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

Blueprint For Suicide (6-18-45) - The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery

Tue, 19 May 2026

Blueprint For Suicide (6-18-45)

A performer’s wife starts pushing him toward suicide, convinced he can’t be held responsible for what he’s doing anymore.


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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Death Pays A Visit (6-11-45) - The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery

Mon, 18 May 2026

Death Pays A Visit (6-11-45)



Jack Crowley’s in a real jam—he needs $10,000 fast to fix a shortage in the bank accounts he’s handling. Then his loud, laughing cousin Charlie shows up for the weekend carrying…you guessed it…$10,000 in cash. Suddenly, the solution seems pretty obvious. And was it really just a coincidence that the so-called “greedy” wife is named Trina?

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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Murder Is Blind (6-4-45) - The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery

Sun, 17 May 2026

Murder Is Blind (6-4-45)


A heartbroken woman takes a drastic step and blinds herself to stop the man she loves from marrying someone else.


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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Escape To Danger (5-28-45) - The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery

Sat, 16 May 2026

Escape To Danger (5-28-45)


A Nazi war criminal steals the identity of a Swiss-born American who died in a concentration camp, hoping for a fresh start in the U.S. But once he gets to America, things turn out a lot different than he expected.



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 Man Who Bought Death (5-21-45) - The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery

Fri, 15 May 2026

The Man Who Bought Death (5-21-45)


A small-time hood gets into the counterfeiting business, with surprising results.


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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