Dragnet: The Big Fire (EP4994)
Dragnet: The Big Fire (EP4994)  
Podcast: The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas
Published On: Thu Jun 11 2026
Description: Todays Mystery:A landlord suddenly refuses to honor signed leases on a newly renovated apartment building and threatens prospective tenants with a loaded gun when they try to move in. As Friday and Jacobs investigate the bizarre incident, they begin to suspect the stubborn property owner may be hiding a far more dangerous scheme.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 13, 1952Originating from HollywoodStarred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs.Also featuring Vic Perrin. Script by Jim Moser. Music by Walter Schumann. Announcer: Hal Gibney.Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Roger, Patreon supporter since July 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.