The Whistler is a 30-minute U.S. 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.
