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Who is Richard Diamond, Private Detective

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The Singing Detective

Richard Diamond started on radio with Dick Powell as the singing, joke making, frequently pummeled private detective. He's one of the most unique and entertaining detective during the Golden Age of Radio.

“When it's murder or less and you're caught in a mess if you can't pay my fee my advice is confess.”

What Makes Richard Diamond, Private Detective so Special?

I love old detective radio shows but Richard Diamond stands out as being one of the more unique shows. Richard Diamond was played by Dick Powell a talented singer as well as actor. the episodes mix drama, action, and comedy quite well with the interplay between Diamond and his old boss Lieutenant Levinson. Each episode ends with Diamond in his girlfriend Helen's apartment singing for her.

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Internet Archive: Details: Richard Diamond, Private Detective - Single Episodes
Richard Diamond, Private Detective came to NBC in 1949. Diamond was a slick, sophisticated detective, with a sharp tongue for folks who needed it. Diamond enjoyed the detective life, but not as much as entertaining his girl, Helen Asher. After each show, he would croon a number to his Park Avenue sweetheart. Mr. Powell, a former song and dance man, was perfect for the role. He added an extra dimension to the 40's hokey private eye drama.
Richard Diamond, Private Detective (a Titles & Air Dates Guide)
A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the TV series Richard Diamond, Private Detective.

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Cast

Richard Diamond, Private Detective: Dick Powell
Helen Asher, Girlfriend: Virginia Gregg and later Frances Robinson
Lieutenant Walt Levinson: Ed Begley and later Arthur Q. Bryan
Sergeant Otis: Wilms Herbert
Francis, Helen's butler: Wilms Herbert

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