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American anthology TV series (1954) Not to be confused with Whistler (TV series).

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The Whistler is a 30-minute syndicated American television anthology mystery series, based on the radio series of the same name.

Produced by Lindsley Parsons and CBS Films, 39 episodes were syndicated beginning in 1954, with Signal Oil and Lipton Tea as sponsors. William Forman was both narrator and the voice of "The Whistler", and Dorothy Roberts whistled the theme. The "Backfire" episode starred Lon Chaney Jr. Notable guest stars included Maureen O'Sullivan, Miriam Hopkins, Patric Knowles, Howard Duff, and John Ireland.

Partial list of episodes

Date Title of Episode Star(s)
October 15, 1954 "A Friendly Case of Blackmail" Paul Kelly
Ann Doran.
September 18, 1955 "The Glass Dime" Robert Hutton
Eve Miller
Darlene Fields
February 5, 1956 "The Other Hand" John Howard
Pauline Crell
Ann Seaton
February 12, 1956 "Cup of Gold" Tom Brown
Barbara Woodell
Walter Sande
February 19, 1956 "Cancelled Flight" Barbara Woodell
Walter Sande
Richard Arlen

References

  1. McNeil, Alex (1996). Total Television: the Comprehensive Guide to Programming from 1948 to the Present (4th ed.). New York, New York: Penguin Books USA, Inc. p. 910. ISBN 0-14-02-4916-8.
  2. ^ Erickson, Hal (1989). Syndicated Television: The First Forty Years, 1947-1987'. McFarland & Company, Inc. p. 73. ISBN 0-7864-1198-8.
  3. ^ Erickson, Hal (2014). From Radio to the Big Screen: Hollywood Films Featuring Broadcast Personalities and Programs. McFarland. p. 210. ISBN 978-0-7864-7757-9. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  4. "Whistler Invades TV Scene Tonight". The Los Angeles Times. October 15, 1954. p. 26. Retrieved June 14, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. "Sunday September 18 (Cont'd)" (PDF). Ross Reports on Television. 7 (38): 6. September 19, 1955. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  6. "Sunday February 5" (PDF). Ross Reports on Television. 8 (6): 4. February 6, 1956. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  7. "Sunday February 12 (Cont'd)" (PDF). Ross Reports on Television. 8 (7): 3. February 13, 1956. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  8. "Sunday, February 19 (Cont'd)" (PDF). Ross Reports on Television. 8 (8): 4. February 20, 1956. Retrieved June 15, 2020.

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