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Dragnet

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Dragnet
Dragnet
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1:31 Dragnet

Awards

  • 1956 - Emmy - Best Action or Adventure Series - nominated
  • 1956 - Emmy - Best Director-Film Series - nominated
  • 1955 - Emmy - Best Supporting Actor in a Regular Series - nominated
  • 1955 - Emmy - Best Mystery or Intrigue Series - winner

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Jack Webb
Joe Friday

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