The Whistler: Old Time Radio MysteriesPerforming Arts

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. Sponsored by Signal Oil, it captivated listeners with tales of ordinary people driven to dark choices by fate, greed, or circumstance. Its omniscient narrator embodied conscience or destiny, ensuring justice in chilling endings. The show inspired eight films by Columbia Pictures. Produced by George W. Allen with music by Wilbur Hatch.


The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mysteries

Lucky Night (12-17-45) - The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

Lucky Night (12-17-45)


A husband and wife with dollar signs in their eyes stumble upon a tidy stack of cash on a corpse. As greed sends them tumbling down a very slippery slope, their mysterious boarder watches the chaos unfold with some rather intriguing observations of his own.


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.


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The Cistern (12-10-45) - The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery

Fri, 26 Jun 2026

The Cistern (12-10-45)


A million dollars in gold proves awfully tempting to a young man in the Arizona desert. With the deed done and the body hidden away, he's convinced the secret is buried forever... but the desert has a funny way of giving up its treasures.


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.


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Poison Is Quicker (12-3-45) - The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery

Thu, 25 Jun 2026

Poison Is Quicker (12-3-45)


A Cockney with a devious plan discovers that a shopping list for mystery novels can become a most unexpected piece of evidence!


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.


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The Stray Dream (11-26-45) - The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery

Wed, 24 Jun 2026

The Stray Dream (11-26-45)


A reporter who spends a little too much time around murder mysteries discovers his dreams are getting awfully strange—and his wife seems to have the same nightly subscription.


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.


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Coincidence (11-19-45) - The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery

Mon, 22 Jun 2026

Coincidence (11-19-45)


When her feelings aren't returned, a woman connected to a tragic family story decides she won't be taking disappointment quietly.


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.


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