Dragnet in Color: TV History From Black and White to Color
Karen Lee discusses the evolution of Dragnet from radio to NBC television in 1952, noting its black and white origins, later color broadcasts, and Jack Webb’s continued role. The piece references the 1967 revival with Harry Morgan, color production, and MCA’s 1954 investment in Webb’s early works.
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Karen
Lee
Sandown
NBC
Jack Webb
Sgt
Joe Friday
Barton Yarborough
Barney Phillips
Ben Alexander
Webb
Friday
Harry Morgan
Bill Gannon
MCA
Jack’ Webb
Janssen and Buetel careers traced from film to TV legends
Profiles of David Janssen from early film debut through The Fugitive and follow ups O’Hara and Harry-O, detailing two marriages and his 1980 death at 49. Also notes Jack Buetel’s wartime service and late career shift to investing after The Outlaw. Ends with Odd Couple cast details Murray Greshner and Myrna Tuer.
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Sonja Henie
Universal Studios
Janssen
Richard Diamond
Richard Kimble
O'Hara
U.S. Treasury
Harry-O
Rosemary Forsythe
Dani Greco
Jack Klugman
Tony Randall
ABC
al Molinaro
Murray Greshner
Penny Marshall
Klugman
Myrna Tuer
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