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Mystery · 1942–1955

Whistler

483 episodes

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Whistler is a mystery radio series (1942–1955).

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Episodes

On Goldie — 19 episodes · page 1 of 2

19421943194419451946194719481949195019511952195319541955All years
  1. Ep 108

    Jun 11, 1944 · The Doctor Prescribes Death

    In The Doctor Prescribes Death, Professor Arthur Rugby, a psychologist, believes he can prove that suicidal tendencies can be redirected into a desire to kill. After a confrontation with his publisher, Rugby seeks a subject for his experiment and encounters a young woman on the b…

    29:33
  2. Ep 114

    Jul 23, 1944 · Last of the Devereaux

    In Last of the Devereaux, Paul Vertel arrives at the Devereaux mansion to finalize a foreclosure on the estate, the Cypresses. As he confronts the sickly Monsieur Devereaux, the stakes escalate dramatically, resulting in a shocking turn of events. With the estate now seemingly wi…

    29:31
    • Ominous
    • Revenge
    • Supernatural
    • Murder
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  3. Ep 115

    Jul 30, 1944 · Till Death Do Us Part

    In Till Death Do Us Part, Roy Layton finds himself in dire financial straits, living in a shabby boarding house and facing eviction. His luck seems to change when he meets Linda McKelvey, who proposes a marriage that comes with a hefty financial incentive. While Roy is initially…

    27:36
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  4. Ep 120

    Sep 3, 1944 · Practically Foolproof

    In Practically Foolproof, Eddie and Marco, owners of a lending library, devise a meticulous plan to rob a security office containing a fortune in bonds. They believe their scheme is flawless, but they soon realize they need the help of a small criminal, Shorty, to execute their p…

    29:33
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  5. Ep 121

    Sep 10, 1944 · Local Storm

    In Local Storm, the story unfolds in the isolated village of Stone Cross, where Mrs. Wentworth, an invalid, is under the care of Dr. Brooks, a masseur. Their tense interactions reveal her neurotic nature and his growing frustration as he tries to help her. The atmosphere becomes…

    28:46
    • Ominous
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  6. Ep 122

    Sep 18, 1944 · Black Magic

    In the episode Black Magic from The Whistler, the story unfolds in a small African village where Paul Arnold manages a mine amidst a malaria outbreak among the native workers. The arrival of Dr. Kent, along with his wife Nora, stirs up old feelings and unresolved tensions between…

    29:33
  7. Ep 123

    Sep 25, 1944 · Married to Murder

    In the Whistler episode Married to Murder, the discovery of a girl's body on the rocky cliffs sends shockwaves through the local community, particularly affecting Rick, a struggling artist. As the police begin to investigate, Rick's past relationship with the victim, Maureen, com…

    29:36
  8. Ep 124

    Oct 2, 1944 · Not If I Kill You First

    In Not If I Kill You First, a jewel heist spirals into a deadly game of trust and betrayal between two criminals, Albert Easley and Sammy Copeland. After a successful robbery of $50,000 worth of jewels, tensions flare when Sammy demands a larger share of the profits, leading to a…

    29:33
  9. Ep 125

    Oct 9, 1944 · Finders Weepers

    In Finders Weepers, the tension escalates as the wealthy industrialist AR Peters suffers a mysterious illness, prompting his business partner Alan Fairmont and secretary John Blackburn to plot against each other. With only days until Peters' daughter Celia turns 21 and can claim…

    28:49
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Crime
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  10. Ep 126

    Oct 16, 1944 · The Tale The Dead Man Told

    In The Tale The Dead Man Told, a man named Bert is caught in a web of love and deceit as he navigates a relationship with Sandra, a woman married to Arthur. Their secret rendezvous takes a dark turn when they find Arthur dead in his office, raising questions about the nature of h…

    29:33
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  11. Ep 127

    Oct 23, 1944 · Death Carries a Lunch Kit

    In the Whistler episode 'Death Carries a Lunch Kit', Peters finds himself at a crossroads when he is tempted by a lucrative offer to betray his country. As he meets with a foreign contact to finalize the plan, he becomes increasingly anxious about the consequences of his actions.…

    28:58
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Blackmail
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  12. Ep 128

    Oct 30, 1944 · The Beloved Fraud

    In The Beloved Fraud, the Whistler introduces us to the Woodford sisters, Emma and Constance, who live in a decaying house filled with bitterness. Emma, the protective elder sister, suffocates Constance's desire for happiness and freedom, leading to a growing tension between them…

    29:41
    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Revenge
    • Murder
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  13. Ep 129

    Nov 13, 1944 · Beware the Bridegroom

    In the Whistler episode Beware the Bridegroom, John Lane and Biff Allen find themselves at a low point in their lives, grappling with financial despair in a New York bar. Their conversation reveals their desperation and the desire for a change in fortune. When John spots a woman…

    29:31
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  14. Ep 130

    Nov 20, 1944 · Death Sees Double

    In this gripping episode of The Whistler, identical twins Mona and Martha Spencer find their close bond tested when they both fall for the charming Bill Everett. While Mona is engaged to Bill and excitedly prepares for her wedding, Martha grapples with feelings of jealousy and in…

    29:33
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Mistaken identity
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  15. Ep 131

    Nov 27, 1944 · Death Walks a Tightwire

    In Death Walks a Tightwire, Enrico, a former tightrope artist, seeks revenge for the death of his son, Tony, who died in a tragic circus accident ten years prior. He believes that Tony's death was no accident but rather the result of the arrogance of the great trapeze artist, Sal…

    29:50
    • Tense
    • Revenge
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
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How many Whistler episodes are on Goldie?
Goldie has 483 playable Whistler episodes available to stream, with show art and metadata (and transcripts where available). That count is surviving recordings in the catalog, not every historical broadcast.
When did Whistler originally air?
Whistler originally aired 1942–1955. Stream free episodes on Goldie.
Does Goldie include transcripts for Whistler?
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