Richard Diamond, Private Detective: Thomas Jason Case 12/31/1949
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Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio
29 min
9 speakers
5 chapters
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What is the introduction to Richard Diamond, Private Detective?
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Here's Dick Powell as Richard Diamond, private detective.
Is this the Diamond Detective Agency?
Well, what does the sign on the door say?
Diamond Detective Agency.
And take a guess.
Are you Mr. Richard Diamond?
Depends. How much does he owe you? Nothing. You just want to speak to him? I do. You come as a client? Yes, I do. You have a hundred a day in expenses? Yeah, I do. Then I now pronounce this man and client. Your name, please? My name's Thomas Jason.
The stockbroker? You better pay cash. I'm retired now, Mr. Diamond. And to end this nonsense, here's your hundred dollars. Oh, thank you. Now, what's your trouble? It's Carol, my adopted daughter. We adopted her when she was 12, but my wife died shortly after. Frankly, Carol has been trouble ever since. And now? Now, I'm afraid it is no longer a matter of delinquency. Well, there have been several incidents that make me suspect that she's trying to do away with me. Sweet girl. What's her reason? My money. In my will, she is my only heir. Why not change the will? I said I suspected her, but I'm not certain, Mr. Diamond. And you understand, it would be terrible to disinherit her if I am wrong about my suspicions.
I simply must be sure before I change my will. She have any idea of your suspicion? Yes, yes, yes. This morning I did speak to her. They mentioned the possibility of cutting her from my will. She flew into a rage, made several terrible threats.
What do you want me to do? Well, sir, I want you to... Oh, excuse me. Diamond Detective Agency. We have the only corpse with a lie-down design.
Oh, Rick. Why don't you answer the phone right?
Okay, Helen, baby. Diamond Detective Agency. Mr. Richard Diamond speaking. What? See? It throws you. Mr. Diamond. Honey, I'll see you tonight. I've got a client. She? He. Good. Bye.
You were saying, Mr. Jason, before I was so nicely interrupted... Yes, I want you to either prove my fears to be true or groundless. If I am right... I will change my will, of course. Where do I start? Come to my house at three this afternoon. Here's the address. I'll introduce you to my stepdaughter, Carol, as a business acquaintance. After you've met and talked with her, I'll give you what details I have about her threats and actions.
Okay, Mr. Jason, I'll be at your place at three this afternoon.
What issues does Thomas Jason bring to Richard Diamond?
Good day, Mr. Diamond.
I checked the time and found it to be nearly twelve, so I beat it out to grab a bite of food before the noon rush began. Cafes in downtown Manhattan at lunchtime can only be compared to a can of sardines after all their relatives move in. When I had downed my daily bread, I went back to the office, did a little washing, and found myself with still time to kill. So being interested in my new client's problems and always liking a clear view of a new case, I dropped in at the 5th Precinct to see what Lieutenant Levison had on the Jason family. When I walked into the squad room, I found Sergeant Otis tilted back in his chair with his number 14s crossed on the desk in front of him. From the sounds he was making, he was either sleeping or gargling with molasses.
Sergeant Otis. Oh, boy. Sergeant Otis.
Sound down.
Otis, wake up.
What?
Oh, it's you, Seamus. Patrol leader Diamond with his stout-hearted brownies who were shocked by your dreams. Shame on you. Hey, how'd you know I was dreaming about a dame? I peaked.
You know, I think I'll tell the lieutenant that you were sleeping on the job. Well, oh, no, please don't do that, Seamus. You start me pounding the beat again. Please don't tell him.
Well, maybe I'll let you off the hook, but only if you tell Walt we're pals. That might stop him from giving me the devil about ribbing you.
Pals?
What suspicions does Thomas Jason have about his adopted daughter?
You mean friends?
Buddies.
Oh, no, I couldn't stand it.
Hello, Walt. Okay, so where's the body? No body. You lost one? Now you stop that. Well, get you. All bad because I can't find a body for you.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
What is the introduction to Richard Diamond, Private Detective?
0:00–3:07
2
What issues does Thomas Jason bring to Richard Diamond?
3:07–4:41
3
What suspicions does Thomas Jason have about his adopted daughter?
4:41–8:39
4
How does Richard Diamond investigate the Jason family?
8:39–12:13
5
What discoveries does Diamond make about Carol Jason?
12:13–29:36
Speakers
9 identifiedMore from Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio
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