Dragnet – “The Christmas Case” (Detective Radio Drama, 1951)

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https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com A tense holiday-season episode of Dragnet that strips away sentiment and exposes the stark realities of police work in Los Angeles. When a Christmas gift becomes a deadly weapon, Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner follow the facts through routine interviews, quiet neighborhoods, and grim evidence, revealing how ordinary decisions can lead to irreversible consequences. Told in Dragnet’s trademark procedural style, the story unfolds with realism, restraint, and an unflinching focus on cause and effect. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio. Source: OTRR.org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Curated by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to Old Time Retro Radio on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection. #OldTimeRadio, #Dragnet, #ClassicCrime, #GoldenAgeBroadcast, #RadioDrama

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https://www.oldtimeretroradio.com A tense holiday-season episode of Dragnet that strips away sentiment and exposes the stark realities of police work in Los Angeles. When a Christmas gift becomes a deadly weapon, Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner follow the facts through routine interviews, quiet neighborhoods, and grim evidence, revealing how ordinary decisions can lead to irreversible consequences. Told in Dragnet’s trademark procedural style, the story unfolds with realism, restraint, and an unflinching focus on cause and effect. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio.Source: OTRR.org – Certified Public Domain Collection.Curated by Old Time Retro Radio. 🎧 Listen to Old Time Retro Radio on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection. #OldTimeRadio, #Dragnet, #ClassicCrime, #GoldenAgeBroadcast, #RadioDrama

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