The Big Boys: Crime Rings and Cold Trails

A notorious criminal escapes justice—and Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero are back on the hunt. When an informant turns up murdered, the trail points toward a violent holdup man named George Barlow. With leads going cold and pressure mounting, the detectives navigate a maze of false names, barroom brawls, and ruthless accomplices to bring a dangerous man to justice. Originally aired: March 16, 1950. Cast: Jack Webb, Barton Yarborough, Raymond Burr, Herb Vigran, Joyce McCluskey Tags: Dragnet, LAPD, detectives, truecrime, 1950s, noir, crime, investigation, manhunt, robbery, criminal, informant, escape, coldcase, justice, suspense, drama, GeorgeBarlow