Alan Reed

Tuesday, May 29, 1956 · Ep 652

A pyromaniac decides to help his best friend, in the only way he knows how. The story was previously produced on "Suspense" on October 15, 1951 (see cat. #42159) and on "Suspense" on television on January 13, 1953 (using the title, "Mr. Matches").

Friday, April 4, 1952 · Ep 129

"Big Ed" hires Diamond to find out why a series of fatal accidents have been plaguing his factory. After solving the case, Dick Powell sings, "I Cried For You." The copy of the final commercial complains that half the cost of a pack of cigarettes is due to taxes.

Friday, March 28, 1952 · Ep 128

Mr. Walker, a plumber, hires Diamond for $300 for three days, and promptly gets himself killed. Why? Dick Powell sings, "September Song" after solving the case. The plot is stolen from, "The Red-Headed League," solved by Sherlock Holmes.

Friday, March 21, 1952 · Ep 127

Hank Burton, a dying jewel thief, hires Diamond to find the girl that double-crossed him. Dick sings, "Throw Another Log On The Fire" after solving the case.

Friday, March 14, 1952 · Ep 126

The search for blackmailer Louis Dixon begins, so Diamond's client can beat him up. There's more to this search than meets the eye! Dick sings, "I Could Write A Book" after the story. The final commercial and the system cue have been deleted.

Friday, February 8, 1952 · Ep 121

The search for Eddie Burke and a set of counterfeit plates. Dick sings, "How Deep Is The Ocean?" after the story.

Friday, February 1, 1952 · Ep 120

A pretty face and a sob story convinces Diamond to search for Tony Garrabaldi, who can save an innocent man from the chair. The story includes a fascinating character named "Freddy," who's just crazy about gambling. Dick sings, "To Sleep Again" after the story.

Friday, January 25, 1952 · Ep 119

Diamond joins forces with "Tiny" Gillespie, an unsavory partner, to collect a reward for the capture of Al Brenners. Dick sings, "With Plenty Of Money and You" after the story.

Friday, January 18, 1952 · Ep 118

Mrs. Simpson hires Diamond to protect her wealthy husband after someone has taken a shot at him. A strange request leads to an explosion! Dick sings, "With Every Breath I Take" after the story.

Friday, January 11, 1952 · Ep 117

Diamond is hired to travel to Florida and bring back a valuable antique named, "The White Cow." The story is another "Maltese Falcon" clone and was previously used on the Richard Diamond" program of May 1, 1949.

Friday, January 4, 1952 · Ep 116

Ben Johnson, Diamond's old pal who's still on the police force, has been shot by "Smiley Brill." The trail leads to a merry-go-round. Dick sings, "Warm Feeling" after the story.

Friday, December 28, 1951 · Ep 115

Who is the guy in the plaid overcoat, and why does he keep beating up on Diamond? Dick sings, "I Get Ideas" after the story.

Friday, December 21, 1951 · Ep 114

An excellent Christmas show as the entire cast (in character) does, "A Christmas Carol," by Charles Dickens. Dick Powell sings, "Wonderful Christmas Night." This is the same script as cat. #48865, but performed two years later.

Friday, December 7, 1951 · Ep 112

A traffic accident and a brown envelope leads Rick to help recover the loot from a $600,000 robbery. Richard solves the crime, despite losing his pants! Dick Powell sings, "The Loveliest Night of The Year."