Remade for the series sequel Dragnet 1966 (1969), Season 2, Episode 15 entitled "The Christmas Story,." with Bill Gannon (Harry Morgan) as Friday's partner replacing Frank Smith (Ben Alexander).
The episode "The Big Little Jesus" (12/24/1953) was network television's first half-hour color film. It was the only color show of the series. It was rerun on the network at Christmas time, for several seasons. It was the only episode not to go into reruns as "Badge 714".
This is the only Dragnet episode based on a case from outside Los Angeles. The incident took place in San Fransisco.