Behind the Badge: Exploring the Lives and Legacies of Dragnet’s Cast
Decades before the likes of “Law and Order,” “NCIS,” and “Blue Bloods” captivated audiences with their procedural police dramas, there was “Dragnet.” This pioneering series, born from the creative mind of Jack Webb, brought to life the character of Los Angeles police detective Joe Friday. Unlike the action-packed cop shows of its era, “Dragnet” stood…