Dragnet - The Big Cast, S01E05 * Classic TV Show

Dragnet - The Big Cast
Season 1, Episode 5
When a man goes missing, Friday questions a suspect in the potential murder case. At first the suspect denies everything, but eventually Friday breaks him down. Watch classic TV shows at www.manicmovies...

[@starguy2718]

One of the best Dragnet episodes I have ever seen. Lee Marvin was outstanding, as the guest star.

[@LearnerChess]

Marvin had only been acting for two years when he played this role. This really knocked me out! He exudes greatness.

[@skcyclist]

Lee Marvin one of my favorite actors. Riveting performance, good script, well acted by everyone.

[@Franklin-pc3xd]

LM definitely stole the show....as usual, he dominates any scene he is in. The only exception, the only time I saw him shrink and fade a little, was in a scene in a western with John Wayne and James Stewart. In fairness, LM's fade was part of the script, but still, I think just about anyone in a scene with the Duke was second fiddle regardless of the script. This was probably the best D-net episode of all time in terms of script, performance and camera work.

[@bobtis]

How great is Lee Marvin was. He was fantastic. This is how great he has always been. Here in 1952. Perfect bad guy. Dialogue is awesome. Trying to give me the treatment Fucking great. Great episode. Classic Thank you

[@PlasmaCoolantLeak]

Wow. One of the best episodes. Lee was a damn good actor.

[@axiomist4488]

This is definitely the best episode. Lee Marvin really knocked it out of the park. Such a difference what a good professional actor can do. My favorite part was the last dinner, how he told the story so calmly, while commenting on the food and "pass me the salt and pepper, will ya?" He just kept all the things going without missing a beat, then made a comment about how they clean the place while he's eating (ruining his fine vegetarian meal). A multiple layered character, interesting as hell. I don't usually get so interested in a murderer. In this case, I wished I could get to talk with him : interesting ! BTW, Friday's partner was in a Twilight Zone episode, "Will the Real Martian Pleas Stand Up", in which he ran a diner where the passengers of a bus stopped. He had a third eye on his forehead, hidden by his cap .

[@mikeellis9720]

He was also the Doctor on 12 O'clock High.

[@LearnerChess]

Yeah. The acting and the writing were way ahead of their time. Outstanding depiction of a psychopath.

[@1968scottyd]

My favorite episode!!

[@michealfaulkner8870]

Oh, I agree this was great. Lee Marvin was a great actor.

[@monstersbrandsparkplugz7151]

I’m surprised Lee Marvin didn’t say his famous line he always uses in about every show he’s in. “I’ll bash your brains out.” 😂

[@johnmitchelljr]

If you only watch one Dragnet episode this is it. 6 out of 5 stars.

[@smoothlady1983]

Damn right!

[@TheBatugan77]

Wow. Liberty Valance!

[@UQRXD]

I agree. No mopping the floor when people are eating.

[@StratBurst92]

Lee Marvi, great actor, WW2 USMC veteran, wounded in the battle of Saipan. Friday's partner Ed was the 3 eyed alien in a twilight zone episode.

[@MikeMarley-r9s]

Saipan was a bitch.Known as purple heart island.

[@aubreystanley1124]

Lee Marvin is a great actor in any role he plays.

[@patbrennan6572]

Lee Marvin was my dads favorite actor and now I know why.

[@axiomist4488]

Yep, he really did a great job playing this multi layered character. Sure made him real .

[@AliceJones-yc1kh]

God almighty! That cast of three was superb! Never knew Lee Marvin was a Verteran obtained a Purple Heart. My father loved all of his movies, especially the Westerns. One of the best episodes Ive seen.

[@JM-lv5fu]

One of the all time best episodes. Lee Marvin is brilliant in this.

[@spartandodge6034]

Now I see where the line; Starvin' like Lee Marvin" came from. One of the best Dragnets episodes ever.

[@GuonMr]

He was also a combat, repeat combat, WWII veteran. He received the Purple Heart.

[@annebellette201]

Good show

[@stevecannon4780]

Lee Marvin was by far the best actor in this. His performance was flawless.

[@Franklin-pc3xd]

Agreed - this episode was in a totally different class than any other D-net.

[@magistrumartium]

Wow, Lee Marvin! I"m going to enjoy this one.

[@nancyallen8497]

What a great story. it's guys like that why you don't pick up hitchhikers

[@thomassnider6691]

Lee Marvin was great, as usual. He wasn't a star yet, but definitely one of the biggest names to ever be on Dragnet.

[@jeangriffith8017]

Lee Marvin ! This episode is special.

[@marybroderick8265]

This shows you why you should never talk to a cop without a lawyer

[@markunger1098]

Very well acted by Lee Marvin!

[@Nomorewarsforisrael]

This has to be based on a true story, it’s too realistic. Fantastic script and acting.

[@KasperKali]

Riveting! Especially considering that this is based on real stories. Amazing how the cops sat there cool as cucumbers while hearing this murderer detail his killings as if what he did was no big deal. Amazing.

[@shivasirons6159]

Well it aint no big deal, not like the writers always make it out to be, its all phony, those big motives, its all phony thats all.

[@allen480]

@@shivasirons6159 So says the model citizen. You did do the B&E.

[@bbb462cid]

Lee Marvin with black hair could act!

[@daviddowns7552]

lee marvin made this more creepy. a good episode.

[@UQRXD]

Lee Marvin is great. The voice the face.

[@markr.devereux3385]

This might be season 2. It is a winner and lee Marvin is badass as a 2-bit thug.

[@maxpolaris99]

LOL in what world could Jack Webb kick Lee Marvin's ass? 🤣 Dragnet is awesome! Always was always will be.

[@McIntyreBible]

Lee Marvin probably got his start in Hollywood through Dragnet.

[@UQRXD]

Marvin's film debut was in" You're in the Navy Now "(1951).

[@timlyon8300]

Lee Marvin is a great actor.

[@AFaceintheCrowd01]

WAS a great actor.

[@johnnyjones2255]

Marvin was one of my favorite actors

[@christopherallen9580]

when did he stop being one of your favorites?

[@AFaceintheCrowd01]

IS one of my favorite actors.

[@allencampbell8322]

Lee Marvin most believable actor around

[@captnsquid8151]

Lee Marvin was great in M Squad and Cat Ballou with Jane Fonda High ^ 5

[@44032]

What would Frank Ballinger think of this guy?

[@robertvysther833]

That was great.

[@costrio]

Guess what I saw at 3:09 ??? The painting on the back wall -- Lee Marvin would play that part in the movie "Kat Baloo."

[@mowlessbeemore2107]

You are very observant! That is prescient because this Dragnet was aired in 1950 or 51.

[@ToniA5555]

Lee Marvin was sure rough looking!

[@robertsullivan4773]

Because he was, he was a real man.

[@Cha-y412]

Lee Marvin USMC WW2 purple heart recipient. Dick Cavet asked him once where he was wounded and Marvin replied I was shot in the ass you like ti see it.

[@allen480]

Damn! That would really hurt.

[@greenfuzz13]

Dragnet episodes are based on true stories. So what was the name of the serial killer executed at San Quentin for killing 10-12 men between Los Angeles and Sacramento in the early 1950s. This had to have been headline news at the time. Scary to think that there is probably someone else running up a string of murders right now but the dots haven't been connected yet.

[@MissZiggys]

It's just based on true stories. It might be a mixture of two or more stories. I have heard an interview where someone from the radio show was talking about that.

[@smoothlady1983]

Marvin was, unfortunately, a much underated actor. ..

[@kathyflorcruz552]

I don't think he was underrated. He was well known & had a long career. Cat Ballou for instance.

[@daviddowns7552]

lee marvin,,the untouchables.element of danger.

[@robertsullivan4773]

But Agie Dickson loved his ass. You also can't be too underrated if you win an Oscar.

[@saran3214]

He won the 1966 best actor academy award.

[@roberthagerman9816]

He was the lead in The Big Red One

[@frankmoyer5822]

Must be California. On the East Coast nobody ever heard of veggie burgers in the 60s.

[@ealymaysshow]

Lee Marvin Wow!

[@dr.barrycohn5461]

Lee Marvin, a war hero and actor and very thin.

[@MrUdayNarainPandeySharadNPande]

Having no cops too would do. So much for three fourth of the ONE MAN SHOW. JUST 222222222222222222. GREAT

[@cbroz7492]

...Lee Marvin as a guest star...long before he became a box iffice star...

[@ronwade2206]

No psychopath would or could give up this easily, I should know, I married one! Just the fax ma'am.

[@stevelenores5637]

Classic psychopath. Emotionally vacant. Has no empathy for others. Not all are killers however. Some find useful occupations where you have to stay calm in situations that would make the rest of us jumpy. The government has jobs like that, fighter pilot for example.

[@kathyflorcruz552]

11:04 - how ironic he mentions "dusty". Read on what made him ill later on & what led to his death BESIDES the dust in the Wikipedia article about him.

[@harpozzz]

Great comments!

[@kathyflorcruz552]

Very disturbing.

[@altfactor]

Any chance that whoever holds the rights to the 1952-59 TV version of "Dragnet" can release the entire series on DVD?

[@jacquelinemilton6387]

Loved Lee Marvin

[@n.gustchow6076]

Curiously, Marvin reminds a little of a young Tom Waits in this episode.

[@jymmcdonald7491]

never seen Joe Friday knock someone around, I like it, I'd want him on my team. I love these newly found old treasures ✌️to all SPACE RANGER JYM 🚀

[@frankmoyer5822]

Is that Lee Marvin ?

[@DavidDillon101]

Indeed it is.

[@vexer2942]

The killer orders a veggie burger and yogurt. How 2024!

[@jessejames7757]

He wears a badge he's a KBG officer.

[@shivasirons6159]

When i was 17 i was charged with B&E, i didn't do it, i did however have the stolen items, i took a lie detector test and failed it, i told the cops i was nervous and they said they account for that, anyway i didn't do the actual break in and they told me i was lying, they set a court date and when i got there they dismissed the case.

[@axiomist4488]

So all that sweating they made you do was for nothing. Bet you were relieved .

[@christopherallen9580]

but you had the stolen items so you're still a criminal

[@AFaceintheCrowd01]

Who made you for the thief?

[@jessejames7757]

They kicked a man's door in beat him arrested him no warrant no charges just wanted to talk Damn the USSR was a rough place No rights.

[@pressureworks]

Its all built up.

[@winonamassingill7895]

I agree. Lee Marvin was a great 👍🏻 actor and a decorated war hero. However, as a good person in real life, he stank. 🤭He lied 🤥 like a cheep rug and told all sorts of tall tales about how great he was.

[@robertvysther1138]

Who says?

[@spooky3120]

Joe Friday is a bore...

[@allen480]

But he’s ok on Saturday.

[@mikebrody6985]

LEE MARVIN. MY MAN. 1st MARINE DIV PENDLETON CA. WAS ON IWO OR OKI I FORGET WHICH .-- MUST WATCH .-- LEE MARVIN. HELL IN THE PACIFIC. THANK U THANK U THANK U 😊

[@glennso47]

I was on board the Navy Ship USS Grasp (ARS 24) in 1969 on a tour of the Mariana Islands when Lee Marvin was just completing his movie “Hell In The Pacific “ One day he came aboard and entertained us by showing us the director’s cut of the movie.

[@mikebrody6985]

One word. LAWYER. oh I forgot this is b4 Miranda and when LAPD BEAT THE CONFESSION OUTTA YOU THEN SHOT YOU WHILE TRYING TO ESCAPE -- AH CALI IN THE GOOD OLE DAYS. GOTTA LOVE LAPD ❤️ 😍

[@cameronduff884]

...ladies and gentlemen, the story you have just seen is true, we just left out the WOOD SHAMPOO!...if you watch the movie Mulholland Falls, you can get a better idea of what it was REALLY like...

[@ladonnaghareeb4609]

@@cameronduff884 Mulholland Falls is a great movie.

[@TheBatugan77]

If you aren't guilty, you have nothing to hide. Cut the crap.