Dragnet The Big Threat (Season 3, Episode 37)
Not Rated
TV Episode | 30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Dragnet

The Big Threat (Season 3, Episode 37)

Not Rated

TV Episode | 30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Detectives Friday and Smith interview several victims of theft who are afraid to press charges against the man responsible. The police must convince them they won't receive retribution.

Writers

Jack Webb (creator) | James E. Moser (radio play)

Producer

Michael Meshekoff

Composer

Walter Schumann (music)

Cinematographer

Edward Colman

Editor

Lynn Harrison

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Edit Released

Updated May 13, 1954

Release date

May 13, 1954 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 5 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 4 wins & 12 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
8 cast members

Name	Known for
Jack Webb Sgt. Joe Friday Sgt. Joe Friday See fewer	Dragnet (1951)
Ben Alexander Officer Frank Smith Officer Frank Smith See fewer	All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)
Jack Kruschen Louis Butler Louis Butler See fewer	The Apartment (1960)
Art Gilmore Capt. Harry Didion Capt. Harry Didion See fewer	Highway Patrol (1955)
Steven Terrell Harold Bartlett (as Steve Terrell) Harold Bartlett (as Steve Terrell) See fewer	Life with Father (1953)
Howard McNear Bertie Simmons Bertie Simmons See fewer	The Andy Griffith Show (1960)
George Fenneman Announcer (Opening) (uncredited) Announcer (Opening) (uncredited) See fewer	How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1967)
Hal Gibney Announcer (Closing) (uncredited) Announcer (Closing) (uncredited) See fewer	The Unexpected (1952)