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Cast · 1936–1953

Dick Powell

125 episodes · 7 shows

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Richard Diamond, Private Detective

The Wolfe Murder Case (repeat 50-08-09)

Richard Diamond investigates the murder of Nancy Fowler, a woman found dead in her apartment. As he follows the clues, he uncovers a web of deceit involving George Wolf and his wife, Edna.

Ep 157 · Sunday, September 20, 1953 · 25:00

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

Big Foot Grafton Case (50-08-30)

Richard Diamond investigates the kidnapping of a lady second baseman while attending the funeral of a notorious gangster. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a web of danger and deception.

Ep 154 · Sunday, August 30, 1953 · 24:18

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

The Hollywood Story (repeat 51-11-16)

Richard Diamond travels to Hollywood to help George L. Harvey, a movie producer being blackmailed by a beautiful woman. As Diamond investigates, he uncovers a web of deceit and danger surrounding the blackmail scheme.

Ep 153 · Sunday, August 23, 1953 · 25:35

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

Lt Levinson Kidnapped (repeat 50-10-18)

Richard Diamond investigates the kidnapping of his friend Lieutenant Levinson, racing against time as the lieutenant's life hangs in the balance. With a looming execution and dangerous criminals involved, Diamond must navigate the underworld to save him.

Ep 150 · Sunday, August 2, 1953 · 24:46

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

The Eight O'Clock Killer(Repeat of 50-11-22)

A madman threatens to kill at 8 o'clock, and Richard Diamond races against time to prevent the murder. The stakes rise as a victim is found dead at the exact hour.

Ep 143 · Sunday, June 7, 1953 · 29:26

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

The William Holland Case

Richard Diamond travels to Bolivia to find the missing William Holland, but instead encounters a dangerous Russian agent involved in a sinister plot.

Ep 142 · Sunday, May 31, 1953 · 29:31

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

The Enigma Of Big Ed

Richard Diamond investigates a series of fatal accidents at Big Ed Barton's metalworks factory, where employees are convinced the plant is jinxed. With production slumping, Diamond must uncover the truth behind the accidents before more lives are lost.

Ep 129 · Friday, April 4, 1952 · 29:31

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

Mr. Walker's Problem

Mr. Walker, a nervous plumber, hires Richard Diamond to investigate his suspicions about a chemist named Joseph Carter, but shortly after, Walker is murdered, leaving Diamond to unravel the mystery.

Ep 128 · Friday, March 28, 1952 · 29:31

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Richard Diamond, Private Detective

94 episodes

Rogue's Gallery

19 episodes

Lux Radio Theatre

6 episodes

Cavalcade of America

2 episodes

Suspense

2 episodes

The Adventures of Sam Spade

1 episode

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

1 episode

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  • Sep201953

    Richard Diamond, Private Detective

    The Wolfe Murder Case (repeat 50-08-09)

    Sep 20 · Ep 157

  • Aug301953

    Richard Diamond, Private Detective

    Big Foot Grafton Case (50-08-30)

    Aug 30 · Ep 154

  • Aug231953

    Richard Diamond, Private Detective

    The Hollywood Story (repeat 51-11-16)

    Aug 23 · Ep 153

  • Aug21953

    Richard Diamond, Private Detective

    Lt Levinson Kidnapped (repeat 50-10-18)

    Aug 2 · Ep 150

Episodes featuring this actor

125 episodes on Goldie · page 2 of 9

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  1. Ep 116

    Jan 4, 1952 · Merry Go Round Case

    In the Merry Go Round Case, Richard Diamond is drawn into a tense investigation when his friend, Officer Ben Johnson, is shot by the notorious criminal Smiley Brill. With Ben's life hanging in the balance, Diamond is determined to find Brill and bring him to justice. As he naviga…

    29:40

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Richard Diamond, Private Detective

The Eight O'Clock Killer(Repeat of 50-11-22)

Jun 7 · Ep 143

  • May311953

    Richard Diamond, Private Detective

    The William Holland Case

    May 31 · Ep 142

  • Apr41952

    Richard Diamond, Private Detective

    The Enigma Of Big Ed

    Apr 4 · Ep 129

  • Mar281952

    Richard Diamond, Private Detective

    Mr. Walker's Problem

    Mar 28 · Ep 128

  • Mar211952

    Richard Diamond, Private Detective

    The Hank Burton Case

    Mar 21 · Ep 127

  • Mar141952

    Richard Diamond, Private Detective

    The Dixon Case

    Mar 14 · Ep 126

  • Feb81952

    Richard Diamond, Private Detective

    The Eddie Burke Case

    Feb 8 · Ep 121

  • Feb11952

    Richard Diamond, Private Detective

    The Garribaldi Case

    Feb 1 · Ep 120

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Revenge
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  • Ep 115

    Dec 28, 1951 · The Plaid Overcoat Case

    In The Plaid Overcoat Case, Richard Diamond finds himself on the receiving end of a brutal beating from a man named Duke Crandall, who has a history of blackmail. With no clients and a bruised ego, Diamond seeks to uncover why he was targeted and where Crandall might be hiding. H…

    29:32
  • Ep 114

    Dec 21, 1951 · Christmas Show

    In the Christmas Show of Richard Diamond, Private Detective, Dick Powell takes on the role of Richard Diamond, who decides to share his favorite Christmas story, a reimagined version of A Christmas Carol. This adaptation features characters from his detective agency, including Li…

    29:30
    • Cozy
    • Romance
    • Supernatural
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Comedy
  • Ep 112

    Dec 7, 1951 · The Brown Envelope Case

    In The Brown Envelope Case, Richard Diamond finds himself embroiled in a high-stakes investigation following a car accident that reveals a connection to a $600,000 robbery. As he attempts to recover the stolen loot, he encounters a dead body in his office, complicating his effort…

    30:13
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  • Ep 431

    May 31, 1951 · Over Drawn

    In Over Drawn, a bank teller named Robert Farley succumbs to temptation and embezzles $28,311 after 17 years of faithful service. Feeling suffocated by his mundane routine, he believes this act will grant him the freedom he craves. However, his plan unravels when a new teller, Mr…

    30:23
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Blackmail
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  • Ep 89

    Mar 30, 1951 · The Carnival

    In The Carnival, Richard Diamond, Private Detective, is approached by Adam Rayburn, a man who stands nearly eight feet tall and is known as the thinnest man in the world. Adam is deeply concerned for Rowena, a dancer at the carnival, who is in some kind of trouble that she refuse…

    29:33
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  • Ep 88

    Mar 23, 1951 · Little Chiva

    In Little Chiva, Richard Diamond finds himself in Haiti, drawn into a web of mystery and potential danger. After meeting Abel Gunther, a farmer whose wife is gravely ill, Diamond learns about the strange happenings on Gunther's farm and the low offers made by a powerful planter,…

    29:30
  • Ep 87

    Mar 16, 1951 · Monsieur Bouchon

    In Monsieur Bouchon, private detective Richard Diamond is approached by a mysterious woman named Yvonne, who offers him a lucrative job to pick up a face cream sample from Monsieur Bouchon. However, the stakes are high as Yvonne reveals that her competitors, particularly the ruth…

    29:32
  • Ep 86

    Mar 9, 1951 · The Butcher Shop

    In The Butcher Shop, Richard Diamond takes on a case involving a protection racket that is terrorizing independent butcher shops. His friend Angelino Giuseppe seeks help after being assaulted for refusing to pay off the thugs. Diamond decides to go undercover as a butcher to gath…

    29:30
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  • Ep 85

    Mar 2, 1951 · The Red Rose

    In The Red Rose, Richard Diamond finds himself in a precarious situation when John Alastair, a man who previously arranged for his own assassination, seeks his help to avoid being killed. Alastair's change of heart comes after a wealthy relative offers him a chance to start anew,…

    29:32
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  • Ep 84

    Feb 23, 1951 · The Lady In Distress

    In The Lady In Distress, private detective Richard Diamond finds himself in a precarious situation when a woman named Doris Romano enters his office, hires him, and then suddenly dies. As Diamond grapples with the shock of her death, he learns that she was poisoned with a drug ca…

    29:30
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  • Ep 83

    Feb 16, 1951 · The Grey Man

    In The Grey Man, Richard Diamond is approached by the unsettling Roger Vegas, who requests that Diamond locate a man named Louis Carnes in a mere five hours. The stakes are high, as Vegas ominously reveals that he has only that long to live, raising the tension for Diamond as he…

    29:33
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  • Ep 82

    Feb 9, 1951 · Blue Serge Suit

    In the Richard Diamond, Private Detective episode titled Blue Serge Suit, private detective Richard Diamond is approached by David Barr, the owner of a fashionable men's store, who seeks help after a series of bizarre thefts. Initially, only one blue serge suit is stolen, but soo…

    29:30
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  • Ep 81

    Feb 2, 1951 · The Caspary Case

    In The Caspary Case, private detective Richard Diamond is drawn into a web of deceit and danger when Mrs. Caspery hires him for protection, fearing for her life. Shortly after their meeting, she is found dead, and Diamond becomes the prime suspect in her murder. As he races again…

    29:33
  • Ep 80

    Jan 26, 1951 · The Rawlins Case

    In The Rawlins Case, private detective Richard Diamond is hired to locate Martin Rawlins, recently released from prison and threatening his brother, B.E. Rollins. The stakes rise as Diamond learns that B.E. prosecuted Martin for embezzling $100,000, leading to a complicated famil…

    29:30
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Crime
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
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