{"product_id":"2940169694000","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 style=\"margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e¿Strange Sisters¿ (28 Jan 1946)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e¿Panic¿ (4 Feb 1946)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e¿Six Letter Word for Death¿ (11 Feb 1946)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e¿Murder in Haste¿ (25 Feb 1946)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e¿Terror Stricken¿ (8 Apr 1946)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e¿Smart Boy¿ (15 Apr 1946)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e¿Ambassador of Death¿ (16 Jun 1947)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e¿Beyond Reasonable Doubt¿ (16 Jul 1947)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e¿Whispered Verdict¿ (13 Aug 1947)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e¿Curtain Call¿ (27 Aug 1947)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e¿A Question of Murder¿ (4 Aug 1948)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e¿Payment in Full¿ (1 Sept 1948)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackstone Audio, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47169079836912,"sku":"2940169694000","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940169694000_p0.jpg?v=1769898442","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940169694000","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}