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12-07-2011, 11:50
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Street Person
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EOW - Det. Bill Gannon, LAPD
No, he wasn't a real cop, but he and Jack Webb inspired at least a few of us to become the real deal.
http://www.azcentral.com/ent/celeb/a...es-age-96.html
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12-07-2011, 12:57
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Melbourne, FL
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Roger that, great actor in many roles. He played a great punch guy to Jack Webb's straight man. One of my favorite scenes from Dragnet is when he decides to "brown bag it" to work, but instead of a lunch bag or lunch box, he whips out a fishing tackle box and has all of his food compartmentalized.
A nice long life to age 96. RIP my friend.
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Last edited by Bodyarmorguy; 12-07-2011 at 13:01..
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12-07-2011, 13:54
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Florist
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Land of Flora, Fauna & Merryweather
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In Dragnet, did "Gannon" ever make Detective? I only remember him being referred to as "Officer Gannon."
Anyway, I always did enjoy his work. I guess the big movie-studio-in-the-sky just signed on another great actor.
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In a gun fight, even doing everything right can still get you killed.
Last edited by Patchman; 12-07-2011 at 19:03..
Reason: spelling
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12-07-2011, 21:12
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Inside the Perimeter
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Makes me wish there were an 'honorary section' at ODMP. I would vote for folks like Jack Webb, James Arness, etc as well.
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12-07-2011, 21:32
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NRA4EVR
Join Date: Jun 2001
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Patchman
In Dragnet, did "Gannon" ever make Detective? I only remember him being referred to as "Officer Gannon."
Anyway, I always did enjoy his work. I guess the big movie-studio-in-the-sky just signed on another great actor.
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Didn't they always refer to them as Sergeants Friday and Gannon? With Jack Webb's bent for authenticity, I'd be surprised if he would make a mistake like that since Detective is an LAPD rank, not just assignment. I think that they had witnesses and other civilians calling them "officer", though.
Favorite Dragnet scene: From the "Blue Boy" episode. Friday and Gannon bust in on an LSD party. Gannon pulls the plug on the stereo while Friday turns the lights on. Gannon: "Alright, everybody, sober up and try to pay attention. It's our duty to inform you of your constitutional rights. You have the right to remain silent..."
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12-08-2011, 09:19
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I liked his acting. He'll be missed.
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12-08-2011, 10:19
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Hate to hear that...He was a great actor!
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12-08-2011, 17:13
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He had a long life. Long enough for me to think he had died 10 years ago.
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I wonder if your assessment of "The Wizard of Oz" would sound something like "A teenaged orphan runs away with three psychotic AD/HD patients and a little dog. She kills the first two women she meets." --Sinecure 07/03/2006
Freakin' awsome!! Kickin it old school. Hot sheet on the dash. The report was probably only two sentences. Long live Rencko and Bobbie Hill!--WhiskeyT
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12-08-2011, 17:41
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Florist
Join Date: Jul 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CAcop
He had a long life. Long enough for me to think he had died 10 years ago.
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Ouch..., that's the last thing any actor or performer wants to hear. 
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There are at least two sides to every story. I just heard yours and, indeed, you appear to be the victim. But I can't stop wondering what the other side has to say. :dunno:
In a gun fight, even doing everything right can still get you killed.
Last edited by Patchman; 12-08-2011 at 17:42..
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12-08-2011, 21:00
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Juris Glocktor
Join Date: Apr 2002
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I love those guys... but I still think the original Adam-12 was the shizznit because patrol is where it be at!
RIP, sir, you will be missed!
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Cool story, bro... when do you get to the part where you shut up and walk away from me?
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12-08-2011, 23:37
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Location: California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Patchman
Ouch..., that's the last thing any actor or performer wants to hear. |
Everybody needs to know when it is time to hang it up and go fishing.
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I wonder if your assessment of "The Wizard of Oz" would sound something like "A teenaged orphan runs away with three psychotic AD/HD patients and a little dog. She kills the first two women she meets." --Sinecure 07/03/2006
Freakin' awsome!! Kickin it old school. Hot sheet on the dash. The report was probably only two sentences. Long live Rencko and Bobbie Hill!--WhiskeyT
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12-08-2011, 23:46
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disturbd deputy
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: SW Virginia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lawman800
I love those guys... but I still think the original Adam-12 was the shizznit because patrol is where it be at!
RIP, sir, you will be missed!
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You got that right brother...... but Gannon and Friday still were pretty cool.
Always wished I could be as good as Pete Malloy though.
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