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Listen at the end of the following program for an important announcement regarding change of time. Have you heard the strange tales of the Whistler? I'm the Whistler. No, no, I can't go on. I've got to get away from it all. For years now it's been nothing but murder, murder and death. How much do you think a man can stand? Saturday night and again CBS presents The Whistler. I, the Whistler, know many things, for I walk by night. I know many strange tales, many secrets hidden…

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Synopsis

In The Blank Wall, the story unfolds around Wilson, a nervous and bespectacled man who finds himself entangled in a dangerous game of murder. The pressure mounts as he paces his office, consumed by anxiety and the haunting memories of his past deeds. He is tasked by his boss, Griskin, to concoct a plan to eliminate Olivia Martin, ensuring she takes the blame for the murder. The weight of this responsibility begins to take a toll on Wilson's mental state, as he grapples with the fear of losing his sanity.

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This story returned to the dial 2 more times · The Blank Wall

  • Jun261943

    Whistler

    The Blank Wall

    Jun 26 · Ep 58

  • Mar311947

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    The Blank Wall

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Whistler_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

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Whistler, Episode 58

The Blank Wall

Saturday, June 26, 1943 · 29:18

Whistler, Episode 58

The Blank Wall

Saturday, June 26, 1943 · 29:18

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A man named Wilson is under immense pressure to plan a murder without any mistakes, fearing for his sanity as he grapples with the consequences of his actions. As he devises a scheme to frame an innocent woman, the stakes rise with every moment.

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