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The Butcher Shop Protection Racket (Aired January 7, 1950
Richard Diamond, Private Detective came to NBC in 1949. Diamond was a slick, sophisticated detective, with a sharp tongue for folks who needed it. Diamond enjoyed the detective life, but not as much as entertaining his girl, Helen Asher. After each show, he would croon a number to his Park Avenue sweetheart. Mr. Powell, a former song and dance man, was perfect for the role. He added an extra dimension to the 40's hokey private eye drama. Diamond was a rough gumshoe that would often get knocked on the head with a revolver butt or other items. His counterpart on the police force was Lt. Levinson who often accepted Diamond's help reluctantly. Levinson would claim to get stomach trouble whenever Diamond would call him and would take bicarbonate to settle his aching stomach. Although they always seem at odds with each other, Diamond and Levinson were best friends. Show Notes From The Old Time Radio Researcher's Group. THIS EPISODE: January 7, 1950. "The Butcher Shop Protection Racket" - NBC network. Sustaining. An Italian butcher asks Diamond to help break up a protection racket. Diamond is forced to use his fists...and his gun! After the drama, Dick Powell sings, "I Will Remember You." Dick Powell, Frank Worth (music), Edward King (announcer), Virginia Gregg, Ed Begley, Blake Edwards (writer, diector), Wilms Herbert, Nestor Paiva, Paul Frees, David Ellis. 29:29. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.