THE BEST OF THE WHISTLER OLD TIME RADIO - 1 mp3 CD - 78 Shows - Total Playtime: 38:04:49 The Whistler is one of American radio's most popular mystery dramas, with a 13-year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955.The Whistler was the most popular West Coast-originated program with its listeners for many years. It was sponsored by the Signal Oil Company: "That whistle is your signal for the Signal Oil program, The Whistler." Characters and story Each episode of The Whistler began with the sound of footsteps and a person whistling. (The Saint radio series with Vincent Price used a similar opening.) The haunting signature theme tune was composed by Wilbur Hatch and featured Dorothy Roberts performing the whistling with the orchestra. The stories followed an effective formula in which a person's criminal acts were typically undone by either an overlooked but important detail or their own stupidity, except on some rare occasions when a curious twist of fate caused the story to end happily for the episode's protagonist. Ironic twist endings were a key feature of each episode of the series. The Whistler himself narrated, often commenting directly upon the action in the manner of a Greek chorus, taunting the criminal from an omniscient perspective. Bill Forman had the title role of host and narrator. Others who portrayed the Whistler at various times were Gale Gordon, Joseph Kearns, Marvin Miller (announcer for The Whistler and The Bickersons and, later, Michael Anthony on TV's The Millionaire), Bill Johnstone (who had the title role on radio's The Shadow from 1938 to 1943) and Everett Clarke. Cast members included Hans Conried, Joseph Kearns, Cathy Lewis, Elliott Lewis, Gerald Mohr, Lurene Tuttle and Jack Webb. Writer-producer J. Donald Wilson established the tone of the show during its first two years, and he was followed in 1944 by producer-director George Allen. Other directors included Sterling Tracy and Sherman Marks with final scripts by Joel Malone and Harold Swanton. A total of 692 episodes were produced, of which over 200 no longer have copies in existence. In 1946, a local Chicago version of The Whistler with local actors aired Sundays on WBBM, sponsored by Meister Brau beer. SHOWS LIST The Whistler 42-09-05 (017) House of Greed The Whistler 42-10-25 (024) The Alibi The Whistler 42-11-15 (027) Apparition The Whistler 42-12-27 (033) Double-Cross The Whistler 43-01-03 (034) The Weakling The Whistler 43-02-14 (040) Legacy of Death The Whistler 43-05-15 (052) The Man Who Waited The Whistler 44-11-20 (130) Death Sees Double The Whistler 44-12-18 (134) Windfall The Whistler 45-01-08 (137) The Body Wouldn't Stay in the Bay The Whistler 45-01-22 (139) Seascape The Whistler 45-06-11 (159) Death Pays a Visit The Whistler 45-08-06 (167) The Man Who Came to Murder The Whistler 45-09-24 (174) The Man Who Died Twice The Whistler 45-10-08 (176) Death Laughs Last The Whistler 45-10-15 (177) House on Sycamore Road The Whistler 45-10-29 (179) Final Return The Whistler 45-11-05 (180) Harvest of Death The Whistler 45-11-12 (181) The Seeing Eye The Whistler 45-11-19 (182) Coincidence The Whistler 45-11-26 (183) The Stray Dream The Whistler 45-12-03 (184) Poison Is Quicker The Whistler 46-01-07 (189) The Thin Line The Whistler 46-01-28 (192) The Strange Sisters The Whistler 47-01-06 (241) Dear Roger The Whistler 47-01-27 (244) Night Melody The Whistler 47-02-10 (246) Safety in Numbers The Whistler 47-04-07 (254) The Sheriff's Assistant The Whistler 47-04-21 (256) Backlash The Whistler 48-01-07 (293) Comeback The Whistler 48-01-21 (295) Twelve Portraits of Marcia The Whistler 48-01-28 (296) Night Final The Whistler 48-02-04 (297) Undertow The Whistler 48-02-11 (298) Money Is The Root Of All Evil The Whistler 48-02-18 (299) Quiet Suicide The Whistler 48-03-03 (301) Boiling Point The Whistler 48-03-10 (302) Return Engagement The Whistler 48-03-17 (303) The Human Catalyst The Whistler 48-03-24 (304) The Dark Room The Whistler 48-03-31 (305) Bird of Prey The Whistler 48-04-14 (307) Till Death Do Us Part The Whistler 48-04-21 (308) Silent City The Whistler 48-05-12 (311) Chain Reaction The Whistler 48-06-02 (314) Stranger in the House The Whistler 48-07-21 (319) Farewell Party The Whistler 48-07-28 (320) Lady from the Sea The Whistler 48-08-04 (321) Question of Murder The Whistler 48-12-12 (340) Stormy Weather The Whistler 49-01-09 (344) Tell Tale Brand The Whistler 49-01-23 (346) Impulse The Whistler 49-02-13 (349) Last Curtain The Whistler 50-02-19 (403) Five Cent Call The Whistler 50-04-16 (411) Murder in Mind The Whistler 50-04-23 (412) Return with the Spray The Whistler 50-05-21 (416) The Return The Whistler 50-06-11 (419) Rebound The Whistler 50-06-18 (420) Jessica The Whistler 50-06-25 (421) Manhunt The Whistler 51-01-07 (449) Hit and Run The Whistler 51-01-28 (452) Trade Mark The Whistler 51-03-11 (458) High Death The Whistler 51-04-22 (464) Kind Thought The Whistler 51-04-29 (465) Clayton Affair The Whistler 51-06-17 (472) The Man in the Trench Coat The Whistler 51-07-01 (474) The House on Hainsley Boulevard The Whistler 51-07-22 (477) Autumn Song The Whistler 51-08-05 (479) Design for Murder The Whistler 51-09-16 (485) A Matter of Patience The Whistler 51-09-30 (487) Two Smart People The Whistler 51-11-11 (493) Three Minus One Equals Murder The Whistler 51-11-25 (495) The Clay Tree The Whistler 51-12-16 (498) Curiosity Killed the Cat The Whistler 52-05-11 (519) A Matter of Odds The Whistler 52-06-29 (526) Night Flight The Whistler 52-07-27 (530) You Can't Trust a Stranger The Whistler 52-08-03 (531) Dark Island The Whistler 52-08-24 (534) Final Papers The Whistler 52-09-07 (536) The Secret of Chalk Point Be Aware: MP3 CD WILL NOT PLAY IN REGULAR CD PLAYERS. Mp3 CD will play in mp3 CD players and car mp3 CD players. You can, also, upload the mp3 files to your ipod or itunes. Will, also, play in your computer, some regular DVD players and all Blu Ray Players. PUBLIC DOMAIN NOTE This item is the public domain and was created between January 1, 1923 and December 31, 1971 This item is in the public domain due to failure to comply with required formalities After a careful search of the Library of Congress and the United States Trademark and Patent Office, it has been determined that the programs listed for sale here are in the Public Domain. They are being offered with the understanding that no valid or active copyright, trademark, and/or patent exist for them. These recordings are sold for private home listening and use only. No broadcast rights are stated, implied, or given. I assume no responsibility for unauthorized use of these programs. They are listed in accordance with current policies concerning selling Public Domain materials. 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