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Broadway Is My Beat 200 Episodes
Broadway Is My Beat was one of the most atmospheric and haunting crime dramas of the golden age of radio. Set against the backdrop of New York City’s famed Broadway, the series followed the investigations of Detective Danny Clover, whose beat stretched from Times Square to Columbus Circle. Known for its moody narration, vivid cityscape descriptions, and gritty realism, the show captured the loneliness and dark glamour of urban life in postwar America. It was both a hardboiled detective series and a poetic tribute to the streets of New York.
Dark, stylish, and unforgettable, Broadway Is My Beat stood out for its fusion of crime drama with noir-style storytelling.
The Stars
The series starred Larry Thor as Detective Danny Clover, delivering weary, world-wise narration that became the program’s signature. His voice conveyed both toughness and compassion as he navigated the underbelly of the city.
Supporting roles included:
– Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Clover’s loyal and upbeat sidekick
– Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan, an earlier partner character
– Georgia Ellis and Paul Frees frequently appeared in guest roles, alongside a strong ensemble of West Coast radio actors.
The program’s evocative scripts were enhanced by the musical scoring of Alexander Courage, who later became famous for composing the Star Trek theme.
Key Dates
• Broadway Is My Beat debuted on CBS Radio on February 27, 1949.
• Initially broadcast from New York, the show later moved production to Hollywood.
• It ran until August 1, 1954, producing over 200 episodes during its five-year run.
Other Information
What set Broadway Is My Beat apart from other police procedurals was its unique blend of poetic narration and gritty detective storytelling. Clover often described Broadway itself as a living character—its lights, shadows, and voices shaping the lives of those who walked its streets.
The show frequently explored human tragedy, despair, and the fleeting nature of happiness, giving it a more literary and philosophical tone than many contemporaries. Each case was less about catching a criminal than about understanding the lives and choices of those caught up in crime.
The sound design further deepened the atmosphere, with bustling street effects, mournful music, and Clover’s introspective voiceovers closing many episodes on a note of melancholy reflection.
Today, Broadway Is My Beat is remembered as one of radio’s most distinctive crime dramas, celebrated for its noir sensibility, lyrical writing, and emotionally rich storytelling.
Suggested Retail Price: $27.49
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Width: 200
Weight: 0.0500 pounds
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