About this episode

This episode features the Dragnet radio drama titled 'Big Jolt' which aired on October 5, 1952.

Dragnet, starring Jack Webb. “Big Jolt” aired on October 5, 1952. The original Chesterfield Cigarette advertisements are truly horrifying!

People in this episode

Host: Jack Webb

Topics covered

• crime
• radio drama
• 1950s
• detective
• advertising

Keywords

• Dragnet
• Big Jolt
• Jack Webb
• radio drama
• Chesterfield Cigarettes

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Chesterfield Cigarettes

Books & works: Dragnet

More episodes of Classic Radio Theater

• Superman with Batman & Robin- Dr Bly's Confidence Gang, Part 1 · May 31, 2026 · 37 min
• Dragnet- Sixteen Jewel Thieves · May 17, 2026 · 28 min
• Gunsmoke- Drop Dead · May 10, 2026 · 30 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Classic Radio Theater podcast page.