The Whistler · July 10, 1949 · 29 min · 3,849 words
The transcript of “Front Man”, an episode of The Whistler first broadcast July 10, 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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And now stay tuned for the program that has rated tops in popularity for a longer period of time than any other West Coast program in radio history. The Signal Oil program, The Whistler. So the famous Go Father gasoline invites you to sit back and enjoy another strange story by The Whistler.
For extra driving pleasure, the signal to look for is the yellow and black circle sign that identifies signal service stations from Canada to Mexico. And for Sunday evening listening pleasure, the signal to listen for is this whistle that identifies the signal oil program.
So, Whistler. I am the Whistler, and I know many things before 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.
And now the Whistler's strange story. Front man. The dangers involved in his weekly visits to the small cottage at West Beach were great. Oh yes, Steve Conant was well aware of that. He was well aware of the fact too that his reputation was at stake.
The spotless reputation of Steve Conant prominent attorney at law. And he wondered if the girl who stood with him now in the darkened porch of the cottage. The girl he held in his arm was worth the risk.
You really have to go back to Tom Darling. You know I do. All right. Take care of yourself, Counselor. For me. Sure I will. So long. Steve Conan hurried down the path to his car.
He looked back once and waved to the girl on the porch. And then drove off into the night. An hour later the lights of the city came into view as the highway crossed the Black Mountain Bridge And then as he reached the city limits Glancing into the rear view mirror. He saw the police car approaching then it was alongside
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