Guide to the George Allen collection of
The Whistler Radio Scripts (ARA) PA Mss 163
Original collection processing and arrangement by Thousand Oaks Public Library Staff. Electronic finding and additional processing
and description by Jacob Robin, 2023. Latest revision 2023 May 24.
UC Santa Barbara Library, Department of Special Research Collections
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara 93106-9010
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2023 May 24
Title: George Allen collection of
The Whistler Radio Scripts (ARA)
Identifier/Call Number: PA Mss 163
Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
UC Santa Barbara Library, Department of Special Research Collections
Physical Description:
1.25 Linear Feet;
(3 document boxes)
Creator:
George Allen (1899 May 10-1980 November 26)
Date (inclusive): 1945 April 02 - 1954 June 27
Abstract: The George Allen Collection of
The Whistler Radio Scripts of the American Radio Archives (ARA) houses the scripts collected by writer-producer George Allen. The collection
extends 1.25 linear feet holding 101 radio scripts for the radio show
The Whistler between 1945-1954.
Physical Location: Special Research Collections, UC Santa Barbara Library.
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Arrangement
The materials in this collection are arranged into one series, chronologically.
Series 1: Scripts.
Historical Note
The Whistler was an American radio mystery drama on the west-coast regional CBS radio network. The show was also broadcast in Chicago
and over Armed Forces Radio. The host of the show, known only as the Whistler, narrated tales which focused on crime and fate.
Film noir adaptations of the show were produced by Columbia pictures. The writer-producer of the show J. Donald Wilson was
ultimately proceeded by George Allen in 1944.
Acquisition Information
This collection forms part of the American Radio Archives (ARA), which documents the early history of broadcasting, with an
emphasis on California. The ARA was formerly housed at the Thousand Oaks Public Library and was owned and administered by
the Thousand Oaks Library Foundation. It was transferred to the UCSB Library in 2021.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of Item], George Allen collection of Whistler Radio Scripts, PA Mss 163. Department of Special Research Collections,
UC Santa Barbara Library, University of California, Santa Barbara.
Related Archival Material
Forms part of the American Radio Archives (ARA).
Scope and Content
This collection consists of 101 scripts, bounded, from the radio program
The Whistler.
Use Restrictions
Property rights to the collection and physical objects belong to the Regents of the University of California acting through
the Department of Special Research Collections at the UCSB Library. All applicable literary rights, including copyright to
the collection and physical objects, are protected under Chapter 17 of the U.S. Copyright Code and are retained by the creator
and the copyright owner, heir(s), or assigns.
All requests to reproduce, quote from, or otherwise reuse collection materials must be submitted in writing to the Department
of Special Research Collections at UCSB at special@ucsb.edu. Consent is given on behalf of the Regents of the University of
California acting through the Department of Special Research Collections at UCSB as the owner of the physical items and is
not intended to include or imply permission from the copyright owner. Such permission must be obtained from the copyright
owner, heir(s), or assigns. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright and pursue the
copyright owner or their assigns for permission to publish where the UC Regents do not hold the copyright.
box 1
The Return of the Innocent
1945 April 02
box 1
The Jaws of Death
1945 April 09
box 1
To Rent -- Danger
1945 April 16
box 1
The Master's Tree
1945 April 30
box 1
Accident -- According to Plan
1945 May 07
box 1
The Man Who Bought Death
1945 May 21
box 1
Escape to Danger
1945 May 28
box 1
Death Pays a Visit
1945 June 11
box 1
Blueprint for Suicide
1945 June 18
box 1
Man in a Corner
1951 April 01
box 1
A Trip to Aunt Sarah's
1951 April 08
box 1
Triple Cross
1951 April 15
box 1
Kind Thought
1951 April 22
box 1
The Clayton Affair
1951 April 29
box 1
Two and One Makes Murder
1951 May 06
box 1
A Matter of Courtesy
1951 May 13
box 1
Custom-Made Murder
1951 May 20
box 1
Seattle, Take Three
1951 May 27
box 1
The Tall Thin Man
1951 June 03
box 1
A Law of Physics
1951 June 10
box 1
The Man in the Trench Coat
1951 June 17
box 1
The Murder of Byron Blake
1951 June 24
box 1
The House on Hainsley Blvd.
1951 July 01
box 1
Red, Hot and --- Cold
1951 July 15
box 1
Danger Is a Beautiful Blonde
1951 July 29
box 1
Design for Murder
1951 August 05
box 1
Fateful Reminder
1951 August 12
box 1
Sequal to Death
1951 August 19
box 1
She Never Would Be Missed
1951 August 26
box 1
Public Hero
1951 September 02
box 1
Guilty Conscience (originally: Letter from Yesterday)
1951 September 09
box 1
A Matter of Patience
1951 September 16
box 1
The Third Grave
1951 September 23
box 1
Two Smart People
1951 September 30
box 2
A Black Satchel
1953 April 05
box 2
Money Talks (originally: The Money Man Talks)
1953 April 26
box 2
The Disappearing Woman
1953 May 03
box 2
Lady with a Key
1953 May 10
box 2
The Berick Incident
1953 May 17
box 2
When Old Friends Meet
1953 May 24
box 2
Hall of Mirrors
1953 May 31
box 2
Look in the Window
1953 June 14
box 2
Next Stop Maple Street
1953 June 21
box 2
The Glass Dime
1953 July 05
box 2
Act of Kindness
1953 July 12
box 2
Silver Service (originally: Five O'Clock)
1953 July 19
box 2
Ten Cent Call
1953 July 26
box 2
Death of a Clown
1953 August 02
box 2
Red, Hot and Cold
1953 August 23
box 2
Conspiracy at North River
1953 September 06
box 2
The Seventh Year
1953 September 13
box 2
Two and One Makes Murder
1953 September 20
box 2
Roadblock
1953 September 27
box 2
[Death Claim]
1953 October 04
box 2
Man in the Cab
1953 October 11
box 2
Girl in Black
1953 October 18
box 2
[Murder Over Burma]
1953 October 25
box 2
Lady with Plans
1953 November 01
box 2
Fading Star
1953 November 15
box 2
Perilous Meeting
1953 November 22
box 2
Lady on a Yacht
1953 November 29
box 2
Generous Host
1953 December 06
box 2
Rooftop by Shot
1953 December 13
box 2
The Huntress
1953 December 20
box 2
Lonely Highway
1953 December 27
box 3
Squeeze Play
1954 January 03
box 3
Fatal Fraud
1954 January 10
box 3
The Set Up
1954 January 17
box 3
Garvey's Folly
1954 January 24
box 3
Dance Team
1954 January 31
box 3
Man from Calais
1954 February 07
box 3
A Helping Hand
1954 February 14
box 3
Forgotten City
1954 February 21
box 3
Feature Story
1954 February 28
box 3
Hudson Bay Incident
1954 March 07
box 3
Escape to Doom
1954 March 14
box 3
Perilous Weekend
1954 March 21
box 3
Incident at Pebble Cove
1954 March 28
box 3
Tell Tale Ledgers (originally: Master of Ballantee)
1954 April 04
box 3
The Time and the Place
1954 April 11
box 3
Days of Fear
1954 April 18
box 3
Spell in Green
1954 April 25
box 3
Cardboard Fortune
1954 May 02
box 3
Gentleman from Oxford
1954 May 09
box 3
She Wanted Too Much
1954 May 16
box 3
The Doll's Name Was Suzy
1954 May 23
box 3
The Cutlerville Affair
1954 May 30
box 3
Round Trip Tickets
1954 June 06
box 3
Dark Pattern
1954 June 13
box 3
Dark Pattern
1954 June 20
box 3
Reluctant Witness
1954 June 27
