18 Facts About Earle Graser

Earle Graser was an American radio actor at radio station WXYZ, Detroit, Michigan.

Earle Graser was best known as the voice of the Lone Ranger from April 1933 to April 1941.

Earle Graser's parents were Solomon Grasser and Mary Anne Klemmer, who had both been born in rural townships in the county.

Earle Graser studied law for two years, earning an LL.

Earle Graser had always wanted a nickname, but never had one until he asked his friends to call him "Barney".

Earle Graser got the name from a horse that pulled the grocery wagon.

Earle Graser was an usher, doubling as the announcer for the next organ selection, and occasionally had small parts in live stage shows.

Earle Graser would set up a tent for two nights, performing "The Haunted House" and "Your Uncle Dudley".

In 1932, Earle Graser was hired as a bit player by dramatic productions director James Jewell of Detroit radio station WXYZ.

Earle Graser listed his ambitions: own a farm in Connecticut, play Hamlet and teach elocution and drama at a small Eastern college.

Earle Graser was one of five actors who auditioned to take over the role of the Lone Ranger.

Earle Graser was chosen to play the part of The Lone Ranger, beginning April 16,1933.

Since this was during the days of live radio broadcasts, Earle Graser had two understudies ready to play his part, but he never missed a performance.

Earle Graser was allowed to take a two-week vacation during 1939 and 1940.

Earle Graser was required to restrict his radio acting to the role of the Lone Ranger and his identity was kept secret from the general public.

Brace Beemer appeared as the Ranger in public appearances because station owner George Trendle felt that Earl Earle Graser did not look right for the part.

Earle Graser was under six foot, slightly chubby, did not know how to ride and only shot a pistol once in his life while Beemer "looked every inch the Wild West hero".

Earle Graser was survived by his widow, Jeanne, and a 15-month-old daughter, Gabrielle.