Richard Diamond, Private Detective: The Blind Man and the Cop Killer 02/26/1950
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Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio
29 min
8 speakers
8 chapters
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What is the premise of 'The Blind Man and the Cop Killer'?
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The National Broadcasting Company presents Dick Powell as Richard Diamond, Private Detective.
Before I was a private detective, I was a cop. Homicide. Working out of the 5th Precinct. Homicide means murder. And there are a lot more murders committed in the big city than you think. More than make the headlines in the newspapers.
How does Richard Diamond's past as a cop influence his detective work?
And for everyone, there's the same impersonal routine, the same hard work, the same check and double check, with every cop in or out of uniform doing his best to put the case in the closed file. But there's one kind of murder that will really tear the department to pieces, and that's when a cop is killed in line of duty.
Here's another exciting half hour with Richard Diamond, private detective, starring Dick Powell.
Diamond Detective Agency, if your husband's dead and you pull the trigger, Diamond will help, but the fee is bigger. Hello?
Oh, Rick, what can I say?
Hello. Oh, no, that's nice. Now try hello, Rick.
Hello, Rick.
What urgent matter does Pop Scholes need to discuss with Diamond?
Oh, dandy. Call back tomorrow and we'll start on hello, Rick. This is Helen.
Oh, you idiot.
Hi, baby.
Hi.
What's doing?
Oh, I was just a little lonesome. Wanted to know if you were coming by tonight.
Oh, you know it. Should be there around eight.
How about a little... Hey, Rick, what's that siren?
Is there a fire? Could be. Sounds like it's pulling right up here in front of my building. Wait a minute. I'll open the window. Honey, if this building caught on fire, I'd be Mr. Unquentine of 1950. Well, what is it? Ambulance.
What leads does Diamond uncover about Officer Walton's murder?
Oh. Oh, and here comes a prowl car. Must be a traffic accident or something. Well, thank goodness. Well, somebody probably playing in the traffic. Oh, Rick. Okay, okay. Some guy forgot to step down getting into his new Hudson. You know, I make remarks like that. I'm not trying to be... Oh, wait a minute. No combination, friend. Just turn the little old knob and push. Who is it? Somebody at the door. Well, Pop.
What?
Pop Scholes.
Oh, the nice old blind man who sells pencils on the corner.
Yeah. Hello, Pop.
How does Pop Scholes' past affect the investigation?
Please, Mr. Diamond, I've got to talk to you. I ain't got much time.
What does he want, Rick? Oh, to talk to me. I'll call you back, dear. Bye. I'm sorry to have bothered you, Mr. Diamond. Not at all, Pop. Not at all. What can I do for you?
I can't stay long. I have to hurry. But I was wondering if you'd come to my place later on. It's pretty important.
How important, Pop?
I can't explain now, but I got a big trouble. I sure could use some help for old time's sake.
Sure, for old time's sake. Where do you live, Pop?
Little shack on the waterfront end of River Street, 622 and a half.
What critical information does Mrs. Walker provide about the shooting?
When do you want me to come down?
About an hour. I gotta be going now.
Okay. Oh, wait a minute, Pop. Here, let me give you a hand.
Thanks. I could make it with this stick, but it takes time. I ain't got a lot of that.
Now, there you are, Pop. See you in an hour.
Thanks, Mr. Diamond.
Name's Rick.
Okay. See you in an hour, Rick.
Hmm.
Miss Asher's resident.
Oh, hello, Francis. Mr. Diamond.
Oh, yes, sir.
How does Diamond plan to catch the killer?
I'll call Miss Asher right away.
Thank you. Rick. What? Oh, Walt. Mind if I sit down? No. What are you doing down here?
Hello, Rick.
Hold the phone, honey. Came down on a homicide. Homicide? Oh, that squad car right in front of the... Right in front of your building, yes. Shooting. Well, what are you doing up here? I'd done all I could down there. Rick. Just a minute, baby. Thought you might want to hear about it. Bill Walton.
What is the outcome of Diamond's confrontation with Chick Russo?
What?
What?
Friend of yours, wasn't he? Yeah, a darn good one.
Hello, Rick.
Somebody put three slugs in him.
Rick, I can hear somebody talking. What's going on?
Oh, I'll call you back, baby.
What?
Helen. Yeah. You know, I worked with Bill on a robbery for three years. Got any idea who did it? He left the robbery detail two years ago. Been with the narcotics division. Haven't checked with them yet, but he might have been working on something. Might give us a lead. You want to go down to the station with me?
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the premise of 'The Blind Man and the Cop Killer'?
0:00–1:04
2
How does Richard Diamond's past as a cop influence his detective work?
1:04–1:55
3
What urgent matter does Pop Scholes need to discuss with Diamond?
1:55–2:26
4
What leads does Diamond uncover about Officer Walton's murder?
2:26–2:58
5
How does Pop Scholes' past affect the investigation?
2:58–3:26
6
What critical information does Mrs. Walker provide about the shooting?
3:26–4:06
7
How does Diamond plan to catch the killer?
4:06–4:31
8
What is the outcome of Diamond's confrontation with Chick Russo?
4:31–29:34
Speakers
8 identifiedMore from Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio
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