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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. The interval comes to Broadway when the nighttime of April summons its spring warmth, its frayed wind, its broken plumes of light, begins the slow drift from the avenue. And in its wake, slow death of neon and chill and litter where promises were tried let fall. Full swell of black and this, o…

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Synopsis

The Barton Russell Murder Case begins with Detective Danny Clover being summoned to the East River, where a cabin cruiser named Pitcairn is found adrift. The discovery of blood on the boat and the absence of its owner, Barton Russell, sets the stage for a tense investigation. Clover learns that Russell is a man of means, living in a posh neighborhood, and his disappearance raises immediate concerns about foul play.

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Bill Anders

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Charles Calvert

Howard McNear

Jack Kruschen

J

James McCallion

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.
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BIMB 53-04-04 (159) The Barton Russell Murder Case.mp3

Broadway Is My Beat, Episode 159

The Barton Russell Murder Case

Saturday, April 4, 1953 · 24:51

Broadway Is My Beat, Episode 159

The Barton Russell Murder Case

Saturday, April 4, 1953 · 24:51

Summary

Detective Danny Clover investigates the mysterious death of Barton Russell after his body is discovered in the East River, leading him to unravel a web of secrets surrounding Russell's life and relationships.

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