Raymond Burr interview 1963

Journalist Jack Webster interviews "Perry Mason" star Raymond Burr in 1963 during a break in filming of his hit series.

[@holleyjomartinez4009]

He had so much class....a quality that is so rare in today’s “actors.” I wish I could have met Raymond Burr. He seems like he was a very gentle soul. Rest In Peace Perry. ♥️

[@stephenjudd6785]

I watched this interview and class also came to my mind

[@kristyjohnston6121]

I agree. I just loved Raymond Burr! Classy & very talented!!

[@lisaganncampbell5567]

@@kristyjohnston6121 longest eyelashes ever! ❤❤❤So handsome

[@barbaracamlin239]

90 pictures in 10 years and long running Perry Mason. What an outstanding actor.

[@geoffm9944]

A very gifted actor who was the ultimate Perry Mason. The cast of this show was brilliant. They’re all sadly missed.

[@joanneloesner1264]

You nailed it. 😊

[@pitbullriders2044]

Watch this daily still, very soothing. Love this show

[@jill56297]

I wish someone wd. upload these old black and white Perry Mason TV series ...on You Tube

[@geoffm9944]

@@jill56297 The old ‘Perry Mason’ series currently features on Freeview, channel 40 (CBS Justice) at 6pm on weekdays.

[@kathyquinn4745]

ANY interview with Raymond Burr is bound to be sincere, informative and often comedic but ALWAYS entertaining and welcomed. I'm so pleased that someone was smart enough to savor the initial tapes to be kept and made available to be rewatched today or enjoyed for the first time now.

[@ernesthendrickson7379]

Simply a great man and great actor. Is very much missed by Americans....

[@Saucyakld]

Greatly missed around the world. We watched every week in Auckland New Zealand

[@tommyrock69]

There are no actors like this today. Not a one.

[@tj921able]

I agree. None had the class that Raymond Burr had.

[@runcaz7802]

Sure there are! I'll make a list and get back to you.

[@rks-bh6tb]

@@runcaz7802 wheres the list

[@michellealbers6732]

I love Raymond Burr.....a complicated man.... so very under appreciated

[@curtisjones400]

Ramond Burr one of the best actors of all time-WHAT A GREAT SHOW-TELEVISON AT ITS BEST-RIP Raymond Burr-thanks for the memorys

[@ottosparky]

An extraordinary actor and gentleman, portraying a superb attorney. Using the iron laws of logic to solve the conundrum of: "Who did it"? Thank you Raymond Burr

[@kaysanders971]

What a handsome man. I loved him . Still do.

[@Araconox]

A shame -as far as the ladies go- that he was gay.

[@sandywoodwardraburn5189]

That's No One's Business ... We're Talking About His Accomplishments ... His Grrreat Legacy ... Words Either Build Up ... Or Tear Down ... May I Suggest ... Choose Wisely !!!

[@paulyricca3881]

👴🏻🥃 AWW SHUT UP

[@janellepowles660]

Such a gorgeous man! I never get tired of watching the reruns. I always manage to forget who actually did it! But the main thing is just watching him. And his interaction with Barbara Hale. Wonderful!

[@richgorga5650]

I still watch perry mason on metv, that is great tv, some of the comments are really enlightning.

[@WitchOfTheNorthFLWoods]

Raymond Burr was so cute. . . . I WILL ALWAYS LOVE PERRY MASON!

[@richardklein4361]

Raymond Burr was awesome as Perry Mason. 😊🎈💙

[@Ladyranger]

one more thing what a great voice

[@Melorene1]

I loved this interview! My grandmother had a crush on Raymond Burr and she and I used watch Perry Mason every Sunday night when I was little. Now I watch him twice a day on MeTV and I don't care if I've seen the episode 50 times before, I still watch it again. I would have loved to have met him. I found the theme song, "Park Avenue Beat" on KZbin and my friends have strict instructions to play it at my funeral when that day comes!

[@tyjomeb123]

I watched as a child in the 60s. I can't get enough of perry mason to this day.

[@elizabethhuelster9140]

No p2 a

[@christypatton6572]

I was a kid. I was madly in love with Raymond Burr. I still am!

[@dianerobbins1285]

I too watched him growing up (my mom was a fan), as an adult I watched him twice a day, and when I got frustrated with trash TV I got the boxed set of 9 seasons!

[@emkalmuk]

Thank you! This was so fun to watch. I used to watch reruns of "Perry Mason" at midnight, while on summer vacation during high school. I loved the show so much. I still watch it. I even wrote Raymond Burr a fan letter and I received an autograph photo, which I still have. Sadly, he passed away on my birthday, which I almost feel 'happy' about. Miss you, Raymond!! Thanks for leaving us with such a great body of work.

[@Talithapraiz]

This is one of my favorite shows ever.

[@pagebeam17]

Rare look at a complex, talented man. Salute, Mr. Burr.

[@pgbear]

I am a new fan of the Perry Mason show. Been watching interviews with Raymond Burr today and he seems like a fine fellow. Very handsome man and seems like someone who was very kind and thoughtful. I would have loved to have met him. Rest in peace, Raymond.

[@JohnAckerman93]

I have watched Perry Mason on and off, but now I’m watching it almost all the time. I’m 28, and I enjoy watching these older shows. I wake up at 7:30 where I live to watch Leave it to Beaver in the morning. At 8:00 Perry Mason comes on then. I was watching it this morning, and I am a fan of it now. It’s such a great show with great actors and characters. Raymond Burr was the perfect guy to have played Perry.

[@suewilliams7661]

Very beautiful human being and I’m also a new fan too I love his shows like Perry mason and Ironside

[@paulawelsh3275]

I grew up watching Perry, to this day there is something comforting to hear the theme song, and hearing not only Perry Mason's voice but all of the actors from the show. I live in New Mexico it's neat to know that he used to herd sheep as a young man here. The show peaked my interest even a a young 6 year old when PM discovered that the body found had to have had his shoes put on by someone else because the shoe strings ties were tied while facing the dec'd! Glad others feel the same too.

[@jff1813]

Known as an incredibly talented, kind, generous and affable gentleman.

[@billthestinker]

very well spoken Mr. Burr

[@turonhayes1518]

Love Raymund Burr the older Perrys are the best to me!!😉😉😉😉

[@Glinkaism1]

Ray Burr IS/WAS Perry Mason. The speech patterns and mannerisms are there in this interview. Thanks for sharing this interview. Cheers!

[@marylawson6060]

Love watching the old Perry mason shows. I had a 57 ford fairlane 500 convertible, white body and top, blue and white inside. Memories. Good clean show. Sad things have changed.

[@roadsidediner-video2792]

It was the perfect television show. Perfect casting of all the main characters, and perfect casting of all the guest characters each week. A series of the highest quality.

[@robatsea2009]

Indeed he was - both born in New Westminster, BC and also buried there alongside the members of his family.

[@sharksport01]

where was his boyfriend buried?

[@Katiedid1985]

when my mom was a young girl of 12 or 13 years she used to get home from school and hurry up with her homework so she could be free to watch perry mason.....she said at one time she was girl crushin' on raymond burr and william hopper who played paul drake....and she loves the reruns...she has the hd converter box with antenna hooked up to it..she watches the reruns on 5.2 called metv..she also watches the reruns of ironside...a real die-hard fan....thanks for posting this interview///

[@maureendibari2384]

He was such a gentle man and it showed in everything he did

[@shawnkristoferu8303]

Not only he was a great actor but he was a great human being. He often donated large sums of money to charities for decades & he was very protective of his colleagues. CBS actually fired William Tallman (for being in a orgy party) but Burr refused to act until he was rehired.

[@lewisbighuber7029]

Love the show and actors.The guy was a genius. Raymond had dark circles under his eyes even as a child.

[@james5460]

Raymond Burr was a terrific actor. It is amusing to me that he mentions he only has "4 or 5 hours" for rest, and throughout the entire interview he appears on the verge of nodding off.

[@LarryLeeMoniz]

A rare treat indeed! There is so little footage of Raymond Burr, the man. This is really interesting to see. I must say, I don't much care for the interviewer however!

[@anneroy4560]

terrific, great big eyes and that dimple in his right cheek when he smiles ...

[@janeiwasduncan8463]

Those beautiful eyes were blue as we're Hamilton Burgers and Paul Drake. Della had brown expressive eyes!

[@idaclaire1869]

Anne Roy The dimple is the reason he didn’t wear a fuller beard on his face. He said he didn’t want to cover it up! I’m glad!

[@tadimaggio]

It makes my mind reel to think of Raymond Burr, or anyone else, making NINETY FILMS IN TEN YEARS!!! That workload must have been crushing. He's lucky he didn't have a breakdown out of sheer exhaustion.

[@robatsea2009]

Back in the studio era production schedules were far shorter as the efforts were much more streamlined, but the tally is still undeniably impressive.

[@sandywoodwardraburn5189]

Love Raymond Burr ... Intelligent ... Has Wisdom ... Grrrreatest Actor ... Respected ... And Respectful ... Well Spoken ... Knowledge in the Law ... Grrrreat Cook ... All Around Awesome ... Amazing Gentleman ... Noe Like Him Today ... Thankful and Grateful For All His Hard Work ... He Left A Wonderful Legacy ... Thank You !!!

[@sandywoodwardraburn5189]

And More Than Handsome !!!

[@anzatzi]

I am still watching Perry Mason

[@wendylable]

Love Raymond Burr. Thanks for posting.

[@soissong]

Very enjoyable....Thank you...!

[@1JUSTGOTLUCKY1]

I love watching the Perry Mason shows. I go to the library once week and take out each season in order. Great show..well written. And Barbara Hale was a knockout!

[@vinnyvsalval]

Raymond Burr was a great example of a trial lawyer. Many law students watched his tv episodes. He played his private life close to the vest.

[@purfctwmn]

Just found this little jewel. Thank you very much for posting.

[@blathermore]

He's a Johnston relative of mine...his warm heart and work ethic are the real deal. He also was very generous... He named an orchid after Barbara Hale...I know it is beautiful.

[@sungchoe4370]

Pretty sure it was a rose.

[@idaclaire1869]

sung choe It was an orchid.

[@flyaway7636]

Miss Paul Drake greetings to Della of "hi beautiful". Talk about making a lady feel wonderful! Perry and Paul, Della and her fellas🧏

[@dapperdoggy]

he is so attractive

[@Protectobot]

YEAH: Burr seems like an awesome guy. it's a shame I never got to meet him, among the actors who've played lawyers, detectives, and other upholders of the law.

[@Freebleepers]

As a Godzilla fan... I will always remember Burr for his roles in the Americanized versions of the films playing as news reporter Steve Martin and yeah before the comedian became famous. And I will always love him since he seems as one of the first American actors or people to show a lot respect for the Japanese culture and Godzilla franchise during those days in the 1950s and so thank you Burr for all your hardwork on doing everything else too.

[@DuaneHanlon]

HE SAYS HE MADE 90 MOTION PICTURES BEFORE THIS INTERVIEW WOW !! WHAT A TROOPER // ABSOLUTELY A PROFESSIONAL BORN A CANADIAN EXPLAINS HIS EXCELLENT MANNERS

[@lettyguerra371]

So many wonderful actors that hale from Canada! It's always a pleasant surprise to find out that these actors that are American Icons, are actually from Canada our great neighbor to the north! I'll visit some day God willing!

[@roadsidediner-video2792]

Yes, he was born in Canada, but grew up in California. He left Canada with his mother when he was six years old when she divorced his father, attended all of his elementary schools, through high school in California.

[@samwst56]

Ray Burr IS Perry Mason, even off-screen!

[@Orion579]

Perry Mason is the BOSS!

[@dereksanderson5765]

So true

[@user-ve9hg8iw2c]

Della is that you?

[@superduper3728]

He always played the creep in most of his early movies. It shows good acting to play a creep to a good guy.

[@sherrihinton8567]

How wonderful. I loved Raymond Burr. Thank you for the video.

[@calvinjackson8110]

Must have been extraordinary. But his expression was always so somber and so serious. So kind, gracious and reserved! So much class and decorum! STYLE!!!

[@volarekathy8775]

I like a lot of the older shows that are like Perry Mason. There is a good plot, good character development, and you have to pay attention to what's going on, although they often do hold back on clues until the very end. The back and forth of the conversations to me always show thought and wit, and not just slapstick and crazy, like so many sitcoms are now. There's also no cursing, swearing, or foul language. Many writers today don't realize you can have an entertaining program without foul language.

[@janicekornas7199]

I totally agree with you on everything you said. There is no need for the foul language in movies or TV shows.

[@jamesdunn9714]

Well "Perry Mason" was not a sitcom so your comparison is not appropriate. However, this show like many others from that era are superior to the trash nowadys so I agree with you there.

[@sarahbenavides9555]

janice kornas has

[@sondrasmith2691]

Amen! We need to loose the foul language, violence that is quiet gruesome show to our youngsters, and nudity...and RETURN to....ACTING TALENT. The same needs to happen with our Music. P.M. show was the best of the best! Raymond Burr and Della Street are permanent markers on my mind.

[@heartbreak71]

wish we still had tv like this!!

[@CissyBrazil]

His subtle humor cracks me up! RIP

[@negrildoc]

Two great personalities Jack Webster and Raymond Burr!

[@hollyjohnson6095]

Absolutely the best show with incredible actors and beautiful vehicles😌. I've been intrigued with all that is involved in the Prime TV show. Raymond Burr definitely has a gifted voice, I love. Thanks for sharing

[@myboylollipop09]

What a great actor and man. I watched most of the Perry Masons while growing up. I would have liked to meet Raymond Burr. Sounds like he was a fine patriotic and church going man. I think he handled his homosexuality very well considering the times he lived in..I'm glad to hear Hedda Hopper helped him keep his private life private..

[@davidallen508]

Quite so ; he remains a hero and role model for millions of us.

[@indy_go_blue6048]

Many people consider S1 and S2 the best of the series. This is because most of the episodes were based on Erle Stanley Gardner books and he was also a script consultant.

[@debrabatson6678]

I want a man just like Perry!! Looks, build, mannerly, and those EYES!

[@leenagle6134]

Just love Raymond Burr.

[@laurelchesson6458]

He was the best!!

[@maxcinefantroy5854]

He was my favorite actor.

[@geoffm9944]

Raymond Burr was a great actor. His wonderful voice and timing was a joy to behold. It’s a sobering thought though (given that the interview was in 1963) that by 1970, the other three male co - stars in the Perry Mason series, namely, William Talman, Ray Collins and William Hopper had all passed away. Very sad.

[@bradleymilton1720]

Well, it was sad that Ray Collins had to leave the show, but he was getting on in years and his health was fading. Talman's and Hopper's untimely passing was more to do with their chain smoking I'd imagine. Smoking was much the norm back then.

[@markusniepmann4804]

Raymond ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️👍😃 Love This Man ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@karenharris4027]

Raymond Burr was a charming and thoughtful man. RIP

[@DIOSpeedDemon]

The Guy is just as Fascinating in an Interview as he is on screen. He should Receive a Lifetime Oscar for allowing us to see his Work on tv and screen. Respects.

[@Metch238]

I was born 1962 my parents most likely watched Perry Mason and probably many movies Mr. Burr was cast in. I've been watching Perry Mason (the earlier seasons) 2-5 episodes a week. I will soon be looking for other shows he was in. I am 61 yrs old now.

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

Been watching Perry in quarantine. Love the show...the interviewer is wild. No filter. Really good.

[@kevinbutler6572]

The series continued for another three years..ending in 1966.

[@anitarestinpeacemary2405]

I love Perry Mason the show reruns come on every day one at 9am and the other at 12pm Monday through Friday on ME TV I have watched every episode over and over and don't get tired of them OOOH the drama i love it Sincerely..a big Perry Mason fan......

[@brianarbenz1329]

He's so Perry!

[@javelin1010]

A great Canadian.

[@sherry-lynnbeardslee4288]

Perry Mason was just great.

[@Godzillamovie1]

Don't forget he was Steve Martin in Godzilla king of the monsters too.

[@surfcottage]

Thank YOU!!!!!!

[@midmodgal]

Hey now, wait a minute..Raymond Burr was Canadian? I had no idea? PM is my favourite show of all time. It's always on in my house and has been for nearly 25 years.

[@leilal8053]

Total surprise to me too.

[@roadsidediner-video2792]

Yes, he was born in Canada, but grew up in California. He left Canada with his mother when he was six years old when she divorced his father, attended all of his elementary schools, through high school in California.

[@TheOfficeandGummiBearsFan]

Ike Broflovski is Canadian Same With Terrance and Phillip

[@judithrodriguez6658]

Loved Raymond Burr. No one will ever equal him. I saw him in Rear Window. (His first movie) I loved him in "ironside". I've seen him in most of his movies. Heard their planning a remake of Perry Mason but no one will ever equal Raymond Burr!! I watch Perry Mason every day on FETV.

[@walshy2116]

Wish I knew him

[@jordina3868]

Raymond Burr, el mejor de los actores del mundo mundial. Y una gran persona. Jamás te olvidaremos.

[@jppicur]

New Westminster BC's Raymond Burr is interviewed by Vancouver-area journalist Jack Webster, presumably for Canadian television.

[@EmorSceneForME]

Praise God for blessing me with knowing this man from his shows, praise to Jesus Amen!

[@winstonmarkwart1398]

Raymond Burr is being interviewed by Jack Webster. Jack Webster used to work in media in Vancouver B.C. A man once asked Raymond Burr to defend him in a legal matter. Mr. Burr informed him that he couldn't fight his way out of a wet paper bag. He is an actor who played the part of a lawyer in Perry Mason.

[@nicholasnighswander4636]

He played a great Perry Mason.

[@geoffm9944]

Raymond was an excellent interviewee. He gave clear and thoughtful answers and remained unflustered during the whole interview despite being peppered with rapid fire questions. I was unhappy with the interviewer who seemed to want to rush Raymond in answering questions. It seemed as if the interviewer was not listening to Raymond’s answers but merely was determined to get in as many questions as time would allow.

[@markpettigrew3482]

Interesting that he mentions Rear Window. I mostly recall that movie because of the star, James Stewart. But Raymond Burr played the part of the murderer, Lars Thorwald.

[@janicekornas7199]

Yes but Raymond Burr was well know because he was the bad guy. A job well done!

[@indy_go_blue6048]

He played a heavy almost always until he played Steve Martin in "Godzilla: King of the Monsters." PM started 2 years later.

[@cbass2755]

Raymond Burr took this interview pretty good. This journalist keeps hammer him!

[@chrisn7259]

What a class act Raymond was, even this rude interviewer didn't get under his skin.

[@pgbear]

I totally agree. The interviewer's technique is pretty unique, to put it mildly. Raymond Burr takes it all on the chin and gives really interesting and considered answers, despite the rapid fire questioning. Mr Burr is clearly one classy gentleman.

[@shitzilla6229]

Ah yes, Raymond Burr, the actor you remember from Perry Mason and the American cut of the original Godzilla. Seems like a chill guy.

[@steveslaughter7315]

I loved Perry Mason in the '60's and we could get it overseas off and on. I love watching the old shows on satellite now.

[@Ladyranger]

cool he is truly a study

[@charleswinokoor6023]

John Edgar Webster, CM (April 15, 1918 - March 2, 1999) was a Scottish-born Canadian journalist, radio, and television personality, regarded as "king of the Vancouver airwaves"[1] from the 1950s to his retirement, in 1988.

[@PacRimJim]

Want to see Ray at his funniest, see the KZbin page with Jack Benny and Raymond Burr.

[@sharondavidson7412]

I agree! I never laughed so hard before!

[@dkcorderoyximenez3382]

The Jack Benny murder trial was awesome funny...

[@flyaway7636]

Great deadpan comic delivery by Raymond Burr. Hilarious when the jury & even the judge applauded Burr's entrance in the court room. The judge on that Jack Benny skit also appeared as a sitting judge on several Perry Mason episodes. One of my favorite shows.

[@EphemeralProductions]

@JubalCalif Barbara Hale was. She remained great friends with Burr and his longtime boyfriend until their deaths.

[@artvankampen8993]

Thanks for sharing this.

[@Dra741]

I know about his acting not much about his personality and everything but like this but he was one of those people that way you was American he would motivate you to be a greater American that's how I'll remember was

[@kayedeedid]

I love that he mentions the studio work in Vancouver. Now, most tv movie productions are done in Canada because of the ease of 'generic' settings. Vancouver and Toronto can be just about any part of the US except the heavy desert. In fact, when they did the Perry Mason movies in the 80s and 90s, they were filmed in Canada.

[@liliamplaza9517]

Dedra Kaye DeHart.

[@jdmarr2259]

When I was a child, I was very impatient because Perry Mason was on TV 📺 for a full hour before The Flintstones came on & that was agony. Later in adolescence, I remember attending a birthday party for a boy whose name was Perry & his mother had named him that in honor of Perry Mason. Then, there were years & years, (even now), when the name Perry Mason has been used in comparison to or in praise of a member in the legal profession. Now, I watch Perry Mason on MeTV at night and am hooked. If Raymond Burr is not on the episode, it doesn't matter if Bette Davis or Mike Connors is standing in, I'm probably not going to watch it. His sidekicks, Paul Drake & Della Street), are missed too when they're not in an episode. But, Raymond Burr WAS Perry Mason. Maybe they can use different actors, (through the years), for Superman & Batman, but Burr is the only Perry I'll watch. I'm only sorry that I didn't have this Perry Mason appreciation in my younger years because my children would definitely have been named Perry Mason & Paul Drake. lol. But, seriously... they would have...

[@1btlfan]

I actually liked this interviewer. He’s asking interesting questions, not offensive. Raymond Burr is so intelligent and suave.

[@TheGregoryGardner]

It just occurred to me that I could drive from where I'm sitting right now to the house where Raymond Burr grew up in about seven or eight minutes, depending on traffic.

[@Ladyshiftsgears]

Webster was a pioneer in the interview field. Rude, yes, aggressive, yes but he asked questions that got back unique answers. He did his job.