Our thanks to Paul whose recommendation has sent us to the Listener Library for another episode of Dragnet, “The Big Cast!” Friday and Romero bring in a suspect who may be responsible for several missing persons cases. But once they begin to interrogate him, his peculiar behavior makes the detectives wonder what motive might connect him to the crimes. Does this man’s strange behavior justify accusing him of murder? Why is he so eager to take a lie detector test? Was there ever a time when it was safe for babies to hitchhike? Listen for yourself and find out! Then vote and let us know what you think!
This was interesting for the story structure; of starting with the capture and then going into the interrogation. However, it still follows the tried and true story format of, criminal denies a little at first, then spills guts and monologues. Would have been far more interesting if he had never broke. However, the idea that Dragnet is actually presenting anything close to the truth is laughable. Of course evidence of a serial killer in LA matching the details in the story don’t show up and it’s disappointing to see the guys fall for this idea that Dragnet is giving a… Read more »