Nov 29 2025ENTERTAINMENT
The Unlikely Journey of Dragnet: From Cop Show to '80s Comedy
Dragnet started as a radio show in 1949, focusing on the mundane aspects of police work. It became a TV hit, with Jack Webb playing Sgt. Joe Friday. The show was all about following the rules and serving the community. It was a hit, but it was also a bit boring. In 1967, Dragnet returned to TV, but
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