Broadway Is My Beat
CBS Radio
Broadway Is My Beat was a CBS radio crime drama series that aired from 1949 to 1954. Set in New York City, the show followed a hardened policeman working in the homicide division as he tackled various cases.
Initially, the series originated in New York for its first 12 episodes before moving to Hollywood. The gripping narratives and engaging characters made it a memorable part of the radio drama landscape.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
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Critiques
Excellent Cop Show
MelvinFurd
I love this stuff. What's remarkable for me is some of the language in the introduction and ending. I'd call it poetry. The writer's were really onto something. Poetic descriptions of Broadway, the loneliness, its gaudiness and it's inhabitants are precursors or influenced by beat poetry. Excellent performance by the lead actor, sensitive and tough at the same time. Somewhat a formulaic structure but I still find it entertaining. A window into late 40's early 50's Manhattan jargon and sensibility. Very realistic and just plain terrific.
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Poe1809
I'm not a huge fan of straight detectives shows, but these were really solid. I recommend you listen to them if you have any interest in the genre at all.
Top 5 Crime Radio Show!
jeffzkrazie
I love this show! It's not the "most known" Detective show from the golden age of radio but It certainly is the most underated Detective show! GREAT STUFF!
I agree
hff1981
Really underated. should have been a classic. thank you for uploading these episodes.