The Whistler - More Than 500 Radio Shows!, Volume 3

By: J. Donald Wilson

Narrated by: Bill Forman

The Whistler was a radio mystery anthology that debuted on CBS Radio on May 16, 1942. The show was heard only on the West Coast and had Signal Oil as the main sponsor. There were attempts to broadcast the show on the East Coast, one in July to September 1946 and the other in March 1947 to September 1948, with Campbell Soup and Household Finance as the suggested sponsors.

The show centered on a character called The Whistler, the mysterious narrator of various murder stories. The role was given to popular radio announcer Bill Forman, although there were occasions where the other personalities, like Marvin Miller, Bill Johnstone, Gale Gordon, Everett Clarke, and Joseph Kearns, took over.

Despite the show being broadcast on the West Coast only, The Whistler was able to become one of the most popular and longest-running crime mystery dramas. It ended on September 22, 1955.

Enjoy the most complete collection - more than 500 shows. This is volume three of three.

©2016 J. Donald Wilson (P)2016 BN Publishing

Poor Quality

What disappointed you about The Whistler - More Than 500 Radio Shows!, Volume 3?

The problem is not with the author or performers. The audio is hissing so badly, you can't hear the story.

What could J. Donald Wilson have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Nothing

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Disappointment

okay

way, way to many spots and chapters that we're not clear. The stories and performance we're good when you could hear them, but the bad sound dropped the quality.

Very good radio show

While overall the value is still terrific for entertainment value. I do have a few issues.
1. Some of the episodes are way too filled with static to enjoy. Even factoring that in, the overall series is worth the listen. I'm now a fan of the Signal Oil Company.
2. There are quite a few repeats. I'm not certain if they are repeating volume 2 or if it is vol 3 repeating itself. In any case, vol 2 is the best deal around. Volume 3, has many fewer episodes, repeats, and I believe a few more with audio quality issues.
However, the series is very good in my opinion. Often predictable but still entertaining for me to listen to and a good value per listening hour. I enjoy listening to them while fly fishing or working on the ranch.

A few were hard to hear but still great value

The second volume was better clearer and larger but I still loved this volume. I wish volume one was available.

Poor signal to noise ratio.

Some episodes have static that's louder than the dialog. Unlistenable. Wish I could get a refund.