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Richard Diamond Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

Adam Graham
Richard Diamond
Murder
Helen Asher
Detective Stories
Homicide
Dottie
Glenda Bergen
Purse Snatching
Lieutenant Levinson
Counterfeit Money Scheme
Stanley
Murder Mystery
New York
Walt Levinson
Dick Powell
Roger Barton
New York City
Bertram Kalmus
George Watkins
Homicide Investigation

During Dick Powell's lengthy career, he had many stages. From the 1930s to 1944, he was known as a skilled singer and comic actor. He landed the film role Philip Marlowe in Murder, My Sweet, he starred in the first true hard-boiled Private Eye show Rogue's Gallery, and then he spent many years playing a variety of hard-boiled characters in Noir films. In many ways, Richard Diamond was a perfect ma... more

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Artwork for Richard Diamond Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

Latest Episodes

Original Release Date: February 21, 2018

A factory owner hires Diamond to find out who is sabotaging his factory.

Original Air Date: April 4, 1953

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Original Release Date: February 14, 2018

Mr. Walker wants Diamond to tail a man but doesn’t want to tell Diamond what he suspects.

Original Air Date: March 28, 1952

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Original Release Date: February 7, 2018

A badly injured, wanted felon will surrender to Diamond so Diamond can collect the reward if Diamond captures a female accomplice and turns her in.

Original Air Date: March 21, 1952

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Original Release Date: January 31, 2018

Diamond to hire to locate a man whose blackmailing a wealthy man’s wife.

Original Air Date: March 14, 1952

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Sandra Browning Carter
Mrs. Carter, wife of Dave Johnson and connected to the case
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Joseph Carter
Chemist implicated in the subplot
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Don Hejny
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Misty Akers
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Dennis Akers
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Tarang Amin
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Adam Graham
Long-time host providing historical context and listener engagement for vintage radio episodes.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Richard diamond

    A great mix between comedy and hard boiled detective story’s. Keep putting them out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Marshall of dodge city
    United States2 months ago
  • Thanks

    Great job organizing and putting it all together.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MGILL006
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise the show for a solid mix of hardboiled intrigue and wit.

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Q: What was it like performing at Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday?
It was a significant experience for Jim, highlighting the importance of artists speaking out against oppression and the impact they could have on social change.
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Q: What inspired you then to form Johnny and the Self Abusers?
The emergence of punk rock in the late 1970s inspired Jim and his partner to form a band, influenced by the movement's ethos of accessibility for artists from working-class backgrounds.
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Q: If you could take a walk with somebody, living or dead, who would that be? And where would you take a walk with them?
Jim would love to take a walk with his late father, reflecting on their shared experiences and the joy they found in walking together.
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Q: If you had one piece of advice for either aspiring or current business owners out there, what would it be?
Work harder, work smarter. Working hard gets you started and working smarter helps you learn and make fewer mistakes.
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Q: How do you think about risk?
I learn continuously from small failures, which helps avoid big misses, and I encourage organizations to embrace innovation and change.

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This series offers a curated slice of mid-20th century detective radio, blending hard-boiled noir vibes with sharp wit and period commentary. Episodes spotlight private eye Richard Diamond in tense blackmail, murder, and cross-country capers, often punctuated by banter with his girlfriend Helen and quick-fire dialogue with law enforcement. In addition to the crime plots, host-led context and listener Q&A provide historical framing, making the show as much about the era and craftsmanship as the plots themselves. A standout trait is the seamless mix of suspense, humor, and archival insight, which helps bring classic radio storytelling to modern listeners while preserving its signature flair, charm, and pacing. Potential listeners who enjoy re... more

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