Webb had starred in a few mostly short - lived radio programs , and Dragnet would make him a major media personality in his era .
Dragnet was created and produced by Jack Webb , who starred as stoic Sergeant Joe Friday .
Jack Webb had starred in a few mostly short - lived radio programs , and Dragnet would make Jack Webb a major media personality in Jack Webb 's era .
Dragnet was created and produced by Jack Webb , who starred as stoic Sergeant Joe Friday .