The Whistler: Classic Radio Drama

Episode 366: Letter to Melanie

In this episode of The Whistler, Hal and his partner, Walter Reese, have a chance encounter with a wealthy woman named Melanie Lawton, leading Hal to devise a cunning scheme to swindle her. However, when the plan goes awry and turns deadly, the situation takes a shocking turn that impacts both Hal and Walter.

Episode 367: Perfect Alibi

Private investigator Johnny Seltzer meets Alice Collins, niece of lumber millionaire Charles Collins, at a cocktail lounge and is offered a lucrative deal. He is tempted by the money and the opportunity to marry Alice, especially as he uncovers suspicious activities involving Alice and a gambler named Frankie Benson. However, as he sets up a plan to frame Frankie Benson for murder and secure his own fortune, he finds himself accused of Alice's murder and caught in a web of deceit and betrayal.

Episode 368: That Physical Fact

In this episode of The Whistler, the captain of a luxurious liner and his crew rescue a group of individuals from a deserted island. It is soon revealed that one of the survivors, Professor Hillary Merrill, has a plan for survival on the island that involves turning the two other survivors against each other. As the tension builds, it becomes clear that the professor's cunning and manipulation are key to the group's fate.

Episode 369: Final Decree

In this gripping episode of The Whistler, titled 'Final Decree' (episode number 369), Gordon Weller narrowly escapes a potentially fatal hunting accident. As the tension mounts, it becomes clear that there are underlying tensions and dangerous secrets among the group at the mountain lodge. What unfolds is a deadly game of cat and mouse between Gordon and his wife, Joyce, as each plots to outsmart the other and secure their own survival, leading to explosive consequences that no one could have anticipated.

Episode 370: Panic on Mulberry Street

Henry Pettigrew, a bookstore owner, presents his theory about a pattern of mysterious deaths occurring in alphabetical order on different streets to Police Lieutenant Perez. However, when Henry becomes involved in a murder plot, he realizes that the actual story may not align with his theory. As the narrative unfolds, secrets come to light, leading to unexpected revelations and a surprising turn of events.

Episode 371: Front Man

In this episode, prominent attorney Steve Conant is entangled in a dangerous partnership with his racketeer half-brother, Johnny Conant. When Johnny faces murder suspicions and his alibi falls through, Steve sees an opportunity to dissolve their partnership by taking advantage of a rival gunman. However, suspicions arise about Edna, Johnny's sweetheart, who may have betrayed them. As Steve tries to secure the incriminating black book, unexpected events unfold, leading to a tense and deadly confrontation.

Episode 372: Death in Sixteen Millimeter

In this episode, Paul Benton orchestrates a devious plan to frame his lover, Cynthia, for the murder of her husband and his own wife, Edith. He manipulates various events and even stages a murder to incriminate Cynthia, but his treachery is ultimately exposed when a private investigator, Fred Mason, confronts him, leading to a confrontation that results in Paul's own downfall. Cynthia is exonerated, and Paul's own misdeeds are brought to light, ultimately leading to his arrest for the murder of his wife.

Episode 373: The Hermit

In this episode of The Whistler, a man named Harvey Wilson seeks shelter during a storm at the home of his old friend Ben, whom he suspects of embezzling money. As the night unfolds, Harvey's suspicions grow, and a series of unexpected events lead to a shocking discovery. A woman claiming to be Ben's niece, Joan, arrives and complicates the situation, raising doubts about her true intentions. As secrets unravel and hidden motives come to light, a tense and dramatic showdown ensues.

Episode 374: Brotherly Hate

In this episode of The Whistler, titled 'Brotherly Hate,' Jeffrey Long, the owner of the Jeffrey Long Museum, receives threatening notes linked to the anniversary of his former assistant Estelle's death. He seeks help from private detective Burton, and eventually discovers that his secretary Bernice, who claims to have found Estelle's brother, is actually plotting against him. Jeffrey realizes that Bernice is Estelle's sister and intends to avenge her death. With the arrival of detective Burton, the truth unfolds, leading to a dramatic resolution.

Episode 375: The Trigger Man

Martin Lang, a young lawyer, takes a case defending a notorious gambler, Branch Malone, in exchange for money. His successful defense brings in more cases and money, but he begins to realize the moral dilemma of his actions. When he becomes the only witness to a murder orchestrated by Malone, he has to decide between defending Malone or revealing the truth, risking his own life and the safety of his family. In the end, he makes a bold decision that changes the course of events and unexpectedly faces the danger head-on.