"The story you are about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent." ...

The show takes its name from the police term "dragnet", meaning a system of coordinated measures for apprehending criminals or suspects.

In 1987, Dan Aykroyd and Tom Hanks teamed up for a Dragnet movie, one of many films based on old TV shows as well. Finally, ...

"Dragnet 1967," the first reboot TV series of the iconic "Dragnet" franchise launched on this day 58 years ago.