Five Cent Call
The Whistler · February 19, 1950 · 28 min · 4,246 words
The transcript of “Five Cent Call”, an episode of The Whistler first broadcast February 19, 1950. 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 Programs. Because even when you know who's guilty, you always receive a startling surprise at the final curtain. In the Signal Oil Program, the Whistler.
Hey, signal, signal, signal, signal. Signal, 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, the 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 for the signal oil company, the Whistler Strange Story, five cent call.
It began simply with a telephone call. A five cent call. Private investigator Scott Howell made his report to attorney Rick Parker. It was routine enough, at least when the conversation began. Scott had felt when he dialed Rick's number that his assignment would be complete.
Mission completed. Rick seemed to agree. Seemed pleased at Scott's first words into the phone. I'll take care of Rick. I rented the cottage about an hour ago. Good work, Scott. Hey, I'll give you the address.
942 Ryder Street. Not a house near it. 942 Ryder Street. That sounds good, Scott. Yeah, I think this witness you want to hide a little like it. There'll be no questions. You can stay there on ice till you need a patrol.
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