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Dragnet – later syndicated as Badge 714 [3] – is an American crime television series, based on the radio series of the same name, both created by their star, Jack Webb. The shows take their name from the police term dragnet, a system of coordinated measures for apprehending criminals or suspects.
John Randolph Webb (April 2, 1920 – December 23, 1982) was an American actor, television producer, director, and screenwriter, most famous for his role as Joe Friday in the Dragnet franchise, which he created. He was also the founder of his own production company, Mark VII Limited.
Dragnet is an American media franchise created by actor and producer Jack Webb, following Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Detective Joe Friday and his partners as they conduct by-the-book police work and solve crimes in Los Angeles.
Dragnet: Created by Jack Webb. With Jack Webb, Ben Alexander, Olan Soule, Vic Perrin. Sgt. Joe Friday and his partners methodically investigate crimes in Los Angeles.
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Sep 15, 2021 · Created by and starring Jack Webb as Los Angeles police detective Joe Friday, "Dragnet" presented a realistic depiction of police work devoid of the car chases and gunfights that often characterized cop shows.
- William J. Wright
Dragnet 1967: Created by Jack Webb. With Jack Webb, Harry Morgan, Don Ross, Marco Lopez. Police Detective Sgt. Joe Friday and his partners investigate crimes in Los Angeles.
Dragnet (TV Series 1951–1959) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.