# The Dragnet Radio Podcast #165- The Big Light

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Podcast: [Radio Retropolis](https://stenobird.com/podcast/radio-retropolis-518935)
Published: 2026-07-11T03:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

A movie director was killed at the studio when a 250 lb. stage lamp had fallen on him. Friday and Smith investigate to determine whether it was an accident or a murder. Commentary on Dragnet's claim to using real crimes for their stories. Plus, we look at films in which actual tragedies occurred during filming.

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