Dragnet - The Big Hate (1953) crime drama TV series
Dragnet —later syndicated as Badge 714 — was an American television series, based on the radio series of the same name, both created by their star, Jack Webb. Both shows take their name from the police term "dragnet", meaning a system of coordinated measures for apprehending criminals or suspects.
The show enacts the cases of a dedicated Los Angeles police detective, Sergeant Joe Friday, reprise by Webb; also starring was Ben Alexander as his partner, Officer Frank Smith. (source - wikipedia)
Plot - Gordon Miller, a young pianist, is found near an abandoned freight car holding the dead body of a woman in his arms. He claims he has killed her. Called to interrogate him, Friday and Smith remain skeptical.
Director: Jack Webb
Writers: Jack Webb (creator), James E. Moser (radio play) (as James Moser)
Stars: Jack Webb, Ben Alexander, Sam Edwards
Production Co: Mark VII Ltd.
