Who narrated Dragnet?
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Who narrated Dragnet?
Dragnet (1951 TV series)
| Dragnet | |
|---|---|
| Narrated by | Hal Gibney John Stephenson George Fenneman Jack Webb |
| Opening theme | “Dragnet Theme” |
| Composers | Walter Schumann (1951–58) Nathan Scott (1958–59) |
| Country of origin | United States |
What did they say in Dragnet?
Just the facts, ma’am.
This best known quote from the TV series Dragnet was never actually said by Sgt. Joe Friday…or at least not quite. It was used in a pseudo-parody movie with Dan Aykroyd adapting the phrase from two similar statements: “All we want are the facts, ma’am” and “All we know are the facts, ma’am.”
Are the stories on Dragnet true?
He was among the first to use color and 3-D crime-scene photographs, Breathalyzers and lie detector tests, which he trained officers and attorneys to perform and evaluate. The “Dragnet” stories were said to be true because they were based on real cases from his and others’ files.
What show was a spin off of Dragnet?
While not direct spin-offs in the traditional sense, Dragnet, Adam-12 and Emergency! were all set in creator Jack Webb’s television universe, and characters from the shows crossed over.
How old was Harry Morgan when he was on Dragnet?
96 years (1915–2011)Harry Morgan / Age at death
Who were Jack Webb’s wives?
Opal Wrightm. 1980–1982Jackie Lougherym. 1958–1964Dorothy Townem. 1955–1957Julie Londonm. 1947–1953
Jack Webb/Spouse
What was the tagline for Dragnet?
Just The Facts
They’re so bad at being bad… but so much worse at being good! Just The Facts.
Was there really a Joe Friday?
Joe Friday is a fictional character created and portrayed by Jack Webb as the lead for his series Dragnet. Friday is a detective in the Los Angeles Police Department. The character first appeared on June 3, 1949 in the premiere of the NBC radio drama that launched the series.
What sitcom has the most spin-offs?
All in the Family
All in the Family (1971 – 1979) The show spawned seven spin-offs – five direct branches while two of those even had spin-offs of their own!
Was Andy Griffith a spin-off?
Mayberry R.F.D.Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
The Andy Griffith Show/Spin-offs
Are Harry Morgan and Henry Morgan related?
Morgan made his screen debut (originally using the name “Henry Morgan”) in the 1942 movie To the Shores of Tripoli. His screen name later became “Henry ‘Harry’ Morgan” and eventually Harry Morgan, to avoid confusion with the popular humorist of the same name.
How long was Julie London married to Jack Webb?
London was married to “Dragnet” star Jack Webb for five years. Her second husband, Bobby Troup, was the composer, jazz musician and actor who wrote the classic song “Route 66.”
How old was Jack Webb when he passed away?
62 years (1920–1982)Jack Webb / Age at death
What did Joe Friday say on Dragnet?
Joe Friday, played by Jack Webb, in the TV show Dragnet (1951-59). Joe Friday didn’t get to be a sergeant by beating around the bush. He wanted to get right to the heart of the matter, hence his famous catchphrase when interrogating female suspects: “Just the facts, ma’am.”
Who played Joe Friday?
Jack WebbJoe Friday / Voiced by
