The Whistler Files

This is an appreciation of the popular radio series that ran from 1942 to 1955. Primarily a west coast program, it had movie and television spinoffs and other regional radio productions that brought the character to national attention. It was a top-notch effort that featured radio's best actors and scripters and did not rely on Hollywood star power for its reputation. The Whistler was known for its surprise endings for characters who trapped themselves in their nefarious deeds.