Ed King

Saturday, October 22, 1949 · Ep 26

French hat designer Rene Bene asks Diamond to protect his new designs, and promptly winds up a murder victim. After the story, Dick Powell sings, "Don't Cry Joe."

Saturday, October 15, 1949 · Ep 25

Jeff the newsboy tips off Diamond to a gang of counterfeiters. After solving the case, Dick Powell sings, "You're Breaking My Heart."

Saturday, October 8, 1949 · Ep 24

The program switches to Saturdays at 7:30 P. M. Esther Blodget reports a corpse in a room that was locked from the inside. Esther Blodget? A star is born! After solving the case, Dick Powell sings, "So In Love."

Saturday, September 3, 1949 · Ep 20

Mrs. Lillian Baker commits suicide shortly after Diamond and Helen Asher spot her shoplifting in a department store. Harry Baker's romance with his secretary is complicated by a $300,000 jewel robbery. After solving the case, Dick Powell sings, "Younger Than Springtime."

Saturday, August 27, 1949 · Ep 19

Seventeen-year-old Eddie Garrett seems to be following in his brother's footsteps...right to the electric chair! After the case, Dick Powell sings, "Where Are You?"

Saturday, July 23, 1949 · Ep 14

June Hyre hires Dick to follow her husband. Dick follows him right to a corpse! Dick Powell sings, "Sleepy Time Gal" after solving the case.

Saturday, July 16, 1949 · Ep 13

A serial killer is on the loose, slashing women and threatening Lt. Levinson's job! A good, serious cops and robbers story. Dick Powell sings, "Cruising Down The River" after the story. See cat. #62414 for the same script used on the program on April 12, 1950.

Saturday, July 9, 1949 · Ep 12

Two convicts escape from Sing Sing with plans to kill Richard Diamond. They start by kidnapping Diamond's girlfriend Helen Asher. Diamond's alcoholic friend "Wilbur" is similar to the character "Jocko" heard on, "Pat Novak, For Hire." After the story, Dick Powell imitates Ezio Pi…

Saturday, July 2, 1949 · Ep 11

The program switches to Saturdays at 10:00 P. M. Bert Kalmus is framed for murder in an early version of a classic scam. Dick Powell sings, "A, You're Adorable." The name Bert Kalmus was used previously on the program of June 5, 1949 (see cat. #6011). Bea Kalmus was actually a br…

Sunday, June 26, 1949 · Ep 10

A mail bomb has been sent to the Waxman family, killing Tom Waxman. His brother Phil is accused of the crime, but Diamond suspects that the Labor Assistance League is behind it. After the case, Dick Powell sings in Yiddish! An announcement is made that the program is switching to…

Sunday, June 19, 1949 · Ep 9

Fred Sears hires Richard Diamond to get evidence so he can get a divorce. After a fight with Sears at the Stork Club, Diamond takes Sears' retainer (a $200 check) and shoves it down his throat! Fred is promptly found dead in Diamond's office. After solving the case, Dick Powell s…

Sunday, May 29, 1949 · Ep 6

A double murder, a rich woman named Betty Moran, and a touch of blackmail lead the police to think it a murder/suicide. Dick sings, "Again." An "in joke" on the show: "Betty Moran" was the name of a real actress.

Sunday, May 22, 1949 · Ep 5

A little old lady gives Diamond a seemingly valueless black purse. Everyone wants it very badly...bad enough to kill for it. Dick Powell sings, "Lullaby and Goodnight," or tries to.

Sunday, May 15, 1949 · Ep 4

Ralph Chase hires Diamond about a problem with his step-daughter, but gangster Murray Lang takes a shot at him first. Chase's two step-children both hate him. Dick Powell sings, "I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm."