The Whistler is an American radio mystery drama which ran from May 16, 1942 until September 22, 1955. A character known only as the Whistler was the host and narrator of the tales, which focused on crime and fate. He often commented directly upon the action in the manner of a Greek chorus, taunting the characters, guilty or innocent, from an omniscient perspective.
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Jan21Tue11:30 am Rock and Roll Dance PartyRock and Roll Dance PartyJan 21 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm“Rock and roll is a river of music which has absorbed many streams: rhythm and blues, jazz, ragtime, cowboy songs, country songs, folk songs. All have contributed greatly to the big beat.” And something about cigarettes. More…1:00 pm Grand Ole OpryGrand Ole OpryJan 21 @ 1:00 pm – 1:30 pmThe Grand Ole Opry is a weekly American country music stage concert in Nashville, Tennessee founded on November 28, 1925, by George D. Hay as a one-hour radio “barn dance” on WSM. … It is the longest running radio broadcast … Continue reading →2:00 pm Boston BlackieBoston BlackieJan 21 @ 2:00 pm – 2:30 pmBoston Blackie is a fictional character who has been on both sides of the law. As originally created by author Jack Boyle, he was a safecracker — a hardened criminal who had served time in a California prison. Prowling the … Continue reading →5:30 pm The Mysterious TravelerThe Mysterious TravelerJan 21 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pmThe Mysterious Traveler was an anthology radio series, a magazine, and a comic book. All three featured stories which ran the gamut from fantasy and science fiction to straight crime dramas of mystery and suspense. The radio series began on … Continue reading →6:00 pm Five Minute MysteriesFive Minute MysteriesJan 21 @ 6:00 pm – 6:05 pmFive Minute Mysteries was broadcast on the MBS (Mutual Broadcasting System) from October 8, 1947 to March 27, 1950. Listening carefully to every word spoken about these terrific (but brief) mysteries was essential, as each mystery was very well written. … Continue reading →7:00 pm Hobo County ClassicsHobo County ClassicsJan 21 @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pmThese tracks comprise the original collection of Homesteader Radio, salvaged from platters and cylinders issued very early in the 20th century.