goldie

Free old time radio — transcripts, sponsor breaks intact, open catalog for listeners and builders.

Listen

  • Shows
  • Calendar
  • Search
  • Halloween
  • Genres
  • Moods
  • Themes
  • People
  • Sponsors
  • Upcoming series

Builders

  • Developers
  • Goldie for AI (MCP)
  • api.goldie.fm
  • mcp.goldie.fm
  • llms.txt

Company

  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Goldie Pro

Audio from Internet Archive · Logs from the Old Time Radio Researchers. Goldie does not own the recordings.

Privacy · Terms · Contact · Developers · Catalog API api.goldie.fm · MCP mcp.goldie.fm · AI / MCP docs

goldie
ShowsCalendarAIPro
← All shows

Private Detective · 1949–1953

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

101 episodes · NBC

Play “Merry Go Round Case”
  1. Home
  2. /Shows
  3. /Richard Diamond, Private Detective
← All shows

About this show

Richard Diamond, Private Detective is a private detective radio series (1949–1953) on NBC. Hosted by Ed King.

Cast & guest stars›

Voices you hear across this show

Dick Powell

94 episodes

Virginia Gregg

53 episodes

Ed Begley

35 episodes

Arthur Q. Bryan

16 episodes

Ted de Corsia

16 episodes

Alan Reed

13 episodes

F

Frank Worth

16 episodes

J

Jaime del Valle

16 episodes

S

Sidney Miller

8 episodes

H

Herb Butterfield

6 episodes

Hosts & announcers›

Who brought the night on the air

Ed King

15 episodes

Sponsors›

Commercial partners — breaks intact on Goldie

P

Prince Albert tobacco

18 episodes

P

Prince Albert

2 episodes

Networks›

Where this series was heard

NBC

101 episodes

N

NBC net

59 episodes

A

ABC net

25 episodes

C

CBS net

6 episodes

Episodes

On Goldie — 10 episodes

19491950195119521953All years
  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
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Revenge
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  2. Ep 117

    Jan 11, 1952 · White Cow Case

    In the episode White Cow Case from Richard Diamond, Private Detective, Diamond receives a mysterious job offer to travel to Florida and secure a rare antique. The stakes rise when he learns that his employer, Arthur Stevens, is not the only one interested in the item; Lucius Timk…

    29:26
  3. Ep 118

    Jan 18, 1952 · Simpson Case

    In the Simpson Case, Mrs. Simpson seeks out private detective Richard Diamond after her husband, John Simpson, narrowly escapes a shooting in his garden. Despite John's reluctance to involve a detective, Mrs. Simpson insists on hiring Diamond for protection, leading to a tense fa…

    28:38
  4. Ep 119

    Jan 25, 1952 · The Al Brenners Case

    In The Al Brenners Case, Richard Diamond finds himself reluctantly partnering with the unsavory Tiny Gillespie, who proposes a plan to capture the fugitive Al Brenners. With a $5,000 reward on the line, Diamond is tempted by the promise of easy money, despite his mistrust of Tiny…

    29:30
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  5. Ep 120

    Feb 1, 1952 · The Garribaldi Case

    In The Garribaldi Case, Richard Diamond is approached by Janet Collins, who pleads for his help in finding her brother's only hope for exoneration. Bert Collins is on death row for a murder he didn't commit, and the only witness who can prove his innocence is the elusive Tony Gar…

    29:30
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  6. Ep 121

    Feb 8, 1952 · The Eddie Burke Case

    In The Eddie Burke Case, Richard Diamond finds himself entangled with the enigmatic Eddie Burke, who insists that Diamond possesses a valuable package. As Burke's demands escalate and he brandishes a gun, Diamond realizes he must act quickly to protect himself and uncover the tru…

    29:32
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  7. Ep 126

    Mar 14, 1952 · The Dixon Case

    In The Dixon Case, Richard Diamond is hired by Fred Lane to track down a blackmailer named Louis Dixon, who is extorting Lane's wife, Mary. Lane is not interested in involving the police; instead, he wants to confront Dixon personally and ensure he never bothers Mary again. As Di…

    29:31
    • Tense
    • Blackmail
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  8. Ep 127

    Mar 21, 1952 · The Hank Burton Case

    In The Hank Burton Case, Richard Diamond is approached by Hank Burton, a jewel thief in dire health, who offers a unique proposition: find the woman who betrayed him, Lee Thorpe, and he will allow Diamond to turn him in for a reward. As Diamond delves into the case, he uncovers t…

    29:32
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  9. Ep 128

    Mar 28, 1952 · Mr. Walker's Problem

    In Mr. Walker's Problem, Mr. Walker, a plumber, approaches private detective Richard Diamond with a peculiar request: he wants Diamond to shadow a man named Joseph Carter, whom he suspects of wrongdoing. Despite Walker's nervous demeanor and vague explanations, Diamond takes the…

    29:31
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  10. Ep 129

    Apr 4, 1952 · The Enigma Of Big Ed

    In The Enigma Of Big Ed, Richard Diamond is hired by Big Ed Barton, the owner of a metalworks factory, to investigate a troubling series of accidents that have resulted in two fatalities. As workers begin to abandon the plant out of fear of a jinx, Diamond must navigate the tensi…

    29:31
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama

FAQ

Can I stream Richard Diamond, Private Detective free on Goldie?
Yes. Richard Diamond, Private Detective episodes are free to stream on goldie.fm. Create a free account for unlimited listening; anonymous visitors get a daily sample stream.
How many Richard Diamond, Private Detective episodes are on Goldie?
Goldie has 101 playable Richard Diamond, Private Detective episodes available to stream, with show art and metadata (and transcripts where available). That count is surviving recordings in the catalog, not every historical broadcast.
When did Richard Diamond, Private Detective originally air?
Richard Diamond, Private Detective originally aired 1949–1953 on NBC. Stream free episodes on Goldie.
Does Goldie include transcripts for Richard Diamond, Private Detective?
Where timed text exists, Goldie shows a searchable transcript alongside the player so you can find dialogue, plot points, and sponsor mentions.