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John Randolph Webb (April 2, 1920 – December 23, 1982) was an American actor, television producer, director, and screenwriter, most famous for his role as Joe Friday in the Dragnet franchise, which he created.
Dragnet is a TV series that follows Sergeant Joe Friday and his partners as they investigate crimes in Los Angeles. The show is known for its realistic tone, catchphrases, and spin-off movie.
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Learn about the life and career of Jack Webb, the writer, actor, producer and director who created and starred in Dragnet, a classic police drama series. Find out how he started in radio, made movies, and became a TV mogul with his own production company.
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- Santa Monica, California, USA
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- West Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Learn about the life and career of Jack Webb, the creator and star of Dragnet, a TV series based on real police cases. Find out how he became a film director, a TV producer, and a jazz collector.
- April 2, 1920
- December 23, 1982
Dragnet is an American crime drama television series starring Jack Webb and Harry Morgan which ran for four seasons, from January 12, 1967, to April 16, 1970.
NºEpTitleWritten By181"The Grenade"Robert C. Dennis192"The Shooting Board"David H. Vowell203"The Badge Racket"Robert C. Dennis214"The Bank Jobs"Robert C. DennisDragnet – later syndicated as Badge 714 [3] – is an American crime television series, based on the radio series of the same name, both created by their star, Jack Webb. The shows take their name from the police term dragnet, a system of coordinated measures for apprehending criminals or suspects.
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Dec 24, 1982 · Jack Webb, the stone-faced actor who achieved national reknown in the early days of television for his portrayal of Sgt. Joe Friday on the ''Dragnet'' series, died at his home in Los...