{"product_id":"book-btm6","title":"The Whistler, Vol. 3","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Whistler\u003c\/i\u003e was one of radio's top mystery programs airing from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955, sponsored by the Signal Oil Company.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Whistler was an ominous narrator who opened each episode with: \"I am the Whistler, and I know many things, for I walk by night. I know many strange tales, many secrets hidden in the hearts of men and women who have stepped into the shadows. I know the nameless terrors of which they dare not speak.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe opening dialog was heard over the echo of footsteps and a haunting signature thirteen-note theme, whistled each week by Dorothy Roberts. The stories followed an effective formula in which a person's criminal acts were typically undone by their own missteps. The Whistler narrated the story, often commenting directly upon the action in the manner of a Greek chorus, taunting the criminal from an omniscient perspective. One of the show's trademarks was the ironic twist endings that helped serve as a payoff for the listener.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBill Forman held the title role of host and narrator the longest. Others who portrayed the Whistler include Gale Gordon (later starring in \u003ci\u003eI Love Lucy\u003c\/i\u003e), Joseph Kearns (Mr. Wilson in television's \u003ci\u003eDennis the Menace\u003c\/i\u003e), Marvin Miller (later starring on television as Michael Anthony in \u003ci\u003eThe Millionaire\u003c\/i\u003e), Bill Johnstone (\u003ci\u003eThe Shadow\u003c\/i\u003e on radio from 1938 to 1943) and Everett Clarke.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe twelve half-hour episodes starring Bill Forman included here with the date of broadcast, are:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Strange Sisters\" (28 Jan 1946)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Panic\" (4 Feb 1946)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Six Letter Word for Death\" (11 Feb 1946)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Murder in Haste\" (25 Feb 1946)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Terror Stricken\" (8 Apr 1946)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Smart Boy\" (15 Apr 1946)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Ambassador of Death\" (16 Jun 1947)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Beyond Reasonable Doubt\" (16 Jul 1947)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Whispered Verdict\" (13 Aug 1947)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Curtain Call\" (27 Aug 1947)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A Question of Murder\" (4 Aug 1948)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Payment in Full\" (1 Sept 1948)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Eye Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49383825670448,"sku":"BDbtm6","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49383825703216,"sku":"ZEbtm6","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio MP3-CD","offer_id":49383825735984,"sku":"ZMbtm6","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/btm6-Square-cover.jpg?v=1775801386","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-btm6","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}