Murphy was portrayed by Pat French, in real life Jim’s wife. While she likes Harry, she’s also independent enough not to get involved romantically. In time, he’s aided by a partner, a red-haired former librarian called Murphy. What with one thing and another (most of the noir variety), Harry ends up on the West Coast, first in Los Angeles and eventually Seattle. Harry’s real surname was Niletti, changed to protect his family from certain Chicago-based baddies. Like other radio sleuths, Jim French’s Harry began his career as a cop, in this case on the Chicago police force. Jim’s wife Pat, who portrayed Harry Nile’s partner Murphy, died before him in 2017. His Jim French Productions broadcast more than 800 full-cast radio shows between 19. French, 1928–2017, American radio writer, producer, and presenter.
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