Dragnet

• Category: Classics, Crime, Procedural, Police Drama

• Description: Dragnet is an American police procedural series that originally aired from 1951 to 1959 (radio and television) and was later revived in the 1960s. The show stars Jack Webb as Sgt. Joe Friday, a dedicated Los Angeles police detective, alongside Ben Alexander as Officer Frank Smith. Known for its realistic depiction of police work, attention to procedure, and the iconic line, “Just the facts, ma’am,” Dragnet set the standard for crime dramas and became a cultural touchstone in American television.