The Whistler · August 21, 1949 · 29 min · 3,948 words
The transcript of “Confession”, an episode of The Whistler first broadcast August 21, 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. 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.
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
the nameless terrors of which they dare not speak. And now the Whistler Strange Story. Confession. The group around Dr. Rourke's bed moved away as he beckoned with his last remaining strength, indicated that he wanted to be alone with his son.
It was all right the nurse decided, because his boy James Rourke was a doctor himself. He directed the others out, moved silently after them and closed the door. James sat on the edge of the bed and listened at what his father had to say.
It was an amazing story, something the dying man had to clear up. It wasn't really his own story, but that of one Tony Delgano, a former public enemy number one. It was late, the steamer doc almost deserted when the big car pulled up near the gangplank, Tony Delgano stepped out and turned to the driver.
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