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Richard Diamond, Private Detective - Single Episodes

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RICHARD DIAMOND, PRIVATE DETECTIVE In 1945, Dick Powell portrayed Phillip Marlowe in the movie "Murder My Sweet" based on Raymond Chandler's novel "Farewell My Lovely". This was a radical departure in character for Mr. Powell from a Hollywood song and dance man to a hard-boiled detective. On June 11,1945, Lux Radio Theatre brought "Murder My Sweet" to radio, again with Dick Powell in the lead. These two performances prompted his selection for the part of Richard Rogue, in Rogue's Gallery after his role for Lux Radio Theatre and Richard Diamond came four years later. Richard Diamond, Private Detective came to NBC in 1949. Diamond was a slick, sophisticated detective, with a sharp tongue for folks who needed it. Diamond enjoyed the detective life, but not as much as entertaining his girl, Helen Asher. After each show, he would croon a number to his Park Avenue sweetheart. Mr. Powell, a former song and dance man, was perfect for the role. He added an extra dimension to the 40's hokey priv

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Episodes

  1. Richard Diamond 53-09-20 (157) The Wolfe Murder Case (AFRTS)

  2. Richard Diamond 53-08-30 (154) The Big Foot Grafton Case (AFRTS)

  3. Richard Diamond 53-08-23 (153) The Hollywood Story

  4. Richard Diamond 53-08-23 (153) The Hollywood Story (AFRTS)

  5. Richard Diamond 53-08-16 (152) The Oklahoma Cowboy Murder Case (AFRTS)

  6. Richard Diamond 53-08-09 (151) The Ice Pick Murder Case

  7. Richard Diamond 53-08-02 (150) Lt. Levinson Kidnapped

  8. Richard Diamond 53-08-02 (150) Lt. Levinson Kidnapped (AFRTS)

  9. Richard Diamond 53-06-28 (145) The Rifle Case

  10. Richard Diamond 53-06-21 (144) Missing Night Watchman

  11. Richard Diamond 53-06-07 (143) The Eight O'Clock Killer

  12. Richard Diamond 53-05-31 (142) The William Holland Case

  13. Richard Diamond 52-04-04 (129) The Enigma Of Big Ed

  14. Richard Diamond 52-03-28 (128) Mr. Walker's Problem

  15. Richard Diamond 52-03-21 (127) The Hank Burton Case

  16. Richard Diamond 52-03-14 (126) The Dixon Case

  17. Richard Diamond 52-02-08 (121) The Eddie Burke Case

  18. Richard Diamond 52-02-01 (120) The Garrabaldi Case

  19. Richard Diamond 52-01-25 (119) The Al Brenners Case

  20. Richard Diamond 52-01-18 (118) The Simpson Case

  21. Richard Diamond 52-01-11 (117) The White Cow Case

  22. Richard Diamond 52-01-04 (116) The Merry-Go-Round Case

  23. Richard Diamond 51-12-28 (115) The Plaid Overcoat Case

  24. Richard Diamond 51-12-21 (114) Christmas Show

  25. Richard Diamond 51-12-07 (112) The Brown Envelope Case

  26. Richard Diamond 51-03-30 (089) The Carnival

  27. Richard Diamond 51-03-23 (088) Little Chiva

  28. Richard Diamond 51-03-16 (087) Monsieur Bouchon

  29. Richard Diamond 51-03-09 (086) The Butcher Shop

  30. Richard Diamond 51-03-02 (085) The Red Rose

  31. Richard Diamond 51-02-23 (084) The Lady In Distress

  32. Richard Diamond 51-02-16 (083) The Grey Man

  33. Richard Diamond 51-02-09 (082) The Blue Serge Suit

  34. Richard Diamond 51-02-02 (081) The Caspary Case

  35. Richard Diamond 51-01-26 (080) The Rawlins Case

  36. Richard Diamond 51-01-19 (079) The Man With The Scar

  37. Richard Diamond 51-01-12 (078) Marilyn Connors Case

  38. Richard Diamond 50-12-xx (xxx) The Chapel Hill Case (AFRTS)

  39. Richard Diamond 50-11-22 (074) The Cover-Up Murders (AFRTS)

  40. Richard Diamond 50-11-15 (073) Mona Lisa Murder (AFRTS)

  41. Richard Diamond 50-11-08 (072) Dead Man's Letter

  42. Richard Diamond 50-11-08 (072) Dead Man's Letter (AFRTS)

  43. Richard Diamond 50-10-18 (069) Lt. Levinson Kidnapped

  44. Richard Diamond 50-10-11 (068) The Homing Pigeon Case

  45. Richard Diamond 50-10-04 (067) The Pete Rocco Case

  46. Richard Diamond 50-09-27 (066) The Oklahoma Cowboy Murder Case

  47. Richard Diamond 50-09-20 (065) The Bald Head Case

  48. Richard Diamond 50-09-13 (064) The George Lexington Murder Case

  49. Richard Diamond 50-09-06 (063) The Misplaced Laundry Case

  50. Richard Diamond 50-08-30 (062) The Big Foot Grafton Case

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RICHARD DIAMOND, PRIVATE DETECTIVE In 1945, Dick Powell portrayed Phillip Marlowe in the movie "Murder My Sweet" based on Raymond Chandler's novel "Farewell My Lovely". This was a radical departure in character for Mr. Powell from a Hollywood song and dance man to a hard-boiled detective. On June 11,1945, Lux Radio Theatre brought "Murder My Sweet" to radio, again with Dick Powell in the lead. These two performances prompted his selection for the part of Richard Rogue, in Rogue's Gallery after his role for Lux Radio Theatre and Richard Diamond came four years later. Richard Diamond, Private Detective came to NBC in 1949. Diamond was a slick, sophisticated detective, with a sharp tongue for folks who needed it. Diamond enjoyed the detective life, but not as much as entertaining his girl, Helen Asher. After each show, he would croon a number to his Park Avenue sweetheart. Mr. Powell, a former song and dance man, was perfect for the role. He added an extra dimension to the 40's hokey priv

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How many episodes does Richard Diamond, Private Detective - Single Episodes have?

Richard Diamond, Private Detective - Single Episodes has 106 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on January 5, 2020.

What is Richard Diamond, Private Detective - Single Episodes about?

RICHARD DIAMOND, PRIVATE DETECTIVE In 1945, Dick Powell portrayed Phillip Marlowe in the movie "Murder My Sweet" based on Raymond Chandler's novel "Farewell My Lovely". This was a radical departure in character for Mr. Powell from a Hollywood song and dance man to a hard-boiled detective. On June...

How often does Richard Diamond, Private Detective - Single Episodes release new episodes?

Richard Diamond, Private Detective - Single Episodes publishes daily, based on its 106 episodes since January 2020.

Who hosts Richard Diamond, Private Detective - Single Episodes?

Richard Diamond, Private Detective - Single Episodes is created and hosted by Old Time Radio.
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