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Broadway's My Beat, from Times Square to Columbus Circle, the gaudiest, the most violent, the lonesomest mile in the world. Broadway's My Beat, with Larry Thor as Detective Danny Clover. Broadway's glitter is soft, easy on the eye. The glint of pavements has not yet reached its nighttime sheen. The stone is still warm from the touch of twilight, and the neon has not yet bled into scarlet. The voices that screamed against the day are quieter now, and the walks slower. It's th…

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Synopsis

In The Lily Nelson Murder Case, the vibrant yet turbulent world of Broadway serves as the backdrop for a tragic mystery. Detective Danny Clover arrives at the scene of a shocking death: the celebrated actress Lily Nelson is found in her brownstone, her wrists slashed and a razor blade lying beside her. The scene is both beautiful and haunting, with the glimmering chandeliers and mirrors reflecting the stark reality of her demise. Clover is immediately drawn into the complexities of Lily's life, questioning how such a radiant star could meet such a grim fate.

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B

Bill Anders

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Charles Calvert

C

Clayton Post

E

Edwin Max

Elliott Lewis

Jack Kruschen

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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.
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  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

BIMB 51-10-06 (081) The Lily Nelson Murder Case.mp3

Broadway Is My Beat, Episode 81

The Lily Nelson Murder Case

Saturday, October 6, 1951 · 29:41

Broadway Is My Beat, Episode 81

The Lily Nelson Murder Case

Saturday, October 6, 1951 · 29:41

Summary

Detective Danny Clover investigates the mysterious death of famous actress Lily Nelson, who is found with slashed wrists in her brownstone. As he delves into her life, he uncovers a web of love, obsession, and heartbreak.

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  • 1951 — Korean War: The First Battle of Maryang San pits Commonwealth troops against communist Chinese troops.

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