Dragnet: The Big Show (EP5014)
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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas
35 min
8 speakers
5 chapters
transcribed 2 months ago
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Welcome to the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio. From Kalispell, Montana, this is your host, Adam Graham. In a moment, we're going to bring you this week's episode of Dragnet. But first, I want to encourage you, if you're enjoying the podcast, please follow us using your favorite podcast software. Also, today's program is brought to you in part by the financial support of our listeners. You can support the show on a one-time basis by mailing a donation to Adam Graham, P.O. Box 15913. That's P.O. Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715. And become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters for as little as $2 per month by going to patreon.greatdetectives.net. But now, from... April the 10th of 1952, here is The Big Show.
The story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned a juvenile division. You get a call from one of the bus line terminals in your city. A seven-week-old baby has been abandoned in the depot waiting room. There's no sign of the mother. No lead to her whereabouts. Your job? Find her.
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It was Wednesday, August 14th. It was hot in Los Angeles. We were working the day watch out of Juvenile Division. My partner's Ed Jacobs. The boss is Captain Stein, Commander, Juvenile Division. My name's Friday. We were on the way out from the office and it was 11.05 a.m. when we got to the corner of 6th and Los Angeles streets. The bus depot. Excuse me, ma'am. You're Mrs. Lewis?
Yes, that's right. Are you the police?
Yes, ma'am. This is my partner, Sergeant Jacobs. My name's Friday, Juvenile Division.
Well, how do you do? I'm certainly glad you're here. I've been waiting around this seat for hours. I don't know what to do.
The baby must be getting pretty heavy, ma'am.
Why don't you sit down over here and tell us about it? All right. Thank you. Hey, that's all right, honey. You sleep now. Sleepy-bye. Poor little thing's just a shame.
Yes, ma'am. The report we got didn't go into detail. Some woman left the baby with you, is that right?
Yes, as soon as we got off the bus this morning. She said she'd only be gone a few minutes. It's been hours. I don't know what to do.
Well, did you know the woman, Mrs. Lewis?
Her name's Dorothy Miller. She's from Arizona, Tucson. We got off the bus, and she asked me if I'd hold her baby while she went to get her luggage. She said she'd meet me right there by the information desk. I've been waiting ever since. She hasn't come back. I don't know what to think of it.
Now, how well do you know this Dorothy Miller, ma'am?
Well, not too well, but she seemed like such a nice girl. Friendly and very sociable. We sat together all the way in.
You got on the bus with her to Sun Valley?
Oh, no. I'm from Cincinnati. I got on the bus there and then went down to Dallas. Had a visit with an aunt of mine down there. I see. And I got another bus to Dallas to come out here. Went along the southern route. Very nice. Same bus I came in on this morning. I'm out here to meet my husband, Army man. He's coming in on a transport from overseas. Coming in tomorrow.
Mm-hmm. Now, you say this Dorothy Miller boarded the bus at Tucson with her baby.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–6:29
2
What is the setup when a seven-week-old baby is found abandoned at the bus depot?
6:29–8:43
3
Who is Mrs. Marjorie Lewis and what did she tell detectives about the missing mother?
8:43–20:33
4
What evidence did police find in the baby's valise and why does it matter?
20:33–24:39
5
How did Tucson police records and the hospital receipt complicate the investigation?
24:39–35:03
Speakers
8 identified
Sergeant Joe Friday — Jack Webb 8 min
Mrs. Marjorie Lewis (female guest role) - Virginia Gregg (likely) - but biometric low; identify as Marjorie Lewis 8 min
Adam Graham 6 min
Sergeant Muggavan / supporting officer — Jack Kruschen (high-confidence match) 1 min
Program Announcer (Hal Gibney) / Opening narration voice 1 min
Professor Devi Sridhar 1 min
Sergeant Ed Jacobs — Barney Phillips 1 min
Policewoman Betty Stone (voice role) / Betty Mills (announcer introduces) - likely Policewoman Betty Stone (Unknown actress) 1 min