Richard Diamond, Private Detective, Old time Radio

Richard Diamond, Private Detective is a classic American detective drama radio show that aired from 1949 to 1953. The show starred Dick Powell as the titular character, a wisecracking former police officer turned private detective.Episodes typically opened with a client visiting or calling Diamond's office and agreeing to his fee of $100 a day plus expenses, or Diamond taking on a case at the behest of his friend and former partner, Lt. Walter Levinson. Diamond would then embark on a dangerous investigation, often involving beautiful women, ruthless criminals, and deadly secrets.Despite the danger involved in his work, Diamond always maintained his cool and his sense of humor. He was a skilled fighter and a shrewd investigator, and he always managed to get his man (or woman) in the end.One of the things that made Richard Diamond, Private Detective so popular was its unique blend of hard-boiled detective fiction and romantic comedy. Diamond was a tough guy, but he also had a soft side for his girlfriend, Helen Asher. He would often serenade her with a song at the end of each episode.The show was also notable for its high production values. The scripts were tightly written, the acting was top-notch, and the sound effects were some of the best in the business.Richard Diamond, Private Detective was a critical and commercial success, and it remains one of the most popular old-time radio shows to this day. If you're a fan of detective fiction, romantic comedy, or just well-made radio drama, then you owe it to yourself to check out Richard Diamond, Private Detective.

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Diamond in the rough - Richard Diamond Private Detective

Diamond in the rough - Richard Diamond Private DetectiveThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

02-29
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Richard Diamond The Pete Rocco Case

Richard Diamond The Pete Rocco CaseThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

02-26
29:49

Richard Diamond The Big Foot Grafton Case

Richard Diamond The Big Foot Grafton CaseThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

02-20
31:15

Richard Diamond The Homing Pigeon Case

Richard Diamond The Homing Pigeon CaseThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

02-15
31:17

Richard Diamond The Misplaced Laundry Case

Richard Diamond The Misplaced Laundry CaseThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

02-10
31:09

Richard Diamond The Oklahoma Cowboy Murder Case

Richard Diamond The Bald Head CaseThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

02-06
31:20

Richard Diamond The CoverUp Murders

Richard Diamond The CoverUp MurdersThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

02-04
25:18

Richard Diamond The Bald Head Case

Richard Diamond The Bald Head CaseThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

02-02
29:58

Richard Diamond The Evans Farmer Case

Richard Diamond The Evans Farmer CaseThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

01-31
31:17

Richard Diamond The George Lexington Murder Case

Richard Diamond The George Lexington Murder CaseThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

01-31
29:30

Richard Diamond Lt. Levinson Kidnapped

Richard Diamond Lt. Levinson KidnappedThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

01-31
31:22

Louis Spence Case Richard Diamond

Louis Spence Case Richard DiamondThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

12-20
30:33

Butchers and Protection Racket - Richard Diamond

Butchers and Protection Racket - Richard DiamondThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

12-18
29:30

Richard Diamond - Thomas Jason Case

Richard Diamond - Thomas Jason CaseThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

12-17
31:00

Gibson Murder Case Richard Diamond

Gibson Murder Case Richard DiamondThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

12-16
31:30

The Ralph Baxter Case - Richard Diamond

The Ralph Baxter Case - Richard DiamondThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

12-13
30:30

The Man With The Scar - Richard Diamond

The Man With The Scar - Richard DiamondThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

12-11
31:33

The Rawlins Case - Richard Diamond

The Rawlins Case - Richard DiamondThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

12-10
32:01

The Chapel Hill Case Richard Diamond

The Chapel Hill Case Richard DiamondThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

12-09
27:26

Richard Diamond - The Jewel Thief

Richard Diamond - The Jewel ThiefThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

12-08
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