Broadway's My Beat: The Joe Gruber Murder Case (EP4888)
The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas
Adam Graham
4.4 • 2K Ratings
🗓️ 14 January 2026
⏱️ 38 minutes
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Summary
Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 8, 1951
Originating from Hollywood
Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Barbara Whiting; Irene Tedrow; Lou Krugman; Martha Wentworth; Norman Field; Jerry Hausner
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| 0:00.0 | The Welcome to the great detectives of old time radio from Boise, Idaho. |
| 0:34.5 | This is your host, Adam Graham. In a moment, we're going to bring you this week's episode of Broadway's My Beat. |
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| 1:50.4 | Thanks so much for your support. |
| 1:52.3 | Now, from July 8, 1951, here is the Joe Gruber murder case. |
| 1:59.8 | Wrigley's Spearmint Chewing gum, the refreshing, delicious treat that gives you |
| 2:03.6 | chewing enjoyment presents for your listening enjoyment. |
| 2:16.8 | Broadway's My Beat, from Times Square to Columbus Circle, the gaudiest, the most violent, |
| 2:22.6 | the lonesomest mile in the world. |
| 2:31.6 | Broadway's My Beat, the thrilling drama of murder and mystery and the people who walk the Great White Way with Larry Thor as Detective Danny Clover. |
| 2:47.7 | For refreshment while you work, for enjoyment anytime, chew a stick of Wrigley's spearment gum. |
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