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Dragnet 1965 Marijuana Prophecy, Predictive Programming
A 1965 clip from the television show Dragnet features a dialogue where a character predicts that marijuana will eventually be packaged, taxed, and sold like liquor once younger generations enter the workforce. The hosts discuss this as a form of "predictive programming" and note how accurately the show's writers anticipated the future of drug policy and social morality.
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 714 of No Agenda by discussing the significance of the number 714, which was the badge number of Jack Webb's character in Dragnet. They trace the history of the show back to its radio origins in the 1930s and compare it to other law enforcement media like Adam 12 and The Untouchables.
Jack Webb, Dragnet Radio Rant, Harpsichord Reference
A classic clip from the television show "Dragnet" features Jack Webb delivering a rapid-fire rant about a liquor store robbery. The hosts admire Webb's background in radio and his unique ability to speak quickly while remaining perfectly understandable. The segment concludes with Webb's iconic dismissal of a suspect, telling him to return to his "harpsichord."
