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In Joyce Wallace, an episode of Richard Diamond, Private Detective, the story begins with the titular detective, Richard Diamond, who is struggling with a lack of clients. His mundane day takes a dramatic turn when Joyce Wallace, a famous actress, walks into his office seeking help. She reveals that someone has attempted to kill her by shooting through her apartment window. Joyce is not just worried for her life; she is also in the midst of a custody battle with her estranged husband, playwright Barton Wallace. The potential scandal of a shooting could ruin her chances of retaining custody of their child.
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