Night Beat -- Zero aka An Untimely Death

Night Beat was a radio drama series that aired on NBC from 1950 to 1952. The show centered around Randy Stone, a reporter for the Chicago Star, who worked the night beat and uncovered various human interest stories and crimes in the city. The series was known for its gritty, noir atmosphere and compelling storytelling. "Zero aka An Untimely Death" is the first episode of Night Beat that originally aired on February 6, 1950. In this episode, Randy Stone attempts to track down Mr. Warren, a man who plans to commit suicide at midnight due to receiving a mistaken medical report. The episode explores themes of desperation and redemption as Stone races against time to prevent a tragedy.