Dragnet Sergeant Joe Friday, the "Dragnet" flatfoot, is back on the streets, and the air waves, but this version has a few modern touches up its sleeve -- including the updated theme song. Walon Green, an executive producer of the show, who also wrote "The Wild Bunch" screenplay, speaks with Steve about the latest incarnation of a beloved institution.

Dragnet

February 16, 200312:00 AM ET

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Dragnet

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Sergeant Joe Friday, the "Dragnet" flatfoot, is back on the streets, and the air waves, but this version has a few modern touches up its sleeve — including the updated theme song. Walon Green, an executive producer of the show, who also wrote "The Wild Bunch" screenplay, speaks with Steve about the latest incarnation of a beloved institution.