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Richard Diamond Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

Adam Grahamwww.spreaker.com
During Dick Powell's lengthy career, he had many stages. From the 1930s to 1944, he was known as a skilled singer and comic actor. He landed the film role Philip Marlowe in Murder, My Sweet, he starred in the first true hard-boiled Private Eye show Rogue's Gallery, and then he spent many years playing a variety of hard-boiled characters in Noir films.

 In many ways, Richard Diamond was a perfect marriage of the two halves of Powell's performing career before the next stage of Powell's career which saw him as a creative force behind programs such as the Zane Grey Theater.

The series was unusual in that many episodes featured hard-boiled fisticuffs and gunfights. Then the series shifts to Richard Diamond showing up at his girlfriend Helen Asher's The series also stars Virginia Gregg as Dick's wealthy girlfriend Helen Asher, Wilms Herbert plays Sergeant Otis, and a series of actors including Ed Begley and Arthur Q. Bryant played Diamond's best friend, Lieutenant Walt Levinson.  to serenade her as he softly sings and plays the piano and the two banter back and forth. It's an unusual series that only Powell could make work.

Diamond was a former NYPD detective who served in the O.S.S. during the war before returning home to start his own private agency. His rates are quite exorbitant at $100 a day plus expenses. Compare this to contemporary Philip Marlowe's $25 a day. He enjoys a good relationship with Lt. Levinson of the Homicide Squad while being a bane to the existence of the slow-witted Sergeant Otis.The series aired for eighty episodes on NBC, fifty-one of which were sustaining (without a sponsor) and twenty-nine sponsored by Rexall. \

It then moved to ABC and was sponsored by Camel Cigarettes for sixty-five weeks. The series returned to radio in an unusual way: CBS aired reruns of the show as a summer replacement in 1953, which was unprecedented for the time.

The character of Richard Diamond returned in 1957 on television with less of the comedy as a half hour detective program starring David Janssen (The Fugitive). The new series lasted four seasons and also featured appearances by a young Mary Tyler Moore.


Adam Graham is your host providing commentary on each episode, adding historical context and responding to listeners during the period the series was a featured show on the Great Detectives of Old TIme Radio podcast.
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Richard Diamond: The Lan Jacoby Case

Original Release Date: November 16, 2016 A killer that Diamond gots deported is back in the country and looking to settle scores…especially with Diamond. Original Air Date: November 19, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out...

Dec 07, 202433 min

Richard Diamond: The Fifty Thousand Dollar Diamond Heist

Original Release Date: November 9, 2016 A man hires Diamond to deliver a package and Diamond discovers it’s attempt to frame him for the theft of a Fifty Thousand Dollar necklace from the Mayor’s house. Original Air Date: November 12, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener surve...

Nov 30, 202433 min

Richard Diamond: Diamond's Severest Critic

Original Release Date: November 2, 2016 Sick of Diamond’s singing, one of Helen’s grouchy neighbor contracts an unethical private detective to make sure Diamond doesn’t sing tonight. Original Air Date: November 5, 1945 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.g...

Nov 23, 202434 min

Richard Diamond: The Bill Kirby Murder Case

Original Release Date: October 26, 2016 Diamond investigates the disappearance of a fellow private eye at the request of the missing man’s mother. Original Air Date: October 29, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our soc...

Nov 16, 202434 min

Richard Diamond: The Rene Bennet Case

Original Release Date: October 19, 2016 Diamond is hired to find out who has been stealing designs from a hat designer. Original Air Date: October 22, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.gr...

Nov 09, 202434 min

Richard Diamond: The Bogus Bills Case

Original Release Date: October 12, 2016 When someone passes a counterfeit bill to a newsboy, DIamond sets out to take down the counterfeiting ring. Original Air Date: October 15, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our so...

Nov 02, 202432 min

Richard Diamond: The Gibson Murder Case

Original Release Date: October 5, 2016 A school teacher calls Diamond for help when she finds a body in a locked room. Original Air Date: October 8, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.grea...

Oct 26, 202433 min

Richard Diamond: The Two Thousand Dollar Bundle

Original Release Date: September 28, 2016 Two thugs show up demanding Diamond tell them where a bundle is, but Diamond doesn’t know what they’re talking about and receives a beating for it. Original Air Date: September 24, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https:/...

Oct 19, 202434 min

Richard Diamond: The Jerome J. Jerome Case

Original Release Date: September 21, 2016 An eccentric man shows up in Diamond’s office and claims to have found a body. Original Air Date: September 17, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www...

Oct 12, 202432 min

Richard Diamond: The Van Dyke Seance Case

Original Release Date: September 14, 2016 Diamond is hired to expose a phony medium who is fleecing a woman’s wealthy aunt. Original Air Date: September 10, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://...

Oct 05, 202439 min

Richard Diamond: The Henry Baker Case

Original Release Date: September 7, 2016 An elderly kleptomaniac jumps to her death at the same time a thief who’d been in an upscale department store when she made off with expensive jewels. Original Air Date: September 3, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https:...

Sep 14, 202433 min

Richard Diamond: The Eddie Garrett Case

Release Date: August 31, 2016 A man on death row calls for Diamond and asks him to help his little brother avoid his fate. Original Air Date: August 27, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www....

Sep 07, 202434 min

Richard Diamond: The Jean Cooper Murder Case

Release Date: August 24, 2016 A wealthy man hires Diamond to clear his son of a vehicular manslaughter charge. Original Air Date: August 20, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetecti...

Aug 31, 202436 min

Richard Diamond: The Lynn Knight Case

Original Release Date: August 17, 2016 A former restaurant photographer turns to Diamond for protection. Original Air Date: August 16, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.ne...

Aug 24, 202434 min

Richard Diamond: The Martin Hyer Frame Up Case

Original Release Date: August 10, 2016 A man plots to murder his wife and frame his mistress’ husband for the crime, and the two plan to fool Diamond into being a witness to back up the frame. Original Air Date: July 23, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://s...

Aug 17, 202434 min

Richard Diamond: The Man Who Hated Women

Original Release Date: August 3, 2016 Walt asks Diamond’s help to catch a psycho killer who has brutally murdered three women. Original Air Date: July 16, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://ww...

Aug 10, 202433 min

Richard Diamond: Escaped Convicts After Diamond

Original Release Date: July 27, 2016 Two criminals escape prison, with one determined to get his revenge on Diamond. Original Air Date: July 9, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdete...

Aug 03, 202432 min

Richard Diamond: The Tom Waxman Bombing Case

Original Release Date: July 20, 2016 A labor leader, who is a friend of Diamond’s, is killed by a bomb and suspicion falls on his brother. Original Air Date: June 26, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media a...

Jul 27, 202435 min

Richard Diamond: The Fred Sears Murder Case

Original Release Date: July 13, 2016 Diamond loses his cool with a difficult client and shoves his retainer check down his client’s throat. Trouble comes with the client found shot in Diamond’s office the next morning. Original Air Date: June 19, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the li...

Jul 22, 202435 min

Richard Diamond: The Bertram Kalmus Case

Original Release Date: July 6, 2016 A cabbie asks Diamond to find the owner of a bloody hat. Original Air Date: June 5, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net...

Jul 13, 202434 min

Richard Diamond: The Betty Moran Case

Original Release Date: June 29, 2016 A wealthy woman kills a man who blackmails her and then is shot herself. The police believe it was a murder-suicide, but her husband thinks otherwise and hires Diamond to find her Blackmailer’s partner. Original Air Date: May 29, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-...

Jul 06, 202436 min

Richard Diamond: The Stolen Purse

Original Release Date: June 22, 2016 An elderly lady grifter hires Diamond to find the owner of a purse. Before he knows it, Diamond has to explain a body in his office. Original Air Date: May 22, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.ne...

Jun 29, 202434 min

Richard Diamond: The Ralph Chase Case

Original Release Date: June 15, 2016 The executor of a wealthy young heiress’ estate calls Diamond in when he fears his niece is about to marry an unsavory character. Original Air Date: May 15, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net C...

Jun 22, 202434 min

Richard Diamond: The Dick Barton Case

Original Release Date: June 8, 2016 A wealthy man hires Richard Diamond to find the truth about a man his son believed he killed. Original Air Date: April 24, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Check out our social media at https:...

Jun 15, 202433 min

Richard Diamond: The Charles Johnson Matter

Original Release Date: May 7, 2019 Diamond is hired by a man who insists he was framed for passing counterfeit bills. Original Rebroadcast Date: September 13, 1953 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net 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… http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Become one of our friends on Facebook. Follow us...

May 07, 201931 min

Richard Diamond: The Hollywood Story

Original Release Date: April 18, 2018 Diamond is called to Hollywood to help a producer who’s being blackmailed. Rebroadcast Date: August 23, 1953 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net 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… http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Become one of our friends on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter @radi...

Apr 18, 201836 min

Richard Diamond: The Hatpin Murder Case

Original Release Date: April 11, 2018 An Oklahoma rancher brings Diamond to solve the death of his brother. Rebroadcast Date: August 16, 1953 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net 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… http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Become one of our friends on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter @radiodete...

Apr 11, 201831 min

Richard Diamond: The Wheat Germ Case

Original Release Date: April 4, 2018 A man stumbles into Diamond’s office and dies from being stabbed with ice pick, but not before giving clues that lead Diamond to a health club. Rebroadcast Date: August 9, 1953 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net 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… http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-478...

Apr 04, 201835 min

Richard Diamond: The Kidnapped Policeman

Original Release Date: March 28, 2018 Lieutenant Levinson is kidnapped. A warning is given that if a man Levinson sent to death row dies…Levinson dies. Rebroadcast Date: August 2, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net 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… http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Become one of our friends o...

Mar 28, 201836 min

Richard Diamond: The Rifle Case

Original Release Date: March 21, 2018 A gunmaker has received threats and asks Diamond to protect him until he can deliver his designs to the government. Rebroadcast Date: June 21, 1953 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net 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… http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Become one of our friends ...

Mar 21, 201834 min
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