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

Destiny (1943) - The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery

Fri, 03 Apr 2026

Destiny (9-3-43)


Milton Strong is a quiet, mild-mannered accountant who’s just been laid off. With nothing tying him down, he leaves his wife behind and heads west. When he tries to buy a mining claim, he unexpectedly stumbles across $10,000 in cash… and a lynch mob!


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 In The Air (1943) – The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery

Thu, 02 Apr 2026

"Death In The Air" (8-13-43)


A mob boss sets up one of his own guys, even manages to get the guy’s wife thrown in jail too—but it all comes back around on him in the end.


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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An Eye For An Eye (1943) – The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery

Wed, 01 Apr 2026

"An Eye For An Eye" (7-9-43)

A doctor rounds up four people he thinks might’ve killed his brother and brings them all onto his yacht, basically saying nobody’s leaving until someone fesses up. What follows is a wild, tangled story packed with dead bodies, ticking time bombs, and a bunch of twists and side plots all over the place.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.


The Avengers (1943) – The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery

Tue, 31 Mar 2026

The Avengers (7-2-43)

A solid ghost story about a miner’s brother who comes back from the dead looking for revenge.


The Blank Wall (1943) – The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery

Mon, 30 Mar 2026

The Blank Wall (6-26-43)

A pretty wild and confusing story about love, murder, a messy love triangle, and a deadly plane crash.

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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