.22 Rifle for Christmas: A Tragic Lesson

A missing boy, a Christmas gift, and a heartbreaking accident. When nine-year-old Stanley Johnstone disappears, Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero uncover a grim story involving a .22 rifle meant to be a holiday surprise. What begins as a routine investigation turns into a poignant tale of friendship, tragedy, and the unintended consequences of giving children firearms. Experience one of Dragnet’s most emotional cases. Originally aired: December 22, 1949. Cast: Jack Webb, Barton Yarborough, Raymond Burr, Virginia Gregg, Harry Bartell