Richard Diamond, Private Detective

FORMAT: (1) MP3 DVD / (4) MP3 CDS Dick Powell starred in the Richard Diamond, Private Detective radio series as a light-hearted detective who often ended the episodes singing to his girlfriend, Helen (Virginia Gregg). It began airing on NBC Radio on April 24, 1949, picked up Rexall as a sponsor on April 5, 1950, and continued until December 6, 1950. The shows were written by Blake Edwards. Its theme, "Leave It to Love", was whistled by Powell at the beginning of each episode.With Camel cigarettes as a sponsor, it moved to ABC from January 5, 1951, to June 29, 1951, with Rexall returning for a run from October 5, 1951, until June 27, 1952.Substituting for Amos 'n' Andy, it aired Sunday evenings on CBS from May 31, 1953 until September 20, 1953.   Episode List A Christmas CarolBig Foot Grafton Case (50-08-30)Bill Kirby Murder CaseBlue Serge SuitButchers and Protection RacketChapel Hill Police Officer Symposium SpeechCharles Walsh and Bob WellsChristmas ShowDead Man's LetterEdna Wolfe Cas