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Just the Facts, Ma'am

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Joe Friday's no-nonsense catchphrase from the classic police procedural 'Dragnet' is one of the most famous lines in television history, yet the precise wording is a figment of collective memory.

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What People Remember

Millions of viewers remember Sergeant Joe Friday famously saying 'Just the facts, ma'am' in 'Dragnet.'

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What's Actually True

Joe Friday never actually says 'Just the facts, ma'am' in any episode of 'Dragnet.' He says variations like 'All we want are the facts, ma'am' or 'Just the facts.'

Just the Facts, Ma'am

What People Remember

What's Actually True

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