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

Black Magic (1944) - The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery

Wed, 15 Apr 2026

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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Local Storm (1944) - The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery

Tue, 14 Apr 2026

Local Storm 9-10-44


Sponsored by Signal Oil. Out in the English countryside, an elderly woman—Mrs. Wentworth—thinks a killer might be after her… but is everything really what it seems? It’s a smart, twist-filled story that keeps you guessing. Oh, and quick heads-up: there is a brief announcement announcing that the show’s moving to Monday's starting next week.


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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Practically Foolproof (1944) - The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery

Mon, 13 Apr 2026

Practically Foolproof 9-3-44


Sponsored by Signal Oil. Here’s a pretty wild one—two crooks running a lending library of all things. It takes a strange turn when they hatch a plan to force a dwarf into helping them pull off a robbery!


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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Til Death Do Us Part (1944) - The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery

Sun, 12 Apr 2026

Til Death Do Us Part (7-30-44)


What starts off as a marriage of convenience might end up becoming something a lot more. There’s a nice surprise twist waiting at the end, too. The title was actually used before on The Whistler later on April 14, 1948—but don’t worry, this is a completely different story.



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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The Last of the Devereaux (1944) - The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery

Sat, 11 Apr 2026

Last of the Devereaux (7-23-44)


Sponsored by Signal Oil. An old man on his deathbed puts a curse on the guy who took over “Cypress,” the family’s plantation deep in the Louisiana bayou.



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.


Please follow this show on Spotify. It really helps!


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