Broadway Is My Beat was a gritty radio crime drama that aired on CBS from 1949 to 1954. It followed the investigations of Detective Danny Clover (played by Larry Thor), a world-weary NYPD homicide detective working Manhattan's "Great White Way"—the gaudiest and most violent mile in the world. The show was celebrated for its stylized, noir dialogue and immersive sound design.
Episode Summaries
The Francie Green Murder Case (March 24, 1950)
Plot: Detective Danny Clover investigates the murder of Francie Green, a 20-year-old cigarette girl working in a Broadway nightclub.
The Investigation: Clover uncovers a plot involving a false alibi and a significant nightclub photograph. The case reveals a connection between the real killer and an earlier crime, highlighting the tragic cycle of violence behind the city's neon lights.
The Charles and Jackie Kendall Murder Case (January 27, 1950)
Plot: This case centers on the discovery of the bodies of Charles and Jackie Kendall, a couple found murdered in a Broadway hotel.
The Investigation: Danny Clover navigates a web of domestic frustration and unfulfilled dreams. The investigation reveals that the "perfect" image the couple projected was a facade, hiding a dark relationship that ended in a tragic double homicide on the "lonesomest mile" in the world.