THE JOE QUITO MURDER CASE and THE DR. ROBERT STAFFORD CASE BROADWAY IS MY BEAT

  Broadway Is My Beat was a gritty radio crime drama that aired on CBS from 1949 to 1954. It followed the investigations of Detective Danny Clover (most notably played by Larry Thor), a world-weary NYPD homicide detective working Manhattan's "Great White Way"—the lonesomest, most violent, and gaudiest mile in the world. The show was famous for its stylized, noir-inspired dialogue and immersive sound design that recreated the bustling atmosphere of Times Square.  Episode Summaries The Joe Quito Murder Case (March 3, 1950) Plot: Danny Clover is contacted by Joe Quito, an ex-convict who has just been released from prison. Immediately after their meeting, Quito is murdered. Theme: The case dives into the dark underbelly of the theater district, where the "remnants of dreams and desires" often lead to violence and decay. The Dr. Robert Stafford Murder Case (March 10, 1950) Plot: The investigation begins when an unidentified, well-dressed man is found shot dead inside an apartment building elevator. Twist: The victim is eventually identified as Dr. Robert Stafford. As Danny questions the building's residents, the case takes a deadlier turn when the elevator operator, Eddie Amboy, is also murdered to cover up the crime. The motive involves a complex web of mutual suspicion between a husband and wife, each believing the other is trying to kill them Catch ALL our 1001 episodes and shows at www.bestof1001stories.com