How Each Perry Mason Cast Member Died

[@FactsVerse]

Watch every Perry Mason episode here: paramountplus.qflm.net/9WORz5

[@camh6328]

Where are you getting your information on Raymond Burr? Curious because information I had access to shows only one wife and a MALE partner for 33 Years. So I am honestly wanting to read all your information is at.

[@annfeil3237]

@@camh6328 .

[@coricori7661]

@@camh6328 Yes, that bio is studio fiction. Burr was never married or had a child. He made it all up. To hide the fact, he was homosexual. Raymond Burr, made the fictional family/ marriages have tragic endings. That way, people wouldn’t ask too many questions. Although, all of Hollywood, including his good friend Barbara Hale, (He named one of his prize winning Roses after her.), knew he was gay. Raymond was with a man until his death, for thirty-eight years. Which is pretty darn good, (Gay or straight.), for Hollywood.

[@timothydirig8843]

@@coricori7661 wowee I never knew that then i never knew Jim Nabors was gay either i liked the show you knew he was going to win the case except once he lost a case

[@foxesintrees1931]

@@camh6328 I mentioned this below. No reply. Obviously this place just reads and parrots what it read. I thought that rumor died decades ago, but apparently "FACTS Verse" wants to perpetuate the old adage, "it must be true, I saw it on the internet" - Raymond Burr NEVER had a wife or a child He was gay. Just as you said. It was all a facade because of the intolerance of gay people in that 1950s prudish environment. Thanks for bringing it up as well.!

[@michaelstorm2165]

Perry Mason is one of the all time best shows. Casting was perfect.

[@FactsVerse]

Thanks for watching, Michael!

[@tzackaria7]

Gun Smoke and The Lone Ranger were better

[@jamesc.lockwood3810]

@@tzackaria7 The Lone Ranger was based on a Black deputy Marshall, named Bass Reeves. By the way, I liked Perry Mason better than the Lone Ranger, but not Gunsmoke. I do agree that PM was one of the best shows.

[@DavidSmith-ze2wi]

I'm in the UK and always watched the Perry Mason series in my teens and thought it was superbly cast and very entertaining. Barbara Hale was absolutely beautiful, womanhood at its finest. Glad to hear that she lived a long life.

[@garypautard1069]

I heard in another vid Barbera had been dating her boyfriend for some time and decided it was up to her to make the first move so Barbera proposed to him !

[@BettyMorgan-n6k]

THIS SHOW WAS MAGNETIC GREAT CAST

[@patriciasnyder6915]

Ray Collins always had a twinkle in his eye when dealing with Perry. You could tell the characters liked a respected one another. Just a great cast all together.

[@beecnul8r]

to quote from Wikipedia "Ray Bidwell Collins was an American character actor in stock and Broadway theatre, radio, films and TV...With 900 stage roles to his credit, he became one of the most sucessful actors in the developing field of radio drama" My favoite was his appearance in Orson Welles' The Magnificient Ambersons (novel by Booth Tarkington who won a Pulitzer Prize for the novel). A classic movie that all should see. It debuted two actors: Anne Baxter and Tim Holt. Another Collins role was in yet another Welles' film, Citizen Kane.

[@edwardherbert1779]

I loved Mr. Collins Character on The Batchelor & The Bobby-Soxer

[@bobmarshall3700]

Well some KZbin channels say Raymond Burr was a homosexual. Perhaps that explains the twinkle in the eye?

[@rickp4155]

I enjoyed watching their great on screen relationship.

[@johneasler9967]

@@bobmarshall3700 and who cares if he was? That was his business

[@1guysview232]

I always liked Barbara Hale as Della Street. I never thought of her character as just a "secretary" to Perry, but as an equal partner. Her portrayal was ahead of its time portending the importance of today's women in the business world and even in the military.

[@rufust.firefly4890]

Della was to Mason what Miss Kitty was to Matt Dillon.

[@oldladybird8528]

Did you know her son was William Katt? Greatest American hero.

[@1guysview232]

@@oldladybird8528 No, I didn't know that. TY so much for letting me know, I appreciate it!

[@ArleneGladuZNZ]

Absolutely love the Perry Mason show. Della and and Perry where the Benson and Stabler of there day. They respected and worked together as a equal team.

[@robertzarras2255]

@@1guysview232 Della was his "confidential" secretary which meant way more then than it does now.

[@trackman174]

Perry Mason was one of those rare programs that got the casting right on. Every character was played by the right actor. I was only 10 years old when the show debuted and I remember my parents watching it every week. I became a fan in my high school years and remain one to this day.

[@FactsVerse]

Thanks for watching!

[@patriciasnyder6915]

I became a fan as a teenager. Perry Mason came out the year I was born. If dad watched it, I don’t remember. We lived out in the country during the initial run and we only had two channels, 3 on a good day, available to us. When we moved to town cable tv became available. Then I discovered Perry Mason and have been a fan ever since. I also was a fan of Ironsides.

[@MaverickChristian]

I watched a few episodes back in the 20th century but never got into it for some reason. Recently I started watching it fairly regularly, enjoying those old episodes.

[@curtislopez7732]

My wife and I have been watching Mason religiously IMDB app! Loved it as a child and enjoying catching up again!

[@BigTrain175]

I recently saw a video of some screen tests for Perry Mason roles. Among the tests were Raymond Burr as DA Burger, William Hopper as Perry Mason and some forgettable actresses trying out for Della Street. They definitely made the right choices in the end.

[@truecynic1270]

Just THE BEST television program, series and educational hour with the most authentic, genuine, kind, sincere characters of all programs and movies anywhere.

[@randylong356]

Perry Mason airs 3 times weekdays in CA. It's always well done. Thanks for being there.

[@gabutterfly2855]

I still watch Perry Mason Enjoyed watching with my late mother

[@bettydavis563]

I have the show being copied or DVD ..now just watched 4 episodes..l just love the clean good values..and calif ..fashions..scenes of the times..cars..love..love love

[@beecnul8r]

I did the same thing with my Mom when the show first debuted and saw the new show every week.

[@jdixonhearne4559]

I assume you mean Barbara Hale. A remarkable actor and a beautiful woman.

[@tommurphy4307]

wouldn't it have been more fun if she was alive for the show?

[@perrywalton2464]

My coffee and Perry Mason each morning. RIP to these talented actors.

[@FactsVerse]

Thanks for watching, Perry!

[@johnc2438]

Barbara Hale's my favorite! While I was a student and working part-time at the May Co. North Hollywood store in the 1070's, I actually served her. The other salespeople didn't recognize her when she came into our department, but I spotted her immediately and went right up to her and asked, "Hello, Mrs. Hale. Please let me know if there's anything I can do to help you." She threw me a bright smile, obviously enjoying that I recognized her. I had to "educate" the other salespeople around me when I finished ringing up a purchase for her: "That was Perry Mason's secretary, Della Street!" Classy lady and still very lovely in the 70's!

[@johnc.bojemski1757]

The unmistakable THEME for the show certainly helped! It was powerful and brilliant.

[@tzackaria7]

not like the garbage on TV now

[@BrenB125]

The same composer did the theme to Rocky and Bullwinkle show.

[@poppygirl558]

Paul Drake was my favourite. He brought a sense of humour and caring to his role. But really, how could you not love the entire cast.

[@lousereday8222]

Loved this show still do it just doesn't get old

[@kyleking284]

Della Street was always professional about her job and did it with such style and grace and sort of had a connection with Perry. Hamilton Berger was always budding wits with Perry in the court room as rivals I really loved these characters. Thanks Facts Verse

[@earldixon2553]

Crush on Barbara hale

[@dselvy]

@@earldixon2553 any thoughts on june cleaver?

[@williamcolemam7539]

Della Street was hot back in the day.

[@BoxOfRain]

I always liked the character Lieutenant Tragg. Despite the fact that he never handed Burger a case he could convict, he had a lot of great one-liners.

[@tookiezzz2898]

Always liked the way he greeted Mason with a "Hello Perry" when he showed up to arrest one of Perry's clients. Something about the tone of voice, and his cat that caught the canary scowl made me smile.

[@catherinesalazar3565]

Raymond Burr was my personal favorite cast member of Perry Mason. His face and eyes were impressive, as well as his acting talent. He was scary in Rear Window!

[@FactsVerse]

Our favorite too, you've got taste! Which episode of the show appealed to you the most?

[@Pronzini1]

Yea he was really acting....pretending to be straight.

[@corvanha1]

@@Pronzini1 Like Montgomery Clift and Rock Hudson

[@iacheson]

Still enjoying Perry Mason! Watch it every night @ 10:30 pm..Raymond Burr playing Perry gives you a sense of comfort..He always helps the underdog,!

[@NevervousOtoole]

Watched it with gran over 60 years ago,still watching it, it's stood the test of time..better than most of the crap what's on now.

[@47Brenda47]

God you made me feel old! (Then I remembered I wasn't born when it first came on. 😊)

[@ItsMe-ic7on]

Yeah I don't like the new Perry Mason series they had out I didn't like it at all. I like the old one the one I grew up watching

[@thisisme3238]

Raymond Burr was undoubtedly my favorite in the series. Watching the show growing up, gave me insight on attorneys and how much time is involved in court cases ( even though Perry Mason was a TV creation). Still like it today...thanks Facts Verse! 🥰

[@rickp4155]

I've watched the complete original series 4 times... I'm on my 5th time now. Timeless television show... great writing... great cast and acting... wonderful production... This one of the few series that I think has held up well... although I've seen each episode multiple times... I never get bored and enjoy each and everyone... absolutely loved the cast... I can see why my Dad had a crush on Barbara Hale's Della Street character... smart... loyal and beautiful. Thanks for the nice piece on the cast and how they passed away. This show set the gold standard for TV dramas. Oh and I almost forgot... Perry Mason had the most badass television theme song ever!

[@walshy2116]

Agreed!!!!

[@michaelwolf6424]

In my unofficial poll of the greatest TV theme songs of all time. . .I too rate the theme from "Perry Mason" as tops. Mainly because of the way it "rolls" back around from the chorus. Brilliant orchestration. Second place: "Gunsmoke". Third: "Peter Gun". Back in the glory days of the late '50s' through the '60s, TV sitcoms used full orchestras and great composers. Won't see that around ever again. This is MY poll. Feel free to add your picks, sports fans. Lots of great ones from that spectacular era.

[@jimmystrain883]

I still watch Perry Mason , he was my favorite on the show

[@mikesaunders4775]

A fantastic ensemble cast, it is impossible for me to pick a favourite. I was amazed at the relatively young age that both William Talman and William Hopper died.

[@DJ-bj8ku]

Chain smokers when smoking wasn’t considered a public health problem.

[@mikesaunders4775]

@@DJ-bj8ku Yes, it says a lot.

[@DJ-bj8ku]

@@mikesaunders4775 I loved that show. The warmth and humanity of the characters and the way they were written was top notch.

[@palerider964]

Barbara Hale was absolutely gorgeous!!💖

[@FactsVerse]

Thanks for watching!

[@susanmccormick6022]

So is William Katt!

[@benhecht5504]

G O R G E O U S

[@timmygilbert1371]

I agree .

[@royhodge473]

And you may have heard of her son William Katt "The Greatest American Hero"

[@carmenlopez8541]

I still watch his shows always truly a great teacher and actor, and also everyone who played with him. God bless all of them

[@FactsVerse]

Thanks for watching, Carmen!

[@marcyanderson4268]

I'm currently watching Perry Mason on the Paramount app. I use to watch Perry Mason as a child and now loving and understanding the plots now in my senior years!!

[@FactsVerse]

Thanks for watching!

[@jennywren7822]

Same as me, and the old black and white episodes are on TV now in England. Always reminds me of my late mum and I talk to her when I'm watching.

[@janetdear6429]

Loved Raymond, he was a good actor. May he rest in peace 🙏, great video thanks 🖤

[@brian-4289]

Perry Mason is one show I try to catch twice daily on MeTV. I love all the characters and the guest stars in it. I was the only one in my family who when my grandmother was alive would go watch the sunday movie reruns on Lifetime with her. There will never be a show quite like it and it and Earl Stanley Gardner was centuries ahead of his time in his writing of the novels which the shows are based on. May they all rest in peace and know that they brough so much joy to so many over the years, and continue to do so.

[@Dar-RR-29]

I still watch Perry Mason. Love to watch the shows. Every now and then I see one I haven't seen before. 🙂

[@harperstacey9604]

Bette davis once filled in for Raymond burr on Perry Mason.

[@Primus54]

Being a baby boomer, I was only three years old when Perry Mason premiered in 1957 and eleven when it ended, but it was a staple in my household. Watching reruns (which have been excellently restored) is similar to enjoying “comfort food” from my childhood. Even though one can tell the acting is from that era (a little overplayed by guest stars), Raymond Burr was always perfect, then and now.

[@FactsVerse]

Thanks for watching!

[@gurzair998]

When I was a young boy my father would occaisionally "let me stay up late" and watch Perry Mason, and sometimes the "Untouchables" with Robert Stack. I have been in love with black and white ever since.

[@robertcharkovsky4846]

Also my two favorite all time TV shows -- The Untouchables and Perry Mason. Both Eliot Ness and Perry cleaned up the world with -- each with his own brand of -- style, grace and toughness every week. Terrific guess appearances by many who became stars in their own right. And two great theme songs!

[@teresacorbitt7095]

I loved all the episodes. And I still watch Perry Mason now today. Teresa

[@alanmerritts]

Anyone who does not like this series is either because it is in black and white, or for any reason, is pure lost and stupid!!!!

[@rufust.firefly4890]

The ones w/out Burr I never bothered with.

[@beverlywilliams5064]

@@rufust.firefly4890 There are not that many without him. Those that were are still well acted. Give them a try you might be surprised 😮.

[@rufust.firefly4890]

@@beverlywilliams5064 I did watch the one with Mike Connors. The anti-bowling alley woman. There were some amusing lines that one.

[@robertgunn1537]

I read somewhere that Ray Collins was kept in the credits after his exit in order to maintain his health insurance to pay his medical bills involving end stage emphysema. They didn't have to do that. Good for him.

[@geoandamygiustiniani]

They credited Day Collins through season eight despite the fact that he was only in three episodes of season seven. They knew he would be watching every week and wanted to keep his spirits up.

[@carollindsey8240]

Still watching Perry Mason and have all made for TV movies !!! Still watch reruns which I have seen all about three times!! Great shows!!

[@montgomeryscott5447]

My father loved Perry Mason when I was growing up in the 1970s. We had to be quiet while my Dad watched this show. That was not easy for my brothers and I, all under ten years old to stay quiet

[@nancymorrison5281]

I have watched Perry Mason since it started in the 1950’s. I still watch every episode on tv that I can get. I have every one of the series on dvd. Also the movies he did in Perry Mason Returns series. I am 75 and still love and faithfully watch all the Perry Mason shows I can find available. Raymond Burr was the greatest and all his cast were tops. Especially love Della Street.

[@FactsVerse]

We're happy to know that you love the show. In your opinion, what is its best episode?

[@edwardjohnson6121]

Favorite characters were Perry Mason, and Paul Drake. also loved Della Street, Barbara Hale. great actors/actress .

[@FactsVerse]

What's your favorite episode of the show, Edward?

[@nancymiller4557]

Raymond Burr was and is my favorite. I have watched these shows over and over. They never get stale!

[@ItsMe-ic7on]

I love him and Ironside too. He played that wheelchair row so well that for years I thought the man was really confined to a wheelchair. I was a child though so you know it is what it is

[@markd.songsandstuff7728]

There are reports Raymond Burr told a fanciful story about being married twice to women and a son dying. It seems he was married once to a woman but in about 1960 had a male partner for the rest of his life. I love the Perry Mason series, still enjoy watching.

[@FactsVerse]

Very interesting, thanks for sharing! Which episode of Perry Mason appealed to you the most?

[@markd.songsandstuff7728]

@@FactsVerse I like them all :)

[@dickgoesinya9419]

I don't believe that shit for a minute!

[@rodscarbrough2337]

@@FactsVerse there was an episode where he played 2 roles. one was Perry Mason and the other was a "twin" . a sailor who was accused of murder.

[@dannycalley7777]

M.D. ...............I'm old and that's what my mother told me 50 + years ago !!

[@doggeelikesit9849]

My wifey and I watch Perry. The show is loaded with cool classic cars to.

[@harperstacey9604]

The show was also loaded with cool classic guest stars.

[@beverlywilliams5064]

My husband and I watch faithfully and he loves the classic cares as well.🤩

[@rufust.firefly4890]

Drake drove a T-bird and then later a Vette. Mason seemed to change cars often. One episode it was a Ford Fairlane, Then in the next one a Caddy. Both convertibles. On other episodes he drove an Imperial and a Lincoln.

[@stevewarner8880]

The late 50’s shows Perry drove a 59 Black caddy convertible. Did the call those eldorados back then?

[@rufust.firefly4890]

@@stevewarner8880 dk

[@clydetwopointoh]

For a channel called “Facts Verse”, you’re pretty light on the “facts”! Here are some corrections: Raymond Burr was gay and fabricated at least two of his alleged three marriages and his son Don Galloway was NOT a cast member of “Perry Mason”, but he played Sgt. Ed Brown on “Ironside” Wesley Lau played Lt. Andy Anderson along side Ray Collins as Lt. Tragg for the last two years that Collins appeared before replacing him. Richard Anderson DID NOT play Richard Kimble on “The Fugitive”. He played Kimble’s brother-in-law.

[@lemuret69]

Thanks; these were rather important errors.

[@edits-f6l]

@@lemuret69 Also William Hopper did not play Paul Drake until his death. The show ended nearly four years before he died.

[@bewren1]

I have been re-watching all the episodes during Covid. Justice always prevailed and the characters were classy and moral.

[@lynndoerr6963]

I still watch all the reruns over and over Love em.

[@billnelson8517]

I love Perry Mason it's my all-time favorite TV show and have the entire series on DVD!

[@dougmontgomery1868]

There were two other actors who appeared time after time on the show: Kenneth MacDonald, as a judge (he also appeared as a villain in Three Stooges shorts); and Connie Cezan, as Perry's receptionist.

[@jimbo97]

He is somewhat hard to recognize with his bald head and glasses, but the court bailiff who swore everybody in and cataloged the exhibits in many episodes was George E. Stone, who played a hood in LITTLE CAESAR, the dance director in 42nd STREET and was Boston Blackie's sidekick "Runt" in that movie series.

[@georgethayer3533]

I liked all the actors and actresses in Perry Mason one of the greatest shows it's ever on TV I watch it watch it every morning at 9 on MeTV great show

[@hdward2766]

These reruns will run forever!! Great show with excellent actors...

[@jchapman8248]

I never stopped enjoying the original Perry Mason series. I was quite young, six years old, when the show went off the air in 1966. Although the technology and the set appear antiquated, the plots remain relevant to this day! I still watch and continue to enjoy the series. Loved the Mason team of Della Street and Paul Drake and Perry's nemeses Police Lt. Arthur Tragg and DA Hamilton Berger! Thanks for sharing.

[@charlesclager6808]

I never missed a Perry Mason show when I was a kid in the 1950's. Still watch the reruns today. Loved the interaction between Mason, Tragg and Berger. When I watch the reruns today I am focused on the inaccuracies of those shows. For example all the witnesses were present in the courtroom at the same time. So they could hear the other witness testimony. Never happens, today at least. And the guilty party always stood up at the end and tearfully admitted their guilt. No case EVER went to a jury that I can recall. Perry always got them at the very end.

[@henryottis295]

You would love The Perry Mason database online. It's fantastic for all the little things about each show and the actors starring in them. A real treasure trove.

[@benniebarrow348]

One of the greatest shows on TV still to this day........all of the cast was wonderful and worked so well together.

[@pcpegala6333]

Loved this show so much! Barbara Hale as Della Street was my favorite character!

[@harperstacey9604]

Della street had a crush on Perry Mason.

[@garypautard1069]

Barbara had the most beautiful eyes ,when she looked at Perry and Paul her gaze was fascinating.

[@michaelscottalloway8915]

I enjoyed watching Perry Mason and seeing all the cast . I remember watching Ironside as a youngster as well as Perry Mason and even the movies they made after the show was canceled .

[@FactsVerse]

Who's your favorite from the cast, Michael?

[@michaelscottalloway8915]

@@FactsVerse It had to be Della Street .

[@dianebradley1470]

I don't care if he was gay I loved Perry Mason I never missed any of his shows

[@angieharris9744]

I loved his shows , watched one last night on METV

[@rreynolds226]

His sexual orientation has no bearing on anything.

[@kathymartin7724]

I think he was a great actor. And watch Perry mason often

[@jennywren7822]

@@rreynolds226 No it doesn't, I've always respected Raymond Burr, and his private life was nothing to do with anybody else. I heard he'd been married once just to keep the wolves at bay as Rock Hudson. I didn't know 3 times and a son who died He lived with his partner when they had a vineyard towards the end of his life and was very happy. Thats the only thing that matters, he came across as a lovely man... .

[@heatherwhitworth9765]

​@@rreynolds226 Well said

[@michaellong3836]

Wesley Lau was also a semi-regular cast member of "The Time Tunnel" playing Army Master Sgt. Jiggs.

[@cs_fl5048]

I loved the old B&W TV series... and you are right, the crew meshed in such a way that it worked....I never missed an episode when I was not vacationing with parents.

[@FactsVerse]

Thanks for watching!

[@benhecht5504]

Lots of famous actors were on this show, including Robert Redford, Dick Clark, Burt Reynolds and Lee Merriweather among them. Fantastic show.

[@FactsVerse]

Thanks for watching!

[@maryclevenger5946]

Watched an episode today from 62 whose guest stars were Strother Martin of Cool Hand Luke fame, and Jim Davis, years later Jock Ewing on Dallas. Not to mention Ed Buchanan who was Uncle Joe on Petticoat Junction.

[@hellsingfan89]

Leonard nimoy was a killer on one episode

[@virginiaconnor8350]

And David McCallum in an episode. He later played Ilya Kuryakin, Dr. Daniel Weston, Steel, and Ducky.

[@virginiaconnor8350]

@@hellsingfan89 Leonard also had a programme called "Lights, Camera, Action" later on a cable station. By the time I got cable TV, it was no longer showing. Rats.

[@eileeneclark9011]

7/7/21....EXCELLENT CAST OF CHARACTERS DURING THE WHOLE SERIES! EVERYBODY LOVED PERRY MASON---THE SUPERMAN OF LAWYERS!

[@FactsVerse]

We agree, Eileene!

[@lorettamajoy6137]

I am currently on a marathon Perry Mason binge! I became obsessed with Raymond Burr and have read several bios about him. I love all the characters in Perry Mason !!

[@dianamoody7251]

One of my favorite programs I watch at night. Perry Mason and Matlock.

[@rickwest6583]

i watch every day

[@johndoyle2429]

Even doe I matlock, Just like Columbo I thought Matlock was a small pit of a show off. I like Perry Mason the best.

[@ralphseewald4069]

Barbara Hale was the mother of William Katt who played The Greatest American Hero and was Carrie's date to the prom in the original movie

[@beverlywilliams5064]

My husband and I love this show. We watch all the time and of course he loves the classic cars. What can you say!😇

[@FactsVerse]

Thanks for watching!

[@DJ-bj8ku]

I’m binge watching the old Perry Masons. Aside from it being smart, there’s warmth and humanity in the writing and among the actors. Brilliant show.

[@FactsVerse]

Thanks for watching! We're so glad you enjoyed this video and watching Perry Mason. What other types of videos would you like to see?

[@josephdunlap6747]

RIP to a wonderful cast! 🙏

[@harperstacey9604]

It's sad that they're all gone. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@teaeyedoubleguhur]

@@harperstacey9604 The actor who played David Gideon, Karl Held, is still living. I think he's 90. He was married to actress Sarah Marshall, the daughter of actors Herbert Marshall and Edna Best that he met on a Perry Mason episode. They were married for 50 yeas until Sarah's death at age 80.

[@janetmassa2061]

I am a Perry Mason addict. My husband and I watch it on ME TV every morning at 9am and then again at 11:30pm. Love seeing all the famous people that had roles on it

[@FactsVerse]

Us too! Which episode is your favorite?

[@janetmassa2061]

@@FactsVerse one is the episode which guest started Bette Davis. I also like the episode which might be the only Perry Mason episode where you actually see the victim die. It is the one with the poison on the brooch and the designer died, but she was not the intended victim.

[@leeboatwright8262]

Why can't you tell the truth about RB. No, wife in 43 who died. Maybe no other wives either. He was one of those lucky men who , Knew the Love that Dare not speak it's name. His partner of 30 years was Robert Benevides.

[@henryottis295]

He was obviously ashamed of his lifestyle so he made up stories about wives and children ect.

[@sarahjones2140]

Not ashamed, just had to hide that he was gay like so many others. He was married once, for a few months which was annulled. The other marriages and the death of a child were made up. Raymond Burr had his reasons for this, but he took them to his grave.

[@henryottis295]

@@sarahjones2140 Things kept in secrecy generally indicate shame. This applies to most secrets in life....

[@lindajoy3883]

I agree! He was a great actor but unfortunately, being gay wasn’t good for your career in the 50’s. I’m glad he and his partner had many years together. In the present, who cares if he was gay? just tell the truth.

[@jennywren7822]

Yes I thought that, he was married only once to keep the wolves at bay for a few months, as Rock Hudson. You couldn't be gay then, and as for being ashamed Why's that? Its nobodies business if he was gay, its made no difference to my respect of him as a man....

[@MargaretJGlock]

Barbara Hale and her husband, Bill Williams, lived next to my cousins who had purchased their home from Clayton Moore, the alone Ranger. Jeff Donnell and Aldo Ray were also neighbors. Loved her stories about fun times in the neighborhood.

[@FactsVerse]

Fun stuff, thanks for sharing the life story of your cousins! Which Perry Mason episode is the most memorable for you?

[@MargaretJGlock]

That should read Lone Ranger. They lived on Greenbush Ave. in Sherman Oaks from the late 40’s to the early 80’s. I loved all the Perry Mason shows but at age 88 my recall for plots has vanished.

[@jameshileman9326]

Perry Mason is one of the best crime drama shows of all time. All five of the main characters played their role perfectly. 👏 I watch the reruns to this very day. ❤️

[@FactsVerse]

We're glad to know that you love the show. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. If we may ask, which episode did you like the best?

[@jameshileman9326]

Don't have a favorite episode. Just love the show.

[@lineshaftrestorations7903]

Never gave this show much appreciation as a kid but now it's much more relatable. Then there's Barbara Hale 😍.

[@lisajacobson4638]

My favorite character was Paul Drake. But I love the entire show and all its characters.

[@FactsVerse]

Thanks for watching, Lisa!

[@kevinbergin9971]

Thank you for explaining why Ray Collins appeared in that many credits when was not in those particular episodes. I always wondered about that. Also, it was a nice touch, on the part of the producers, to include him since he was watching at home.

[@DWS1435]

Raymond Burr pushed to help Ray Collins. Raymond also helped William Tallman keep his job after he got in trouble and the studio wanted to fire him.

[@jamessawyer8889]

William Hopper appeared in Rebel Without A Cause, as well as the father in the spooky movie, The Bad Seed, not to mention that Barbara Hale did the commercials for Amana microwave ovens back in the seventies and eighties

[@harperstacey9604]

Raymond burr was in the original Godzilla movie. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@debrasheppard2110]

I loved Raymond Burr he had beautiful eyes

[@FactsVerse]

Same here, Debra!

[@harperstacey9604]

His eyes were very hypnotic.

[@MarinCipollina]

They could be warm and sympathetic or cold, penetrating and withering, whatever the situation called for. He was a human lie detector.

[@thomaslucas6403]

During the 1960s when I was a little boy my mom used to have this on every day. But in them days there wasn't a hole lot to choose from. The show wasn't very entertaining for a small boy but since my mother died lord what I wouldn't give just to sit with my mom and watch Perry Mason one more time.

[@jennywren7822]

So would I, I'd give the earth and stars. Its a major memory to me now..

[@rocioaguilera3555]

Raymond Burr lied about his supposed wives and son. He was a closeted gay. His long time partner's name is Robert Benevides. They remain together until Burr's death. Robert is still alive nowadays, December 2021. All of the Perry Mason actors were outstanding. Rest in peace all of them

[@angelaalvarez1462]

I always like Perry Mason, all the actors were excellent. I know that they were just acting but I didn't like the way Hamilton Burger looked at Perry Mason he always tried to get him disbarred. I still watch Perry Mason today and it's still as good as it was when it first aired. May all the actors and actress Rest In Peace, gone but never forgotten

[@FactsVerse]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidgerald3195]

I was in my teens in Singapore snd never missed a single episode of Perry mason. Perry Mason inspired me to take up law as my career and had admired the entire team appearing on Perry Mason!

[@rhondafoster6122]

Still watch Perry Mason every day and enjoy every episode.saw one the other night I didn't know by ❤️. Picking a favorite is hard, Perry & Della & Paul ❤️❤️❤️ William Hopper was so handsome 💛💛💛😍

[@FactsVerse]

What's your favorite episode, Rhonda?

[@gwenmajors8381]

Worked in a law office. Always told my attorneys I was their "Della Street" my fav. I still watch Perry Mason.

[@ManFa_Q]

My favorite actors on the series was the judge played by Willis Bouchey and William Hooper/Paul Drake. Hooper was initially written to play Perry Mason vice-versa for Burr...The younger Barbara Hale and actress Lisa Gaye could've passed for twin sisters.

[@louiselabarbera3004]

Enjoyed and watched Perry Mason from 1957 to present. This video brought the characters back. Thank you

[@jeffreysmith4818]

I love the way you have the best ❤️ series of all the Perry Mason season there is.

[@darrylkiprop4069]

How did you post this three days ago

[@aninasalerno873]

My husband and I watch a Perry Mason episode every night. The plots are great. The stereotypes of some characters make us laugh, but the interaction of the main characters is wonderful. Beats most current TV hollow!

[@jimbo97]

Many times, the show tips you off with one character saying "I could kill him!", which tells us who the murder victim will be and who Mason will defend. But I love it anyway!

[@danielpearson6306]

Perry Mason was a great show. Barbara Hale was beautiful and did the show justice. I purchased the complete series on DVD. Thank you.

[@tanmaxwell4599]

The original main cast was each of my favorites. I was only interested in those episodes they were in. Each actor made the show a long success - as long as they were able to.

[@ralphsanchico2452]

William Hopper! He did all the leg work and wore that zoot suit like a champ! So sad he died so young!

[@debrabatson6678]

Perry is the man! So good looking & such a gentleman!

[@harperstacey9604]

He also had beautiful eyes.

[@Richard4point6]

I liked Hopper. He always drove the cool Thunderbirds.

[@henryottis295]

Watching Perry Mason is an escape for me in these perilous and insane times that we are currently living in. Pure escapism.

[@stripervince1]

I Watch two times a day. Its the best tv show in history. The pages and pages of legalese the cast had to learn was incredible. Best acting youll ever see on tv. Great show

[@jebsails2837]

The original airing was "past my bedtime", so I've watched all I could in syndication / re-runs. Paul Drake is my favorite while Della is the eye candy. Enjoy the end scenes where Perry & Della explain to Paul what happened. Narragansett Bay

[@SBSR49]

I watch Perry Mason every night . My wife asks me if I'm ready for bed ? I tell her Perry needs help to solve this case . LOL

[@joespeciale5875]

Great review of some extraordinary actors, the likes of which we know not today. And almost all of them had military service in World War II and, before that suffered through the Great Depression, and knew the hard facts of life, which made their acting careers and styles much more realistic. Thank you so much. In 1962, as an eight year old boy, we were walking on Wilshire Boulevard and we encountered William Talman. He was very genial and pleasant to everyone, who of course recognized him in an instant, with his brilliant naturally red hair. And of course he had a cigarette in his hand and was smoking like a choo-choo train, poor man. That will always be my memory of him.

[@FactsVerse]

Thanks for watching! We're so glad you enjoyed this video. What other types of videos would you like to see?

[@peterbartolomeo9574]

Watch it everyday. DVR all episodes I miss. My grandfather was from Bari Italy and he thought Perry Mason was a real lawyer. He told my father.." Joey.....get Perry Massa ...he's the best lawyer in NY"

[@AngeliqueKaga]

I enjoyed them all, especially Perry Mason. You forgot William Katt.

[@FactsVerse]

Thanks for watching!

[@kc2zjw]

William Katt had his moms (Barbara Hale)eyes

[@leesullivan98]

They just don't make tv like this any more! It never insulted one's intelligent, no crude sex no crude violence, what a great time! RIP All

[@tomlake1369]

Would be nice if info on Raymond Burr were correct. Didn’t watch the rest as info probably incorrect

[@LAShadz]

Raymond Burr and Barbara Hale. Love the old Perry Mason. The whole cast was a pleasure to watch and genuine

[@carmenlopez8541]

I truly loved all of them I still watch the reruns, God is great for they are in heaven watching us

[@jeanninefoley1551]

...still enjoying the Perry Mason TV shows...great enertainmrnt...!!!

[@FactsVerse]

Thanks for watching!

[@chuckhoffman8680]

I have watched every episode many times and have them all on tape. As with so many great shows they followed a strict formula. In the first scene there is a nasty guy who you know will be murdered. Next, the pretty girl involved comes to Perry with a legal problem of some kind. The nasty guy gets killed and Tragg arrests the pretty girl who fortunately is already Perry's client. Perry tells Della to call Paul and have him investigate. Paul's first report starts with "Perry , you are not going to like this. Undaunted, Perry cooks up a strategy to defend the client, often involving a demonstration of some kind. Trial begins. Paul reports back with good news. Perry gets real murderer on the stand and forces him/her to confess.

[@chuckhoffman8680]

You can always tell who the murderer is going to be. If there is an actor in the show who eventually becomes famous, he is usually the murderer. Otherwise it is the most unlikely person.

[@FactsVerse]

Thanks for watching!

[@cathyleatherman3097]

Have always been a Perry Mason fan … love catching one even now … always watched with my parents and it has always had great memories for me … what a terrific job Raymond Burr did