Talking Dateline: The Prince, The Whiz Kid, & The Millionaire
- Oct 15, 2025
- 25:17
- Full Episode
<p>Lester Holt talks with Josh Mankiewicz about his episode, “The Prince, The Whiz Kid, & The Millionaire.” After retired art dealer and Palm Springs socialite Cliff Lambert vanished in 2008, investigators uncovered a plot by a group of grifters that ended in murder. Lester and Josh discuss the mistakes the killers made leading up to their arrests and are joined by Dateline producer David Ketterling to talk about how he captured the essence of Palm Springs on camera. They play a podcast-exclusive clip from an interview with an opera singer who had a run in with one of the conspirators and discuss the pros of doing interviews in cars. Plus, they answer your questions from social media.</p><p>Listen to the full episode of “The Prince, The Whiz Kid, & The Millionaire” on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/46Pk4hk">https://apple.co/46Pk4hk</a></p><p>Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1AEZRIusS9zJoxkahTV6KJ">https://open.spotify.com/episode/1AEZRIusS9zJoxkahTV6KJ</a></p><p> </p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Brief Summary
Cliff Lambert's disappearance leads to a complex murder case involving grifters and legal challenges.
Key points
- The Vanishing of Cliff Lambert. Retired art collector Cliff Lambert vanished in 2008, leading to a shocking investigation.
- The Role of Friendship. Eddie, Cliff's friend, played a crucial role in uncovering the truth behind his disappearance.
- The Complicated Legal Battle. The case faced numerous delays and complications, including overturned convictions.
- Danny's Dark Plan. Danny's backstory reveals a troubled past and a dangerous scheme to eliminate Cliff.
- Viewer Fashion Question. A viewer asks Josh about his tie, sparking a light-hearted moment.
Episode highlights
- The Vanishing of Cliff LambertRetired art collector Cliff Lambert vanished in 2008, leading to a shocking investigation.“Investigators uncovered an elaborate plot by a group of grifters.”0:34Oct 15, 2025
- The Role of FriendshipEddie, Cliff's friend, played a crucial role in uncovering the truth behind his disappearance.“Eddie came across as a true friend in this.”4:05Oct 15, 2025
- The Complicated Legal BattleThe case faced numerous delays and complications, including overturned convictions.“Lisa DiMaria was relentless in pursuing justice.”9:05Oct 15, 2025
- Danny's Dark PlanDanny's backstory reveals a troubled past and a dangerous scheme to eliminate Cliff.“If we disappear this guy, no one will notice.”22:51Oct 15, 2025
- Viewer Fashion QuestionA viewer asks Josh about his tie, sparking a light-hearted moment.“I do not have a bloodstained tie!”24:15Oct 15, 2025
