The Whistler · February 13, 1949 · 29 min · 3,858 words
The transcript of “Last Curtain”, an episode of The Whistler first broadcast February 13, 1949. 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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The signal oil program. Yes, the signal oil program. The Whistler. Whistler is your signal for the signal oil program. 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 have stepped into the shadows. Yes, I know the nameless terrors of which they dare not speak. Friends, here's some exciting news.
The latest Hooper rating showed that in the last two months, the listening audience of the Whistler has increased by more than 50%. Yes, sir, 50%. And even before this increase, the Whistler was rated tops in popularity for a longer period of time than any other West Coast program in radio history.
Do we at Signal Oil think about this? Well, naturally, we think it's wonderful. And we want to say thanks to our regular audience, and welcome to all you new listeners. And remember, friends, Signal gasoline is tops, too.
And now the Whistler Strange story. Last curtain. The company's engagement at the Opera House in Los Angeles had two weeks to run. But Arian Donate, whose beautiful voice was largely responsible for the success of the tour, had other things on her mind.
Arianne was no longer thrilled by the curtain going up. She was not new to the music world, and moreover, when she allowed herself, she could feel the years inside. She didn't allow this often, of course, and certainly it was not being displayed at the moment.
With Charles, the cider, quietly reassuring, Arianne found it a simple matter to face the anger of the impresario, Julio Cassini. Have you lost your mind, Orian, you cannot just tear up a contract. I'm protected by the law.
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