Dragnet: The Big Bunco (EP5024)
Dragnet: The Big Bunco (EP5024)  
Podcast: The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas
Published On: Thu Jul 23 2026
Description: Today's Mystery: An experienced confidence man returns to Los Angeles with the same polished investment scam, cheating trusting victims out of thousands of dollars. As Sergeant Joe Friday begins breaking in a new partner, the detectives race to stop the swindler before he can disappear with another fortune.Original Radio Broadcast: April 17, 1952Originating in HollywoodStarring Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday.Also featuring Martin Milner as Officer Bill Lockwood, Marian Richman, and Vic Rodman.Script by Jim Moser. Music by Walter Schumann.Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Pam, Patreon supporter since February 2024.Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call: 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.