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Dragnet attracted teenage viewers because of its honest depiction of societal issues
"Today's youth is far more advanced - more aware - than that of a generation ago," said series creator Jack Webb.
A television show can't survive without an audience, but we often forget that every television creator is also a television fan. Jack Webb himself was an audience member and seemed to be content creating the sort of television shows that he felt were important.
During an interview, Webb confessed that, unlike other shows airing, he wasn't especially concerned with targeting a specific type of viewer with his series, Dragnet.
"We're not really after any particular type of audience," said Webb during an interview with the Santa Barbara News-Press.
Apparently, playing hard-to-get worked wonders, and Webb's series attracted a very coveted demographic: teens.
Apparently, young people flocked to Dragnet. Webb was incredibly grateful for the success. He chalked up the good fortune to good old-fashioned quality television. Webb wanted to tell honest stories that people could relate to, and his audience appreciated that.
"We're very happy at the number of teenagers and young people that watch Dragnet," said Webb. "Today's youth is far more advanced - more aware - than that of a generation ago. Five or ten years ago, for that matter. They want to know. It's no accident that our programs deal with 'real' problems. LSD, auto accidents, and pot parties depicted on Dragnet are things which really happened - and right at this minute are happening - and the kids know this."
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