"Sometimes the best stories a reporter gets are the ones he can't print..."
Frank Lovejoy stars as Randy Stone in the US broadcasts, a toughened, street-wise Chicago Star reporter working the Night Beat in the early 1950s.
Night Beat was a 1950s detective series that starred Frank Lovejoy as Randy Stone, the tough, street-wise reporter of Chicago Star. Sponsored by Wheaties and Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer, the show is all about Stone and his encounters with criminals and strange stories. The show ran from February 6, 1950 to September 25, 1952 on NBC. Lovejoy’s portrayal of Randy Stone is said to be one of his best, as his delivery was nothing short of excellent.
Frank Lovejoy stars as Randy Stone, a toughened, street-wise Chicago Star reporter working the Nightbeat in the early 1950s.
Randy Stone's heart is in the right place, and sometimes he can make a difference. Sometimes it's just too late. And too bad. But he tells the story. That's life on the Nightbeat. As he finishes setting it down in words, Randy yells out, "Copy boy!" and the story rolls to print, and the newspaper hits the street as the sun come up.
Orchestra and sound effects are excellent. Frank Lovejoy is a seasoned pro of radio and film with an honest, gripping delivery. Solid supporting casts maintain the intensity of the noir theme. Good writing and direction keep the show moving, allowing the listener to witness another story from the Nightbeat.
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Please enjoy these 88 old time radio episodes:
| Air Date | Title | Synopsis | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08.21.1950 | night beat (029) doctor's secret |
+ Randy Stone covers the night beat for the Chicago Star. Stories begin in many different ways. Thi... | |
| 09.04.1950 | night beat (031) old home week |
+ Randy Stone covers the night beat for the Chicago Star. Stories begin in many different ways. Thi... | |
| 09.11.1950 | night beat (032) the hunter becomes the hunted |
+ There’s an old bromide about nothing being deader than yesterdays news, but what about the peopl... | |
| 09.25.1950 | night beat (034) a case of butter |
+ Randy Stone covers the night beat for the Chicago Star. Stories begin in many different ways. Thi... | |
| 10.06.1950 | night beat (035) the kenny day amnesia case |
+ Randy Stone covers the night beat for the Chicago Star. Stories begin in many different ways. Thi... | |
| 10.20.1950 | night beat (037) judge arnold's daughter |
+ For Randy Stone who covers the night beat for the Chicago Star stories begin in many different way... | |
| 03.04.1951 | night beat (041) big john mcmasters |
+ Randy Stone covers the night beat for the Chicago Star Newspaper. Stories begin in many ways and t... | |
| 05.18.1951 | night beat (042) juke box romance | ||
| 05.25.1951 | night beat (043) fear | ||
| 06.08.1951 | night beat (045) the search for fred |
+ This story started on a hot night in June at around 7pm. Randy was at his desk trying to convince ... | |
| 06.15.1951 | night beat (046) otto, the music man aka old baldy |
+ Night is when the city comes alive full of promise. Randy stood on the corner watching the world g... | |
| 06.22.1951 | night beat (047) sanctuary |
+ Jodie Lethering was five years old going on six and was reported missing at noon on Sunday. And th... | |
| 06.29.1951 | night beat (048) byline for frank |
+ It was a busy Wednesday night. Barnes on the city desk asked me to lend a hand and I filled in for... | |
| 07.06.1951 | night beat (049) bill perrin amnesia case | ||
| 07.13.1951 | night beat (050) antonio's return |
+ Randy Stone wonders what the readers of the Morning Star will say when they read the opening line ... | |
| 08.17.1951 | night beat (055) they |
+ Stories begin in many different ways for Randy Stone who covers the night beat for the Chicago Tri... | |
| 10.26.1951 | night beat (065) mr and mrs carothers |
+ Stories begin in many different ways for Randy Stone who covers the night beat for the Chicago Tri... | |
| 12.21.1951 | night beat (073) five days off for christmas |
+ Randy Stone who covers the night beat for the Chicago Tribune normally couldn’t walk a downtown ... | |
| 12.28.1951 | night beat (074) expectant father | ||
| 05.01.1952 | night beat (092) pay up or die |
+ Charlie owed Joe Sligo $3000 from his gambling and Sligo’s motto was pay up or die. Charlie has ... | |
| 05.08.1952 | night beat (093) long live the clown |
+ A woman who is married to a cunning spy approaches Randy Stone who covers the night beat for the C... | |
| 05.15.1952 | night beat (094) death of riley |
+ Stories begin in many different ways for Randy Stone who covers the night beat for the Chicago Sta... | |
| 05.22.1952 | night beat (095) target for a week | ||
| 05.29.1952 | night beat (096) the jockey brothers |
+ Stories begin in many different ways for Randy Stone who covers the night beat for the Chicago Sta... | |
| 06.05.1952 | night beat (097) marvelous machine |
+ Stories begin in many different ways for Randy Stone who covers the night beat for the Chicago Sta... |
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