The Whistler (TV series)
American anthology TV series (1954) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Whistler (TV series).
The Whistler is a 30-minute syndicated American television anthology mystery series, based on the radio series of the same name.[1]
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Produced by Lindsley Parsons and CBS Films,[2] 39 episodes were syndicated beginning in 1954,[3] 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.[2] The "Backfire" episode starred Lon Chaney Jr.[3] Notable guest stars included Maureen O'Sullivan, Miriam Hopkins, Patric Knowles, Howard Duff, and John Ireland.[citation needed]