Old Time Radio Downloads > Crime > Broadway Is My Beat

A love affair with noir and hardboiled detective series blossomed during the 1940's. The golden age of radio had found a new following in the crime drama genre, and managed to churn out several note-worthy serializations. One of the more popular old time radio shows of the period was Broadway is my Beat which featured the talented Larry Thor as Detective Danny Clover.  Clover truly loved his beat on the colorful and gritty streets of Broadway and it shined through in his passion and dedication to his job. He tirelessly patrolled the city streets and instilled fear into the hoodlums and villains that threatened the peace. Remarkably enough, the program enjoyed a lengthy run from 1949-1954, unlike its other contemporaries who only lasted for a season. This old radio show was first produced in New York City, however, it was later moved to Hollywood under the directorship of Elliot Lewis. As a resident New Yorker himself, Lewis infused the show with an amazing mix of sounds and effects that effortlessly brought the vibrant and lively world of Broadway is my Beat to life on the radio.

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Air Date Title Synopsis
 1950-04-07  029 Jimmy Webster Case
 1950-04-14  030 Tommy Stafford Case
 1950-04-21  031 Elaine Hill Case
 1950-04-28  032 Max Wendell
 1950-05-05  033 Janice Guilford Case
 1950-05-12  034 Harry Dean Case

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