Perry Mason (1957–1966)

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A master attorney works difficult criminal cases for his clients.

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Won 3 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win & 6 nominations. See more awards »
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 Perry Mason (271 episodes, 1957-1966)
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 Della Street (271 episodes, 1957-1966)
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 Paul Drake (271 episodes, 1957-1966)
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 Lt. Arthur Tragg (236 episodes, 1957-1965)
William Talman ...
 Hamilton Burger (228 episodes, 1957-1966)
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Perry Mason is an attorney who specializes in defending seemingly indefensible cases. With the aid of his secretary Della Street and investigator Paul Drake, he often finds that by digging deeply into the facts, startling facts can be revealed. Often relying on his outstanding courtroom skills, he often tricks or traps people into unwittingly admitting their guilt. Written by Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au>

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Trivia

Paul Drake's nickname for Della was "Beautiful". See more »

Goofs

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. See 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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Connections

Referenced in Sanford and Son: The Puerto Ricans Are Coming! (1972) See more »

Soundtracks

"Park Avenue Beat"
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Written by Fred Steiner
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User Reviews

A Great Detective Show As Well
21 March 2003 | by (Los Angeles, California) – See all my reviews

"Perry Mason" was not only a great legal drama, but it was also a great whodunnit. Perry Mason's detective skills would serve him well in gathering evidence to prove his client's innocence. Also, the casting of Raymond Burr finally gave him his defining role after years of playing heavies. And let's not forget the supporting cast. Barbara Hale as Della Street, Perry's faithful secretary, William Hopper as Paul Drake, the able bodied gumshoe, William Tallman, as his nemesis district attorney Hamilton Burger and Ray Collins, as the always dogged Lieutenant Arthur Tragg.


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