Broadway's My Beat:  The Joe Gruber Murder Case (EP4888)

Broadway's My Beat: The Joe Gruber Murder Case (EP4888)

Author: Adam Graham|Old Time Radio Detective Host January 14, 2026 Duration: 37:39
Today's Mystery:A man commits murder while trying to break into a woman's apartment.

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

Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net

Patreon Supporter of the Day: MJ, Patreon supporter since February 2018.

Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.

Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715

Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net

Give us a call at 208-991-4783

Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives

Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectives

Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Each weekday, Adam Graham opens the archive to the thrilling world of mid-century audio suspense with The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio. This daily series is a direct line to a time when crackling dials and tense narration filled living rooms, presenting a full mystery drama from the genre's golden age every Monday through Saturday. You'll hear the definitive voices of classic investigators at work, from the suave deductions of The Falcon to the methodical procedure of Dragnet, alongside the unique perspectives of Charlie Chan, the streetwise stories of Broadway's My Beat, and the detailed expense reports of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar. It’s a carefully curated rotation designed to showcase the variety and depth of old-time radio detective fiction. Whether it's for a commute, a lunch break, or a nightly ritual, this podcast delivers a complete, immersive story in each episode, letting the atmospheric sound design and sharp dialogue build the case. Tune in for a consistent dose of intrigue and nostalgia, where every episode is a standalone journey into a meticulously crafted audio world.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas
Podcast Episodes
Jeff Regan: The Lady with the Golden Hair (Encore) (EP4952) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:38
Today's Mystery: A rich make-up artist hires International to protect him from someone who’s trying to kill him.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 31, 1948Originating in HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Jeff Regan and Ba…
Christopher London: The Terrible Price of Sugar (Encore) (EP4951) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:48
Christopher London is hired by a sugar magnate to find out how one of his competitors is massively underselling him. However, London finds the case far more dangerous than he thought.Original Radio Broadcast: February 26…
Proudly We Hail: Follow that Man (EP4950s) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:14
Today's Mystery: A private detective is hired to located a woman's brother who is tied into underworld activity.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 29, 1950Originating in New YorkStarring: Lee Tracy as Clint Flint, Mi…
Counterspy: The Housing Racket (A0078) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:47
Today's Adventure: Counterspy is called in to investigate a shady home developer who hasOriginal Radio Broadcast: May 23, 1948Originating in New YorkStarring Don McLaughlin as David Harding, Mandel Kramer as PetersTo sub…
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Baldero Matter (EP4950) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:30
Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to California to investigate a case of modern day pilots robbing a yacht at sea.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 15, 1959Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.Virgin…
Dragnet: The Big Juvenile Division (EP4949) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:39
Todays Mystery: Joe Friday tries to stop a juvenile gang war.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 17, 1952Originating from HollywoodStarred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs, Char…
Broadway's My Beat: The Macklin and John Howard Murder Case (EP4948) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:14
Today's Mystery: Danny investigates when a wealthy man is found murdered through menthol alcohol while living in the Bowery.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 10, 1951Originated in HollywoodStars: Larry Thor as Lieu…
The Big Story: Three Gold Coins Spell Death (EP4947) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:07
Today's Mystery: A Tulsa, Oklahoma reporter investigates when a man is found murdered outside a small town.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 14, 1949Originating in New YorkStarring Bob Readick as Nolan Bulloch, Abb…
The Saint: Murder on the High Seas (EP4946) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:49
Today's Mystery: The Saint meets a fightened actress on a cruise ship who fears her for her life with good reason.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 18, 1949Originating from HollywoodStarred: Vincent Price as Simon…
Counterspy: The Stolen Car Racket (Rehearsal) (A0076) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:03
Today's Adventure: A woman who runs a New York auto theft racket and her sister get caught up in a web of intrigue and murder after doing business with a Chicago gang leader.Rehearsal of Program that Aired July 27, 1946O…