Often misquoted as "Just the facts, ma'am," Friday actually used variations like "All we want are the facts, ma'am" . History: Radio (1949–1957): Created and starred in by Jack Webb.
Dragnet is an iconic American media franchise following LAPD Sergeant Joe Friday. It is credited with pioneering the "police procedural" genre by emphasizing realism and actual police techniques. Dragnet
Every episode began with the disclaimer: "Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to see is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent" . Often misquoted as "Just the facts, ma'am," Friday