Aired on CBS Radio Network December 25, 1947. This series went on the air on July 7, 1943 and lasted until April 22, 1955. A total of 431 episodes were broadcast. Casey, Crime Photographer had more history than substance. It was a B-grade radio detective similar to The Adventures of the Falcon, Mr Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons, and Sam Spade. Casey, the only name given to the character, is played by Staats Cotsworth (1908–1979), American old-time radio actor.