Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
    Nostalgia Central
    Banner
    • Home
    • Blog
      • Lists
      • Playlists
    • Television
      • Shows by Decade
        • 1950s Television
        • 1960s Television
        • 1970s Television
        • 1980s Television
        • 1990s Television
      • Shows by Genre
        • Comedy
        • Drama
        • Kids TV
        • Variety
        • News & Sport
        • Advertisements
      • Shows by Country
        • UK TV
        • USA TV
        • Australia & NZ TV
        • Canada TV
        • Europe TV
        • Japan TV
      • Shows A to K
        • Shows A
        • Shows B
        • Shows C
        • Shows D
        • Shows E
        • Shows F
        • Shows G
        • Shows H
        • Shows I
        • Shows J
        • Shows K
      • Shows L to Z
        • Shows L
        • Shows M
        • Shows N
        • Shows O
        • Shows P
        • Shows Q
        • Shows R
        • Shows S
        • Shows T
        • Shows U
        • Shows V
        • Shows W
        • Shows X
        • Shows Y
        • Shows Z
      • Shows 0 to 9
    • Music
      • Music by Decade
        • 1950s Music
        • 1960s Music
        • 1970s Music
        • 1980s Music
        • 1990s Music
      • Music A to K
        • Music A
        • Music B
        • Music C
        • Music D
        • Music E
        • Music F
        • Music G
        • Music H
        • Music I
        • Music J
        • Music K
      • Music L to Z
        • Music L
        • Music M
        • Music N
        • Music O
        • Music P
        • Music Q
        • Music R
        • Music S
        • Music T
        • Music U
        • Music V
        • Music W
        • Music X
        • Music Y
        • Music Z
      • Music 0 to 9
      • Genres
      • Music on Film & TV
      • One-Hit Wonders
      • Online Radio
    • Movies
      • Movies by Decade
        • 1950s Movies
          • Movies 1950
          • Movies 1951
          • Movies 1952
          • Movies 1953
          • Movies 1954
          • Movies 1955
          • Movies 1956
          • Movies 1957
          • Movies 1958
          • Movies 1959
        • 1960s Movies
          • Movies 1960
          • Movies 1961
          • Movies 1962
          • Movies 1963
          • Movies 1964
          • Movies 1965
          • Movies 1966
          • Movies 1967
          • Movies 1968
          • Movies 1969
        • 1970s Movies
          • Movies 1970
          • Movies 1971
          • Movies 1972
          • Movies 1973
          • Movies 1974
          • Movies 1975
          • Movies 1976
          • Movies 1977
          • Movies 1978
          • Movies 1979
        • 1980s Movies
          • Movies 1980
          • Movies 1981
          • Movies 1982
          • Movies 1983
          • Movies 1984
          • Movies 1985
          • Movies 1986
          • Movies 1987
          • Movies 1988
          • Movies 1989
        • 1990s Movies
          • Movies 1990
          • Movies 1991
          • Movies 1992
          • Movies 1993
          • Movies 1994
          • Movies 1995
          • Movies 1996
          • Movies 1997
          • Movies 1998
          • Movies 1999
      • Movies A to K
        • Movies A
        • Movies B
        • Movies C
        • Movies D
        • Movies E
        • Movies F
        • Movies G
        • Movies H
        • Movies I
        • Movies J
        • Movies K
      • Movies L to Z
        • Movies L
        • Movies M
        • Movies N
        • Movies O
        • Movies P
        • Movies Q
        • Movies R
        • Movies S
        • Movies T
        • Movies U
        • Movies V
        • Movies W
        • Movies X
        • Movies Y
        • Movies Z
      • Movies 0 to 9
    • Pop Culture
      • Fads
      • Toys & Games
      • Fashion
      • Decor
      • Food & Drink
      • People
      • Radio
      • Technology
      • Transport
    • Social History
      • 1950s Year by Year
      • 1960s Year by Year
      • 1970s Year by Year
      • 1980s Year by Year
      • 1990s Year by Year
      • Events
    Nostalgia Central
    Home»Television»Shows by Decade»1950s Television
    1950s Television Drama Shows R 2 Mins Read

    Richard Diamond, Private Detective

    Share
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Reddit Email

    1 9 5 7 – 1 9 6 0 (USA)
    77 x 30 minute episodes

    Richard Diamond was a suave private eye who, at first, walked the mean streets of New York as a cop, then later turned in his badge. His familiarity with the force and his friends on it – most notably Lt. McGough (Regis Toomey) – gave him access to information and help not normally afforded private detectives.

    In February 1959, he packed up to move to Los Angeles, where he tooled around in a convertible with a car phone and acquired a semi-regular girlfriend in Karen Wells (Barbara Bain).

    His sexy sultry-voiced answering service girl, Sam (initially Mary Tyler Moore) – whose face was never seen – minded the phone while Diamond solved his cases.

    Although Diamond had a friend on the LAPD in Lt. Kile (Russ Conway), he also had to deal with Sgt. Alden (Richard Devon), who was out to get him.

    The series was created by future Pink Panther director Blake Edwards and had been a very popular 1950s radio show starring Dick Powell as the titular sleuth.

    When Powell was approached to do the TV series, he felt he was too old but recommended a young actor named David Janssen.

    Richard Diamond
    David Janssen
    Sam
    Mary Tyler Moore (1)
    Roxanne Brooks (2)
    Lt. McGough
    Regis Toomey
    Lt. Pete Kile
    Russ Conway
    Karen Wells
    Barbara Bain
    Sgt. Alden
    Richard Devon

    Video

    Related Posts

    • Archer
      Archer
      1 9 7 5 (USA) 6 x 60 minute episodes Former cop Lew Archer (Brian Keith) is now a private detective…
    • Baretta
      Baretta
      1 9 7 5 - 1 9 7 8 (USA) 80 x 60 minute episodes Tony Baretta was a tough and…
    • Bloomfield
      Bloomfield
      1 9 8 3 (UK) 3 x 60 minute episodes Billy Gibbs (Michael Elphick) is a Leeds-based private eye with…
    • Charlie Wild, Private Detective
      Charlie Wild, Private Detective
      1 9 5 1 - 1 9 5 2 (USA) 57 x 30 minute episodes The cases of New York City-based…
    • Peter Gunn
      Peter Gunn
      1 9 5 8 - 1 9 6 1 (USA) 114 x 30 minute episodes Peter Gunn was a top-rated detective drama…
    • Griff
      Griff
      1 9 7 3 - 1 9 7 4 (USA) 12 x 60 minute episodes Wade Griffin (Lorne Greene) was a…
    • New Adventures of Martin Kane, The
      New Adventures of Martin Kane, The
      1 9 5 7 (UK) 39 x 30 minute episodes Three years after the American series Martin Kane, Private Eye ended,…
    • Mike Hammer
      Mike Hammer
      1 9 8 4 - 1 9 8 6 (USA) 1 x 120 minute episode 46 x 60 minute episodes This…

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Reddit Email
    Previous ArticleAlright Now
    Next Article Denny Seyton & The Sabres

    Comments are closed.

    NC Radio Player
    Search the site
    Nostalgia Central has been a labour of love since 1998. The site carries no advertising, and I rely on donations to help with running costs and to keep the site running for your entertainment and education.

    If you find the site informative or enjoyable, please consider a donation – no matter how small.
    Thank you so much. Enjoy your trip in the time machine!
    You may also like

    • Outsider, The
      Outsider, The
      1 9 6 8 - 1 9 6 9 (USA) 26 x 60 minute episodes This NBC crime drama series starred…
    • Cannon
      Cannon
      1 9 7 1 - 1 9 7 6 (USA) 125 x 60 minute episodes When Cannon premiered in 1971, star William Conrad weighed…
    • Peter Gunn
      Peter Gunn
      1 9 5 8 - 1 9 6 1 (USA) 114 x 30 minute episodes Peter Gunn was a top-rated detective drama…
    • Charlie Wild, Private Detective
      Charlie Wild, Private Detective
      1 9 5 1 - 1 9 5 2 (USA) 57 x 30 minute episodes The cases of New York City-based…


    Nostalgia Central covers the period 1950 to 1999 and contains some words and references which reflect the attitudes of those times and which may be considered culturally sensitive, offensive or inappropriate today.
    Copyright © 1998, 2023 Nostalgia Central. Run by volunteers. Funded by donations.
    • About Nostalgia Central
    • Contact
    • FAQ

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.