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The Whistler was one of radio's top puzzle programs, airing from May 16, 1942 until Sept 22, 1955. The Whistler was an ominous narrator who opened each occurrence with, "I am the Whistler, and I know many things, for I walk by nighttime. I know many strange tales, many secrets covered in the hearts of men and women who've stepped in to the shadows. I know the nameless terrors of which they dare not speak." The beginning dialog was heard within the echo of footsteps and Wilbur Hatch's haunting personal 13-take note theme, whistled every week by Dorothy Roberts. The testimonies followed an efficient formula in which a person's criminal works were typically undone by his / her own missteps. The Whistler narrated, often commenting on the action in the way of your Greek chorus, taunting the criminal from an omniscient point of view. One of the show's trademarks was the ironic twist endings that helped serve as a payoff for the listener. Bill Forman experienced the subject role of web host and narrator the longest. Other people who portrayed the Whistler included Gale Gordon, Lucille Ball's future television costar; Joseph Kearns, Mr. Wilson on the television series Dennis the Menace; Marvin Miller, soon to be television's Michael Anthony on The Millionaire; Bill Johnstone, the Shadow on radio from 1938 to 1943; and Everett Clarke. Shows include: "Nighttime Melody", "Seven Steps to Murder", "Protection in Quantities", "A Woman's Privilege", "Mavis Cameron Disappears", "The Lady and the Blade", "The Blank Wall", "Backlash", "The Dark Reserve", "Fateful Friday", "Caesar's Better half", and "Juggernaut".
