The Whistler | Old Time Radio

The Whistler presents “Seven Steps to Murder,” originally broadcast on February 3, 1947, as episode 245. This CBS Pacific Network production was sponsored by Signal Oil and written by Meyer Dolinsky.

When drama critic Archer Atkins demolishes a new play by playwright and columnist Everett Clayton, a professional dispute becomes an increasingly bitter battle of pride, reputation, and public humiliation in New York’s theater and publishing world. William Johnstone and John Brown star, with Bill Forman as The Whistler.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:56 Original Broadcast
30:28 Closing

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The Whistler presents “The Tale the Dead Man Told,” originally broadcast October 16, 1944. This 29-minute episode is episode 126 of the Signal Oil-sponsored CBS Pacific network series.

Bert Williams and Sandra Albers, the wife of Bert’s business partner Arthur, find themselves caught in a dangerous situation after Arthur is discovered dead in his office. As questions mount around the circumstances of the death, suspicion, conflicting accounts, and high financial stakes turn their efforts to protect themselves into a tense web of deception.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:44 Original Broadcast
30:17 Closing

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The Whistler, “Death Sees Double,” originally broadcast November 20, 1944, is episode 130 of the CBS Pacific network suspense series. Sponsored by Signal Oil, this installment features Lurene Tuttle in the demanding dual role of identical twin sisters Mona and Martha Spencer.

Long-held jealousy erupts when Mona’s engagement to successful Bill Everett appears to confirm that one sister has always had the better life. Their striking resemblance opens the door to a dangerous plan in this compact domestic noir of identity, envy, and cruel irony. Written by Ralph Rose and produced and directed by George W. Allen.

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Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:40 Original Broadcast
30:13 Closing

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The Whistler presents “High Death,” originally broadcast on CBS on March 11, 1951. Episode 458 was written by Edwin Spangenberg and sponsored by Signal Oil.

In a remote Swiss Alpine valley, Jim and Laura Mason join Mona Williams and Peter Bennett for a mountain holiday. Romantic and financial tensions simmer as the group prepares to climb, where the unforgiving heights—and the ropes connecting them—raise the stakes. The cast includes John Dehner and Marvin Miller.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:48 Original Broadcast
27:23 Closing

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Old Time Retro Radio presents The Whistler, “You Can’t Trust a Stranger,” originally broadcast July 27, 1952. This CBS Pacific network crime drama, sponsored by Signal Oil, is episode 530.

Indicted gambling-syndicate operator Frank Mallory is out on bail and desperate to avoid trial when a chance roadside encounter introduces a stranger with an unsettling resemblance to him. Gerald Mohr, Betty Lou Gerson, and Shepard Menken are featured in this tense melodrama of identity, desperation, and dangerous opportunity.

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Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:41 Original Broadcast
30:25 Closing

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The Whistler presents “The Man Who Bought Death,” originally broadcast on May 21, 1945, as episode 156. This CBS Pacific network mystery aired with Signal Oil sponsorship and features Marvin Miller.

Small-time crook Eddie Ford and nightclub dancer Ruth Sprague hope one big score will lift them out of poverty. When a street robbery produces an unexpected $100 bill, Eddie is drawn toward the counterfeit-money trade—and into dangers far beyond what he expects.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:36 Original Broadcast
29:30 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Death Walks a Tightwire,” episode 131, originally broadcast November 27, 1944. Written by Hal Wexler and produced and directed by George W. Allen, this CBS Pacific network broadcast was sponsored by Signal Oil Company.

At a traveling circus, former tightwire artist Enrico returns after a decade away, carrying memories of a tragedy beneath the big top. As young performer Marie Savini rehearses a perilous high-wire act with Michael, old grief and long-held resentment gather in the shadows.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:46 Original Broadcast
30:36 Closing

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The Whistler, “Dark Moon,” originally broadcast November 19, 1947, is episode 286. This CBS Pacific network crime anthology installment was sponsored by Signal Oil and features Frank Lovejoy.

Set amid Hollywood’s movie-production world, the story follows struggling actor Russell Denton when a long-awaited leading role is threatened by personal and professional pressures. Written by John Hart, “Dark Moon” builds suspense around ambition, opportunity, and the risks of protecting a hard-won future.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:40 Original Broadcast
30:02 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Poison Is Quicker,” episode 184, originally broadcast December 3, 1945. This CBS Pacific network drama was sponsored by Signal Oil and written by Lesley Edgely, with Hans Conried featured in the cast.

In post-Blitz London, mild-mannered office worker Alfred Smithers finds his unhappy home life and his wife Gracie’s fascination with murder mysteries feeding increasingly troubling thoughts. As familiar routines, neighbors, and small domestic details take on a darker cast, Alfred struggles to keep up appearances.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:41 Original Broadcast
30:14 Closing

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The Whistler presents “What Makes a Murderer,” originally broadcast on August 13, 1945. This is episode 168 of the CBS Pacific Network mystery series, sponsored by Signal Oil, with Marvin Miller as The Whistler and featuring Joseph Kearns, Jay Novello, and Earle Ross.

A meek stockbroker, worn down by commuter trains and office routine, makes an impulsive racetrack wager that opens the door to a new life in Florida. Romance, freedom, and a break from predictability seem within reach—but the change brings unforeseen consequences. The surviving broadcast also includes a wartime news bulletin concerning B-29 operations against Japan.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:35 Original Broadcast
30:22 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Death Wears a White Robe,” episode 175, originally broadcast on October 1, 1945. This roughly 30-minute CBS Pacific network drama was sponsored by Signal Oil Company.

At an isolated cabin high on Bald Mountain, architect Sam Wixon and his wife Leah host Leah’s friend Suzanne and her husband Harvey for a tense late-winter visit. As worsening weather closes in and private tensions rise, the remote cabin becomes the setting for a chilling contest of nerves.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:35 Original Broadcast
30:13 Closing

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The Whistler presents “A Friendly Case of Blackmail,” originally broadcast on November 12, 1950. This CBS Pacific Network mystery, sponsored by Signal Oil, is episode 441.

Hoping to raise money to marry, George turns to his old friend Albert for a loan. When Albert refuses, George discovers a troubling secret from Albert’s past—and their friendship becomes a tense struggle over trust, leverage, and the cost of getting what one wants.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:42 Original Broadcast
30:27 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Death Demands a Payment,” episode 83, originally broadcast on December 19, 1943. Written and directed by J. Donald Wilson, this CBS Pacific Network drama was sponsored by Signal Oil and features Bill Pennell as announcer.

When a young couple’s car breaks down during a storm, a gas-station attendant directs them to shelter at an isolated, darkened hotel. There, an eerie old woman, her strange son, and the arrival of police draw the travelers into a night of mounting unease. The story was previously heard as the series’ 1942 premiere, “Retribution.”

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:44 Original Broadcast
30:26 Closing

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The Whistler, “Patroness of Murder,” originally broadcast December 18, 1949, is episode 394 of the suspense anthology series. Heard on the CBS Pacific network and sponsored by Signal Oil, the program is hosted by Bill Forman as the Whistler; Paul Frees is credited as appearing.

Sculptor Paul Wilson awaits the judgment of influential critic Miles Hubbard, whose approval could transform his career. But as Wilson’s wealthy patron Martha Alden, her skeptical nephew Don, and questions surrounding the artist’s work converge, artistic ambition, inheritance, and reputation become dangerously intertwined.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:40 Original Broadcast
30:18 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Terror Stricken,” originally broadcast on April 8, 1946, as episode 202. This 30-minute CBS Pacific Network suspense drama was sponsored by Signal Oil and features William Johnstone, Gale Gordon, and Ruth Perrott.

After ten years in prison, Andrew Miller is released with revenge on his mind. Benjamin Reynolds, the accountant whose testimony helped send Miller away, finds himself under an escalating campaign of fear in this tense tale of pressure, suspicion, and mounting dread.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:52 Original Broadcast
30:25 Closing

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Old Time Retro Radio presents The Whistler, “Grave Secret” (Episode 351), originally broadcast February 27, 1949. This circulating edition is identified as an Armed Forces Radio Service presentation of the CBS Pacific Network drama, originally sponsored by Signal Oil.

At the quiet Eldridge home, Harriet Eldridge maintains the appearance that her wealthy employer is away through a steady stream of letters. When the employer’s niece arrives unexpectedly from Australia, polite questions and domestic tension begin to unsettle the carefully controlled household. Written by Steve Hampton, the episode features Sarah Selby, Howard McNear, Betty Lou Gerson, and Bill Forman as The Whistler.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:49 Original Broadcast
27:15 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Death Marks the Double Cross - Mystery Theater Version,” episode 146, originally broadcast March 12, 1945. Bill Forman stars as the mysterious Whistler, with Joseph Kearns and announcer Marvin Miller.

On Christmas Eve in New York City, an honest policeman faces a painful conflict when his ex-convict brother becomes a leading suspect in a jewelry-store robbery. Suspicion, family loyalty, and the pressure of a holiday-night investigation drive this tense mystery.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:45 Original Broadcast
31:03 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Design for Murder,” originally broadcast on CBS on August 5, 1951. Episode 479 of the Signal Oil-sponsored suspense series stars Bill Forman and Lois Corbett, with Marvin Miller as announcer.

Charles Gilbert sees his wife off on a trip with her closest friend, anticipating time alone for a secret romance. But the friend learns enough to endanger Charles’s carefully guarded double life, setting a domestic departure on a path toward deception, suspicion, and danger.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:34 Original Broadcast
30:35 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Death of Mr Penny,” originally broadcast March 20, 1949. This is episode 354 of the suspense anthology series.

At the snowbound Clear Valley Ski Lodge, wealthy Barbara Eklund and her ski-instructor husband Frederick seem to have an ideal newlywed life. But a watchful stranger, hidden secrets, and the threat of blackmail bring danger to the winter retreat. Gerald Mohr, Dorothy Lovett, and Jeff Corey are featured in this Signal Oil-sponsored CBS Pacific Network broadcast.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:52 Original Broadcast
30:25 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Murder in Paradise,” originally broadcast on November 28, 1948. Episode 338 of the Signal Oil-sponsored CBS West Coast series features Sterling Tracy.

Paroled ex-con Danny Williams comes to Mirror Lake hoping for a fresh start as pianist at the secluded Paradise Inn. But the lakeside roadhouse, its wary residents, and the troubled marriage of owner Johnny Hedges and his wife Lucille soon draw Danny into an atmosphere of jealousy, pressure, and danger.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:40 Original Broadcast
25:51 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Murder in Mind,” originally broadcast April 16, 1950 (episode 411). This CBS Pacific network suspense drama was sponsored by Signal Oil Company and features Frances Robinson.

At the Hollisters’ hillside home in exclusive Terrace Heights, Gil and Vicki face mounting pressure when Gil’s stepmother, Bell, unexpectedly returns home and hires Foster as her driver and bodyguard. Their carefully laid plans begin to unravel in a tense tale of inheritance, suspicion, and desperation.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:45 Original Broadcast
30:09 Closing

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The Whistler presents “The Doctor Prescribes Death,” episode 108, originally broadcast on CBS on June 11, 1944. This psychological crime drama was written by J. Donald Wilson and features William Conrad, with Howard Duff as announcer.

A controversial psychologist proposes a chilling theory: someone on the verge of suicide might be turned toward murder. When a publisher rejects his idea, the doctor encounters a desperate woman on a bridge and decides to test his theory in the real world—with dangerous consequences.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:44 Original Broadcast
30:17 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Murder at Twin Pines,” originally broadcast April 10, 1949, as episode 357. In this CBS Pacific Network drama sponsored by Signal Oil, Bill Forman returns as the series’ ominous narrator; the episode was produced and directed by George Allen.

After Margo Reed vanishes following gunshots in the quiet village of Twin Pines, Sheriff Tilson searches the lake and begins tracing the tensions surrounding her life. As questions gather around a local newspaper editor, his fiancée Meg Crane, and Meg’s uneasy sister Victoria, old secrets and family loyalties come under pressure.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:48 Original Broadcast
26:19 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Murder in Haste,” episode 196, originally broadcast February 25, 1946. This CBS Pacific Network suspense drama was sponsored by Signal Oil and features Joseph Kearns, Gerald Mohr, and Elliott Lewis.

After a violent quarrel with his wealthy wife, Elbert Taylor flees Florida on a northbound train to New York. Under the watch of a suspicious detective, he spots a perilous opportunity involving a celebrated mystery writer—and finds that escape may demand more than simply changing trains. Written by Eleanor Beeson.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:38 Original Broadcast
33:25 Closing

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The Whistler presents “The Man Who Came to Murder,” originally broadcast on August 6, 1945. Episode 167 of the CBS Pacific Network mystery series was sponsored by Signal Oil and written by Sally Thorson.

Wendell has dutifully managed the finances of his wealthy, ailing Aunt Ellen—until her unexpected recovery threatens to expose troubling secrets in the household accounts. This intimate suspense drama stars Bill Forman and Bob Anderson and was produced by George W. Allen.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:49 Original Broadcast
30:20 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Death Comes at Midnight,” episode 23, originally broadcast October 18, 1942. This early CBS Pacific Network sustaining broadcast was written by Herbert Connor and features Marvin Miller in an episode-level credited appearance.

Manufacturer John Prentice is rattled by a nightmare warning that he will be murdered within forty-eight hours. As ominous events and financial pressures make the prediction feel increasingly real, his family faces a growing sense of danger beneath a looming midnight deadline.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:42 Original Broadcast
30:14 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Phone Call from Death,” episode 172, originally broadcast September 10, 1945. This 30-minute CBS Pacific Network mystery was sponsored by Signal Oil Company and features Marvin Miller as The Whistler, with Lurene Tuttle and Elliott Lewis.

Lonely Ellen Livesey becomes entangled in the romantic complications surrounding her wealthy friend Sheila. When an alarming telephone call signals danger, Ellen and Sheila’s jealous suitor Glen rush toward a mystery shaped by money, jealousy, and competing affections.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:39 Original Broadcast
30:12 Closing

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The Whistler, “Till Death Do Us Part,” episode 115, originally broadcast July 30, 1944. This suspense drama follows a darkly intimate tale of marriage, deception, and dangerous consequences.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:17 Original Broadcast
27:53 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Sing a Song of Murder,” episode 173, originally broadcast on September 17, 1945. This CBS Pacific Network mystery stars Marvin Miller as The Whistler, with Jack Edwards, Bill Johnstone, and Alan Hewitt; it was written by Robert Reif and directed by George W. Allen.

Nationally popular singer Bill Randall has achieved fame with astonishing speed, but success brings a binding arrangement with his demanding manager, growing resentment, and a desire to take control of his own future. As money, romance, and a manager’s obsession with timing collide, Randall begins to contemplate a dangerous escape.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:54 Original Broadcast
30:25 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Seven Steps to Murder,” episode 665, originally broadcast March 10, 1955. Airing on the CBS Pacific network and sponsored by Signal Oil, this later-series drama features Hans Conried, Bill Forman, and Howard Duff.

In New York’s theater and publishing circles, a devastating review turns the long acquaintance between drama critic Archer Atkins and playwright-columnist Everett Clayton into a mounting contest of pride, reputation, and revenge. The story traces their escalating feud through seven carefully planned stages.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:46 Original Broadcast
25:25 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Married to Murder,” episode 123, originally broadcast on September 25, 1944. This 30-minute CBS Pacific Network drama was sponsored by Signal Oil and stars Cathy Lewis, with Elliott Lewis also featured.

On a fogbound stretch of Seal Rocks near San Francisco’s Golden Gate, the death of a young woman brings suspicion to struggling artist Rick Carlson after a bitter quarrel. A wealthy woman’s unexpected alibi draws Rick into an uneasy relationship shadowed by danger, doubt, and the Whistler’s chilling narration. Written by Robert Libbott and produced by George W. Allen.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:45 Original Broadcast
30:21 Closing

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The Whistler presents “A Brief Pause for Murder,” originally broadcast September 8, 1946, though some circulating copies are dated September 11. This Chicago WBBM/CBS production is catalogued as CHI-32 and features Everett Clarke as The Whistler.

Radio announcer Roger Wixon believes the rigid timing of a station broadcast, a prerecorded segment, and an engineer’s cooperation can provide the perfect alibi. Set between the radio station and the Wixon home, this tense crime drama turns the routines of live broadcasting into a dangerous clockwork plan. The Chicago production was sponsored by Meister Brau Beer.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:43 Original Broadcast
29:31 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Murder on Paper,” episode 140, originally broadcast January 29, 1945. This 30-minute CBS Pacific Network crime drama was sponsored by Signal Oil and features Bob Schopfer as The Whistler, with Elliott Lewis, Ken Christy, and Anne Stone.

In Florida, gambler Fred Wallis finds himself caught between his wealthy wife, Vera Durante, financial pressure, and a renewed connection with Vera’s friend Leita Martin. Greed, romance, and a carefully considered scheme set the stage for another suspenseful tale from The Whistler.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:43 Original Broadcast
30:16 Closing

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Old Time Retro Radio presents The Whistler, “Death in Sixteen Millimeter,” originally broadcast July 17, 1949. Commonly cataloged as episode 372, this CBS Pacific Network mystery was originally sponsored by Signal Oil and features Jack Petruzzi and Virginia Gregg.

On the Southern California coast, Paul Benton’s troubled marriage and secret relationship with the wealthy Cynthia collide during a sailboat outing. A 16-millimeter camera, a Malibu beach house, and a growing web of suspicion turn private tensions into dangerous evidence.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:41 Original Broadcast
26:33 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Death Has a Thirst,” episode 15, originally broadcast on CBS on August 22, 1942. Written and directed by J. Donald Wilson, this tense early installment features original music by Wilbur Hatch.

Donna Jackson takes her troubled husband, Victor, on a yacht voyage with family friend Harvey Davis in a desperate effort to help him. When isolation, limited supplies, and the search for safe drinking water push the group to its limits, suspicion and fear deepen beneath the relentless sun.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:33 Original Broadcast
30:06 Closing

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The Whistler, “What Makes a Murderer,” originally broadcast April 7, 1948, is episode 306. This CBS mystery drama follows a meek stockbroker who abandons the monotony of commuter trains, office work, and domestic routine after an unexpected windfall sends him toward a new life in Florida.

Adapted by Harold Swanton from an original story by Everett T. Tomlinson, the script draws on W. Somerset Maugham’s The Moon and Sixpence and had previously been heard on The Whistler in 1945. As romance and adventure beckon, a brighter future brings unforeseen danger.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:49 Original Broadcast
30:22 Closing

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The Whistler, “Deadly Rumor,” originally broadcast September 17, 1950, is episode 433 of the CBS Pacific network suspense series. Bill Forman returns as the ominous Whistler, in this Signal Oil-sponsored production directed by Robert Hafter.

At the Holbrook home, Frances Holbrook’s death is ruled a suicide, but the reaction of her longtime nurse and a whisper spreading through the household suggest that private resentments and dangerous secrets may not stay buried for long.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:48 Original Broadcast
30:24 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Meet Mr Death,” episode 152, originally broadcast on April 23, 1945. This Signal Oil-sponsored CBS Pacific network drama was produced by George W. Allen and features Howard Duff, Ken Christy, and Marvin Miller.

Set in 1915 New York City, the story follows drugstore clerk Jerry Mason after gambler Herman Arnold draws him into a troubling financial scheme. With missing money and growing danger closing in, Jerry and his girlfriend, Laurie Crane, face a predicament that becomes increasingly difficult to escape.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:38 Original Broadcast
30:11 Closing

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Old Time Retro Radio presents The Whistler, episode 127, “Death Carries a Lunch Kit Ephorn in Opening,” originally broadcast on October 23, 1944. This CBS Pacific network suspense drama was sponsored by Signal Oil.

During World War II, factory worker Peter becomes caught up in a dangerous sabotage scheme involving a bomb concealed in an ordinary lunch kit. Set amid the machinery and pressure of a wartime war plant, the story follows mounting tension as Peter faces the consequences of carrying such a perilous secret into the workplace. Coworker Pop also figures in the drama.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:41 Original Broadcast
30:04 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Murder on Margin,” originally broadcast May 19, 1948. Listed as episode 312, this CBS Pacific network drama was sponsored by Signal Oil Company.

In the financial world, stockbroker Edward Jamieson finds his private life growing dangerously complicated as ambition, marriage, and another woman converge. This compact crime drama stars Willard Waterman and Betty Lou Gerson and is credited as a story by Frank Lovejoy.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:44 Original Broadcast
30:17 Closing

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The Whistler, “Legacy of Death,” originally broadcast February 14, 1943, is episode 40 of the CBS Pacific Network suspense series. Written and directed by J. Donald Wilson, this sustaining broadcast features John Lake as The Whistler.

At the Holliston plantation, 21-year-old Doreen is terrified by the suggestion that her family may carry an inherited impulse toward murder. As her stepfather Henry Mitchell asserts control over her life, new overseer Irving Wallace and Henry’s brother Clyde become drawn into a tense household mystery of jealousy, fear, and uncertain trust.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:45 Original Broadcast
30:18 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Seven Steps to Murder,” the East Coast broadcast originally heard on February 12, 1947. In this CBS, Household Finance Corporation-sponsored airing, William Conrad stars in a tale set amid New York City’s theater and publishing circles.

After drama critic Archer Atkins savages playwright and columnist Everett Clayton’s latest work, Clayton answers with a humiliating literary prank. What begins as a public clash of wit and reputation becomes an increasingly bitter contest between two old acquaintances.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:34 Original Broadcast
21:55 Closing

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The Whistler presents “The Killers,” episode 50, originally broadcast on May 1, 1943. Written and directed by J. Donald Wilson, this CBS Pacific Network thriller features Marvin Miller.

After a sensational murder trial, an escaped asylum inmate arrives near an isolated Southwestern farm where Mrs. Atkins, her sister Ellen, and niece Della are already under pressure from financial worries and a recent $1,000 land payment. News of the escape turns a tense household into a chilling ordeal of fear, suspicion, and greed.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:42 Original Broadcast
30:13 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Three Minus One Equals Murder,” originally broadcast on November 11, 1951. This is episode 493 of the CBS Pacific network series, sponsored by Signal Oil.

After Sylvia Sanford suffers a flat tire, she accepts a ride from airplane mechanic Matt Blake. Their chance encounter becomes a secret romance—and soon draws them into a dangerous plan involving Sylvia’s wealthy husband and his business aircraft. William Conrad appears with Doris Singleton, Hy Averback, and Bob Bruce.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:41 Original Broadcast
30:34 Closing

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Old Time Retro Radio presents The Whistler, “Murder Is Blind,” originally broadcast June 4, 1945. This is episode 158 of the suspense anthology series.

In this tense psychological melodrama, a woman’s jealousy and romantic rejection lead her toward a desperate course when the man she loves plans to marry another. Originally heard on the CBS Pacific network via KNX during The Whistler’s Signal Oil-sponsored run, the story explores obsession, betrayal, and the dangerous consequences of love turned possessive.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:41 Original Broadcast
30:14 Closing

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The Whistler, “Appointment for Murder,” originally broadcast February 26, 1950, is episode 404. This surviving approximately 30-minute CBS Pacific Network broadcast comes from the series’ Signal Oil-sponsored era and features Bill Forman as The Whistler.

When a man discovers that his wife has gambled away a fortune, the strain on their marriage erupts into a dark tale of money, desperation, and murder.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:40 Original Broadcast
31:11 Closing

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The Whistler, “Two and One Makes Murder,” originally broadcast May 6, 1951, is episode 466 of the CBS Pacific mystery anthology, sponsored by Signal Oil. The cast includes Jeanne Bates, John Dehner, and Wally Maher.

Mildred Wiley hopes to marry her employer, Phillip Taggart, but his marriage to another woman turns her hopes into a dangerous fixation. This compact crime drama follows the mounting tension of a troubled romantic triangle.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:50 Original Broadcast
29:13 Closing

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Old Time Retro Radio presents The Whistler, “Ticket to Murder,” originally broadcast October 30, 1949. This is episode 387 of the suspense anthology, a Signal Oil-sponsored CBS Pacific Network production written by Adrian Gendot.

In nighttime Kansas City, Eve Benton overhears a troubling argument involving a stolen necklace and soon finds herself bound for San Francisco. Aboard the train and beyond, a chance meeting, a tempting cash offer, and a web of competing secrets turn her journey into a tense game of deception. Bill Forman is credited in the cast.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:43 Original Broadcast
30:11 Closing

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From The Whistler, “Murder in Haste” (episode 196), originally broadcast February 25, 1946. Written by Eleanor Beeson, this CBS Pacific network thriller originally aired with Signal Oil sponsorship.

After a violent quarrel with his wealthy wife, Elbert Taylor flees Florida on a train bound for New York. With a suspicious detective watching and pressure mounting, he sees a dangerous opportunity to exchange identities with a celebrated mystery writer. Joseph Kearns, Gerald Mohr, and Elliott Lewis are featured, with Marvin Miller as announcer.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:51 Original Broadcast
25:49 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Murder on Rourke Island,” episode 240, originally broadcast on December 30, 1946. This circa-30-minute CBS Pacific network suspense drama was sponsored by Signal Oil, with Marvin Miller as announcer and credited performers including Charles Seel and David Ellis.

On Rourke Island, Keith Brandon hopes for freedom and a future with Cathy Dunn, but a family estate and its executor stand in the way. Romance, inheritance, and family authority collide in an isolated island setting as murder casts its shadow over the estate.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:37 Original Broadcast
30:08 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Death of Mr Penny,” episode 354, originally broadcast on March 20, 1949. This surviving version is cataloged as an AFRS rebroadcast of the CBS Pacific Network drama, sponsored by Signal Oil.

At Clear Valley Ski Lodge, a wealthy woman and her ski-instructor husband appear perfectly matched on the snowy slopes. But a watchful observer, hidden tensions, and blackmail soon turn the resort’s peaceful setting into a chilling crime drama. The episode was written by Adrian Gendot, directed by Gordon T. Hughes, and features Jeff Corey.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:50 Original Broadcast
26:13 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Murder of Byron Blake,” episode 250, originally broadcast on March 10, 1947. This CBS Pacific Network suspense drama was sponsored by Signal Oil and features Betty Lou Gerson and Tom Collins.

Set amid New York’s Broadway theater world, the story follows aspiring actor Leo Sanders as a long-anticipated opportunity becomes tangled with Julie Lane, her employer Gus Hackett, and successful stage performer Byron Blake. Jealousy, ambition, and misunderstandings build in this atmospheric tale of backstage intrigue.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:39 Original Broadcast
30:09 Closing

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Old Time Retro Radio presents The Whistler, “Pattern for Terror,” originally broadcast on July 16, 1945. This is episode 164 of the CBS Pacific Network mystery series, sponsored by Signal Oil.

On a rain-swept midnight drive, Ted Stratton finds himself at the wheel with a police officer beside him and troubling questions surrounding the night’s events. The Whistler guides listeners back to a tense party at a hilltop home overlooking San Francisco Bay, where pianist Larry Craig and host Norma figure in a growing atmosphere of unease. Elliott Lewis is among the verified cast.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:45 Original Broadcast
30:18 Closing

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The Whistler, “Death in the Air,” originally broadcast August 13, 1943, is episode 65 of the suspense anthology series. This 30-minute CBS Pacific Network presentation was a sustaining broadcast, recorded before Signal Oil became the program’s full-series sponsor later that year.

Racketeer Fred Blake has built a comfortable life while Joe Alberti, his former chauffeur, has suffered for Blake’s past. When Joe’s widow Mary confronts Blake and demands justice, mounting pressure and an old secret draw the powerful criminal into a dangerous web of suspicion.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:42 Original Broadcast
30:15 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Doctor Operates in Crime,” episode 132, originally broadcast on December 4, 1944. Written by Selig Lester and produced by J. Donald Wilson, this CBS Pacific network thriller was sponsored by Signal Oil and features Bill Forman as The Whistler.

Gangster Tony Angelo arrives at the modest office of plastic surgeon Dr. Julius J. Webber with a desperate request: a new face. As crime, identity, and professional secrecy collide, the seemingly routine consultation becomes a tense and dangerous bargain.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:42 Original Broadcast
30:13 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Death Watch,” episode 161, originally broadcast on June 25, 1945. This CBS Pacific Network mystery was sponsored by Signal Oil and features Marvin Miller as the Whistler.

Troubled by a vivid dream, married man Oliver fears he may have harmed Lucille, the lover who had threatened to expose their affair. Returning to the suspected scene, he must confront the terrifying possibility that his nightmare was more than a dream. The cast includes Bill Johnstone, Joe DuVal, Alan Hewitt, Earle Ross, and Hal March.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:44 Original Broadcast
30:15 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Design for Murder,” episode 690, originally broadcast on September 8, 1955. In this CBS suspense drama, Charles Gilbert sees his wife Edna off on vacation while making plans of his own—until Edna’s watchful friend Myreen Walker begins asking dangerous questions. The action moves from a railroad-station cocktail lounge to a beach house on Lido Isle, where suspicion and a distinctive painting take on growing importance. Bill Foreman stars as the Whistler; the episode was written and produced by Joel Malone and directed by Gordon T. Hughes.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:46 Original Broadcast
24:59 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Stolen Murder,” episode 220, originally broadcast on August 12, 1946. This 30-minute CBS Pacific Network drama was sponsored by Signal Oil and features William Conrad, Paul Frees, and Marvin Miller.

In St. Augustine, Florida, longtime friends and aspiring novelists Ken Braderick and Tom Barton find their shared literary dreams tested as Ken’s wife, Helen, urges him toward a Manhattan copywriting career. With illness, ambition, and a manuscript of deep personal importance in the balance, friendship and authorship become perilously intertwined. Written by Eleanor Beeson and directed by George W. Allen.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:46 Original Broadcast
29:36 Closing

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Old Time Retro Radio presents The Whistler, “Murder in Haste,” originally broadcast December 17, 1947. Episode 290 finds the CBS Pacific suspense series returning to a story written by Eleanor Beeson, with Joan Banks and David Ellis featured in the cast.

After a wealthy Miami wife dies, her troubled young husband flees north by train under the watchful eye of a suspicious detective. Hoping to leave his past behind, he finds a tempting chance to assume the identity of a celebrated mystery writer—but escape and deception bring dangers of their own. This 1947 broadcast is a remake of the series’ February 25, 1946 “Murder in Haste,” sponsored by Signal Oil.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:50 Original Broadcast
30:23 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Partners in Crime,” originally broadcast October 14, 1951. This is episode 489 of the CBS Pacific network suspense series, sponsored by Signal Oil and written by Adrian Gendot.

Two criminal partners find themselves drawn into a murder mystery involving a valuable dagger identified as having belonged to Louis XIV. As the weapon’s dangerous value raises the stakes, their partnership comes under increasing strain. The story reuses a script first heard on The Whistler in 1943.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:43 Original Broadcast
30:15 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Murder Arrangement,” originally broadcast on February 25, 1951. This is episode 456 of the CBS Pacific network’s Sunday-night Signal Oil Company series, with Bill Forman as The Whistler.

Larry Simms survives a frightening roadside incident and suspects Fred Belton, a recently paroled man who believes Larry helped send him to prison. As Larry seeks help from Mildred Carson, police scrutiny and conflicting loyalties make trust increasingly dangerous. The cast includes Joan Banks, Larry Blake, and Bill Bouchey.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:43 Original Broadcast
29:59 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Undercurrent,” episode 662, originally broadcast on February 20, 1955. Written and produced by Joel Malone and directed by Gordon T. Hughes, this CBS suspense drama features Bill Forman as The Whistler, with George Neise, Jean Tatum, Jack Moyles, Gil Stratton Jr., Jack Edwards, and Shepard Menken.

Aboard the cargo ship S.S. Java Queen en route from Vancouver to San Francisco, passenger Chris Horton becomes alarmed by a man calling himself Ashcroft—someone Horton is certain cannot be who he claims. With the captain and steward supporting the stranger’s identity, Horton finds himself increasingly isolated as a calm voyage becomes a tense mystery of trust, testimony, and danger.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:52 Original Broadcast
24:35 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Nightmare,” originally broadcast on November 14, 1948. This CBS Pacific Network drama, sponsored by Signal Oil, is episode 336.

After stealing $200,000, bank employee Philip Adams is injured in a crash and seeks shelter at a secluded estate near San Francisco. Mistaken for the property’s new owner by secretary Hilda Wyatt, he finds that his borrowed identity may offer safety—or place him in even greater danger.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:41 Original Broadcast
30:12 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Mirage,” episode 18, originally broadcast on CBS on September 13, 1942. This early Signal Oil-sponsored installment features Bill Forman as The Whistler and was written and produced by J. Donald Wilson.

Attorney Fred Adams hopes to leave his nightclub and underworld connections behind as he pursues a more respectable future. But Gloria, the nightclub manager who helped finance his education, has other ideas—and their shared past becomes a dangerous source of pressure.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:39 Original Broadcast
30:10 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Deal with Death,” originally broadcast May 29, 1949. This CBS Pacific Network drama, sponsored by Signal Oil, is episode 365 of the series.

San Francisco newspaper reporter Scott Rainey becomes consumed by jealousy over his wife Evelyn’s apparent relationship with Matt Cregan, a fellow reporter and longtime rival. As signs emerge that someone may be trying to kill Scott, suspicion, professional rivalry, and deception collide. Written by Steve Hampton and featuring Frank Lovejoy.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:46 Original Broadcast
29:52 Closing

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Old Time Retro Radio presents The Whistler, “X Marks the Murderer,” originally broadcast on August 20, 1945. This is episode 169 of the suspense anthology series.

In an unnamed city shaken by a string of seemingly motiveless murders, housewife Mimi Cass believes she has discovered a pattern others have missed. Her theory draws her into a tense crime-and-fate mystery written by Joseph Cochran, produced by George W. Allen, and originally heard on the CBS Pacific Network with Signal Oil sponsorship.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:38 Original Broadcast
30:08 Closing

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Old Time Retro Radio presents The Whistler, “Grave Secret,” originally broadcast on February 27, 1949. This CBS Pacific Network drama, sponsored by Signal Oil, is episode 351 and was written by Steve Hampton. Bill Forman stars as the Whistler, with Gerald Mohr and Mary Lansing featured.

At the Eldridge home, Harriet Eldridge depends on a steady flow of letters to preserve a carefully arranged absence. When her employer’s niece arrives unexpectedly from Australia, the household’s quiet routine gives way to uneasy questions, family complications, and growing suspicion.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:54 Original Broadcast
30:45 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Death Laughs Last,” episode 176, originally broadcast on October 8, 1945. This 30-minute CBS Pacific Network drama was sponsored by Signal Oil and features Elliott Lewis.

After sending a letter to a newspaper confessing his crimes, a man abruptly changes his plans—and faces a desperate race to retrieve the message before it reaches the editor’s desk.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:37 Original Broadcast
30:08 Closing

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The Whistler, “The Secret of Chalk Point,” originally broadcast on CBS on September 7, 1952, is episode 536. This late-era Signal Oil-sponsored mystery was written by Adrian Gendot and features Bill Forman as the Whistler, with Raymond Burr among the cast.

At fogbound Chalk Point, Kay Fowler finds a dazed young man washed ashore near the isolated Yaeger House. His claim that the house is his home—and that he is the long-lost husband of its elderly owner—draws Kay and deputy sheriff Jess Williams into a chilling coastal mystery.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:47 Original Broadcast
25:44 Closing

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Old Time Retro Radio presents The Whistler, “Deadly Innocent,” originally broadcast July 2, 1945. Episode 162 of the CBS Pacific Network suspense series was sponsored by Signal Oil and features Bill Forman as The Whistler.

At the Mammoth Construction Company, meek employee Lambert Bean carries a grievance that has been building for twenty-five years. During a late-night visit to the offices, he sets a carefully calculated plan in motion—one shaped by resentment, appearances, and the risks of relying too completely on preparation.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:52 Original Broadcast
30:25 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Death in Sixteen Millimeter,” originally broadcast July 17, 1949. This archival episode is commonly listed as episode 372, though some surviving catalogs differ on the numbering. Jack Petruzzi and Virginia Gregg are featured.

Along the Southern California coast, Paul Benton’s secret romance and troubled marriage collide when a sailboat outing, a Malibu beach house, and a 16-millimeter camera create a dangerous record of private lives. Originally heard on the CBS Pacific Network with Signal Oil sponsorship, this tense coastal melodrama follows the consequences of money, suspicion, and filmed evidence.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:41 Original Broadcast
30:07 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Warm Reception,” originally broadcast November 19, 1950. This is episode 442 of the CBS Pacific Network suspense series, sponsored by Signal Oil.

After ten years away, Greg Fallon returns to Twin Pines expecting to renew old friendships. Instead, a nighttime train journey and an uneasy homecoming stir up memories of a long-ago killing, strained relationships, and growing suspicion. Gerald Mohr stars, with Bill Forman as the Whistler; the script was written by Adrian Gendot.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:48 Original Broadcast
30:02 Closing

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The Whistler, “Question of Murder,” originally broadcast August 4, 1948, is episode 321 of the CBS Pacific Network suspense series. Written by Beth Barnes, the Signal Oil-sponsored drama features Laurette Fillbrandt and Bill Forman.

Newlywed Carol Randolph returns from her honeymoon with Ted to the old house tied to his former marriage. As Carol learns more about Ted’s first wife, unsettling details begin to shadow their new life together.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:34 Original Broadcast
30:27 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Brief Pause for Murder,” originally broadcast on September 11, 1949. Episode 380 of the CBS Pacific network suspense series was sponsored by Signal Oil and produced by Sterling Tracy.

Radio announcer Roger Wickson devises a dangerous plan to escape an unhappy marriage by using the routines of a live broadcast and a carefully prepared recording as an alibi. Featuring William Conrad, Frank Nelson, and Mary Lansing, this tense noir tale turns a radio station and the Wickson household into stages for mounting suspense.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:41 Original Broadcast
30:12 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Death Pays a Visit,” episode 159, originally broadcast on June 11, 1945. This CBS Pacific network mystery anthology episode was sponsored by Signal Oil and written by Lewis Reed.

A young bank assistant manager faces a desperate $10,000 shortfall just as his cheerful cousin arrives for a weekend visit carrying that exact amount in cash. Set between the Crowleys’ home and Sellers National Bank, this tense domestic melodrama stars Marvin Miller and Elliott Lewis.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:32 Original Broadcast
30:03 Closing

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The Whistler presents “The Ambassador,” episode 668, originally broadcast on March 31, 1955.

This suspense anthology installment centers on the enigmatic figure suggested by its title, “The Ambassador.” Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:21 Original Broadcast
20:37 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Ambition Perilous,” episode 171, originally broadcast on September 3, 1945. This 30-minute CBS Pacific Network drama was sponsored by Signal Oil and produced by George W. Allen.

A scheming politician tries to further his career by offering a job to an ex-convict he once helped send to prison. Starring Bill Forman and Bob Anderson, the tense arrangement soon brings consequences neither man can easily control.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:33 Original Broadcast
30:58 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Man in the Way,” originally broadcast June 8, 1952. Episode 523 of the CBS Pacific Network crime anthology was sponsored by Signal Oil and written by Shirley Gordon.

Private detective Max Tyler takes what appears to be a routine assignment: follow the husband of a wealthy, suspicious client. But when the case intersects with his own personal life, jealousy and danger quickly complicate the investigation. Les Tremayne stars in this tense tale of suspicion, surveillance, and murder.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:44 Original Broadcast
30:29 Closing

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The Whistler presents “Fatal Fraud,” originally broadcast May 22, 1949, as episode 364. This 30-minute CBS Pacific Network mystery was sponsored by Signal Oil and features Paul Frees, Cathy Lewis, and Gerald Mohr.

In Hong Kong, a gifted voice impersonator is recruited for a daring fraud involving an incoming flight from Manila and a valuable cash consignment. A counterfeit voice, a change of destination, and mounting suspicion turn the plan into a dangerous game of deception. Written by Joel Malone and Adrian Gendot, and directed by George W. Allen.

Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:52 Original Broadcast
30:23 Closing

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