Board game:The Game of Dragnet

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This board game is based on the American crime series "Dragnet," which first aired on the radio in 1949 and on television in 1951. Created by and starring Jack Webb, the series is credited with improving the opinion of police officers in the United States, and is known for its realism in depicting both the drudgery and the danger of a policeman's everyday life. The board game simulates the series, as players attempt to solve a crime by collecting cards that contain information such as location and evidence.