The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mysteries

Treasure Hunt (1-21-45) Grandpa Randolph didn't leave his family empty-handed—he left behind a $200,000 mystery! Before he passed away, he stashed away a fortune and scattered a clue to its hiding place. Now the hunt is on, and everyone wants to be the one to crack the puzzle! Presented by the WOTR Radio Network — home of four 24/7 Old Time Radio stations: Old Time Radio USA, Suspense Radio USA, C...

A woman leaves her husband for another man...then fate throws her the ultimate curveball when she accidentally runs down a pedestrian—who turns out to be her husband! As the secrets pile up, a crafty blackmailer swoops in, proving that sometimes a hit-and-run is only the beginning of the trouble. Note: This Mystery Playhouse broadcast presents the complete story, although the surviving episode is...

The Thin Line (1-77-45) A couple trades the sunny California life for a dusty little "Old West" town, only to discover that frontier living comes with a few surprises. She’s battling asthma, while he’s stirring up trouble of his own with a younger sweetheart on the side! Presented by the WOTR Radio Network — home of four 24/7 Old Time Radio stations: Old Time Radio USA, Suspense Radio US...

Miracle on 49th Street (12-31-45) With the law closing in, a cop killer’s last hope turns up in the most ordinary place imaginable—a drugstore—and it looks just like him. Presented by the WOTR Radio Network — home of four 24/7 Old Time Radio stations: Old Time Radio USA, Suspense Radio USA, Crime Time Radio USA, and Nightmare Radio USA. Explore more classic radio storytelling on our companion podc...

Lucky Night (12-17-45) A husband and wife with dollar signs in their eyes stumble upon a tidy stack of cash on a corpse. As greed sends them tumbling down a very slippery slope, their mysterious boarder watches the chaos unfold with some rather intriguing observations of his own. Presented by the WOTR Radio Network — home of four 24/7 Old Time Radio stations: Old Time Radio USA, Suspense Radio USA...

The Cistern (12-10-45) A million dollars in gold proves awfully tempting to a young man in the Arizona desert. With the deed done and the body hidden away, he's convinced the secret is buried forever... but the desert has a funny way of giving up its treasures. Presented by the WOTR Radio Network — home of four 24/7 Old Time Radio stations: Old Time Radio USA, Suspense Radio USA, Crime Time Ra...

Poison Is Quicker (12-3-45) A Cockney with a devious plan discovers that a shopping list for mystery novels can become a most unexpected piece of evidence! Presented by the WOTR Radio Network — home of four 24/7 Old Time Radio stations: Old Time Radio USA, Suspense Radio USA, Crime Time Radio USA, and Nightmare Radio USA. Explore more classic radio storytelling on our companion podcast Classic Rad...

The Stray Dream (11-26-45) A reporter who spends a little too much time around murder mysteries discovers his dreams are getting awfully strange—and his wife seems to have the same nightly subscription. Presented by the WOTR Radio Network — home of four 24/7 Old Time Radio stations: Old Time Radio USA, Suspense Radio USA, Crime Time Radio USA, and Nightmare Radio USA. Explore more classic radio st...

Coincidence (11-19-45) When her feelings aren't returned, a woman connected to a tragic family story decides she won't be taking disappointment quietly. Presented by the WOTR Radio Network — home of four 24/7 Old Time Radio stations: Old Time Radio USA, Suspense Radio USA, Crime Time Radio USA, and Nightmare Radio USA. Explore more classic radio storytelling on our companion podcast Classi...

The Seeing Eye (11-12-45) A sea captain's unusual bond with his first mate leaves the second mate green with envy—and plotting a most peculiar revenge. Presented by the WOTR Radio Network — home of four 24/7 Old Time Radio stations: Old Time Radio USA, Suspense Radio USA, Crime Time Radio USA, and Nightmare Radio USA. Explore more classic radio storytelling on our companion podcast Classic Rad...

Harvest Of Death (11-5-45) For its 100th outing, the series heads to the countryside for a murder mystery that keeps listeners guessing right up to its one-two punch ending. Presented by the WOTR Radio Network — home of four 24/7 Old Time Radio stations: Old Time Radio USA, Suspense Radio USA, Crime Time Radio USA, and Nightmare Radio USA. Explore more classic radio storytelling on our companion p...

Final Return (10-29-45) Ambition takes center stage as a determined woman chases success, only to discover that every dream comes with a cost.

One Man Jury (10-22-45) A determined newspaperman goes to bat for a woman accused of murder—and after plenty of twists and turns, finally scores a courtroom victory. Presented by the WOTR Radio Network — home of four 24/7 Old Time Radio stations: Old Time Radio USA, Suspense Radio USA, Crime Time Radio USA, and Nightmare Radio USA. Explore more classic radio storytelling on our companion podcast C...

House On Sycamore Road (10-15-45) A forgotten clock yields $50,000, but the scarred stranger seems to know far more than he should. Presented by the WOTR Radio Network — home of four 24/7 Old Time Radio stations: Old Time Radio USA, Suspense Radio USA, Crime Time Radio USA, and Nightmare Radio USA. Explore more classic radio storytelling on our companion podcast Classic Radio Rewind. Please follow...

Death Laughs Last (10-8-45) How do you get back a letter you’ve already sent to a newspaper before it hits the editor’s desk? Easier said than done… and the trouble is just beginning! Presented by the WOTR Radio Network — home of four 24/7 Old Time Radio stations: Old Time Radio USA, Suspense Radio USA, Crime Time Radio USA, and Nightmare Radio USA. Explore more classic radio storytelling on our c...

Death Wears A White Robe (10-1-45) Two women who can barely stand each other end up snowed in together at a remote mountain cabin. With tempers flaring and plenty of dramatic fireworks, this one serves up a blizzard of over-the-top theatrics! Presented by the WOTR Radio Network — home of four 24/7 Old Time Radio stations: Old Time Radio USA, Suspense Radio USA, Crime Time Radio USA, and Nightmare...

The Man Who Died Twice (9-24-45) When $400,000 is up for grabs, even thieves have trust issues. Presented by the WOTR Radio Network — home of four 24/7 Old Time Radio stations: Old Time Radio USA, Suspense Radio USA, Crime Time Radio USA, and Nightmare Radio USA. Explore more classic radio storytelling on our companion podcast Classic Radio Rewind. Please follow this show on Spotify. It really hel...

Sing A Song Of Murder (9-17-45) A pop singer is desperate to ditch his money-hungry manager, but getting out of the contract might take more than a catchy tune. When he belts out a song about death, things take a darkly fun turn! Presented by the WOTR Radio Network — home of four 24/7 Old Time Radio stations: Old Time Radio USA, Suspense Radio USA, Crime Time Radio USA, and Nightmare Radio USA. Ex...

Phone Call From Death (9-10-45) A woman is on the phone with her best friend when she suddenly hears her being murdered...or does she? Nothing is quite what it seems in this one, and the ending delivers not one, but two surprises! Presented by the WOTR Radio Network — home of four 24/7 Old Time Radio stations: Old Time Radio USA, Suspense Radio USA, Crime Time Radio USA, and Nightmare Radio USA. E...

Ambition Perilous (9-3-45) A scheming politician thinks handing a job to an ex-con he helped put behind bars will be the perfect move to boost his career—but things don’t exactly go according to plan. Presented by the WOTR Radio Network — home of four 24/7 Old Time Radio stations: Old Time Radio USA, Suspense Radio USA, Crime Time Radio USA, and Nightmare Radio USA. Explore more classic radio stor...

I'll Trade You Murder (8-27-45) A mild-mannered book salesman gets mistaken for a crook whose own partners want him dead. With his life suddenly on the line, he makes a desperate deal: if he wants to stay alive, he’ll have to take out the man they were after in the first place. Presented by the WOTR Radio Network — home of four 24/7 Old Time Radio stations: Old Time Radio USA, Suspense Radio U...

X Marks The Murderer (8-20-45) Housewife Mamie maps a serial killer’s crimes and suspects the murderer lives near her home. Her theory accidentally points toward her husband, Ben, whose lies and absences reveal dark secrets. After Mamie learns the truth, Ben turns desperate. In the end, he unknowingly kills his own wife, sealing his fate. Presented by the WOTR Radio Network — home of four 24/7 Old...

What Makes A Murderer (8-13-1945) At some point, a mild-mannered stockbroker decides he’s had enough of his dull, everyday routine and tosses it all aside for a shot at romance and adventure in Florida...and surprisingly, he finds both! Along the way, the program breaks in with a news bulletin: B-29 bombers are still carrying out missions over Japan, with Bill Downs reporting from Guam. One commer...

The Man Who Came To Murder (8-6-45) Wendell thought caring for wealthy Aunt Ellen—and her finances—would be a short-term arrangement. But when her health takes a turn for the better, he’s forced into some rather desperate maneuvering to keep his creative bookkeeping from coming to light! Presented by the WOTR Radio Network — home of four 24/7 Old Time Radio stations: Old Time Radio USA, Suspense R...

Summer Thunder (7-30-45) Claudia is convinced Terry may have gotten himself tangled up in a murder during a wild British storm. Naturally, her brilliant solution is to “help” by getting rid of the evidence against him… because nothing says innocence quite like a frantic cover-up! Turns out, this may not have been her smartest idea after all. Presented by the WOTR Radio Network — home of four 24/7...