Pioneers of Television  Stephen Cannell on the "Dragnet" Style of Acting

Stephen J. Cannell recalls how writer Jack Webb coached actors on his famous crime drama. Details

 

Program: Pioneers of Television

Episode: Stephen Cannell on the "Dragnet" Style of Acting

Writer and actor Jack Webb believed realism on the small screen heightened the natural dramatic tension of a show, so when he created the crime drama series "Dragnet" in 1951, he wrote fast-paced, clipped dialogue. But it was difficult for some actors to master, and in this video clip, writer Stephen J. Cannell recalls how Webb coached an actor into delivering the performance he most wanted.

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Duration: (0:36)
Premiere Date: 01/03/2011
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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