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

Let George Do It (7-23-45) - The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery

Sun, 24 May 2026

Let George Do It (7-23-45)



Cathy’s got quite the game plan: marry George, pin a murder on him, and make Alan’s disappearance look like one very unfortunate coincidence. What could possibly go wrong?



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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Pattern Of Terror (7-16-45) - The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery

Sat, 23 May 2026

Pattern Of Terror (7-16-45)


CBS network origination, later rebroadcast by AFRTS. “A Pattern For Terror” takes listeners on one very jittery ride through a rain-soaked night — with a corpse in the back seat and a police officer riding shotgun up front. So… how exactly did things get this bad?


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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Highway of Escape (7-9-45) - The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery

Fri, 22 May 2026

Highway of Escape (7-9-45)

Stranded in the middle of the desert with her overbearing stepfather, a young woman decides she’s had enough — permanently. After hitching a ride with the first unsuspecting motorist to come along, the two take off on a wild dash across the scorching sands with trouble never far behind.

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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Deadly Innocent (7-2-45) - The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery

Thu, 21 May 2026

Deadly Innocent (7-2-45)


A mild-mannered bookkeeper cooks up an elaborate scheme to bump off his longtime rival — all to swipe the guy’s job… and maybe even his wife.


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!


Death Watch (6-25-45) - The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery

Wed, 20 May 2026

Death Watch (6-25-45)


Who killed Lucille? You know what they say — killers just can’t resist coming back to the scene of the crime… right?


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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