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Strange Wills was a unique radio program that focused on the complexities, dramas, and legal entanglements that arise from certain wills, often featuring unusual bequests or missing heirs. Based on actual wills with the names of those involved changed, the stories were compiled by lawyer-turned-author Ken Krippene and showcased the exceptional talents of stage and film star Warren William, who portrayed Probate Attorney Warren Francis O'Connell. The cast for most of the productions included its host and star, Warren William, and co-stars such as Howard Culver and Carleton G. Young, as well as many of the West Coast's finest voice talent, creating a captivating and engaging show.</p><p>The show was syndicated in 1946 and produced in Hollywood by Charles Michelson and Teleways Syndication. It aired for one season of 26 episodes, although it's speculated that more were in production. Only four episodes are in circulation today. Later, Charles Michelson bought the syndication rights from Teleways and licensed them further to Grace Gibson Radio Productions for distribution in Australia. The series was renamed as I Devise and Bequeath, and five shows were created, of which four are in circulation. However, these used the same scripts as the Strange Wills show. Unfortunately, Warren William passed away in 1948, and no further work on the series is known to have occurred.
