The Whistler: Classic Radio Drama

Episode 462: A Trip to Aunt Sarahs

Desperate to save his failing lumber mill, Carl Halliday turns to murder as a solution. With the help of his partner, Max Fenner, they commit the crime and attempt to cover their tracks. However, an unexpected turn of events puts Carl in a dangerous position, leading to a shocking revelation that could change everything.

Episode 463: Triple Cross

In this episode of The Whistler, titled 'Triple Cross', Ted Lucas finds and confronts Claire Henderson after six months of hiding. Claire had betrayed Ted, and now Ted is seeking revenge. As the night unfolds, Ted remains suspicious of Claire's claims about the stolen money, leading to an intense confrontation. The situation becomes even more complicated when a mysterious man starts to tail Ted, and the night takes a deadly turn. Soon, it becomes clear that more than one betrayal is at play - with unexpected consequences.

Episode 464: Kind Thought

Grant Adamson, facing potential exposure of his crooked deals, concocts a plan to prevent his partner Dave Matthews from reaching Washington with incriminating evidence. He manipulates the situation to ensure that Matthews and his secretary Peggy Williams end up on the same plane, where a potentially lethal surprise awaits. As the tension builds, unexpected twists unfold, leading to a dramatic outcome with unforeseen consequences.

Episode 465: Clayton Affair

In this episode of The Whistler, the Clayton family gathers for the funeral of Jeff Clayton, and tensions run high as suspicions arise regarding Jeff's widow, Ardeth. As Ardeth feels increasingly trapped in the house, a series of unsettling events and accusations unfold, leading to a dramatic and unexpected climax. As she plans her escape, a shocking revelation implicates her further, ultimately leading to a fateful decision with dire consequences.

Episode 466: Two and One Makes Murder

Mildred Wiley, a long-time employee at Taggart Lodge, is determined to marry Philip Taggart and inherit the Taggart fortune. When Philip announces his marriage to his secretary, Anne, Mildred is convinced that Anne is not the right woman for Philip. She takes various steps to prevent the marriage, but after learning of Anne's past, she decides to use the information to her advantage. As events unfold, Fred Backus, Anne's former husband, ends up murdered, leading to a surprising turn of events where Mildred finds herself as the prime suspect in Fred's murder

Episode 467: A Matter of Courtesy

In this episode of The Whistler titled 'A Matter of Courtesy' (episode number 467), Crassie Carlos, owner of Club Carlos, finds herself entangled in a web of deception and murder. After learning about her husband's affair with the featured singer Julie Bradford, Crassie plans a deadly revenge involving poisoned whiskey. However, her meticulous plan unravels when an investigation reveals the truth behind the deaths of her husband and Julie, ultimately leading to Crassie's downfall.

Episode 468: Custom-Made Murder

David Price, filled with bitter anger towards his sister-in-law Harriet, hatches a devious plan to eliminate her and secure his wife Margaret's inheritance of Harriet's successful dress business. His plot takes unexpected turns as his carefully laid out scheme begins to unravel, leading to a series of shocking revelations and the ultimate twist of fate.

Episode 469: Seattle Take Three

Ted Cordray, a criminal on the run, plans to leave town with stolen money. However, his plan is complicated when an old friend, Andy, confronts him about the money. In an attempt to escape, Ted gets involved with a man named Buell Bemis and unwittingly partners with his former girlfriend Betty. As Ted's plans go awry, he finds himself in a web of deceit, leading to a shocking and unexpected turn of events.

Episode 470: Tall Thin Man

In this episode of The Whistler, Gordon Manning visits his estranged wife with a plan in mind, but when she refuses to divorce him, a deadly plan is set into motion. After a series of events, including a murder and an encounter with a tall, thin man, Manning believes he can breathe easy until he is confronted by the police detective who reveals surprising information about a significant character from the story.

Episode 471: Law of Physics

In this episode of The Whistler, Ross Warren's car is caught in a treacherous rainstorm and he seeks help from a passing car driven by Bob Turner. What seems like a chance meeting turns into a partnership opportunity, but things take a dark turn when Ross's feelings for Kitty Brand lead to a shocking plan. Ross finds himself entangled in a web of lies and deceit, which ultimately unravels when an unexpected twist exposes the truth about his whereabouts on the night of Bob Turner's death.