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Synopsis

In The Joe Gruber Murder Case, Detective Danny Clover finds himself in the sweltering heat of a New York summer, where the vibrant life of Broadway contrasts sharply with the grim realities of crime. Clover and his partner, Detective Muggerman, are staked out in front of an apartment building, waiting for an armed robber who has already killed a bystander. Tension hangs in the air as they prepare to confront the suspect, but when they make their move, the robber has vanished, leaving behind only a mystery.

Host

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Bob Stevenson

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B

Barbara Whiting

Charles Calvert

I

Irene Tedrow

Jack Kruschen

Larry Thor

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Broadway_Is_My_Beat_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

BIMB 51-07-08 (070) The Joe Gruber Murder Case.mp3

Broadway Is My Beat, Episode 70

The Joe Gruber Murder Case

Sunday, July 8, 1951 · 29:28

Broadway Is My Beat, Episode 70

The Joe Gruber Murder Case

Sunday, July 8, 1951 · 29:28

Summary

Detective Danny Clover investigates the murder of an armed robber who escapes from a police stakeout by hiding in a coffin. The case leads him into a web of family secrets and deception.

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