Dragnet - The Big Frank (1953) crime drama TV series<br /><br />Dragnet —later syndicated as Badge 714 — was an American television series, based on the radio series of the same name, both created by their star, Jack Webb. Both shows take their name from the police term "dragnet", meaning a system of coordinated measures for apprehending criminals or suspects. <br /><br />The show enacts the cases of a dedicated Los Angeles police detective, Sergeant Joe Friday, reprise by Webb; also starring was Ben Alexander as his partner, Officer Frank Smith. (source - wikipedia)<br /><br />Plot - A man is pulled from his car, beaten and robbed. The criminal apparently makes his escape in the man's car. Friday and Smith have to find him. (IMDB)<br /><br />Director: Jack Webb<br />Writers: Jack Webb (creator), Jack Webb (radio script)<br />Stars: Jack Webb, Ben Alexander, Jack Kruschen<br />Production Co: Mark VII Ltd.
