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
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