Friday, April 18, 2014

Blast From The Past #6

Blast From The Past #6

Perry Mason TV Series
(1957-1966)

Perry Mason, portrayed by Raymond Burr, is a fictional Los Angeles defense attorney who originally appeared in detective fiction by Erle Stanley Gardner. Many episodes are based on stories written by Gardner, others are based on characters created by him. At one time, the show was television's most successful and longest-running lawyer series


Cast 
Executive Producer Gail Patrick Jackson

Perry Mason: Defense attorney (Raymond Burr)
Della Street: Mason's confidential secretary (Barbara Hale)
Paul Drake: Private investigator (William Hopper)
Hamilton Burger: District Attorney (William Talman)
Lieutenant Arthur Tragg Police homicide detective (Ray Collins)
Lieutenant Andy Anderson: Police homicide detective (Wesley Lau)
Lieutenant Steve Drumm: Police homicide detective (Richard Anderson)
Dr. Hoxie: Medical examiner (Michael Fox)
Gertrude "Gertie" Glade: Mason's frequently mentioned receptionist (Connie Cezon)

3 comments:

  1. Scott - Oh, what an iconic show! Thanks for the reminder.

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  2. I loved the Perry Mason show. I wonder how many of those I watched?

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  3. Watched many episodes.
    Burr wasn't the first Canadian to star in Hollywood - that would probably be Mary Pickford - but he probably made the most money up until that time.
    Dave
    www.dmmcgowan.blogspot.com

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