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Challenge of the Yukon: Whistling in the Dark

Challenge of the Yukon · November 3, 1950 · 29 min · 4,904 words

The transcript of “Whistling in the Dark”, an episode of Challenge of the Yukon first broadcast November 3, 1950. Press a time to play from that line (a 60-second preview; Potato Plus plays it all). Thanksgiving Radio plays Challenge of the Yukon free, live around the clock. Search inside this transcript.

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Now as gunshots echo across the windswept, snow-covered reaches of the wild northwest, Quaker Puffed Wheat, Quaker Puffed Rice, the breakfast cereal shot from gun, Present the challenge of the Yukon! It's Yukon King, swift as the strongest lead dog of the northwest, placing the trail for Sergeant Preston of the Northwest Mounted Police In his relentless pursuit of lawbreakers,

And King, one new husky! Oh! Gold, gold discovered in the Yukon, A stampede to the Klondike in the wild race for riches. Back to the days of the Gold Rush, With Quaker Puff Wheat and Quaker Puff Rice, Bringing you the adventures of Sergeant Preston, And his wonder dog Yukon King, As they beat the challenge of the Yukon!

Did you get that hurry up signal, fellas and girls? This is the last, the very last day on this program, we can offer you a sensational Sergeant Preston mounted police whistle. Have pencil and paper ready.

Be sure to hear today how to get for yourself the official two-toned kind of police whistle that Sergeant Preston always carries. It's offered only by delicious, nourishing Quaker Pothweed and Quaker Pothrise. Stay glued to your radio for details.

Young Cori Lane slammed the door of Matt Deacon's cabin angrily and started trudging down the main street toward the center of town. The wind driven snow bit deep into his cheeks and he welcomed the steam.

Ann Howard, who owned the Bieber City restaurant, lived next door to Matt. And as Cori passed her door, he thought of stopping. Then he rejected the idea. He wanted to be alone in his disappointment.

Suddenly he heard his name called. He turned back. That deacon was standing in the open doorway of his cabin. A shot rang out. Matt clutched at the air and then slumped to the threshold. The door of Anne's cabin opened.

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