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Broadway's My Beat, from Times Square to the Lumbered Circle, the gaudiest, the most violent, the lonesomest mile in the world. Broadway's My Beat, with Larry Thor as Detective Danny Clover. It's into January now, and Broadway's settle down's another year's worth of living. The days have begun to drift backward again, away from you. And it's started all over. Punch the time card, smile at the boss, and the comments made. But the main chunk of dream is still there, and on Bro…

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Synopsis

In The Joseph Brady Case, Detective Danny Clover finds himself on the gritty streets of Broadway, where dreams and nightmares intertwine. The episode begins with the discovery of Joseph Brady, a well-to-do inventor known for his bottle opener, who has been murdered in a dark alley. Clover is tasked with unraveling the mystery behind Brady's death, which quickly leads him to a drunken man named Herbie Lennon. Herbie, a neighborhood fixture known for his drinking, confesses to the murder, claiming he has no recollection of the events that transpired.

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Benny Rubin

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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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BIMB 53-01-17 (148) The Joseph Brady Case.mp3

Broadway Is My Beat, Episode 148

The Joseph Brady Case

Saturday, January 17, 1953 · 29:38

Broadway Is My Beat, Episode 148

The Joseph Brady Case

Saturday, January 17, 1953 · 29:38

Summary

Detective Danny Clover investigates the murder of Joseph Brady, a wealthy inventor, only to find a drunken man named Herbie Lennon confessing to the crime. As the case unfolds, Clover discovers deeper connections and a web of deception.

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