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Dragnet, NBC, OTR Detective, Podcast, Procedural

Dragnet: The Big Grifter (EP4358)

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Today’s Mystery:

Friday and Romero face off against a veteran con-man.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 23, 1950

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield

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Let George Do It, Mutual, OTR Detective, Podcast

EP2908: Let George Do It: Sucker Stunt

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George tries to turn the tables on a man who played him for a sucker but finds out he gave him a perfect alibi for the murder of his wife.

Original Air Date: June 11, 1951

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Bishop and the Gargoyle, NBC, OTR Detective, Podcast, Rare Detectives

EP2290: Bishop and the Gargoyle: The Jennifer Botts Case

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Ken Lynch and Richard Gordon

The Gargoyle brings to the Bishop a young woman from a small town who has been ripped off by a con man. The Bishop sets out to get her money back, but finds the con man dead and himself and the Gargoyle involved in a mystery over a missing ruby.

Original Air Date: July 14, 1940

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Let George Do It, Mutual, OTR Detective, Podcast

EP2194: Let George Do It: The Man Under the Elm Trees

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Olan Soule

George is called out by a man who is concerned his sister is being taken in by a conman, but George is more concerned about a lovable and eccentric character who seems to be targeted for death.

Original Air Date: September 13, 1954

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Dragnet, NBC, OTR Detective, Podcast, Procedural

EP2006: Dragnet: The Big Want Ad

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Jack Webb

Friday and Romero investigate a conman who is taking advantage of people selling their cars through weekend want ads.

Original Air Date: October 4, 1951

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