This is a classic detective show, made in 1957. Richard Diamond Private Detective was originally written by Blake Edwards and starred Dick Powell as the cool private eye on a radio show. When the TV medium came along... Powell decided he was too busy, so he recruited a young actor named David Meyer, who later changed his name to Janssen at Powell's suggestion. Diamond was an ex OSS officer, who later decides to become a private eye. The show is remembered for a character named Sam, a hot secretary. We never saw her face - just her legs. Mary Tyler Moore was the first Sam, until she revealed her role and did a hosiery ad for TV guide, and they promptly fired her. She was replaced by Roxane Brooks. To this day, people still argue about who was their favorite Sam. Complete with original TV commericals!

David Janssen as Richard Diamond, Private Detective. Ex OSS operative, and Mr. Cool. In this episode, he is off fishing at the Twin Peaks Lodge for a little rest and relaxation!

Tthe mob boss is out hunting with the big shot politician - and the young reporter gets their picture. Now the bad guys want it back and Diamond is caught in the middle!

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This show features a Classic Commercial for Kool Shake!

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