Spoiler : It should be pointed out that Graser was a small man and never learned how to ride a horse. Brace Beemer had been in the Lone Ranger cast since the beginning and he had the look (tall and muscular), plus he could ride a horse. So when they the Lone Ranger did personal appearances, it was Brace who filled in for the Ranger (mouthing Graser's "HI-YO SILVER!") Beemer was the announcer for the Lone Ranger at the time of Graser's death. It took a couple of weeks for Beemer to assume the role of the Ranger on the show. The storyline was that the Ranger was in an accident and he lost his voice, so it stood to reason that his voice would sound different after his recovery.

Spoiler : Earle W. Graser Born Kitchener, Ontario, March 31, 1909 Died Farmington, Michigan, April 8, 1941 Age 32 (car crash) This is said to be the only picture of Graser wearing the Ranger's mask, taken in 1938.

Spoiler : Born in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada ca 1909; died 4/8/1941 at the age of 32 after falling asleep, and crashing his auto into a parked truck on his way home near Farmington, Illinois. His family moved to America when he was a child, settling in Detroit, Michigan where he attended school, later working his way through law school while working at various jobs. After earning his law degree, he became an actor on stage until he was hired by WXYZ.

Spoiler : Graser played The Lone Ranger on station WXYZ-Detroit and Mutual-Radio from 5/16/1933 until 4/7/1941 the day before his death.