/support. Explore more classic radio programs at https://oldtimeretroradio.com. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio. Follow The 50 Greatest Old Time Radio Shows so you never miss an episode.