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The Whistler | Old Time Radio

The Whistler | Old Time Radio

By: Old Time Retro Radio
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Summary
 The Whistler | Old Time Radio brings you classic mystery, crime, suspense, and psychological thrillers from the golden age of radio. Enter dark stories of murder, deception, greed, obsession, and desperate choices, guided by the eerie presence of the Whistler. Each episode is an Old Time Retro Radio production, presenting the original broadcast with gently cleaned and mastered audio, a newly produced introduction and closing, and custom episode artwork. The Whistler became one of radio’s most distinctive suspense anthologies, known for atmospheric storytelling, morally complex characters, ironic twists, and its unforgettable whistled theme. Rediscover classic old time radio suspense, mystery, crime drama, psychological thrillers, noir, and vintage radio.












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Episodes
  • The Whistler - "Death Claim" (Old Time Radio, 1953)

    The Whistler - "Death Claim" (Old Time Radio, 1953)
    11 Nov 2026
    The Whistler presents “Death Claim,” episode 590, originally broadcast on October 4, 1953. This CBS suspense drama survives in a rebroadcast presentation associated with United States Air Forces in Europe/AFRS material.

    In Panama City, down-at-heels Dick Addison becomes entangled with a mysterious, prosperous stranger after a violent encounter sends them on the run. Traveling under the name Vic Adams, Addison carries unexpected news to San Francisco, where a long-presumed-dead man, a $100,000 insurance claim, and Nora Crane’s uneasy household raise the stakes.

    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
    24:58 Closing

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-whistler-old-time-radio--7222654/support.

    Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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    25 min
  • The Whistler - "Incident at Pebble Cove" (Old Time Radio, 1949)

    The Whistler - "Incident at Pebble Cove" (Old Time Radio, 1949)
    10 Nov 2026
    The Whistler, “Incident at Pebble Cove,” originally broadcast November 13, 1949, is episode 389 of the suspense anthology series. This Signal Oil-sponsored CBS Pacific Network production features Marvin Miller as announcer and The Whistler, with Don Harvey, Lawrence Dobkin, and Marion Ladd.

    At a quiet Pacific-coast resort, successful author John Gaylord’s settled life is disturbed by the arrival of Peggy Benton, a woman who knows something about his past. With a threatening diary and local constable Steve Carson taking an interest, Gaylord faces mounting pressure in this tense story by Steve Hampton, 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
    00:38 Original Broadcast
    30:08 Closing

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-whistler-old-time-radio--7222654/support.

    Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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    30 min
  • The Whistler - "Ambassador of Death" (Old Time Radio, 1947)

    The Whistler - "Ambassador of Death" (Old Time Radio, 1947)
    9 Nov 2026
    The Whistler presents “Ambassador of Death,” episode 264, originally broadcast on June 16, 1947. This CBS Pacific-network drama aired under the sponsorship of Signal Oil and features Joseph Kearns among its performers.

    A seemingly ordinary delivery of Roquefort cheese sent through the diplomatic-pouch system places the Diplomatic Service in peril, drawing official channels and international intrigue into a dangerous 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
    00:43 Original Broadcast
    30:15 Closing

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-whistler-old-time-radio--7222654/support.

    Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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    30 min
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