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Tall Thin Man

The Whistler · June 3, 1951 · 29 min · 4,234 words

The transcript of “Tall Thin Man”, an episode of The Whistler first broadcast June 3, 1951. 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 and 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. 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 shadow.

Yes, I know the nameless terrors of which they dare not speak. And now for the signal oil company the Whister is strange story. The tall, thin man. The dim light at the seventh floor landing caught the last laboured steps of the man as he climbed the stair.

Breathing hard his face beaded with perspiration. He drew in his breath. That his jaw and began climbing the last three flights. This was a new experience for Gordon Manning, entering the building at the back end, climbing the backstage, and all the while racing against time.

But you can't risk being seen, can you, Gordon? No, it's all important that tonight of all nights, you must not be seen anywhere near your estranged wife's apartment. You finally reach the 10th floor, and you walk down the empty hall until you come to her door.

Good evening, Min. Good, now, nice. Come in. Oh, here, let me have your coat in. This is nice. And cold a few minutes ago. She'll be here in about half an hour. She's been in Europe if I remember the Society College.

Yes, she got in yesterday. I should be delighted to see you. Down, Gordon, sit down. I'll get you a drink. No, never mind. I can't stay, Lynn. Oh, I see. I'd hope, Gordon. Gordon, if you'd only realize...

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