Letter from Cynthia
The Whistler · December 25, 1949 · 29 min · 4,345 words
The transcript of “Letter from Cynthia”, an episode of The Whistler first broadcast December 25, 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, transcribed for Christmas by the Signal Oil Company to enable the cast in the entire production staff of the Whistler to enjoy Christmas Day at home with their families.
A-S-I-T-N-A-L-Signal Girl Signal, the famous Go Father gasoline. Invite 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 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's strange story.
letter from Cynthia. To the holiday staff on duty at the small hospital on the outskirts of a small town on the coast of Southern California. Christmas night was much like any other night. Not quite of course for the spirit of the season was in the air.
A tree austerely but beautifully decorated in a motif of silver and white stood majestically alone in the center of the reception lobby. The attractive receptionist at the desk, who doubled on the switchboard at night, glanced eagerly at a dozen festively wrapped packages.
In presence, left for earlier in the day by various members of the staff. From the church across the street, the soft melody of a Christmas carol floated through the open window on the far side.
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