Richard Diamond: The Van Dyke Seance Case
Summary
This episode features the September 10, 1949, broadcast of *Richard Diamond, Private Detective*, starring Dick Powell. In the "Van Dyck Seance Case," Richard investigates a wealthy widow who is being manipulated by a fake medium and a doctor to steal her jewelry. The plot escalates when the widow is murdered, leading Diamond to uncover a conspiracy involving a jealous niece and a double-crossing criminal. The show concludes with the arrest of the true killer, followed by host Adam Graham answering listener questions about old-time radio actors and the *Candy Matson* series.
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Show Intro and Listener Support
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Richard Diamond Monologue: The Van Dyke Case
The Seance and the Con Artists' Plot
Nancy Van Dyke Hires Richard Diamond
Investigation at the 5th Precinct
Diamond Infiltrates the Psychic's Office
The Practical Joke Seance with Helen
Discovery of Mrs. Van Dyke's Body
Investigating Dr. Langley's Apartment
Confrontation at Flyaway Airport
Dr. Langley's Murder and the Chase
Unmasking the Killer: Nancy Van Dyke
Epilogue and Song Sequence
Credits and NBC Promos
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Host Commentary and Listener Q&A
Outro and Sponsors: Underdog and JFFD
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