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

Death Demands A Payment (1943)

Wed, 08 Apr 2026

Death Demands a Payment (12-19-43)


A couple pulls over at a creepy house during a storm and runs into a weird old woman and her even weirder son. Turns out—they’ve actually been dead for ten years! It all builds up to a really solid twist ending. Fun fact: this story kicked off the very first episode of the series back on May 16, 1942, just under a different title.

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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Patients For The Doctor (1943) - The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery

Tue, 07 Apr 2026

"Patients For The Doctor" (11-21-43)


A group of travelers caught in a snowstorm end up taking shelter at a creepy doctor’s house—where both he and his family are more than a little strange.

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

Mon, 06 Apr 2026

"Mirage" (10-3-43)


Nothing’s meaner than a gun moll who just got dumped.

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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Blind Alley (1943) - The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery

Sun, 05 Apr 2026

"Blind Alley" (9-24-43)


A rich but pretty spineless young guy ends up killing someone in a drunk driving accident, and then his so-called “friend” tries to squeeze him for blackmail.

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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Tangled Web (1943) - The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery

Sat, 04 Apr 2026

"Tangled Web" (9-10-43)

A couple needs to tie the knot to snag a big inheritance—but there’s just one problem: they’re both already married to other people. Things start to fall apart as time runs out, and it gets so chaotic that the announcer ends up stepping in to explain how it all wraps up.


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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