Archives: The Whistler – Retribution
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In light of my unexpected free time on account of snow, I thought I’d bring you a special extra post. Depending on how long I am stuck in the house without my beloved, you may get a couple of these extra posts.
Do you remember the horror serials on TV? You know Monsters, Tales from the Dark Side, Tales from the Crypt, etc. Many of us grew up with these shows and have many fond memories of them. We could rest assured that once a week we could unwind to some disturbing murder or other such macabre event. Now, it’s easy to see the evolution of these shows from earlier incarnations like The Twilight Zone or The Outer Limits. Those shows would be the parents of our childhood favorites. Recently, I encountered the grandparents of these great shows… radio dramas.
One of these shows that I have had the pleasure of listening to is a little gem called The Whistler. It aired once a week on CBS radio, featuring a new tale of the murder, mystery, and the macabre. The title character who narrated each story seems to take a great delight from the death and suffering of others, especially the villain of the stories, and would often make tongue-in-cheek jokes about their demise (reminds me of a certain Crypt Keeper we all know). It is my proud honor to bring you the premiere episode of this show and, in keeping with tradition, I will add a new episode every week. Each will be accompanied by my review of the episode which you will find embedded at the end of the posts. Dare you join me as The Whistler reveals “many strange tales hidden in the hearts of men and women who have stepped into the shadows…”? (more…)
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