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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. In the midday of summer, the sun plumps down and kisses Broadway's cheek, and Broadway loves it. The minutes are warm at the lunch counter, and the salami and cream soda never tasted so good. And walking by, the day's entertainment, the red smiles and the summer dresses and the sandaled girls…

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Synopsis

In The Harry Brian Murder Case, the vibrant yet perilous world of Broadway serves as the backdrop for a gripping murder investigation. Detective Danny Clover is called to the scene when boxer Harry Brian is found beaten and dying, his body pulled from the river. The circumstances surrounding Brian's last fight, where he fatally injured his opponent, add a layer of complexity to the case. As Clover begins to unravel the mystery, he learns that Brian's life was fraught with tension and conflict, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the motives behind his murder.

Host

B

Bill Anders

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Charles Calvert

H

Herb Butterfield

Jack Kruschen

Larry Thor

Lillian Buyeff

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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 53-07-11 (173) The Harry Brian Murder Case.mp3

Broadway Is My Beat, Episode 173

The Harry Brian Murder Case

Saturday, July 11, 1953 · 29:30

Broadway Is My Beat, Episode 173

The Harry Brian Murder Case

Saturday, July 11, 1953 · 29:30

Summary

Detective Danny Clover investigates the murder of boxer Harry Brian, who is found beaten and dying after a controversial fight. As he delves into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal surrounding Brian's life and death.

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