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The Nickel Plated Gun: The Case of the Cold-Blooded Shootings
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In this intense and gripping episode of Dragnet, originally aired on June 10, 1949, Detective Sergeant Joe Friday (played by Jack Webb) and his partner Ben Romero are thrust into a tense investigation after two police officers are shot outside a seedy café in Los Angeles. As the detectives follow the trail of clues, they discover that a nickel-plated .44 caliber Smith & Wesson was used in the attack. The case quickly escalates as they uncover a string of violent crimes linked to the same weapon. Using advanced technology for the time, including I.B.M. machines and a tape recorder, Friday and Romero race against the clock to track down the dangerous criminals behind the shootings.
This true-to-life story, drawn from official LAPD files, captures the relentless pursuit of justice that made Dragnet a legendary radio drama. Don't miss this classic episode that blends suspense, action, and a chilling look at crime in 1940s Los Angeles.
Keywords: Dragnet episode, The Nickel Plated Gun, Joe Friday, classic radio drama, old-time radio, crime investigation, 1940s Los Angeles, police procedural, Jack Webb
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