"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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.28.1948 | identical twins murder case ep02of03 | ||
| 02.17.1944 | mr trevors secret |
+ "Mr. Trevor's Secret". Sponsored by: Anacin, Kolynos, Heet, Kriptin, Bisodol, Hills Cold Tabs, Ae... | |
| 09.15.1949 | murder and the bloodstained necklace |
+ "The Case Of Murder and The Bloodstained Necklace". Sponsored by: Anacin, Kolynos, Heet, Kriptin,... | |
| 06.09.1949 | murder and the star of death |
+ "The Case Of Murder and The Star Of Death". Sponsored by: Kolynos Toothpaste, Bisodol Mints, Anac... | |
| 06.21.1954 | shrieking prisoner murder case ep01of04 |
+ Program #1. "The Shrieking Prisoner Murder Case". The strange Carson sisters block Mr. Keen's in... | |
| 06.23.1954 | shrieking prisoner murder case ep02of04 |
+ Program #2. "The Shrieking Prisoner Murder Case". Insane Amy Carson is kept imprisoned in the st... | |
| 06.24.1954 | shrieking prisoner murder case ep03of04 |
+ Program #3. "The Shrieking Prisoner Murder Case". A $50 bill and the dead man's wallet give Mr. ... | |
| 06.25.1954 | shrieking prisoner murder case ep04of04 |
+ Program #4. "The Shrieking Prisoner Murder Case". The conclusion of the story, the killer is rev... | |
| 08.10.1951 | the abandoned well murder case |
+ "The Abandoned Well Murder Case". Sponsored by: Anacin, RCA Victor, Chesterfield. A wealthy old m... | |
| 01.19.1950 | the bride and groom murder case |
+ CBS net origination, AFRS rebroadcast. "The Bride and Groom Murder Case". A bride of only a few da... | |
| 05.25.1950 | the broken window murder case |
+ "The Broken Window Murder Case". Sponsored by: Anacin, Kolynos, Heet, Kriptin, Bisodol, Hills Col... | |
| 02.09.1950 | the case of murder and the jewel thief |
+ "The Case Of Murder and The Jewel Thief". Sponsored by: Anacin, Kolynos, Heet, Kriptin, Bisodol, ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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... | |
| 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... | |
| 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... | |
| 02.24.1944 | the case of murder in the air |
+ "The Case Of Murder In The Air". Sponsored by: Kolynos, Aerowax. A woman found hiding in Mr. Keen... | |
| 09.29.1949 | the case of murder with a thousand witnesses |
+ "The Case Of Murder With A Thousand Witnesses". Sponsored by: Anacin, Kolynos Toothpaste, Bisodol... | |
| 03.15.1945 | the case of the absent minded professor |
+ "The Case Of The Absent Minded Professor". Sponsored by: Anacin, Kolynos, Heet, Kriptin, Bisodol,... | |
| 02.10.1944 | the case of the boy who used big words |
+ "The Case Of The Boy Who Used Big Words". Sponsored by: Anacin, Kolynos, Heet, Kriptin, Bisodol, ... | |
| 11.16.1944 | the case of the frightened child |
+ "The Case Of The Frightened Child". Sponsored by: Anacin, Kolynos Toothpaste, Hill's Cold Tablets... | |
| 02.03.1944 | the case of the girl who flirted |
+ "The Case Of The Girl Who Flirted". Sponsored by: Aerowax, Kolynos Toothpaste. A murderer in an E... | |
| 01.20.1944 | the case of the girl who sang too well |
+ "The Case Of The Girl Who Sang Too Well". Sponsored by: Anacin, Kolynos, Heet, Kriptin, Bisodol, ... | |
| 05.23.1946 | the case of the glamorous widow |
+ "The Case Of The Glamorous Widow". Sponsored by: Anacin, Kolynos Toothpaste, Old English Wax. Whi... | |
| 04.13.1944 | the case of the leaping dog |
+ "The Case Of The Leaping Dog". Sponsored by: Anacin, Kolynos, Heet, Kriptin, Bisodol, Hills Cold ... |
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