The Big Sorrow

Friday - The Dragnet Podcast · Jul 17, 2026 · 31m

Originally Aired: December 27, 1951 Dragnet #133, "The Big Sorrow," Sergeant Joe Friday arrives at the Robbery Detail to face devastating personal news. Captain Diddy informs him that his partner of eleven years, Detective Ben Rommel, has died suddenly from a heart attack that morning. Ben collapsed while getting ready for work, and despite rescue efforts, he couldn't be saved. Friday struggles to process the loss of not just a partner but a mentor and close friend who taught him everything about being a cop from his first day on the force. After visiting Ben's widow to offer comfort, Friday…