Overview[]
Sgt. Joe Friday is the main character in the movie Dragnet (1987); he's portrayed by Dan Aykroyd.
Background[]
Dan Aykroyd's Joe Friday is the nephew of Detective Joe Friday (Jack Webb) from the original radio show (1949-59) and the first TV series (1969-70).
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"Just the facts, ma'am."
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"Now let me tell you something, Streebeck. There are two things that clearly differentiate the human species from animals. One, we use cutlery. Two, we're capable of controlling our sexual urges. Now, you might be an exception, but don't drag me down into your private Hell."
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"Ma'am, what is the approximate dry weight of the average Madagascan fruit tree bat?"
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Connie Swail: Why is his so much bigger than yours?
Joe Friday: Ma'am?
Connie Swail: Your gun.
Joe Friday: I've never needed more.