502 episodes of The Whistler. Digitally restored from original broadcasts. Available as instant digital download, USB drive, CD-R, or DVD-ROM — each physical format includes a printed collector's booklet with show history, cast biographies, trivia, and episode guide.
What's Included
- —Instant download after purchase
- —MP3 format, 192kbps — DRM-free
- —Yours to keep — no streaming required
About this Show
The Whistler premiered May 16, 1942, on CBS's Pacific Coast network, sponsored by Signal Oil. It was a regional show for most of its life, though two attempts were made to expand eastward. The title character was voiced by several actors over the years, most notably Bill Forman, Gale Gordon (later Lucille Ball's TV nemesis), Joseph Kearns (TV's Mr. Wilson on Dennis the Menace), and Marvin Miller (The Millionaire). The haunting thirteen-note whistle was performed by Dorothy Roberts. Of 692 total episodes produced, approximately 490 survive.
Show Details
- Network
- CBS (West Coast)
- Era
- 1942–1955
- Genre
- Crime, Mystery, Suspense
- Episodes
- 517
Reviews
That haunting 13-note whistle still gives me goosebumps. Each episode has a twist ending that makes you think. Great collection.