The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mysteries

The Tale The Dead Man Told (10-16-44)

CBS Pacific network presentation, “The Tale The Dead Man Told.” Sponsored by Signal Oil (with that Salvo game premium). So… was it suicide or murder? There’s $100,000 on the line if you get it 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.

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Finders Weepers (10-9-44)

CBS Pacific originally aired this one, and it was later picked up by AFRS. “Finders Weepers.” It’s all about a race around New York to track down an heiress—with just six days left on the clock. A fun story that sneaks in a nice little twist at the end.

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Not If I Kill You First (10-2-44)

CBS Pacific Network original, later rebroadcast by AFRS. “Not If I Kill You First” is a twisty mystery where a seemingly foolproof alibi hinges on a double—an actor who looks exactly like the killer. This episode aired under the AFRS title The Mystery Playhouse.

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Married For Murder (9-25-43)

Brought to you by Signal Oil. A woman quickly marries an artist—right after he kills his girlfriend—just for the rush of living with a murderer. But she’s got even bigger thrills in mind. After all, “the tide doesn’t testify!”

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Black Magic 9-18-44

Brought to you by Signal Oil. A classic love triangle unfolds at a disease-ridden mine in Equatorial Africa, but things get messy fast with restless locals and a dark, Whistler-style twist ending.

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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