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The Great Detectives Present Keen and Company (Old Time Radio)

133 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

Enjoy surviving episodes of the longest-running radio series in History, Mister Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons. Enjoy surviving episodes of the longest-running radio series in History, Mister Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons along with other programs produced by the "radio factor" of Frank and Anne Hummert including Mister Chameleon, Hearthstone of the Death Squad, and Inspector Thorne.

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EP3748: Mr. Chameleon: The Hanging Judge Murder Case

April 26, 2022 06:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MB

A tough judge is murdered in a museum. Original Air Date: September 21, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectives

EP3742: Mr. Chameleon: Dance of Death

April 19, 2022 06:00 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MB

Mr. Chameleon's investigation of the death of a male professional dancer centers on a dancing school. Original Air Date: January 12, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Become one of ourfriends on Facebook. Follow us on Instagram at ht...

EP3736: Mr. Chameleon: The Case of Jewels of Death

April 12, 2022 06:00 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MB

Two murders by chloroform are tied to a high-end jeweler. Original AIr Date: September 29, 1948 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Become one of ourfriends on Facebook. Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow...

EP3730: Mr. Chameleon: The Case of the Game of Death

April 05, 2022 06:00 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MB

Mr. Chameleon is convinced that a socialite couple are involved in a gambling racket and some way connected to the murder of a young woman from a formerly wealthy family. Original Air Date: September 22, 1948 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-47...

EP3724: Mr. Chameleon: The Case of Murder and the Man Who Saw Too Much

March 29, 2022 06:00 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MB

One of two witnesses committed by a man in a gray suit is murdered while waiting for a theater intermission. Original Air Date: September 15, 1948 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Become one of ourfriends on Facebook. Follow us on Instag...

EP3718: Mr. Chameleon: Mr. Chameleon's Pet Murder Case

March 22, 2022 06:00 - 37 minutes - 17.4 MB

A convicted gangster promises revenge against Chameleon, escapes custody, and kidnaps a policewoman. Original Air Date: September 8, 1948 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Become one of ourfriends on Facebook. Follow us on Instagram at ht...

EP3712: Mr. Chameleon: The Case of the Blood-Stained Dollar Bills

March 15, 2022 06:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MB

Three men tied to a beautiful woman have been murdered over the last several months and at the scene of each murder, a bloody dollar bill is found. Original Air Date: September 1, 1948 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagr...

EP3706: Mr. Chameleon: The Case of His Brother's Murder

March 08, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MB

An acquaintance of Mr. Chameleon pleads for him to try and prevent his brother's murder. However, before Chameleon can come over for dinner, the brother is murdered and suspicion falls on the late brother's wife. Original Air Date: August 25, 1948 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatde...

EP3700: Mr. Chameleon: The Case of the Woman Who Sensed Murder

March 01, 2022 06:00 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MB

A wealthy woman fears she'll be murdered and asks the police to send Mr. Chameleon. Chameleon arrives to find her dead of an apparent heart attack. However, he's not so sure. Original Air Date: August 18, 1948 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4...

EP3694: Mr. Chameleon: The Case of Death and the Dependent Husband

February 22, 2022 07:00 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MB

The disabled husband of a famous fashion designer is poisoned. Original Air Date: August 4, 1948 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Become one of ourfriends on Facebook. Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follo...

EP3688: Mr. Chameleon: The Brownstone Murder Case

February 15, 2022 06:12 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

A woman looks into some strange noises in her high class rooming house and is murdered. Original Air Date: July 28, 1948 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter...

EP3682: Mr. Chameleon: The Case of the Dead Woman's Eyes

February 08, 2022 07:00 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MB

A woman is assumed to have committed suicide, but Mr. Chameleon discovers she was killed by a rare Rhodesian poison she couldn't possibly have obtained. Original Air Date: July 21, 1948 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Become one of ourfr...

EP3552: Mister Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons: The Case of Murder and the Prize-Winning Bull

September 09, 2021 06:01 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MB

A man finds his prize-winning bull killed and is then murdered himself. Original Air Date: November 7, 1952 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetec Read more ...

EP3546: Mister Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons: The Gossip Column Murder Case

September 02, 2021 06:01 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MB

Mister Keen investigates when a gossip columnist is murdered on the air before he can release some juicy gossip. Original Air Date: October 24, 1952 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at

EP3540: Mister Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons: The Airport Murder Case

August 26, 2021 10:01 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MB

Mister Keen investigates the murder of a man in an airport phone booth. Original Air Date: March 22, 1951 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetecti Read more ...

EP2775: Mister Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons: The Case of Murder and the Revengeful Ghost

March 18, 2019 06:01 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MB

A woman comes to Mister Keen and asks him to investigate as she believes her fiancé was murdered by his late wife’s ghost. Original Air Date: February 22, 1955 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at

EP2769: Mister Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons: The Shrieking Prisoner Murder Case, Parts Three and Four

March 11, 2019 06:01 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MB

A woman is determined to thwart Mister Keen’s investigation of the murder of her nephew. Original Air Dates: June 24 and 25, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at

EP2763: Mister Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons: The Shrieking Prisoner Murder Case, Parts One and Two

March 04, 2019 06:01 - 30 minutes - 14 MB

A woman asks Mister Keen to find out who murdered her husband while he was visiting their eccentric aunt. Original Air Dates: June 21 and June 23, 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at

EP2757: Mister Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons: The Mother’s Plea Murder Case

February 25, 2019 06:16 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MB

While a woman is confronting her husband’s mistress, the mistress is murdered. She turns to Mister Keen to clear her of murder. Original Air Date: April 10, 1952 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at

EP2745: Mister Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons: The Rented Cottage Murder Case

February 11, 2019 06:07 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MB

A man is murdered after making a deal to rent a cottage for $25 a month. Original Air Date: April 3, 1952 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectiv Read more ...

EP2739: Mister Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons: The Silver Candlestick Murder Case

February 04, 2019 06:01 - 37 minutes - 17 MB

An actor/model goes to a house for a job, decides to leave, and then is murdered with a silver candlestick. Original Air Date: March 13, 1952 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at

EP2733: Mister Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons: Murder at a Mile a Minute

January 28, 2019 06:01 - 34 minutes - 15.6 MB

A wealthy man is murdered by a motorcyclist passing at high speed. Original Air Date: December 6, 1951 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives. Read more ...

EP2727: Mister Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons: The Poisoned Sandwich Murder Case

January 21, 2019 06:01 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MB

A law student calls Mister Keen for help, but Keen and Mike find him dead from eating a poisoned sandwich. Original Air Date: August 17, 1951 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at

EP2721: Mister Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons: The Abandoned Well Murder Case

January 14, 2019 06:01 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MB

Mister Keen investigates when a wealthy man is found murdered in an abandoned well. Original Air Date: August 10, 1951 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support. Read more ...

EP2715: Mister Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons: The Case of The Strange Murder of Carrie Ellis

January 07, 2019 06:01 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MB

A woman comes to Mister Keen’s office, asking for help because she killed a woman but doesn’t know why. Original Air Date: August 3, 1951 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Read more ...

EP2709: Mister Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons: The Photograph Album Murder Case

December 31, 2018 06:01 - 34 minutes - 16 MB

photo credit: Greyframe So lost, I’m fading viaphotopin(license) A young actress is murdered while walking to her home. Original Air Date: July 27, 1951

EP2703:Mister Keen: The Case of Murder and the Strange Woman

December 24, 2018 06:45 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MB

A young crooner is murdered and suspicion falls on an obsessed fan. Original Air Date: July 20, 1951 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.ne Read more ...

EP2697: Mister Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons: The Skull and Crossbones Murder Case

December 17, 2018 06:00 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MB

A wealthy man is poisoned at his dinner table. Original Air Date: June 15, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a Read more ...

EP2691: Mister Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons: The Quicksand Murder case

December 10, 2018 06:01 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MB

A woman calls her sister and asks her to come get her from a house she just rented. When the sister arrives, the woman is gone and she calls Mister Keen in to investigate. Original Air Date: June 1, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show Read more ...

EP2685: Mister Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons: The Broken Window Murder Case

December 03, 2018 07:05 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MB

A wealthy man is murdered in his home by someone who entered through a broken window. Original Air Date: May 25, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.g Read more ...

EP2679: Mister Keen: The Case of Murder and the Missing Car

November 26, 2018 06:01 - 34 minutes - 15.6 MB

A wealthy man’s car disappears. When he gets back, the man discovers his daughter’s boyfriend’s body in the back of the car. Original Air Date: May 11, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at

EP2673: Mister Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons: The King Cobra Murder Case

November 19, 2018 06:01 - 34 minutes - 15.6 MB

A woman is killed by a Cobra aboard a cruise ship. Original Air Date: May 4, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail Read more ...

EP2667: Mister Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons: The Case of the Woman Who Married a Murderer

November 12, 2018 07:21 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MB

A woman comes to Mister Keen because she fears that her husband murdered her ex-boyfriend. Original Air Date: April 27, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://su Read more ...

EP2661: Mister Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons: The Country Club Murder Case

November 05, 2018 06:01 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MB

A wealthy heiress is murdered at a country club. Original Air Date: April 20, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail Read more ...

EP2655: Mister Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons: The Eccentric Millionaire Murder Case

October 29, 2018 06:01 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MB

Mister Keen investigates the murder of a reclusive millionaire. Original Air Date: April 13, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.< Read more ...

EP2649: Mister Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons: The Case of Murdered Detective

October 22, 2018 06:01 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MB

A police detective friend of Keen and Clancy is murdered while investigating a charity theft. Original Air Date: April 6, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http:// Read more ...

EP2643: Mister Keen: The Innocent Flirtation Murder Case

October 15, 2018 06:35 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MB

A man challenges a famous architect to a duel for flirting with his wife and then the architect is murdered. Original Air Date: March 16, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at

EP2637: Mister Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons: The Case of the Melody of Murder

October 08, 2018 06:01 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MB

A young man asks Mister Keen to investigate the death of his sister, a promising young pianist who was strangled. Original Air Date: March 9, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at

EP2631: Mister Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons: The Case of the Two-Faced Murderer

October 01, 2018 06:01 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MB

A woman tells her husband that she saw an old rival of his at the window and then the husband is murdered. Original Air Date: February 16, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at

EP2625: Mister Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons: The Case of Murder and the Jewel Thief

September 24, 2018 06:01 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MB

A famous jewel thief who is reforming calls Mister Keen for help and is killed before Mister Keen finds out what he wants. Original Air Date: February 9, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at

EP2619: Mister Keen: The Telephone Book Murder Case

September 17, 2018 06:01 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MB

Mister Keen investigates the murder of a man who was about to attend a party for bachelors. Original Air Date: January 26, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http:/ Read more ...

EP2613: Mister Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons: The Bride and Groom Murder Case

September 10, 2018 06:01 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MB

A woman who’s only married a week is murdered on her honeymoon. Original Air Date: January 19, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectiv Read more ...

EP2607: Mister Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons: The Case of the Rushville Murder

September 03, 2018 06:01 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MB

The married daughter of a psychiatrist is murdered shortly after her father warned her that a dangerous patient had escaped and was out for revenge. Original Air Date: January 5, 1950 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis Read more ...

EP2601: Mister Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons: The Engaged Girl Murder Case

August 27, 2018 06:16 - 39 minutes - 17.8 MB

The sister of a wealthy man is murdered after she had a fight with his fiancee. Original Air Date: November 10, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.gr Read more ...

EP2595: Mister Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons: The Forgotten Cave Murder Mystery

August 20, 2018 06:01 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MB

A man comes to Mr. Keen after his business partner is murdered while they’re exploring a cave searching for treasure. Original Air Date: November 3, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at

EP2589: Mister Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons: The Ruthless Murderers

August 13, 2018 06:01 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MB

A businessman who provided key evidence that sent a man to prison is murdered. Original Air Date: October 27, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.grea Read more ...

EP2583: Mister Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons: The Silver Dagger Case

August 06, 2018 06:36 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MB

A wealthy woman is killed with a silver dagger. Original Air Date: October 13, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mai Read more ...

EP2577: Mister Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons: The Case of the Man Who Invented Death

July 30, 2018 06:57 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MB

An eccentric inventor who was working on a way to convert base metals to gold is murdered. Original Air Date: October 6, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://s Read more ...

EP2571: Mister Keen Tracer of Lost Persons: The Case of Murder with a Thousand Witnesses

July 23, 2018 06:01 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MB

A man is poisoned after eating his wife’s pie while judging a contest at the fair. Original Air Date: September 29, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http:// Read more ...

EP2565: Mister Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons: The Yellow Talon Murder

July 16, 2018 06:01 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MB

A man asks Keen to solve the murder of his sister, with the only clue pointing to murder by a large bird’s talon. Original Air Date: September 22, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at

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