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Mister Chameleon

A master of disguise, Mr Chameleon changes his appearance every episode to track down the murderer. This rare detective old time radio show featuring the winning combination of murder, millionaires, and mayhem.

Mr Chameleon

21 old time radio show recordings
(total playtime 10 hours, 19 min)
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Karl SwensonMr. Chameleon is a detective old time radio show featuring the winning combination of murder, millionaires, and mayhem.  Mr. Chameleon, a master of disguise, changes his appearance every episode to track down the murderer. 

Bayer AsprinKarl Swenson stars as Mr. Chameleon.  The slow-witted sidekick, Dave Arnold is played by Frank Butler. 

Sponsored by Bayer Aspirin, this collection contains the two episode known to be in existence in this rare detective show created by Frank and Anne Hummert (best known for producing the soap opera set.)  However, Hummert duo also created another detective show Mr. Keen, Tracer of Missing Persons.  These two episodes also appear in the Rare Adventure & Detective Shows Compilation.

This collection is in the extensive Hummert Radio Factory Collection. Called the parents of soap opera, Anne and Frank Hummert also created Betty and Bob, Front Page Farrell, Mr. Keen Tracer of Lost Persons, Ma Perkins, Just Plain Bill, Mary Noble Backstage Wife, Young Widder Brown, Mr. Chameleon, Stella Dallas, Manhattan Merry Go Round, Lora Lawton, The American Melody Hour, Hearthstone of the Death Squad, Lorenzo Jones, Nona From Nowhere, Our Gal Sunday, Inspector Thorne, Romance of Helen Trent, and more.

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    Only listen to one episode but I did like it. I have a feeling that I will wish that there were more episodes.

    William Verified Purchase

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    Still listening to the episodes, but so far so good.

    William Verified Purchase

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    I've listened to the first dozen episodes so far. I do like trying to guess the murderer or thief before it's revealed, and I've been wrong a few times. What I don't like is the repetitive beginning of every show with the long intro to Mr Chameleon. Also, each shows set up and format is the same, making for some boring moments before the final reveal. I'm really on the fence as to whether I like it more than I don't.

    William Verified Purchase

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    My 3 favorite radio detectives were Mr. Keen, Mr. Chameleon, and Inspector Hearthstone of the Death Squad. Mr. Chameleon had only 3 episodes thereupon. Thank you for supplying a more satisfying number of episodes. Inspector Hearthstone, sadly, has only about 2 or 3 episodes available. Would that there were more available. Thank you for all that you do.

    Thomas Verified Purchase

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    I, too, always look forward to a case involving Mr. Chameleon! He is professional, sharp, alert to picking up clues and tough when he has to be. Like other listeners, I wish there were more recordings available. Al

    Aldorigo Verified Purchase

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    Since you asked; I grew up on Mr. Chameleon (late 1940s-early 50s). I have been so grateful that the first 2 episodes were available. Some years ago I had made mention online to you that "wouldn't it be great if somehow some more episodes were discovered". I have played the original 2 so much I know each line before it is spoken. Then recently along came another set and then voila the last group. Wow! A chance to memorize some, life is good. Some people read before going to sleep, I listen to OTR. Thanks for asking, Paul

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    21 recordings on 1 MP3 CD for just $5.00. Total playtime 10 hours, 19 min
    21 recordings on 1 MP3 CD for just $5.00
    total playtime 10 hours, 19 min
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      21 shows - total playtime 10 hours 19 minutes
      1. Mr Chameleon 480721 Dead Womans Eyes.mp3
      2. Mr Chameleon 480728 Brown Stone Murder.mp3
      3. Mr Chameleon 480804 Death and the Dependent Husband.mp3
      4. Mr Chameleon 480818 Woman Who Sensed Murder.mp3
      5. Mr Chameleon 480825 Case of His Brothers Murder.mp3
      6. Mr Chameleon 480901 The Blood-Stained Dollar Bills.mp3
      7. Mr Chameleon 480908 Mr Chameleons Pet Murder.mp3
      8. Mr Chameleon 480915 Murder and the Man Who Saw Too Much.mp3
      9. Mr Chameleon 480922 The Game of Death.mp3
      10. Mr Chameleon 480929 Jewels of Death.mp3
      11. Mr Chameleon 490112 Dance Of Death.mp3
      12. Mr Chameleon 490921 Hanging Judge.mp3
      13. Mr Chameleon 490928 Friendly Divorce.mp3
      14. Mr Chameleon 491221 Perfect Maid Murder.mp3
      15. Mr Chameleon 500906 Fashion World.mp3
      16. Mr Chameleon 500913 Titled Husband.mp3
      17. Mr Chameleon 500920 Dazed Girl.mp3
      18. Mr Chameleon 500927 Broken Promise.mp3
      19. Mr Chameleon 510117 Locked Room Murder.mp3
      20. Mr Chameleon 51XXXX Dream House Murder.mp3
      21. Mr Chameleon 530424 Murder and the Million Dollar Smile.mp3

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    21 recordings on 1 MP3 Collection Download for just $5.00. Total playtime 10 hours, 19 min
    21 recordings on 1 MP3 Collection Download for just $5.00
    total playtime 10 hours, 19 min
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      21 shows - total playtime 10 hours 19 minutes
      1. Mr Chameleon 480721 Dead Womans Eyes.mp3
      2. Mr Chameleon 480728 Brown Stone Murder.mp3
      3. Mr Chameleon 480804 Death and the Dependent Husband.mp3
      4. Mr Chameleon 480818 Woman Who Sensed Murder.mp3
      5. Mr Chameleon 480825 Case of His Brothers Murder.mp3
      6. Mr Chameleon 480901 The Blood-Stained Dollar Bills.mp3
      7. Mr Chameleon 480908 Mr Chameleons Pet Murder.mp3
      8. Mr Chameleon 480915 Murder and the Man Who Saw Too Much.mp3
      9. Mr Chameleon 480922 The Game of Death.mp3
      10. Mr Chameleon 480929 Jewels of Death.mp3
      11. Mr Chameleon 490112 Dance Of Death.mp3
      12. Mr Chameleon 490921 Hanging Judge.mp3
      13. Mr Chameleon 490928 Friendly Divorce.mp3
      14. Mr Chameleon 491221 Perfect Maid Murder.mp3
      15. Mr Chameleon 500906 Fashion World.mp3
      16. Mr Chameleon 500913 Titled Husband.mp3
      17. Mr Chameleon 500920 Dazed Girl.mp3
      18. Mr Chameleon 500927 Broken Promise.mp3
      19. Mr Chameleon 510117 Locked Room Murder.mp3
      20. Mr Chameleon 51XXXX Dream House Murder.mp3
      21. Mr Chameleon 530424 Murder and the Million Dollar Smile.mp3

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    21 recordings on 11 Audio CDs. Total playtime 10 hours, 19 min
    21 recordings on 11 Audio CDs
    total playtime 10 hours, 19 min
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    21 recordings on 11 Audio CDs
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    Mr Chameleon Disc A001

    1. Mr Chameleon 51XXXX Dream House Murder
    2. Mr Chameleon 480721 Dead Womans Eyes
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    Mr Chameleon Disc A002

    1. Mr Chameleon 480728 Brown Stone Murder
    2. Mr Chameleon 480804 Death and the Dependent Husband
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    Mr Chameleon Disc A003

    1. Mr Chameleon 480818 Woman Who Sensed Murder
    2. Mr Chameleon 480825 Case of His Brothers Murder
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    Mr Chameleon Disc A004

    1. Mr Chameleon 480901 The Blood-Stained Dollar Bills
    2. Mr Chameleon 480908 Mr Chameleons Pet Murder
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    Mr Chameleon Disc A005

    1. Mr Chameleon 480915 Murder and the Man Who Saw Too Much
    2. Mr Chameleon 480922 The Game of Death
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    Mr Chameleon Disc A006

    1. Mr Chameleon 480929 Jewels of Death
    2. Mr Chameleon 490112 Dance Of Death
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    Mr Chameleon Disc A007

    1. Mr Chameleon 490921 Hanging Judge
    2. Mr Chameleon 490928 Friendly Divorce
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    Mr Chameleon Disc A008

    1. Mr Chameleon 491221 Perfect Maid Murder
    2. Mr Chameleon 500906 Fashion World
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    Mr Chameleon Disc A009

    1. Mr Chameleon 500913 Titled Husband
    2. Mr Chameleon 500920 Dazed Girl
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    Mr Chameleon Disc A010

    1. Mr Chameleon 500927 Broken Promise
    2. Mr Chameleon 510117 Locked Room Murder
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    Mr Chameleon Disc A011

    1. Mr Chameleon 530424 Murder and the Million Dollar Smile
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