www.botar.us http://www.botar.us/whistler.html The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. The show opened with echoing footsteps and a lingering whistle, destined to become one of the all-time haunting melodies. The whistle got louder, then louder, finally blending with the orchestra in a high pitched sting. the whistler The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. The show opened with echoing footsteps and a lingering whistle, destined to become one of the all-time haunting melodies. The whistle got louder, then louder, finally blending with the orchestra in a high pitched sting. en-us botar botar botar@sprynet.com Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0700 720 http://www.botar.us/foto/whistlericon.jpg http://www.botar.us/whistler.html Old Time Radio Drama,Adventure,Audio Theater,OTR,Old Time Radio,botar no www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__retribution_05_16_1942.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__retribution_05_16_1942.mp3 In the dismal courthouse of the village of Marsenburn John Hendry is on trial for his life. He killed his wife and his simple minded stepson Henry for the ten thousand dollars in cash she kept in her big house on the outskirts of town. original air date 05/16/1942 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 15 May 2009 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__shrunken_head_06_13_1942.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__shrunken_head_06_13_1942.mp3 In the quickening darkness of a stormy fall evening a young girl paces the platform of a deserted old suburban railroad station. From her anxious attitude we know that she is waiting for someone, her uncle Peter but being confined to a wheelchair he has sent his secretary Clay Holden. Miss Marie Medford has come over 2000 miles to see the only living relative she has in the world. original air date 06/12/1942 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 22 May 2009 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__notes_in_the_night_06_27_1942.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__notes_in_the_night_06_27_1942.mp3 A storm rages wildly over the countryside. Beyond that long row of trees stands a lonely house half hidden in the darkness of the night, not a single light appears in any of its many windows. But up there in that room with the large window, a man stirs fretfully in his sleep. The man is Ambrose Brennan, an official at an airplane plant. But it's not the storm that stirs his uneasy slumber, it's something else, something far more sinister, something that has happened many times in the past few weeks. Now he stirs again, moans loudly, and sits bolt upright in his bed. original air date 06/27/1942 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 29 May 2009 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__death_has_a_thirst_08_22_1942.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__death_has_a_thirst_08_22_1942.mp3 The long black car with the handsome man at the wheel and the woman beside him returns to the highway and speeds on through the night. The man and the woman sit staring ahead lost in thought. The man is Harvey Davis and the woman is Mrs. Victor Jackson wife of the unconscious man recently deposited at the sanotarium. original air date 08/22/1942 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__letter_08_29_1942.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__letter_08_29_1942.mp3 Hans Minkler the young biologist only half heard the speech of the leader of the seven scientists for Hans was dreaming of his beloved experiment, his experiments and the pretty niece of Monsieur Gallet who had been living in Vienna the past four years. Kindly Monsieur Gallet was interested in Hans Minklers theories, and Hans was hoping Gallet might finance them. original air date 08/29/1942 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__house_of_greed_09_05_1942.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__house_of_greed_09_05_1942.mp3 A sad tale of a wife who walks out on her husband and a no good brother. To reveal any more would spoil the twist in the tale. original air date 09/05/1942 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__mirage_09_13_1942.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__mirage_09_13_1942.mp3 The bewildering story about Fred Adams, an attorney specializing in Night Clubs and Bars. Gloria, a bar owner, and the woman who has paid his way through law school is dismayed and resentful to discover he is to marry Brenda Gibson the D.A.s daughter. original air date 09/13/1942 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__jealousy_09_27_1942.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__jealousy_09_27_1942.mp3 At the edge of the cliff overlooking the sea sits a gray stone mansion, weather beaten by the storms of several decades. To this mansion, Gilbert Jurak brought his bride, Lucia. That was four years ago. Gilbert and Lucia were quite happy until last year when Lucia's half sister Beverly came to live with them, and gradually something began to happen. At first, Lucia realized that Gilberts ardor was beginning to cool. He became more absorbed in his writing. She felt the cold clamminess of the structure almost creep about and touch her. Fear grew in her mind, a fear that nearly took her breath. It is evening now, and Lucia having excused from dinner, tosses on her bed in a fretful sleep. original air date 09/27/1942 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__urge_to_kill_10_04_1942.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__urge_to_kill_10_04_1942.mp3 Henry Drake sits in his big office staring out of the smoking stacks of his busy factory. Production is at its peak. The demands of the last year have brought untold problems to his desk and placed heavy loads on his shoulders. Henry Drake and his partner, Phillip Putnam had started this factory five years ago and built it into a smooth running, highly profitable organization. But now the added demands of war have almost tripled the production, and the worries as well. Phil had put up most of the money, and Henry, the brains. It was Henry who always had to make the decisions, but now something is happening to Henry. He is beginning to slip, his memory is playing tricks on him. original air date 10/04/1942 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__malice_10_11_1942.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__malice_10_11_1942.mp3 The tale of a disapproving Father, the eminent Dr Jacob Benton, who has a burning desire to see his son follow him into a medical career as a surgeon, but his wayward son has other ideas. original air date 10/11/1942 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__death_comes_at_midnight_10_18_1942.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__death_comes_at_midnight_10_18_1942.mp3 John Prentice is a manufacturer. A very busy man who needs his rest, but John had a frightful dream in which he will be murdered within 48 hours. The dream was not brought on by a guilty conscience, as Johns life has been above reproach. He loves his wife Clara and their grown daughter Florence and he has done no wrong to any man. Why then this horrible dream with its prophecy of death. original air date 10/18/1942 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__alibi_10_25_1942.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__alibi_10_25_1942.mp3 Poor Henry Farrington paces the library floor. Through his mind run the events of the past twenty years from the day when he married the wealthy young widow Agatha Durrant. Henry had not a dollar of his own then, nothing but charm. He still has not a dollar of his own and now has very little charm. Henry was a struggling artist but Agatha was a business woman and was determined to make Henry into a businessman. Agatha backed him in venture after venture, bossing him and completely dominating his every moment but Henry experienced nothing but failure and gradually Agathas love turned to disgust and now 20 years later his artistic talent long since vanished he realizes what a wreck Agatha has made of him. Listen to the consequences. original air date 10/25/1942 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__apparition_11_15_1942.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__apparition_11_15_1942.mp3 In the midst of a circle of tall moaning pines spreads an old mansion. On the second floor a low light burns in a large bedroom, the bedroom of Elizabeth Kemper the elderly mistress of the mansion. Mrs. Kempers husband John died suddenly a year ago and left his entire estate to his wife Elizabeth. Shortly after Johns death Elizabeth brought her husbands sister Bertha and Berthas daughter Celia to live with her. Since Johns death Elizabeths health has gradually failed and she has taken to her bed. In the meantime Elizabeths only sister Mary has come to live in the great house and Marys son Herbert. Long past midnight Elizabeth tosses in her bed and mumbles. Nothing is as it seems in this strange tale of apparitions and midnight visits. original air date 11/15/1942 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__other_woman_11_22_1942.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__other_woman_11_22_1942.mp3 Olivia Martin paces the floor of her bedroom she as been pacing for hours and it is now long past midnight. Her husband Fred Martin did not come home to dinner he was detained at his office on business, so he said. But Olivia knows that it is not his advertising business that detains him and she knows too that tonight will be the climax and the final crash of their marriage. original air date 11/22/1942 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__avarice_11_29_1942.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__avarice_11_29_1942.mp3 John Abbot lives in a vast house on the outskirts of town but it is not Johns house, it belongs to his wife. John has never had a penny he could honestly call his own but then John has always been lucky. John Abbot is somewhat of a gambler who was fortunate enough to marry a wealthy young widow, wife of the late motor magnate Burton Howard. But John has pulled a few tricks bordering on the shady side of late and Marsha has come to distrust him. She has paid off a number of his gambling debts but this time he is really in a spot. John got in to a poker game with Mike Flynn, lost and then paid off with a worthless check. original air date 11/29/1942 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__accounting_12_13_1942.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__accounting_12_13_1942.mp3 Gambling and family squabbles lead to a terrible situation, which culminates in a junior banker realizing his worst nightmare, an early audit when there is money missing from the till. original air date 12/13/1942 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__double_cross_12_27_1942.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__double_cross_12_27_1942.mp3 It is Christmas eve in the big lonely city of New York. Outside, the snow falls in huge floating flakes. Inside an apartment, young Joe Blake sits on the floor before a small Christmas tree, with his four year old nephew, Timmy. Joes sister died two years ago and for a while the childs father tried to look after Timmy. But, being a detective lieutenant, the father, Steve, found it almost impossible. A year ago, young Joe had become involved with some hoodlums and would have gone to reform school but for Steves intersession. Joe has kept out of trouble since then and has been living with Steve and taking care of the apartment and little Timmy original air date 12/27/1942 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__weakling_01_03_1942.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__weakling_01_03_1942.mp3 A gripping tale involving the spineless son of the District Attorney, a spurned lover, an unfortunate accident, and the dodgy dealings of an underworld big boss. original air date 01/03/1942 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__nemesis_01_10_1943.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__nemesis_01_10_1943.mp3 The location is a large sinister railway station. A dark silent man and a beautiful blond woman watch the crowd of passengers getting off the train. Eventually they see the man they are looking for, Cartier the Magician, and lead him away to start a 5 day quest to recover 2,000 dollars. If he fails in his mission it will be the end of Cartiers wonderful career. original air date 01/10/1943 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__thief_01_17_1943.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__thief_01_17_1943.mp3 Katherine Ford sits in the library of the Ford mansion and ponders over the past. For 12 years now, Katherine has been the wife of Andrew Ford, a wealthy manufacturer. Andrew Ford is now retired and spending his time and money collecting gems. He has a daughter Alice whose mother died a few years after Alice was born. Alice is a lovely girl. Katherine wonders what her own child would have been like at the age of 20. Katherine had a child 20 years ago, a child she hasnt seen in 19 years. She never told Andrew about any of her past, and now, her past may just catch up with her. original air date 01/17/1943 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__mind_over_matter_01_24_1943.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__mind_over_matter_01_24_1943.mp3 A weird tale of telepathy, deceit, disappearing family members, strange noises, freshly dug graves and blood curdling screams. As Herbert Randal dozes in his chair he is amazed to receive a telepathic message from Dr. Thomas Banning - a writer he has heard of, but never met. He is requested to track down Bannings unfinished manuscript entitled Mind Over Matter and his quest uncovers some strange goings on. original air date 01/24/1943 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__confession_01_31_1943.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__confession_01_31_1943.mp3 The courthouse walls of a county in an eastern state have echoed for many years the vibrant, persuasive voice of William Marshall. Marshall has defended countless numbers of persons, great and small, who have become entangled in the meshes of the law, and he has never lost a case. The great criminal lawyer attributes his success to the fact that he has never taken a case in which he was not convinced that the defendant was either innocent or the victim of unfortunate circumstances. original air date 01/31/1943 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whislter__in_the_dark_02_07_1943.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whislter__in_the_dark_02_07_1943.mp3 The courthouse walls of a county in an eastern state have echoed for many years the vibrant, persuasive voice of William Marshall. Marshall has defended countless numbers of persons, great and small, who have become entangled in the meshes of the law, and he has never lost a case. The great criminal lawyer attributes his success to the fact that he has never taken a case in which he was not convinced that the defendant was either innocent or the victim of unfortunate circumstances. original air date 02/07/1943 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__legacy_of_death_02_14_1943.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__legacy_of_death_02_14_1943.mp3 It was ten years ago that Henry Mitchell, formerly a biologist, married Martha Hollerston, the widow of a wealthy cotton grower. Martha continued to direct the business of the plantation with the aid of Henry as overseer. She had one child, a daughter, by her deceased husband, a girl named Doreen. Martha now lies on her death bed after being ill for nearly a year. original air date 02/14/1943 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__fools_gold_02_21_1943.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__fools_gold_02_21_1943.mp3 My plan is sound, mathematically sound, it cannot fail, it is perfect. Three months from now I will be worth 50,000 dollars, and Independent for life. original air date 02/21/1943 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__penalty_03_28_1943.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__penalty_03_28_1943.mp3 Young Alan Harper stands at the window of his small office and stares gloomily out over the city as the lights flicker on in the dusk. Alan has trouble. Perhaps he should have kept his job as a private detective. Perhaps he should not have taken a law course because he has not had a single client since the day he passed his bar examination. It may be better to go back to the detective agency. Then the door opens and a figure steps into the dimly lighted room. original air date 03/28/1943 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__killers_05_01_1943.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__killers_05_01_1943.mp3 The rain beats down in torrents, and during the brief flashes of lightning, a certain stone building stands out in the darkness of the night, the courthouse of a southwestern state. A murder trial has come to a conclusion, a sensational trial in which the young killer has been tried and convicted of the brutal slaying of five people, his employer, Atkins, and Atkins' entire family. The defense, appointed by the state, contended that the slayer was insane and now the killer stands before the judge. original air date 05/01/1943 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__death_has_a_thirst_05_08_1943.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__death_has_a_thirst_05_08_1943.mp3 The long black car with the handsome man at the wheel and the woman beside him returns to the highway and speeds on through the night. The man and the woman sit staring ahead lost in thought. The man is Harvey Davis and the woman is Mrs. Victor Jackson wife of the unconscious man recently deposited at the sanotarium original air date 05/08/1943 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__man_who_waited_05_15_1943.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__man_who_waited_05_15_1943.mp3 It is 1937 and the location is the Bartletts huge ancestral home in New England. The estate is ruled by Lydia Bartlett, a cruel and cantankerous woman. Into this unhappy setting has come young Genevieve Garrison to act as secretary companion to Lydia Bartlett. Lydia has one child, the handsome young Barry, who on his return from a tour round Europe is instantly attracted to Genevieve Garrison. original air date 05/15/1943 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__final_decree_05_29_1943.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__final_decree_05_29_1943.mp3 As the two hunters made their way along the base of the canyon neither was aware of the figure standing well hidden in the trees on the ridge above them. When Gordon Weller reached the small creek he turned and looked back at his friend Doctor Perryman puffing up the hill behind him. Gordon grinned and stepped his way across the creek and started up the mountain. As he circled a huge boulder and came in to a clearing a shot was fired which narrowly missed him as he stumbled. Gordon told Dr. Perryman not to fuss as it was just an accident, a bad fire from another hunter, but Gordon knew that it was really another attempt on his life. original air date 05/29/1943 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__shadow_of_a_mind_06_05_1943.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__shadow_of_a_mind_06_05_1943.mp3 The man working in his laboratory, is Dr. William Richter, he is brilliant. He works hard at his research because he believes he can do more for posterity through research than he could had he continued his regular practice as a brain surgeon. It is good that a doctor can retire from his practice and have a laboratory all of his own with all expenses paid where he may carry on all his experiments; good also that he can afford an assistant. original air date 06/05/1943 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__justice_06_12_1943.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__justice_06_12_1943.mp3 Elderly John Henderson, a wealthy farmer in the middle west, a widower with a son of 18, recently married a young woman named Marta, a girl from the city. The coming of the war placed extra burdens upon Mr. Henderson, and in the past few months, the shortage of hands and overwork has been too much for his aging heart. It as been necessary for him to take to his bed and trust the actual running of his farm to his eccentric son, Matthew. original air date 06/12/1943 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__house_of_fear_06_19_1943.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__house_of_fear_06_19_1943.mp3 In an apartment overlooking New York City, a young man and a young girl stand facing each other, the girl is calm, the young man is tense with anger. original air date 06/19/1943 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 25 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__blank_wall_06_26_1943.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__blank_wall_06_26_1943.mp3 A thin man paces nervously up and down the floor of his office, up and down, back and forth. He runs his hands nervously through his hair, time after time he cleans his glasses, lights cigarette upon cigarette. The tension increases with every passing moment. This man is fighting against time. original air date 06/26/1943 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 01 Jan 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__avengers_07_02_1943.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__avengers_07_02_1943.mp3 In the great Southwest, a range of high mountains extends as far as the eye can see. This is mining country, silver and gold. Halfway down the mountain is a tiny village, the mining town of Rainbow, a raucous sort of place composed of a number of stores, many saloons and a federal land office where the fortune hunters file their claims. 15 years ago Rainbow was a rip roaring village, and in the back room of the Crystal Palace Bar, a young man and a young woman hold an earnest conversation. original air date 07/02/1943 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__eye_for_an_eye_07_09_1943.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__eye_for_an_eye_07_09_1943.mp3 Just before dawn of the day in 1940, a small seagoing yacht with a crew of four and a passenger list of five sets out from a Honolulu yacht basin to head southwest into the open sea. This is the yacht of Dr. Paul Gerant, scientist and marine biologist and for many years a resident of the islands. Dr. Gerant is already in the ward room, and one by one his guests arrive for breakfast. original air date 07/09/1943 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__death_in_the_air_08_13_1943.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__death_in_the_air_08_13_1943.mp3 A girl, a rather ordinary brunette of 18 and plainly dressed steps out of an elevator from the 14th floor of a swank apartment house and moves silently down the hall, pauses for a moment before a certain door, then turns the knob and steps inside. A handsome man of 35 jumps to his feet, stares at the girl for a moment and then she closes the door behind her. original air date 08/13/1943 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__destiny_09_03_1943.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__destiny_09_03_1943.mp3 At a long table in a New York office sits a little man. He slightly bald and thin and fort five, a mild reticent little man named Milton Strong, but Milton is anything but strong. For the past twenty five years he has worked in the office and now as a bookkeeper is earning the stupendous salary of 35 dollars a week. Milton cant understand why no one appreciates his ability. Milton has grown a bit sour but he has never had the nerve to ask for a raise, today however is going to be different. original air date 09/03/1943 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__tangled_web_09_10_1943.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__tangled_web_09_10_1943.mp3 Hester Mayberry, an elderly widow, has inherited a large estate from her late husband. having no children, she has adopted two: Claude Mayberry, her husbands nephew, and Lita Davers, the daughter of her dead sister. Lita has finished school and is returning home. Claude still has another year in college. But Aunt Hester has plans for Claude and Lita, plans for keeping the estate in one family. original air date 09/10/1943 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__blind_alley_09_24_1943.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__blind_alley_09_24_1943.mp3 Young Henry Cartaris III and his widowed mother live with Henrys paternal Grandfather. Grandfather Cartaris is immensely wealthy and lives on a vast estate in the suburbs. After graduation young Henry seemed to follow in the footsteps of his late Father. He is a weak sort and quite the playboy of the city, gambling and drinking, so Grandfather finds it necessary to cut down on Henrys allowance. original air date 09/24/1943 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__mirage_10_03_1943.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__mirage_10_03_1943.mp3 There was something wrong, something terribly wrong. She planned to wait a few more days to be sure and then she was going to take care of Joe, she was going to kill him. original air date 10/03/1943 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__patients_for_the_doctor_11_21_1943.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__patients_for_the_doctor_11_21_1943.mp3 James Herod and his wife live in the mountains. James believes he is a doctor but there is not much call for doctors in this remote region but tonight there are people who need a doctor tonight people such as the three riding along the highway right now in the driving storm. original air date 11/21/1943 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__death_demands_a_payment_12_19_1943.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__death_demands_a_payment_12_19_1943.mp3 A tale of avarice and greed and the awful price John Hendricks paid for selling his soul to the devil. original air date 12/29/1943 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__last_of_the_devereaux_07_23_1944.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__last_of_the_devereaux_07_23_1944.mp3 A story of revenge and ironic justice. In the bayou country of the deep south, a land inhabited by the descendants of early French settlers, stands an ancient mansion called the Cypresses. Owned for generations by the aristocratic Devereaux family the plantation boasts acre upon acre of sugar cane bending to the warm river breeze and life goes on much as it has in the past. Beauty is everywhere, but danger too, like the treacherous molasses that lie beneath innocent flowers. Paul Vertel, who is definitely not aristocratic, has long wanted the Cypresses for his own, hopelessly it seems, but times change. Paul is now rich and today, as the heavy door of the Devereaux mansion opens, he believes his ambition is about to be realized. original air date 07/23/1944 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__till_death_do_us_part_07_30_1944.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__till_death_do_us_part_07_30_1944.mp3 the shutters in the cheap boarding house were anything but inviting and from where Roy Layton sat on the edge of the sagging poster bed Roys view of the outside world was a dismal one. The assortment of unopened bills and collection notices in the nearby wastebasket held their grim message too. They told that he whould have to be moving on soon. original air date 07/30/1944 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__practically_foolproof_09_03_1944.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__practically_foolproof_09_03_1944.mp3 Edward Bowman and Marco Lorenz are the proprietors of a popular new library in a quiet residential section of town. They cater to a highly respectable clientele, a clientele who might be surprised to overhear their breakfast table conversation this morning as they sit in the back of their shop huddled over a crudely drawn diagram. original air date 09/03/1944 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__local_storm_09_10_1944.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__local_storm_09_10_1944.mp3 On the south westerly tip of England, deep in the wild moors of Devon lies the little village of Stone Cross. Invalided Mrs. Wentworth is one of the few residents of this lonely place. She has few, if any friends. Her neurotic ways, snappy tongue and commanding attitude have turned them all away. She has few visitors, the vicars wife occasionally and Dr Brooks more often. He is not really a doctor, he is a masseur and is in the living room of the cottage now, giving Mrs. Wentworth one of her treatments. original air date 09/10/1944 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 02 Apr 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__black_magic_09_18_1944.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__black_magic_09_18_1944.mp3 In the vast wilderness of equatorial Africa, a land of violent rains and oppressive heat, a small village huddles at the mouth of an American owned mine. Carefully set apart from the squalid native huts stands the house of Paul Arnold, manager of the mine and master of the village. The people in the village are being struck down one by one with Malaria, so Arnold has enlisted the help of an American doctor, Roger Kent. Only Kent has brought along his lovely wife, Nora, who just happens to be a past love interest of Arnold. original air date 09/18/1944 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__married_to_murder_09_25_1944.mp3 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_the_whistler__married_to_murder_09_25_1944.mp3 In the night the convoys form ship by ship slipping in to line moving out past the Gold Gate, past the fog enshrouded rocks and past rocks where the tourists go, where the lovers go, The ships move out in to the Pacific undisturbed by the body of a girl laying face down in the rocks. She was just a girl who fell off the cliff. original air date 09/25/1944 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_the_whistler__not_if_I_kill_you_first_10_02_1944.mp3 http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_the_whistler__not_if_I_kill_you_first_10_02_1944.mp3 This is the story of a weird game of murder. original air date 10/02/1944 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_the_whistler__finders_weepers_10_09_1944.mp3 http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_the_whistler__finders_weepers_10_09_1944.mp3 Finders Weepers is the story of a fabulous fortune with no one to claim it and a search that ended with finders weepers. original air date 10/09/1944 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_the_whistler__tale_the_dead_man_told_10_16_1944.mp3 http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_the_whistler__tale_the_dead_man_told_10_16_1944.mp3 The Tale The Dead Man Told is the story of a man who gambles his life and of the tale the dead man told. original air date 10/16/1944 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 07 May 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_the_whistler__death_comes_with_a_lunch_kit_10_23_1944.mp3 http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_the_whistler__death_comes_with_a_lunch_kit_10_23_1944.mp3 A man offers Peter a lot of money to forget something one morning. It didnt matter to Peters that the man had a foreign accent or that his country was at war or that his crime was to be one of the lowest in the book, it was the money that mattered to Peters and he didnt think much beyond that at first that is but then the time came and he was pulling his car up in front of the house where he was to meet the man with the foreign accent. original air date 10/23/1944 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 14 May 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_the_whistler__beloved_fraud_10_30_1944.mp3 http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_the_whistler__beloved_fraud_10_30_1944.mp3 Bitterness like wine matures with age. High on a dismal and windswept hill on the outskirts of the small New England factory town sits a house in which bitterness is a living thing, a companionable presence. It is an old house, weather beaten, run down with perhaps a touch of its own bitterness a silent lament for a splendor long gone. There was a time back in 1905 when bitterness was young and splendor, it was still present when the Woodford sisters sat in the comfortable parlour before the winters fire and read poetry to each other. original air date 10/30/1944 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 21 May 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_the_whistler__beware_the_bridegroom_11_13_1944.mp3 http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_the_whistler__beware_the_bridegroom_11_13_1944.mp3 Johnny Lane is a fraudster who marries Julie Warren because he thinks she is worth millions. Then he finds out she has not a cent. They are two cheats caught with each other. Then Johnny remembers an insurance policy that she has which is worth 20,000 dollars on her death. His friend and partner in crime Vic Allen, tries to talk him out of killing his wife. original air date 11/13/1944 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 28 May 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar www.botar.us http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_the_whistler__death_sees_double_11_20_1944.mp3 http://traffic.libsyn.com/botar/OTR_the_whistler__death_sees_double_11_20_1944.mp3 Mona and Martha Spencer arre identical sisters who are exactly alike, their friends and partents can not tell them apart. After their parents death they were alone in the world, two devoted loving sisters, two loving sisters, beautiful, popular, surrounded by admirers. Then along came Bill Edwards, handsome, successful, the catch of the season as they say. original air date 11/20/1944 The Whistler was one of American radios most popular mystery dramas, with a 13 year run from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. Fri, 04 Jun 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Old Time Radio no the whistler,OTR,old time radio,botar