The Big Wish (Aired August 10, 1954)
There were two Dragnet feature films, a straight adaptation starring Jack Webb in 1954, and a comedy spoof in 1987. There were also television revivals, without Webb, in 1989 and 2003. Dragnet debuted inauspiciously. The first several months were bumpy, as Webb and company worked out the program's format and eventually became comfortable with their characters. Friday was originally portrayed as more brash and forceful than his later usually relaxed demeanor. Gradually, Friday's deadpanned, fast-talking persona emerged, described by John Dunning as "a cop's cop: tough, but not hard; conservative, but caring". Friday's first partner was Sergeant Ben Romero, portrayed by Barton Yarborough, a long time radio actor. When Dragnet hit its stride, it became one of radio's top rated shows. Webb insisted on realism in every aspect of the show.
THIS EPISODE:
August 10, 1954. Program #260. NBC network origination, AFRS rebroadcast. "The Big Wish". John Colter, a teenager hooked on heroin, walks into the police station and asks for help. Jack Webb, Ben Alexander, George Fenneman (announcer). 26:03. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.
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