Brodrick Crawford and his deep gravelly voice.

Highway Patrol was a hit television series that was released in 1957. "Highway Patrol" set the standard for highway drama and preceded shows such as "Dragnet", "Adam 12", "CHIPS", and "Route 66".

Brodrick Crawford was a natural for the part with his serious, professional, no-nonsense demeanor. He had a deep gravelly voice that lent an added air of dramatic effect.