Homecoming
The Whistler · March 30, 1952 · 29 min · 3,769 words
The transcript of “Homecoming”, an episode of The Whistler first broadcast March 30, 1952. Press a time to play from that line (a 60-second preview; Potato Plus plays it all). The Whistler plays The Whistler free, live around the clock. Search inside this transcript.
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And now stay tuned for the Mystery Program that is unique among all Mystery Program. Because even when you know who is guilty, you always receive a startling surprise at the final curtain. In the Signal Oil Program, the Whistler signals a famous go-father gasoline invites you to sit back and enjoy another strange story by the Whistler.
I am the Whistler, and I know many things, for I walk by night. I know many strange tales hidden in the hearts of men and women who had stepped into the shadows. Yes, I know the nameless terrors of which they dare not speak.
And now for the signal oil company, the Whistler's strange story. Homecoming. Own cars, speeds up a dark country road, barely ahead of the gathering storm. At the crest of the hill, the driver swings wildly in to stop before a rambling farmhouse.
Quickly he's out, stumbling up the steps and across the creaking porch. Once inside, John, Aaron, scurries breathlessly to each door and window, slamming and locking. But it's not the storm that holds terror for you, is it, John?
No. You're sure that a far greater danger lies in the few brief hours ahead. It wasn't always like this was it, John. The once proud farm and its family that fell gradually into decay till only you and your younger step-brother Robert remained.
Robert was the stronger, wild and unruly, but not you, John. No, you've always been known as a stern, righteous man. But now only one thing is important is you're certain that Robert is coming home.
Now as you sit back to wait, your mind goes back to the day when it all began. You'd watch as the sheriff and his deputies came. Don, he's not the one we want. Good morning, Sheriff.
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