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OverviewThe Whistler was one of radio's top mystery programs airing from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. The 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. The opening dialog was heard over the echo of footsteps and Wilbur Hatch's 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, often commenting directly on 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. Bill Forman had the title role of host and narrator the longest. Others who portrayed the Whistler included Gale Gordon, Lucille Ball's future television costar; Joseph Kearns, Mr. Wilson on the television series Dennis the Menace; Marvin Miller, soon to be television's Michael Anthony on The Millionaire; Bill Johnstone, the Shadow on radio from 1938-1943; and Everett Clarke.Episodes include Night Melody, Seven Steps to Murder, Safety in Numbers, A Woman's Privilege, Mavis Cameron Disappears, The Lady and the Knife, The Blank Wall, Backlash, The Black Book, Fateful Friday, Caesar's Wife, and Juggernaut. Full Product DetailsAuthor: A Full Cast , Bill FormanPublisher: Black Eye Entertainment Imprint: Black Eye Entertainment Edition: 2nd Adapted ed. Dimensions: Width: 13.20cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 14.70cm Weight: 0.141kg ISBN: 9781504642521ISBN 10: 150464252 Publication Date: 01 November 2015 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationBill Forman was the longest-running narrator for the popular CBS Radio show The Whistler. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |