Richard Diamond, Private Detective: Messenger Service, Paddy Clark 04/19/1950
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Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio
29 min
7 speakers
7 chapters
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The National Broadcasting Company presents Dick Powell as Richard Diamond, Private Detective.
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Oh, oh, oh, swell. Hold everything, I'll be right there. Okay, okay, just let me get a robe on. Coming, coming. Yes. Yes.
Yes, there's nothing like stepping out of a nice warm shower into a nice hot murder. The only thing in sight was the body of a man lying on his face. I didn't have to get any closer to see that he was very dead. Then I heard someone running down the front steps and out into the street. So, still being the kind of guy who's always interested in seeing what a killer looks like, I went down the stairs and out into the street. I landed on the sidewalk just as the sedan pulled away from the curb and dove into a hole in the traffic. I only had time to see that there were two people in it. Didn't even get a chance at the license. Well, a white terrycloth robe can be a little conspicuous at 11 o'clock in the morning on East 51st Street, right off Madison.
So I shuffled back up the stairs and put in a call for Lieutenant Walter Levinson, 5th Precinct Homicide. But it seems as if I was a little late. A neighbor on the way to the... Well, a neighbor on the way down the hall had stumbled on the dead one in front of my doorway. Now, generally, a body in front of my door would be left alone to sober up. But this one seemed to be bleeding, so just as a precaution, the neighbor had called the police. All I could do was just stand around and wait for them. Wouldn't you know it, Otis, wouldn't you know it, finally got to be right in his own building.
Yeah, Lieutenant, and she said it was right in front of his own door.
That's around this corner. What'd you say the name of the woman was who turned in the alarm? Myrtle Tibbles, the apartment next to his. That's right, Otis, and she's a big snoop.
Huh? I heard that.
What's that? Myrtle Tibbles. Now listen, Rick... Ask me no questions, I'll tell you no... Oh, shut up. Otis, go question her. Me? Yes, you. Go ahead.
I know plenty I can tell you about that Mr. Diamond there.
Lady, I know everything you're gonna say. And a lot more.
Oh? Then come in, Captain. Hey, did you hear that, Lieutenant?
Get in there, Sergeant. And question the big snoo... uh, lady.
Uh, yes, sir. Snoop, eh?
Well, Rick. Well, Rick. What kind of a bit is that? I suppose you're going to tell me you had nothing to do with his killing. Well, I was in taking a shower when this gentleman decided to get himself shot in front of my door. I was singing, too. Would you like to hear what I was... No, thanks. Hey, wait a minute.
How does Richard Diamond discover the murder outside his apartment?
If you were in taking a shower, how did you know he was getting himself shot? He rang the doorbell first. Oh, sure. He wanted to let you know there was going to be a murder. Listen, blubbermouth, I was taking a shower. I stopped taking a shower. The doorbell rang. I went to the door. I opened the door. Dead man. I ran down into the street after the killers. What about the shots? I didn't hear any. Must have used a silencer. Well, you say you ran after the killers. Is there more than one? Two.
Two.
I don't know who pulled the real trigger, but I chased two people down into the street. Did you recognize them? No, they didn't leave any calling cards. Descriptions? Man and woman. Now, that's helpful. License number? Too fast. Got lost in traffic. In other words, all you noticed about them was a little less than nothing. I'm surprised you didn't forget and leave your head hanging in the shower. Yeah. Oh, now, bye, George, Lieutenant. That was a real dandy, that watch. Cut it out, Rick. Come on, let's take a look at the corpse. Well, have you forgotten? You just sent it in to question Myrtle Tibbles. Not Otis. I mean this one. You better be specific. I've known a lot of coroners. They get pretty confused when Otis was covering a homicide.
Some kind of a messenger. Yeah. Band on his cap says speed messenger service.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–3:36
2
How does Richard Diamond discover the murder outside his apartment?
3:36–9:56
3
What initial evidence does the coroner and police find at the crime scene?
9:56–14:17
4
Why does the squad visit Speed Messenger Service and what do they learn?
14:17–18:05
5
Who is Paddy (Patty) Clark and how is he connected to the delivery?
18:05–22:26
6
What leads does Diamond follow after recognizing the name Paddy Clark?
22:26–28:18
7
How do Aggie and Paul Barrows become suspects and what happens during the confrontation?
28:18–29:42
Speakers
7 identifiedMore from Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio
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