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Three Wise Guys

The Whistler · December 24, 1950 · 29 min · 4,503 words

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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, transcribed by the Signal Oil Company for Christmas Eve to enable the entire production staff of the Whistler to spend Christmas Eve at home with their family.

Signals, the famous Go Father gasoline, invite you to sit back and enjoy another strange story by 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. And now for the signal oil company, the Whistler brings you a most unusual story. story, one of the most heartwarming stories of our time, especially appealing this Christmas eve.

Free wise guys. Was the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Even Broadway, that glamorous avenue of make-believe in far away New York seemed empty, deserted.

cafes and eating places were closed. But the doors of an occasional refuge for those hardy souls who prefer to walk alone were still open. Such a place was Good Time Charlie's bar on 49th Street.

Where on another Christmas Eve, a series of unusual events began, ending in one of the most unusual stories Good Time Charlie had ever listened to. At the moment, Charlie is listening to the voice of a man named Al.

As is well known to one and all, Charlie, I am not one to complain. But it strikes me that Broadway would bring very little tonight on the open market. I know you're 10, maybe 15 years old.

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