HeyJaredThe Whistler: Old Time Radio Mysteries
The Whistler old time radio series ran from May 16, 1942, until September 22, 1955. It was a popular West Coast thriller anthology known for its eerie tone and moral storytelling, though it never matched nationwide success despite several attempts.
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Boomerang (3-11-46) - The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery (opens the original)
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Ding-dong! Death is at the door, and no, it’s not a late-night delivery. The "Door Bell Killer" is giving the whole neighborhood—and one very unlucky couple—the ultimate case of fatal ring-and-run. Featured on The Mystery Playhouse , this spooky thriller packs a wild twist ending and a major character who maintains strict radio silence the entire time... right up until her grand, blood-curdling finale scream!
Decision (3-4-46) - The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery (opens the original)
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Decision (3-4-46) A devoted doctor finds himself facing an impossible choice: remain true to the Hippocratic Oath or follow his heart when a beautiful woman with a gravely ill husband enters his life. Poor Hippocrates never imagined a dilemma quite like this! Presented by the WOTR Radio Network — home of four 24/7 Old Time Radio stations: Old Time Radio USA, Suspense Radio USA, Crime Time Radio USA, and Nightmare Radio USA. Explore more classic radio storytelling on our companion podcast Classic
Murder In Haste (2-25-46) - The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery (opens the original)
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Murder In Haste (2-25-46) Straight from the AFRS 'Mystery Playhouse' comes a tale where murder is only the beginning! After wealthy Mrs. Taylor meets an untimely end, Albert Taylor hops a train from sunny Florida to New York, hoping to leave his crime behind. But with a sharp-eyed detective refusing to let him out of sight, Albert pulls off a daring identity swap with a famous mystery writer. Will it be enough to outsmart justice? Stick around for a delightfully 'Whistler-esque' twist ending! Th
Six Letter Word for Death (2-11-46) - The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery (opens the original)
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Six Letter Word for Death (2-11-46) A professor’s failing marriage leads to a foggy-night fiasco: a black cocker spaniel, a mysterious woman, and his wife’s dead body—later found in the bedroom wearing his necktie. Sadly, neither the pup nor the fog‑woman can help him craft an alibi. Presented by the WOTR Radio Network — home of four 24/7 Old Time Radio stations: Old Time Radio USA, Suspense Radio USA, Crime Time Radio USA, and Nightmare Radio USA. Explore more classic radio storytelling on our
Panic (2-4-46) - The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery (opens the original)
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Panic (2-4-46) A deadly secret tucked away in a trunk, a daring escape by sea, and a mystery that refuses to stay buried! Presented by the WOTR Radio Network — home of four 24/7 Old Time Radio stations: Old Time Radio USA, Suspense Radio USA, Crime Time Radio USA, and Nightmare Radio USA. Explore more classic radio storytelling on our companion podcast Classic Radio Rewind. Please follow this show on Spotify. It really helps!
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