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"Perry Mason" (1957): : -- Perry defends a dark-haired beauty and her aunt, who are both accused of murdering the man who hired the brunette to impersonate his client
"Perry Mason" (1957): Season 1: Episode 39 -- An old man seems to be giving his money away, something his nephew and wife try to stop by having him committed. But once he escapes from the sanitarium, he's accused of murder.
"Perry Mason" (1957): Season 1: Episode 38 -- After a woman tries to steal some letters from an office in Perry's building, she masquerades as a temp for Della in order to escape the police. Later, it's discovered that she stumbled upon a murder plot.
"Perry Mason" (1957): Season 1: Episode 37 -- An attractive blonde shows up at Perry's office with a black eye and claims the stepson of her wealthy employer did it. But when her roommate is murdered, the police accuse her.
"Perry Mason" (1957): Season 1: Episode 36 -- A secretary, who was harassed by the boss she once dated, has a solid alibi when he is killed. But his stepfather does not - and his fingerprints are all over the murder weapon.

Overview

User Rating:
8.5/10   559 votes
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Creator:
Erle Stanley Gardner
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Seasons:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 full episode list
Release Date:
21 September 1957 (USA) more
Genre:
Crime | Drama | Mystery more
Plot:
A master attorney works difficult criminal cases for his clients. full summary
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Awards:
Won 3 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win & 4 nominations more
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Will Never Be Equaled more (30 total)

Cast

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Raymond Burr ... Perry Mason / ... (271 episodes, 1957-1966)
William Hopper ... Paul Drake / ... (255 episodes, 1957-1966)
Barbara Hale ... Della Street (253 episodes, 1957-1966)
William Talman ... Hamilton Burger / ... (208 episodes, 1957-1966)
Ray Collins ... Lt. Tragg / ... (172 episodes, 1957-1965)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
60 min | USA:60 min (271 episodes)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Black and White
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
Australia:PG | Finland:K-18 (self applied) (DVD) (2008)
Filming Locations:
Chaplin Studios - 1416 N. La Brea Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA more
Company:
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Perry served in the navy and was stationed in the Pacific during World War II. This was where Raymond Burr was stationed. more
Goofs:
Continuity: In the episode "Case of the Crying Comedian", actress Sue Ane Langdon is seen sitting at the bar, then she comes down the stairs and moments later is seen sitting at the bar again. more
Quotes:
Della Street: [a simple question] What do you know about art?
Paul Drake: [astonished] Me? I don't even know what I like!
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Movie Connections:
Featured in Influences: From Yesterday to Today (1999) (TV) more

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Will Never Be Equaled, 1 June 2005
Author: mrb1980 from Arizona

I guess I'm dating myself, but I used to watch "Perry Mason" back in the 1960s and when I compare it to today's shows, nothing else even comes close. This series had it all:

--Established actors who were perfect for their roles; --A galaxy of 1950s-60s guest stars, all old pros; --Stunning B&W cinematography; --Crisp direction, no matter who was at the helm; --Literate,intelligent scripts that made the viewers think; --A great sense of humor; --Professional music scores; and above all --A show that had respect for its audience!

I won't go into how perfect Burr, Talman, Collins, Hopper, Hale, et al were for their roles, it's all been said before.

After the story line was established, the courtroom drama took over, leading to the usual twist ending that kept the audience guessing until the last minute. The difference between "Perry Mason" and today's shows is that you actually had to pay attention to the story and anticipate what might happen. This series was true classic that will never be equaled, because television no longer respects its audience's intelligence and now relies on laugh tracks and silly dialogue. Catch it if you want to exercise your mind--skip it if you prefer to watch reruns of rubbish like "Charlie's Angels" or "Three's Company".

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