Dragnet ran on NBC radio from June 3, 1949 to September 20, 1955 with repeats lasting until February 26, 1957. It was created and produced by Jack Webb, who starred as Sgt. Friday. He would be forever associated with the show and the character. Friday's first partner was Sgt. Ben Romero, portrayed by Barton Yarborough, a longtime radio actor. On Yarbourough's death Friday received a new partner, Frank Smith, played by Ben Alexander. Ladies and gentlemen: the story you are about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. Tonight's Story "The Helen Corday Murder" A well liked waitress named Helen Corday has been murdered with a steel pipe. The suspect's name is Larson. Original Air Date: July 7, 1949 Episode Number: 5 .................................................................................................
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