Perry Mason

Group 5 minus 1 · ‎03-11-2010

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 · ‎10-04-2010

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

kaydee50 · ‎02-07-2011

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 · ‎04-18-2010

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 · ‎03-11-2010

AHHH! Thank you for the input.

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

4kitties · ‎03-09-2010

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.

“I heard the sound I had to follow”
In Your Wildest Dreams by Justin Hayward

Group 5 minus 1 · ‎03-11-2010

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

Jordan2 · ‎03-16-2010

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

Cakers3 · ‎06-17-2015

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.

"" Compassion is a verb."-Thich Nhat Hanh

avid shopper · ‎04-18-2010

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.