"One of the most famous characters of American fiction, in one of radio's most thrilling dramas."
Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons was a long-running radio detective series that debuted on NBC Blue on October 12, 1937. The show featured Bennett Kilpack (and later Arthur Hughes and Phil Clarke) as Mr. Keen, along with Jim Kelly as his sidekick Mike Clancy.
Although the show was extremely popular, the plots were so unnatural and predictable that the listeners themselves had already solved the crime even before Mr. Keen explained it to Clancy. Nevertheless, the show had mastered the formula that kept fans waiting for the next episodes. Just by looking at how long the show remained on air proved how good this series is.
During its 18-year run, the show had various time slots, sponsors, and also networks, although it was usually aired on CBS. The show ended on April 19, 1955. Click here to read more about Mr Keen Tracer Of Lost Persons
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Please enjoy these 57 old time radio episodes:
| Air Date | Title | Synopsis | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02.22.1955 | the case of murder and the revengeful ghost |
+ WMT, Cedar Rapids Iowa aircheck. "Murder and The Revengeful Ghost". An interesting tale of homic... | |
| 06.25.1954 | shrieking prisoner murder case ep04of04 |
+ Program #4. "The Shrieking Prisoner Murder Case". The conclusion of the story, the killer is rev... | |
| 06.24.1954 | shrieking prisoner murder case ep03of04 |
+ Program #3. "The Shrieking Prisoner Murder Case". A $50 bill and the dead man's wallet give Mr. ... | |
| 06.23.1954 | shrieking prisoner murder case ep02of04 |
+ Program #2. "The Shrieking Prisoner Murder Case". Insane Amy Carson is kept imprisoned in the st... | |
| 06.21.1954 | shrieking prisoner murder case ep01of04 |
+ Program #1. "The Shrieking Prisoner Murder Case". The strange Carson sisters block Mr. Keen's in... | |
| 04.10.1952 | the mothers plea murder case |
+ "The Mother's Plea Murder Case". Sponsored by: Dentyne, Chesterfield, Anacin. Shirley Spears has ... | |
| 04.03.1952 | the rented cottage murder case |
+ "The Rented Cottage Murder Case". Sponsored by: Anacin, Dentyne, Chesterfield. A strange cottage,... | |
| 03.13.1952 | the silver candlestick murder case |
+ "The Silver Candlestick Murder Case". Sponsored by: Chesterfield, Anacin, Beeman's Pepsin Gum, De... | |
| 12.06.1951 | the case of murder at a mile a minute |
+ "Murder At A Mile A Minute". Sponsored by: Dentyne, Chesterfield, Anacin. A man is shot while dri... | |
| 08.17.1951 | the poisoned sandwich murder case |
+ "The Poison Sandwich Murder Case". Sponsored by: Anacin, RCA Victor, Chesterfield. A law student ... | |
| 08.10.1951 | the abandoned well murder case |
+ "The Abandoned Well Murder Case". Sponsored by: Anacin, RCA Victor, Chesterfield. A wealthy old m... | |
| 08.03.1951 | the case of the strange murder of carrie ellis |
+ "The Case Of The Strange Murder Of Carrie Ellis". Sponsored by: Anacin, RCA Victor, Chesterfield.... | |
| 07.27.1951 | the photograph album murder case |
+ "The Photograph Album Murder Case". Sponsored by: Anacin, RCA Victor, Chesterfield. An impoverish... | |
| 07.20.1951 | the case of murder and the strange woman |
+ "The Case Of Murder and The Strange Woman". Sponsored by: Chesterfield, Anacin, RCA Television. A... | |
| 06.15.1950 | the skull and crossbones murder case |
+ "The Skull and Crossbones Murder Case". Sponsored by: Anacin, Kolynos, Heet, Kriptin, Bisodol, Hi... | |
| 06.01.1950 | the quicksand murder case |
+ "The Quicksand Murder Case". Sponsored by: Anacin, Kolynos, Heet, Kriptin, Bisodol, Hills Cold Ta... | |
| 05.25.1950 | the broken window murder case |
+ "The Broken Window Murder Case". Sponsored by: Anacin, Kolynos, Heet, Kriptin, Bisodol, Hills Col... | |
| 05.18.1950 | the skull and crossbones murder case |
+ "The Skull and Crossbones Murder Case". Sponsored by: Anacin, Kolynos, Heet, Kriptin, Bisodol, Hi... | |
| 05.11.1950 | the case of murder and the missing car |
+ "The Case Of Murder and The Missing Car". Sponsored by: Anacin, Kolynos, Heet, Kriptin, Bisodol, ... | |
| 05.04.1950 | the king cobra murder case |
+ "The King Cobra Murder Case". Sponsored by: Anacin, Kolynos, Bisodol. A snake is used to kill on ... | |
| 04.27.1950 | the case of the woman who married a murderer |
+ "The Case Of A Woman Who Married A Murderer". Sponsored by: Anacin, Kolynos, Heet, Kriptin, Bisod... | |
| 04.20.1950 | the country club murder |
+ "The Country Club Murder Case". Sponsored by: Anacin, Kolynos, Heet, Kriptin, Bisodol, Hills Cold... | |
| 04.13.1950 | the eccentric millionaire murder case |
+ "The Eccentric Millionaire Murder Case". Sponsored by: Anacin, Kolynos, Heet, Kriptin, Bisodol, H... | |
| 04.06.1950 | the case of the murdered detective |
+ "The Case Of The Murdered Detective". Sponsored by: Anacin, Kolynos, Heet, Kriptin, Bisodol, Hill... | |
| 03.16.1950 | the innocent flirtation murder |
+ "The Innocent Flirtation Murder Case". Sponsored by: Anacin, Kolynos, Heet, Kriptin, Bisodol, Hil... |
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