Dragnet

In The Facets of Ayn Rand, Mary Ann Sures reveals Ayn Rand’s interest in Dragnet. She says:

[Ayn Rand] enjoyed Dragnet for its detective, Joe Friday, played by Jack Webb. She liked his no-nonsense attitude toward crime-solv­ing, expressed by his line, “Just give me the facts, m’am.”

Dragnet was a half-hour crime drama that aired from 1967-1970. It is well known for its distinctive four-note opening theme and its realism. The first two seasons can be watched online at Hulu, and Veoh. Amazon also has seasons for sale.

Peikoff also favorably mentions the series in his book, Objectivism: the Philosophy of Ayn Rand.