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[Group 5 minus 1]

I am home w/an illness and have been watching the old Perry Mason. They are great-esp the first season. Just watched one w/Angie Dickinson (before she was a blonde). Perry and Della complained about the price of coffee in a fancy restaurant-$1.00 a cup!!!

On this same episode there is a character who is a chain smoker and has TB. Also one of the few episodes where I have seen W. Talaman smoke on camera.

In the book "Hiding in Plain Sight" Burr complained about all the smoking but the sponser insisted.

William Hopper is also a heavy smoker.

[qualitygal]

That was just one of my favorites back then too.  And the music!!!!   What I'd call "swanky".

[kaydee50]

DH loves watching Perry.  He's seen each episode at least 6 times.  He started recording the episodes to skip the endless commercials.  And yes, times were different in the late '50 and '60s--smoking, well dressed, men wore hats, women wore hats and gloves.  A trip down memory lane.

[avid shopper]

I too watched much of the first season when it was available on my cable system.  So much fun.  39 episodes in the first season...so different from today's programming.

[Group 5 minus 1]

AHHH! Thank you for the input.

On a bad note Hopper and Talman died from diseases related to smoking.

[4kitties]

I was up early this morning and watched an episode of Perry Mason on Sundance.  I just love this series!  I think the first season has been my favorite, although they are all enjoyable.  Something about the black and white I think.  

The Moth Eaten Mink is one of my favorites.  I just love the old fashioned restaurant in this episode.  

[Group 5 minus 1]

My fav Perry Mason is "Dead Ringer". When Burr is the dead ringer you can see the twinkle in his eye!!

[Jordan2]

I thought this thread was about the new version on HBO which is very good.

[Cakers3]

I still tune into Perry Mason here and there.

Good show.

Didn't Perry lose just one case in the end?  I am pretty sure he lost one in the novels.

[avid shopper]

I put in a little effort this morning and searched and found all seasons available on FREEVEE.  I know some don't like the commercials but they are more limited than regular TV, so less annoying.  And it is FREE.  Plus it give me time to grab a snack...LOL!  There are a few good shows available on FreeVee.