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Strange Wills
- Heard
- 1946–1948
- Episodes
- 70
STRANGE WILLS
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Strange Wills was a radio program syndicated in 1946. It was produced in Hollywood by Charles Michelson and Teleways Syndication. Stage and film star Warren William, who starred in the show, was also part of the creative team. The stories were said to be based on actual wills, with the names of those involved changed. The stories themselves were compiled by lawyer-turned-author Ken Krippene from his research over a ten-year period. These shows were quite different from other mystery dramas of the era. They would look at the complexities, dramas, and legal entanglements that arise from some wills. The wills would have unusual bequests, or involve a search for a missing heir. Warren William would portray Probate Attorney Warren Francis O'Connell, who would act as probate and relay the story as he observed it. The cast for most of the productions included its host and star, Warren William, and have co-starring Howard Culver and Carleton G. Young. Other actors include Lurene Tuttle, William Conrad, and Peggy Webber. The remainder of the supporting cast of most productions was comprised of many of the West Coast's finest voice talent. This was one of Teleways finest productions up to this point. The show ran for one season of 26 shows, although in the May 17, 1947 Billboard magazine states that an addition 26 shows were in production. Unfortunately, only a few more may have been made and four are in circulation. Eventually, Charles Michelson bought the syndication…
Episodes, in broadcast order
Where it comes from 20
The archive items its episodes are played from, best first, with each one’s rights as its archive states them. An episode two sets both hold is played from the first.
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Strange Wills - Single Episodes
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Strange Wills 1946-11-02 Singapore Liz
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Strange Wills 1946-08-24 Emeralds Come High
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Strange Wills 1946-06-08 The Mad Concerto
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Strange Wills 1946-10-19 Autograph Girl
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Strange Wills 1946-01-15 Audition and Sales Presentation
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Strange Wills 1946-07-13 Treasure to Starboard
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Strange Wills 1946-09-14 They Met in Monte Carlo
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Strange Wills 1946-06-22 Black Interlude
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Strange Wills 1946-10-12 East of Hudson's Bay
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Strange Wills 1946-10-05 The Miser's Gold
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Strange Wills 1946-09-07 Margin for Love
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Strange Wills 1946-10-26 Penthouse Orphan
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Strange Wills 1946-11-23 Death Has Ten Words
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Strange Wills 1947-05-17 Strange Wills Program Synopsis
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Strange Wills 1946-08-03 Seven Flights to Glory
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Strange Wills 1948-09-24 Warren William Biography
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Strange Wills 1948-05-06 Howard Culver Biography
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Strange Wills 1946-07-20 One Shining Night
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Strange Wills 1946-08-17 Madman's Diary
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12 more sets hold only episodes played here from a set above.
A set by the Old Time Radio Researchers Group (otrr.org), at the Internet Archive's Old Time Radio collection.
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