01 Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons Introduction

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons was one of radio's longest running shows, airing October 12, 1937 to April 19, 1955, continuing well into the television era. It was produced by Frank and Anne Hummert, who based it upon Robert W. Chambers' 1906 novel The Tracer of Lost Persons. The sponsors included Whitehall Pharmacal (as in Anacin, Kolynos Toothpaste, BiSoDol antacid mints, Hill's cold tablets and Heet liniment), Dentyne, Aerowax, RCA Victor and Chesterfield cigarettes. It aired on the NBC Blue network until 1947, when it switched to CBS.

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Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons was one of radio's longest running shows, airing October 12, 1937 to April 19, 1955, continuing well into the television era. It was produced by Frank and Anne Hummert, who based it upon Robert W. Chambers' 1906 novel The Tracer of Lost Persons. The sponsors included Whitehall Pharmacal (as in Anacin, Kolynos Toothpaste, BiSoDol antacid mints, Hill's cold tablets and Heet liniment), Dentyne, Aerowax, RCA Victor and Chesterfield cigarettes. It aired on the NBC Blue network until 1947, when it switched to CBS.

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons&nbsp;was one of radio's longest running shows, airing October 12, 1937 to April 19, 1955, continuing well into the television era. It was produced by&nbsp;Frank&nbsp;and&nbsp;Anne Hummert, who based it upon&nbsp;Robert W. Chambers' 1906 novel&nbsp;The Tracer of Lost Persons. The sponsors included&nbsp;Whitehall Pharmacal&nbsp;(as in&nbsp;Anacin,&nbsp;Kolynos Toothpaste, BiSoDol antacid mints, Hill's cold tablets and Heet liniment),&nbsp;Dentyne, Aerowax,&nbsp;RCA Victor&nbsp;and&nbsp;Chesterfield cigarettes. It aired on the&nbsp;NBC Blue&nbsp;network until 1947, when it switched to&nbsp;CBS.

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01 Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons Introduction