EPISODE · Feb 28, 2026 · 29 MIN
Retribution (1942) – The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mystery
from The Whistler: Old Time Radio Mysteries · host WOTR Radio Network
A chilling tale of guilt, fate, and the quiet voice that knows your every secret. In this debut episode of The Whistler, “Retribution,” from May 16th, 1942, a man’s desperate attempt to escape the consequences of his actions leads him down a twisting path where justice waits in the shadows. This restored presentation brings you one of the earliest surviving broadcasts of the iconic mystery series that defined radio suspense in the 1940s.Listeners will hear:A classic morality‑driven crime storyThe Whistler’s signature ironic twistAtmospheric music and narration that shaped the golden age of radio dramaThe Whistler: Old Time Radio Mysteries is a WOTR Radio Network podcast dedicated to preserving and presenting the complete surviving episodes of this legendary series.
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A chilling tale of guilt, fate, and the quiet voice that knows your every secret. In this debut episode of The Whistler, “Retribution,” from May 16th, 1942, a man’s desperate attempt to escape the consequences of his actions leads him down a twisting path where justice waits in the shadows. This restored presentation brings you one of the earliest surviving broadcasts of the iconic mystery series that defined radio suspense in the 1940s.Listeners will hear:A classic morality‑driven crime storyThe Whistler’s signature ironic twistAtmospheric music and narration that shaped the golden age of radio dramaThe Whistler: Old Time Radio Mysteries is a WOTR Radio Network podcast dedicated to preserving and presenting the complete surviving episodes of this legendary series.
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