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

Seascape (1-22-45)- The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery

Sat, 02 May 2026

Seascape (1-22-45)

The lighthouse keeper’s wife straight-up confesses she’s a killer. Then things get even messier when one of her old flames ends up shipwrecked there, turning it into a pretty awkward three-person situation.

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 Has a Signature (1945) - The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery

Fri, 01 May 2026

Murder Has a Signature 1-15-45

A stingy old woman living all by herself gets killed by her fed-up servant. Then a distant relative and his greedy wife decide to try a little murder of their own… and it goes about as well as you’d expect.

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 Body Wouldn't Stay in the Bay (1945) - The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery

Thu, 30 Apr 2026

The Body Wouldn't Stay in the Bay 1-8-1945



A woman comes back from the dead to get revenge for her murder. And honestly, the Whistler’s big explanation at the end? It’s more confusing than helpful!

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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Two For The Money (1945) - The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery

Wed, 29 Apr 2026

Two For The Money 1-1-45


A guy cooks up a revenge plan on his brother—by stashing $25,000 in cash in his brother’s cab.

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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Christmas Bonus (1944) - The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery

Tue, 28 Apr 2026

Christmas Bonus (12-25-44)

A former convict gets canned from his department store job after $10,000 goes missing. Since everyone already thinks he did it, he figures he might as well actually steal something—but at the last second, a music box ends up turning things around for him.

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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