Episode1
Retribution
May 16, 1942
Stardust Series Spotlight
The Whistler Episode Library
“I am the Whistler, and I know many things…”
Beginning in 1942, The Whistler drew listeners into stories of crime, temptation, and fate. Its unseen narrator seemed to know every secret hidden in the hearts of ordinary people, guiding each drama toward an ironic reckoning. The signature whistle, intimate narration, and noir atmosphere made the series one of radio’s most distinctive mystery anthologies.
Original Run1942–1955
NetworkCBS
FormatMystery Anthology
Archive369 Episodes
A Great Place to Start
Enter the shadows with five memorable broadcasts
- Retribution
- Notes in the Night
- Fog
- Death Laughs Last
- A Brief Pause for Murder
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369 episodes ready to browse.
194218 broadcasts
Episode2
Shrunken Head
June 13, 1942
Episode3
Notes in the Night
June 27, 1942
Episode4
Death Has a Thirst
August 22, 1942
Episode5
The Letter
August 29, 1942
Episode6
House of Greed
September 5, 1942
Episode7
Mirage
September 13, 1942
Episode8
Out of the Fog
September 20, 1942
Episode9
Jealousy
September 27, 1942
Episode10
Urge to Kill
October 4, 1942
Episode11
Malice
October 11, 1942
Episode12
Death Comes at Midnight
October 18, 1942
Episode13
The Alibi
October 25, 1942
Episode14
Appariation
November 15, 1942
Episode15
The Other Woman
November 22, 1942
Episode16
Avarice
November 29, 1942
Episode17
The Accounting
December 13, 1942
Episode18
Double Cross
December 27, 1942
194327 broadcasts
Episode19
The Weakling
January 3, 1943
Episode20
The Nemesis
January 10, 1943
Episode21
The Thief
January 17, 1943
Episode22
Mind Over Matter
January 24, 1943
Episode23
The Confession
January 31, 1943
Episode24
In the Dark
February 7, 1943
Episode25
Legacy of Death
February 14, 1943
Episode26
Fools Gold
February 21, 1943
Episode27
The Penalty
March 28, 1943
Episode28
The Killers
May 1, 1943
Episode29
Death Has a Thirst
May 8, 1943
Episode30
The Man Who Waited
May 16, 1943
Episode31
Final Decree
May 29, 1943
Episode32
Shadow of a Mind
June 5, 1943
Episode33
Justice
June 12, 1943
Episode34
House of Fear
June 19, 1943
Episode35
The Blank Wall
June 26, 1943
Episode36
The Avengers
July 2, 1943
Episode37
Eye for an Eye
July 9, 1943
Episode38
Death in the Air
August 13, 1943
Episode39
Destiny
September 3, 1943
Episode40
Tangled Web
September 10, 1943
Episode41
Blind Alley
September 24, 1943
Episode42
Mirage
October 3, 1943
Episode43
Patience for the Doctor
November 21, 1943
Episode44
The Twin
December 5, 1943
Episode45
Death Demands a Payment
December 19, 1943
194417 broadcasts
Episode46
Last of the Devereaux
July 23, 1944
Episode47
Foolproof
September 3, 1944
Episode48
Local Storm
September 10, 1944
Episode49
Black Magic
September 18, 1944
Episode50
Married to Murder
September 25, 1944
Episode51
Not If I Kill You First
October 2, 1944
Episode52
Finders Weepers
October 9, 1944
Episode53
Tale the Dead Man Told
October 16, 1944
Episode54
Death Carries a Lunch Kit
October 23, 1944
Episode55
Beloved Fraud
October 30, 1944
Episode56
Beware the Bridegroom
November 13, 1944
Episode57
Death Sees Double
November 20, 1944
Episode58
Death Walks a Tightwire
November 27, 1944
Episode59
Doctor Operates in Crime
December 4, 1944
Episode60
Lie or Consequences
December 11, 1944
Episode61
Windfall
December 18, 1944
Episode62
Christmas Bonus
December 25, 1944
194545 broadcasts
Episode63
Two for the Money
January 1, 1945
Episode64
The Body Wouldnt Stay in the Bay
January 8, 1945
Episode65
Murder Has a Signature
January 15, 1945
Episode66
Murder on Paper
January 29, 1945
Episode67
Murder Is Legal
February 5, 1945
Episode68
The Dead Man Laughed
February 19, 1945
Episode69
Murder Opens a Gate
February 26, 1945
Episode70
Death Marks the Double Cross
March 12, 1945
Episode71
Murder Will Shout
March 19, 1945
Episode72
Return of the Innocent
April 2, 1945
Episode73
To Rent Danger
April 16, 1945
Episode74
Meet Mr Death
April 23, 1945
Episode75
The Masters Tree
April 30, 1945
Episode76
Accident According to Plan
May 7, 1945
Episode77
Friendly Case of Blackmail
May 14, 1945
Episode78
The Man Who Bought Death
May 21, 1945
Episode79
Escape to Danger
May 28, 1945
Episode80
Murder Is Blind
June 4, 1945
Episode81
Death Pays a Visit
June 11, 1945
Episode82
Blueprint for Suicide
June 18, 1945
Episode83
Death Watch
June 25, 1945
Episode84
Deadly Innocent
July 2, 1945
Episode85
Highway of Escape
July 9, 1945
Episode86
Pattern for Terror
July 16, 1945
Episode87
Let George Do It
July 23, 1945
Episode88
Summer Thunder
July 30, 1945
Episode89
The Man Who Came to Murder
August 6, 1945
Episode90
What Makes a Murderer
August 13, 1945
Episode91
X Marks the Murderer
August 20, 1945
Episode92
Ill Trade You Murder
August 27, 1945
Episode93
Phone Call from Death
September 10, 1945
Episode94
Sing a Song of Murder
September 17, 1945
Episode95
The Man Who Died Twice
September 24, 1945
Episode96
Death Wears a White Robe
October 1, 1945
Episode97
Death Laughs Last
October 8, 1945
Episode98
House on Sycamore Road
October 15, 1945
Episode99
Final Return
October 29, 1945
Episode100
Harvest of Death
November 5, 1945
Episode101
The Seeing Eye
November 12, 1945
Episode102
Coincidence
November 19, 1945
Episode103
The Stray Dream
November 26, 1945
Episode104
Poison Is Quicker
December 3, 1945
Episode105
The Cistern
December 10, 1945
Episode106
Lucky Night
December 17, 1945
Episode107
Miracle on 49th Street
December 31, 1945
194641 broadcasts
Episode108
The Thin Line
January 7, 1946
Episode109
Hit and Run
January 14, 1946
Episode110
Treasure Hunt
January 21, 1946
Episode111
The Strange Sisters
January 28, 1946
Episode112
Panic
February 4, 1946
Episode113
Six Letter Word for Murder
February 11, 1946
Episode114
Murder in Haste
February 25, 1946
Episode115
Decision
March 4, 1946
Episode116
Boomerang
March 11, 1946
Episode117
Triggerman
March 25, 1946
Episode118
Three Times a Sinner
April 1, 1946
Episode119
Terror Stricken
April 8, 1946
Episode120
Smart Boy
April 15, 1946
Episode121
Waterford Case
April 22, 1946
Episode122
My Love Comes Home
April 29, 1946
Episode123
Broken Chain
May 20, 1946
Episode124
The Judas Face
June 3, 1946
Episode125
Quiet Sunday
June 10, 1946
Episode126
Affair at Stony Ridge
June 17, 1946
Episode127
Blind Bet
June 24, 1946
Episode128
Solid Citizen
July 1, 1946
Episode129
The Confession
July 8, 1946
Episode130
Custom Built Blonde
July 15, 1946
Episode131
My Love Comes Home
July 29, 1946
Episode132
Bullet Proof
August 5, 1946
Episode133
Stolen Murder
August 12, 1946
Episode134
Delivery Guaranteed
August 19, 1946
Episode135
Broken Chain
August 21, 1946
Episode136
Stranger in the House
September 2, 1946
Episode137
Witness at the Fountain
September 9, 1946
Episode138
The Brass Ring
September 16, 1946
Episode139
A Present for Ricky
October 7, 1946
Episode140
Weak Sister
October 14, 1946
Episode141
Masquerade
October 21, 1946
Episode142
Backfire
October 28, 1946
Episode143
The Deadly Penny
November 11, 1946
Episode144
Two Year Plan
November 25, 1946
Episode145
Blind Impulse
December 2, 1946
Episode146
With My Own Eyes
December 9, 1946
Episode147
Next Year Is Mine
December 23, 1946
Episode148
Murder on Rourke Island
December 30, 1946
194747 broadcasts
Episode149
Dear Roger
January 6, 1947
Episode150
The Choice
January 13, 1947
Episode151
Last Curtain
January 20, 1947
Episode152
Night Melody
January 27, 1947
Episode153
Seven Steps to Murder
February 3, 1947
Episode154
Safety in Numbers
February 10, 1947
Episode155
A Womans Privilege
February 17, 1947
Episode156
Eight to Twelve
February 24, 1947
Episode157
Blue Legend
March 3, 1947
Episode158
Murder of Byron Blake
March 10, 1947
Episode159
Mavis Cameron Disappears
March 17, 1947
Episode160
Lady with the Knife
March 24, 1947
Episode161
The Blank Wall
March 31, 1947
Episode162
Sheriff Assistant
April 7, 1947
Episode163
Maid of Honor
April 14, 1947
Episode164
Backlash
April 21, 1947
Episode165
The Black Book
April 28, 1947
Episode166
Windfall
May 5, 1947
Episode167
Hasty Conclusion
May 19, 1947
Episode168
Fateful Friday
May 26, 1947
Episode169
Caesars Wife
June 2, 1947
Episode170
Juggernaut
June 9, 1947
Episode171
Ambassador of Death
June 16, 1947
Episode172
The Gentle Way
June 23, 1947
Episode173
The Lives of Colby Fletcher
July 9, 1947
Episode174
Beyond Reasonable Doubt
July 16, 1947
Episode175
Borrowed Byline
July 30, 1947
Episode176
Dark Future
August 6, 1947
Episode177
Whispered Verdict
August 13, 1947
Episode178
Girl Next Door
August 20, 1947
Episode179
Curtain Call
August 27, 1947
Episode180
The Eleventh Hour
September 3, 1947
Episode181
Bridge on Black Mountain
September 10, 1947
Episode182
Death and the Emperor
September 17, 1947
Episode183
Sleep My Pretty One
September 24, 1947
Episode184
Career Man
October 8, 1947
Episode185
Man of Distnction
October 15, 1947
Episode186
A Case for Mr Carrington
October 22, 1947
Episode187
The Back Door
October 29, 1947
Episode188
The Big Prison
November 5, 1947
Episode189
Dark Moon
November 19, 1947
Episode190
Body Off Billingsgate
November 26, 1947
Episode191
Professor and the Fox
December 3, 1947
Episode192
Wedding Gift
December 10, 1947
Episode193
Murder in Haste
December 17, 1947
Episode194
Decision
December 24, 1947
Episode195
The First Year
December 31, 1947
194846 broadcasts
Episode196
Comeback
January 7, 1948
Episode197
Silent Partner
January 14, 1948
Episode198
Twelve Portraits of Marcia
January 21, 1948
Episode199
Night Final
January 28, 1948
Episode200
Undertow
February 4, 1948
Episode201
Money Is the Root of All Evil
February 11, 1948
Episode202
Quiet Suicide
February 18, 1948
Episode203
Meeting on Tenth Street
February 25, 1948
Episode204
Boiling Point
March 3, 1948
Episode205
Return Engagement
March 10, 1948
Episode206
The Catalyst
March 17, 1948
Episode207
The Dark Room
March 24, 1948
Episode208
Bird of Prey
March 31, 1948
Episode209
What Makes a Murderer
April 7, 1948
Episode210
Till Death Do Us Part
April 14, 1948
Episode211
Silent City
April 21, 1948
Episode212
Tough Guy
April 28, 1948
Episode213
Chain Reaction
May 12, 1948
Episode214
Murder on Margin
May 19, 1948
Episode215
A Stranger in the House
June 2, 1948
Episode216
Concerto of Death
June 16, 1948
Episode217
Small Town Girl
June 30, 1948
Episode218
Fatal Appointment
July 7, 1948
Episode219
Farewell Party
July 21, 1948
Episode220
Lady of the Sea
July 28, 1948
Episode221
Question of Murder
August 4, 1948
Episode222
Enough Rope
August 11, 1948
Episode223
Bright Future
August 18, 1948
Episode224
Trio of Rogues
August 25, 1948
Episode225
Payment in Full
September 1, 1948
Episode226
Uncle Bens Widow
September 15, 1948
Episode227
Still Death
September 22, 1948
Episode228
Conspiracy
September 29, 1948
Episode229
Big Gamble
October 3, 1948
Episode230
Whirlpool
October 10, 1948
Episode231
Package for Emily
October 17, 1948
Episode232
Search for an Unknown
October 24, 1948
Episode233
Letter from Yesterday
October 31, 1948
Episode234
Cover Up
November 7, 1948
Episode235
Nightmare
November 14, 1948
Episode236
The Lovely Look
November 21, 1948
Episode237
Murder in Paradise
November 28, 1948
Episode238
Hired Alibi
December 5, 1948
Episode239
Stormy Weather
December 12, 1948
Episode240
The Hangtree Affair
December 19, 1948
Episode241
Delayed Christmas Present
December 26, 1948
194951 broadcasts
Episode242
Man on the Roof
January 2, 1949
Episode243
Tell Tale Brand
January 9, 1949
Episode244
Shakedown
January 16, 1949
Episode245
Impulse
January 23, 1949
Episode246
All Damage Covered
January 30, 1949
Episode247
The Cheat
February 6, 1949
Episode248
The Last Curtain
February 13, 1949
Episode249
Ticket to Paris
February 20, 1949
Episode250
Grave Secret
February 27, 1949
Episode251
Search for Maxine
March 13, 1949
Episode252
Death of Mr Penny
March 20, 1949
Episode253
Beyond the Wall
March 27, 1949
Episode254
Rawhide Coffin
April 3, 1949
Episode255
Murder at Twin Pines
April 10, 1949
Episode256
Sleep My Pretty One
April 17, 1949
Episode257
Mask for Kinsella
April 24, 1949
Episode258
Solid Citizen
May 1, 1949
Episode259
Danger Is a Beautiful Blonde
May 8, 1949
Episode260
Golden Opportunity
May 15, 1949
Episode261
Fatal Fraud
May 22, 1949
Episode262
Deal with Death
May 29, 1949
Episode263
Letter to Melanie
June 5, 1949
Episode264
Perfect Alibi
June 12, 1949
Episode265
Physical Fact
June 19, 1949
Episode266
Final Decree
June 26, 1949
Episode267
Panic on Mulberry Street
July 3, 1949
Episode268
Front Man
July 10, 1949
Episode269
Death in Sixteen Millimeter
July 17, 1949
Episode270
The Hermit
July 24, 1949
Episode271
Brotherly Hate
July 31, 1949
Episode272
Trigger Man
August 7, 1949
Episode273
Best Friend
August 14, 1949
Episode274
The Confession
August 21, 1949
Episode275
Eager Pigeon
August 28, 1949
Episode276
Smart Girl
September 4, 1949
Episode277
Brief Pause for Murder
September 11, 1949
Episode278
Poor Henry
September 18, 1949
Episode279
Incident at Arroyo Grande
September 25, 1949
Episode280
A Womens Privilege
October 2, 1949
Episode281
A Rose for Pamela
October 9, 1949
Episode282
Best Man
October 16, 1949
Episode283
Debt of Honor
October 23, 1949
Episode284
Ticket to Murder
October 30, 1949
Episode285
The New Mrs Devlin
November 6, 1949
Episode286
Incident at Pebble Cove
November 13, 1949
Episode287
Letters from Aaron Burr
November 20, 1949
Episode288
Cleaver Mr Farley
November 27, 1949
Episode289
Impulse
December 4, 1949
Episode290
Swan Song
December 11, 1949
Episode291
Patroness of Murder
December 18, 1949
Episode292
Letter from Cynthia
December 25, 1949
195038 broadcasts
Episode293
Evening Stroll
January 1, 1950
Episode294
Return to Riondo
January 8, 1950
Episode295
Escape to Scull Island
January 15, 1950
Episode296
The Go Between
January 22, 1950
Episode297
Burden of Guilt
January 29, 1950
Episode298
Dead Reckoning
February 12, 1950
Episode299
Five Cent Toll
February 19, 1950
Episode300
Appointment for Murder
February 26, 1950
Episode301
Chinese Elephant Puzzle
March 5, 1950
Episode302
Strange Meeting
March 12, 1950
Episode303
Oriana Affair
March 19, 1950
Episode304
Lady in the Snow
March 26, 1950
Episode305
Lady with a Key
April 2, 1950
Episode306
Dark Voyage
April 9, 1950
Episode307
Murder in Mind
April 16, 1950
Episode308
Returned with the Spray
April 23, 1950
Episode309
Fatal Error
May 7, 1950
Episode310
Blue Alibi
May 14, 1950
Episode311
The Return
May 21, 1950
Episode312
Rebound
June 11, 1950
Episode313
Jessica
June 18, 1950
Episode314
Manhunt
June 25, 1950
Episode315
Quiet Sunday
July 2, 1950
Episode316
Devoted Couple
July 9, 1950
Episode317
Attorney for the Defense
July 16, 1950
Episode318
With My Own Eyes
July 30, 1950
Episode319
Undercurrent
August 27, 1950
Episode320
Whirlwind
September 3, 1950
Episode321
Golden Penny
September 10, 1950
Episode322
Deadly Rumor
September 17, 1950
Episode323
Dear Diary
October 1, 1950
Episode324
Fatal Action
October 8, 1950
Episode325
The Intruder
October 29, 1950
Episode326
Just Like a Man
November 5, 1950
Episode327
Clock on the Tower
December 10, 1950
Episode328
Flee from Evil
December 17, 1950
Episode329
Three Wise Guys
December 24, 1950
Episode330
Big Jump
December 31, 1950
195120 broadcasts
Episode331
Hit and Run
January 7, 1951
Episode332
The Little Things
January 14, 1951
Episode333
Treasure Hunt
January 21, 1951
Episode334
Trade Mark
January 28, 1951
Episode335
Murder Over Burma
February 4, 1951
Episode336
Spell in Green
February 11, 1951
Episode337
Man in the Storm
February 18, 1951
Episode338
High Death
March 11, 1951
Episode339
Two and One Makes Murder
May 6, 1951
Episode340
A Matter of Courtesy
May 13, 1951
Episode341
Custom Made Murder
May 20, 1951
Episode342
Seattle Take Three
May 27, 1951
Episode343
Law of Physics
June 10, 1951
Episode344
Man in the Trench Coat
June 17, 1951
Episode345
Red Hot and Cold
July 15, 1951
Episode346
Danger Is a Beautiful Blonde
July 29, 1951
Episode347
Fateful Reminder
August 12, 1951
Episode348
She Never Would Be Missed
August 26, 1951
Episode349
The Other Hand
December 9, 1951
Episode350
Curiosity Killed the Cat
December 16, 1951
195218 broadcasts
Episode351
Episode at Thunder Mountain
January 6, 1952
Episode352
Bad Penny
January 20, 1952
Episode353
Borrowed Byline
January 27, 1952
Episode354
Shakedown
February 3, 1952
Episode355
Little Red Book
February 10, 1952
Episode356
Rose for Pamela
February 17, 1952
Episode357
A Matter of Time
February 24, 1952
Episode358
Whirlpool
March 2, 1952
Episode359
Breakaway
March 9, 1952
Episode360
Homecoming
March 30, 1952
Episode361
Element X
April 6, 1952
Episode362
Saturday Night
April 27, 1952
Episode363
Lady in Waiting
May 4, 1952
Episode364
A Matter of Odds
May 11, 1952
Episode365
Determined Traveler
May 18, 1952
Episode366
Charming Hostess
May 25, 1952
Episode367
A Case for Mr Carrington
June 1, 1952
Episode368
Man in the Way
June 8, 1952
19531 broadcasts
Episode369
Fading Star
November 15, 1953
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