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.

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a premier hard-boiled detective radio drama that brought Raymond Chandler's iconic private eye to life during the Golden Age of Radio.
Production History
NBC Run (1947): The series debuted on June 17, 1947, under the title The New Adventures of Philip Marlowe. It starred Van Heflin and served as a summer replacement for The Bob Hope Show.
CBS Run (1948–1951): The program moved to CBS in September 1948 with Gerald Mohr taking over the title role. Mohr's deep baritone and cynical delivery became the definitive portrayal, reportedly favored by Chandler himself.
Final Broadcast: The series concluded its regular run in September 1951, though its influence directly led to the creation of other landmarks like Gunsmoke.
Series Style and Premise
Atmosphere: Set in a gritty, post-war Los Angeles, the show was noted for its "hard-boiled" realism. Unlike other detective shows of the era, it lacked comedic relief or "quaint" characters, focusing instead on the darker side of human nature.
Narrative: Each 30-minute episode followed Marlowe as he navigated cases involving murder, blackmail, and corruption. Episodes often opened with Marlowe's signature world-weary narration.
Cast and Crew:
Producer/Director: Norman Macdonnell (CBS run).
Supporting Cast: Featured radio veterans like Jeff Corey (as Lt. Ybarra), Lawrence Dobkin (as Lt. Matthews), Howard McNear, and Parley Baer.
Music: Composed by Lyn Murray (NBC) and Richard Aurandt (CBS).
Legacy
By 1949, the show reached the largest audience in radio, proving that sophisticated, literary detective fiction could achieve massive commercial success. Today, many original recordings have been restored and remain popular in the Old Time Radio (OTR) community.

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The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a radio series featuring Raymond Chandler's private eye, Philip Marlowe. Robert C. Reinehr and Jon D. Swartz, in their book, The A to Z of Old Time Radio, noted that the program differed from most others in its genre: "It was a more hard-boiled program than many of the other private detective shows of the time, containing few quips or quaint characters."

In 1948, the series moved to CBS, where it was called The Adventure of Philip Marlowe, with Gerald Mohr playing Marlowe. This series also began with an adaptation of "Red Wind", using a script different from the NBC adaptation. By 1949, it had the largest audience in radio. The CBS version ran for 114 episodes. That series ran 26 September 1948 – 29 September 1950..

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