Dragnet The Big Escape (Season 4, Episode 5)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Dragnet

The Big Escape (Season 4, Episode 5)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A man Joe Friday knew in the US Army is arrested for armed robbery. Joe helps as best he can, and looks after the man's wife and two sons. But, a month before his parole, the man escapes with the help of his wife.

Creator

Jack Webb (creator)

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Edit Released

Updated Sep 23, 1954

Release date

Sep 23, 1954 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 5 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 4 wins & 12 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
10 cast members

Name	Known for
Jack Webb Sgt. Joe Friday Sgt. Joe Friday See fewer	Dragnet (1951)
Ben Alexander Officer Frank Smith Officer Frank Smith See fewer	All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)
William Boyett Larry Thompson (as Bill Boyett) Larry Thompson (as Bill Boyett) See fewer	When a Stranger Calls (1979)
Elisabeth Fraser Dorothy Tyler Dorothy Tyler See fewer	A Patch of Blue (1965)
Art Gilmore Capt. Harry Didion Capt. Harry Didion See fewer	Highway Patrol (1955)
Vic Perrin Dr. Hall Dr. Hall See fewer	Watchmen (2009)
Emerson Treacy George Grayson George Grayson See fewer	Adam's Rib (1949)
Harlan Warde Max Tyler Max Tyler See fewer	The Monster That Challenged the World (1957)
George Fenneman Announcer (Opening) (uncredited) Announcer (Opening) (uncredited) See fewer	How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1967)
Hal Gibney Announcer (Closing) (uncredited) Announcer (Closing) (uncredited) See fewer	The Unexpected (1952)