Mr. Chameleon: The Suspicious Father Murder Case (EP4458)
The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas
Adam Graham
4.4 • 2K Ratings
🗓️ 1 August 2024
⏱️ 35 minutes
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Summary
Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 5, 1949
Originating from New York City
Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon; Frank Butler as Sergeant Dave Arnold
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| 1:26.4 | Well now it is time for this week's episode of Mr. Comelian, the original air date. |
| 1:32.6 | October 5th, 1949, and the title is The Suspicious Father Murder Case. |
| 1:40.6 | Next, Mr. Comelian and the Suspicious Father Murder Case. And the Tonight we again present the famous Mr. Chameleon of Central Police headquarters in his |
| 2:16.3 | famous cases of crime and murder, brought to you by the makers of genuine Bayer aspirin. |
| 2:23.0 | Mr. Chameleon, as you know, is the famous and dreaded detective who frequently uses a disguise to track down a killer, |
| 2:30.0 | a disguise which at all times is recognized by the audience. |
| 2:34.1 | Tonight we give you Mr. Chameleon Inn, the Suspicious Father Murder Case. In the austere inner office of the successful firm of Metcalf and Bellows, three apprehensive young people sit waiting for old Robert Metcalf. |
| 2:55.8 | They are his children, Mabel, Kate, and Andy, the rather unhappy children of Robert's old age. |
| 3:01.7 | And Mabel, the oldest exclaim exclaims why do you suppose he sent for us what's he up to now |
| 3:06.9 | Mabel dear that's no way to speak of father she's right Kate. What is this important family council? He's up to something all right. |
| 3:14.0 | But here he is now with Charles Bellows his partner. That does mean it's important. |
| 3:19.0 | Morning children, Mabel, Kate, Andy. |
| 3:22.0 | Good morning Mr. Bellows. Morning Andy. Good morning, Mr. Bellows. |
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