The Whistler: Classic Radio Drama

Episode 497: The Other Hand

Clint Markham, a writer at a sanitarium for health reasons, tries to rest but is plagued by phone calls and thoughts of his ambitious girlfriend, Lenore. His day takes a drastic turn when Lenore confronts him at a bar, leading to a heated argument and a fatal accident. As Clint returns to the sanitarium, he desperately tries to cover up his involvement in the incident, but his attempts at secrecy ultimately lead to a tragic end.

Episode 498: Curiosity Killed the Cat

In this episode, John Hawley returns home to find his childhood sweetheart married to Captain Daniel Bailey and becomes embroiled in a scheme to obtain the captain's money. As John's plans unfold, he and Carrie are caught in a dangerous situation that leads to unexpected revelations about Captain Daniel's secrets and the empty nature of the sea chest they were so curious about.

Episode 499: Christmas Gift

In this episode of The Whistler, Mary Winston, hiding under the alias Candy Porter, encounters a detective named Fontaine who uncovers her true identity. As he listens to Mary's story, he learns about her involvement with a man named Joe Collins and the troubles she faced afterwards. Fontaine, understanding Mary's situation, relates that Joe Collins has been caught and presents her with hope for a brighter future.

Episode 500: Fatal Step

In this episode, Harry Evans, a foreman at the bridge construction site, becomes suspicious of Carl Fabian and rejects his attempts to bribe him. Later, Carl pushes Harry off the bridge, but he survives. Carl then navigates a series of events, including a party and a visit from the police, as he attempts to cover his tracks and evade suspicion for the attempted murder. However, after killing his business partner Joe Latimer, Carl's shoes are found to match footprints in fresh cement at a judge's house, leading to his inevitable downfall.

Episode 501: Episode at Thunder Mountain

Paul Cameron finds himself entangled in a deadly game with his wife's brother, Nicky, as they embark on a hunting trip. As tension mounts and alliances shift, Paul must navigate through deceit and danger to protect himself and those close to him. With high stakes and concealed motives, the events on Thunder Mountain are set to unravel in an unexpected and chilling climax.

Episode 503: Bad Penny

A man named Witfield Summers returns to his hometown of Lansbury after his father's death to claim his inheritance, but faces resistance from his uncle Josh Somers. As he tries to prove himself to his uncle and win over the people of Lansbury, he becomes entangled in a complex web of deceit, love, and betrayal, leading to unexpected consequences and a shocking revelation of murder.

Episode 504: Borrowed Byline

A foreign correspondent named Craig McKelvey takes a risky opportunity in Hong Kong after receiving a wire from Alphonse Lendrum. Lendrum offers McKelvey a large sum of money to file a false story about a rare substance called Tibetan Musk. McKelvey agrees, but things take a dark turn when McKelvey meets Frank Parkesley, a man with a criminal past related to the stolen musk. McKelvey is caught in a tense situation when Inspector Wilson arrives, suspecting foul play. The episode ends with a dramatic revelation about the stolen musk.

Episode 505: Shakedown

In this episode of The Whistler, a woman named Jackie Mills is drawn into a dangerous plot involving a valuable watch and a wealthy man named Benjamin J. Lindquist. With the help of a man named Paul Jessen, they devise a plan to manipulate Lindquist, but their scheme takes a surprising turn as tensions rise and secrets are revealed.

Episode 506: Little Red Book

In this episode of The Whistler, titled 'Little Red Book,' Larry Layton becomes involved in a dangerous plot after witnessing an unsettling encounter between an attractive young woman, Julie, and a man named Roy Tate. As he delves deeper into the mysterious circumstances surrounding Julie and Roy, Larry finds himself entangled in a web of deceit, betrayal, and murder. The tension builds as Larry unravels the truth behind a little red address book and the deadly secrets hidden within.

Episode 507: Rose for Pamela

In this episode of The Whistler, Denise Barrett, a cunning and manipulative stepmother, hatches a plan to prevent her stepdaughter, Pamela, from marrying Richard Matthews in order to maintain control of the Barrett fortune. Denise plots to poison Pamela with a rose from her late husband's curio collection, framing Richard for the murder. However, her plan goes awry when Pamela's allergy to flowers leads her to substitute the real rose with an artificial one. In a shocking turn of events, it is Denise who ends up scratched and poisoned, leading to a dramatic conclusion.