Why Raymond Burr Had to Fabricate a “Fake” Life to Be Accepted?

[@ageofvintage2106]

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[@milliemouse6525]

I've watched a few of your videos which while interesting, are extremely repetitive. You say the same thing three or four times! I think you should either write a script and stay with it or do some editing.

[@ageofvintage2106]

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[@craigbrowning9448]

Vallejo is pronounced "Va-Lay-Hoe."

[@henriettacoyle7257]

The narrator is fake and repeats facts at least twice in every video. Crap

[@davidallen346]

Didn't even know Raymond Burr was Gay

[@sandratharp4818]

I couldn't care less about his personal life. He was a damn good actor and I'm still watching him to this day.

[@corsairman1956]

I’ve been binging Perry Mason these last few days. Reminds me of the good ole’ days when movies and TV were, shall-we-say, wholesome.

[@mlaurynn8567]

Love PM, Drake, Della, even Tragg & Burger! What great chemistry with this group & no smut! Love Raymond Burr! Watch this every Monday thru Friday night. Such a classy show compared to the trashy crap shown nowadays.

[@brendathompson2288]

Me too

[@mzsexy41]

Me too

[@morganbeare1764]

That's all very well & good, but the fact remains that Burr's homosexuality would have just murdered his career had it been revealed full stop. Being gay meant being closeted & being closeted meant living with your own sword of Damocles over your head, always looking over your shoulder & wondering: "Is today the day who & what I really am is revealed & everything I've worked for is taken away from me & I'm reduced to the status of a pariah? Some Unclean Thing?" Those were the stakes. Too many of Burr's fans would've turned on him & reduced him to poverty & obscurity if they'd known.

[@KC-fp8ix]

I didn't know he was a veteran, much less a heavily wounded combat vet. He seemed like a good man, adopting foster children and giving much of his salary to the USO and other organizations. Great actor, I liked to watch him playing gangster roles as well as the Perry Mason and Ironside series. His personal life should be just that - personal.

[@tlhoward5655]

That's just it: he lied about being a vet. He was never in any of the armed services. He acted during the war, traveled the country, performing in places like Denver, at the Elitch Theatre. (It's the primary reason they did so many of the Mason movies there; he had friends from those days in Denver). He performed in one short-lived show on Broadway in NY in 1944. He did radio work. Like a lot of performers who weren't in the military, he joined with others to raise money for the war by doing War Bond tours. However, his insecurities always seemed to lead him to tell untrue stories. He never could bring himself to say he didn't serve during the war.

[@agnessomerville2820]

I loved him as an actor. It didn’t matter to me if he was gay or straight, he was a great actor.

[@MaryDoyle-xl2ri]

❤❤

[@tj921able]

I admired him and never cared what his personal life was like. It is sad how actors were treated in Hollywood. I hope he is at peace now

[@MetusalemSeSouffleur]

That voice, that gravitas. What an actor he was. One of those that you couldn't take your eyes off if he entered a room or a stage. Great video, thank you.

[@donpruett9194]

I never thought of him being gay but I really don't care because that was his life. I think he was a fantastic actor and that's all that matters to me

[@rebeccahernandez3460]

My thoughts exactly. I always liked him as a actor and never once wondered if he was gay or straight, because that didn't matter. For one I didn't care about his life, it was his business and second all I cared about was his acting.

[@osiawideman4851]

Exactly, I love watching him on Perry Mason, I can't go a day without watching Perry Mason

[@frankbullitt4556]

yes, he was a great actor

[@amysands2413]

@@rebeccahernandez3460 Loved Raymond Burr.

[@mikediamond353]

And he's very charitably minded, raising over 20 foster children. We might ask them what kind of father Raymond was. We're they boys or girls by the way? Just asking!

[@nanasewdear]

Never stopped to appreciate what beautiful eyes Raymond Burr had.

[@bobdownes162]

Beleive they were a bright blue

[@justred5164]

@@bobdownes162 he’s a gorgeous man

[@christinebuckingham8369]

Was just about to comment the same thing too!

[@jefolson6989]

Wonderful human being! He didn't try to hide it once he found Robert, at least not among friends. I love that the last weeks of his life were spent giving away his fortune.

[@domiro8156]

Very large and beautiful bright blue eyes.....

[@scarlettwilson7121]

NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT HIM BEING GAY......DID NOT CARE ONE BIT BECAUSE HE WAS ABSOLUTELY ONE OF THE GREATEST ACTORS OF ALL TIME!!!

[@mgn5667]

rick why are you yelling

[@scarlettwilson7121]

@@mgn5667 NOT YELLING......THE BIGGER PRINT EASIER TO READ ( OLD HERE....LOL) !!!!!!

[@fulltimerver2355]

Why all caps. Is your opinion more important than others?

[@septiawoman2911]

Mgn, understood. His acting ability is only what I focused on.

[@JuneauBoyUAS]

@@scarlettwilson7121 I knew why. My sister has to use the big print, too. I used to think she was flaming me, until I realized her sight was worse than mine (I'm in my early 50s). I've had bad sight since I was 5.

[@richardrodriguez1630]

He truly was a great actor ,artist and humanitarian. Miss his acting very much.

[@tonya_marie]

I never knew of Burr’s private life until 2021, a few months before this video was published (I was searching for his spouse). His acting career is what I’ve always known of him and learning about his private life does not change my opinion of him. He gave the world what he owed it, his gift of acting. He was one of the best actors of all time and that’s how he should be remembered.

[@shelliepoitras2473]

I loved perry Mason shows omgness classics..🥰

[@danielthoman7324]

why were some people so concerned about his sexual orientation? he was a good actor and that's all that matters. he was in a lot of old movies mostly late 40s and 50s, but one thing most people will remember him for is Perry Mason.

[@paulcaron400]

Well said I wish there were more people like you, wasn’t easy back then but he persevered and thank you 😉

[@Anointed012]

That’s all anyone should know. It’s nones business what other peoples personal life is.

[@rubywlee3831]

Adore perrymasonandironsidesablackguywhodudnotplay abulter

[@mrskath8284]

I was his sisters nurse and her friend . I got to meet him and he was a nice man. He thanked me for everything I did for her . She use to talk about him all the time . She had almost ever inch of the walls covered in his picture's . I know she knew about his life but she tried to keep the fake life going by telling me all about it . But later on she told me the truth after he passed away . I have always kept that to myself . She is in heaven now . I will never forget her and she was his biggest fan . Love you Geraldine.

[@happeedaze1]

Aw, my deepest condolences on your loss. Nurses are awesome and to also be a good and loyal friend to the person you're caring for is very special. Thank you for that even though I don't know you. It was very nice that you were there to help her through her loss as well. Your story touched me. I hope you are doing well. Wishing you all the best ☺🌹

[@tdotjazzberryram61]

@Annette Johnson No, both people are long dead and the info about Mr. Burr is public knowledge. The commenter broke no professional ethics/statutes.

[@rpierce7004]

I would be interested in what she told you about their parents. A coincidence that his father was in the military, lived in China (doing what?) and Raymond was in the military in counterintelligence conveniently before becoming an actor? Hollywood was/is a propaganda machine. I don't believe that this story is telling us the whole story. My guess his life was a role as an actor called Perry Mason and a military puppet in his real life. Another actor that conveniently had all these tragedies including a child that died. The American public is still star-struck, by the Hollywood stories. Even this narrator says as much.

[@jabjab4434]

@Annette Johnson judging is your drug.....

[@moniquehamilton5195]

You confirm on social media what was told to you in private by a friend. What value did you get out of doing this? I do not believe you kept this information confidential while Mr. Burr and his sister were alive.

[@theavandenberg6876]

I wouldn't be surprised if some actors/actresses are still pretending. Even in this day and age

[@wabisabi7755]

Of course. Look at Richard Madden.

[@erikramaekers63]

True.Certainly leading man movie stars.

[@larrylong3100]

Thea van den berg Much more now than then without a doubt.

[@sammysoppy3361]

ummm duh? hollywood is still incredibly homophobic. most of the industry is gay but won’t let stars come out still

[@fumarate1]

@@sammysoppy3361 I always thought De Caprio was gay.

[@paulhogan2389]

What's left to be said. The definition of someone being a fan is basically a fanatic. And a fanatic will lose a sense of reality. Raymond Burr was absolutely someone I wish I could have been. Thanks Mr Burr for everything.

[@robertgorton3856]

Raymond was a very talented actor and, his personal life was totally his business as it should be. He accomplished much in his life and helped many people out.

[@jeromejackson6111]

@@melianna999 not everything private is for public consumption......his life was not an "affair" but, a life lived.

[@ItsMe-ic7on]

@@melianna999 I do not understand that comment

[@melianna999]

@@ItsMe-ic7on because you do not understand life - you have to wait

[@judyvalencia3257]

Loved Perry Mason! When the theme music plays, it just takes me back to the 50's.

[@harperstacey9604]

Robert Redford was on an episode of Perry Mason.

[@geraldwalker2612]

Heck, it takes me back to last week... the program is still in syndication and I don't grow tired of it. Well crafted all around. Gotta luv 'em all, Della, Paul, Hamilton. Great stuff

[@mr.lincoln5154]

I still watch Perry Mason, its a good show.

[@paolamiranda9809]

Me too!!!

[@Lillyofthefield73]

I still watch it too.

[@carlbrown8688]

The same here.

[@mittielamarweston783]

Actually, I still watch Perry Mason. I enjoy him in his role as Defence Attorney, who always wins his cases. No matter what, I thank God that we had him in our presence for so long. All is well, I am not a judge, because my day will come. Thanks.

[@valjoseph3518]

O love him too

[@deloreswilson1798]

Who wouldn't love Raymond Burr.

[@mikeyates7931]

Amen ; judge not lest ye be judged - God Bless

[@TheVelvetLoungeLife]

Calm cool, collected and talented.

[@jehugo66]

His fine Military Service in WW II is enough to command Respect.

[@randymoran67]

@uncle reeler Still smoking meth

[@archraskal]

@uncle reeler What's your source for your contention about Burr? If you can't come up with one then you deserve the slam you got from @Randy Moran.

[@debrajones7344]

He did USO tours in the Korean War and Vietnam.

[@jayhawk2689]

Made it up Never in the service

[@thomasabecket3944]

Indeed!

[@ML-uk6lu]

One of the great actors. Wish there were more like him.

[@cynthiasoroka1838]

RIP Raymond, you have friends that continue to have a lot of LOVE & RESPECT FOR YOU. ❤️

[@harperstacey9604]

And millions of fans that love him.

[@fungiuse]

Soroka: And you think he's able to read or listen to you?? !! Wake up!! :)

[@melianna999]

@@fungiuse 👍

[@barbaragaskins7914]

He is not resting in peace if he did not repent turned away from his lifestyle.

[@pbmax700]

@@barbaragaskins7914 and who made you God

[@marshalmichael129]

I had the great honor to act in a movie with him in 1979. He was a true gentleman!!!!!

[@shamanisis9601]

That’s epic

[@SamiDC]

Oh, how I envy you! ❤

[@vanessadotson8067]

What a life my friend

[@sherrihinton8567]

How wonderful

[@keithdavis82]

Love's Savage Fury

[@osiawideman4851]

I love watching Perry Mason, one of the best TV shows of all time

[@harperstacey9604]

Nobody can play Perry Mason like Raymond Burr.

[@feleciaclemons5074]

💯💯💯💯

[@Sunshine-pn2gy]

Me too watching now, and every night!

[@ronaldmayle1823]

He was good. He always found the bad guy right in the courtroom. He never lost a case and never charged for his services.

[@MichaelSmith-rq3pk]

Yes yes watch it every night

[@don_actor_improv]

He sounds like he was a wonderful person-glad he found love.

[@anniekirby5963]

I watched PERRY MASON since I was a child the whole family watched together and enjoyed it and IRONSIDE too Raymond Burr has been and still is a good part of my life his private life is his own business THANK GOD WE HAD HIM FOR A WHILE REST IN PEACE BRAVE KHIGHT

[@noelt2238]

@seeker of truth So quick to condemn.

[@dleet86]

@Tyrone JR Life is not based on a Mesopotamian sheep herder's hallucinations. There is no such thing as heaven, hell, or God. Jesus was real but just a short red headed clean shaven Jew, like Red Buttons. Jesus got a dinner.

[@deloreswilson1798]

As Joe E.Brown said in"Some Like It Hot",nobody's perfect"when Jack Lemon told Joe E.Brown,"I'm a man".Joe E. Brown says" Nobody's prefect"...I love Raymond Burr regardless.

[@marjoriegarner5369]

@Tyrone JR Jesus also said, "Judge not, that ye be not judged."

[@kathygordon7690]

I think he is awesome, I love the parts he played in hollywood . He brought the shows to life in his own unique way .

[@irriehicks9604]

I grew up watching Raymond Burr he was a good actor. He deserved to be happy, his private life was his business. I wish he could have been able to just be open but society wouldn't let him back then.

[@juanlopez4353]

I just I think Raymond Burr mind his own business and that's okay he didn't want to be mock.... He want it to respect the public and not disrespect anyone...

[@davef.2811]

A good man, and a good American. Given that he was so philanthropic and generous with his friends says it all of his character. His personal life was his business and he certainly had much more discretion than most of who Hollywood has given us.

[@TheFiown]

And a good Canadian !

[@mariaevans7811]

All you comments are true!!! 🙄🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@maxpayne2574]

He had to because he would've been fired and never worked again if he was found out. That's the point. The FBI investigated people for being gay geezus that's the point.

[@shadowlouise]

I agree, Dave. I believe it would be better if we could just enjoy celebrities' work and any good they contribute to society. All this endless gossip about private lives has contributed to creating a society in which nothing is private, and the general opinion is everything is everybody's business.

[@freeedward8]

You say he had more "discretion" so it sounds like you appreciate his hiding his truth. So you won't feel uncomfortable? It was society that felt homosexuality was "wrong" or "unnatural" and should be hidden or live a LIE. God created all kinds of human sexuality and it's all good.

[@jimmyrick2844]

When he played Ironside, i was sort of convinced he was actually wheelchair bound in real life later in his life. He was that good of an actor.

[@mikediamond353]

That's right, Jim! And when he told the foster child's caseworker that he would not harm the boy, she believed him! He was that good of an actor!

[@debrasaunders7200]

By the end of his life he was morbidly obese w a bad back and kinda did need a wheelchair but he was a great actor.

[@chriscase9549]

I suspect his legs went bad, either from arthritis or a genetic problem. And Ironside was created to allow him to make another series. Later when Perry Mason was brought back, he used a cane and in most standing shots h was leaning on something. eta: I just heard above that he got shrapnel in the back in WWII. Bingo?

[@debrasaunders7200]

@@chriscase9549 thank you. I knew he served with honor but did not know he was left w shrapnel in his back

[@mikediamond353]

Hollywood has got this down to a science! Classic brainwashing technique! Millions don't know!

[@lauratroxel24]

It's so sad that people have to hide and even lie about who they love. Why can't everyone just live the one life they have instead of judging others?

[@mcmanpa]

@Laura Troxel Amen, sister.

[@jguyfletch2187]

Perhaps you are fairly young and unaware of the reasons people had to live a lie. During those decades, if any man were to admit to being homosexual, it would result in immediate imprisonment. Furthermore, after court hearings and full prosecutions, many of these men were involuntarily committed to insane asylums; where they would be subjected to heinous and grotesque medical experimentation. Additionally, simply being suspected of being 'Gay' or knowing someone who was guilty of being Gay often resulted in arrest. It was absolutely ILLEGAL to be gay, BY LAW in the U.S.! Even into the 1970's!

[@jeankeats3200]

Because it's against God's law and just look around. Well, get your nose in a Bible. Your eyes will be opened. God promised that if we obey His Laws and Statutes He would give us rain in due season and we would have so much abundance that we would not have any place for it BUT if we don't He said....I'll curse you with a curse, you'll have famine, disease, death and if you STILL don't harken unto my voice your dead bodies will pile up. I'm paraphrasing but this is what my Bible says. The reason is not because God is cruel. Quite the contrary. He KNOWS that if we continue our way of life it will bring ONLY death and destruction. Why can't you people understand God's language? What is it that keeps you all from understanding?

[@mcmanpa]

@@jeankeats3200 More schismatic blabberings. I do wish there was a clause in the social media T&C's that obliged religious zealots to state which version of the bible they're quoting, so we can all grasp which particular corner of heaven they're presumably broadcasting from, and treat them accordingly. Another day, another dogma - it's getting very tiring.

[@jeankeats3200]

@@mcmanpa Your filthy ways are getting tiring to us decent people too.

[@MS-wb5mf]

I'm American and all of these actors I liked were Canadian and I never knew it , Author Hill , Raymond Burr , William Shatner , Glenn Ford , on and on , who knew ? Then we got hit with their comedians and musicians , there is a lot of talent up there.

[@lindaname9413]

Lorne Greene as well, America's Western Dad, Ben Cartwright. Loved him.

[@mangot589]

Well, to be fair, it is pretty hard to tell the difference lol.

[@noelt2238]

@@mangot589 To tell the difference? Between Canadians and Americans?

[@mangot589]

@@noelt2238 Yes.

[@dmamatoooo]

I'm a 72 older straight women. And have a few gay friends. I thoroughly enjoyed him as an Actor and what he did with his private life was his business.❤

[@michaelynedwards1043]

Yay.

[@mikediamond353]

I wonder if Raymond ever harvested adrenochrome. Such a good man...

[@winonamassingill7895]

I too have a friend who is gay. For a time he was married to my niece, but they divorced were so that he could marry his male lover. They are still married. He still keeps in contact with my niece and sends her birthday cards every year on her birthday. My friend says that he should just leave her alone and quit sending her birthday cards. I tell my friend, that just because he might not have seen her as a sexual partner that didn’t stop him from loving her as a friend. I’m in the same situation as she is. I don’t approve of his life style but I still like him as a friend. If he were here now I’d be glad to give him a great big hug 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@dg1006]

@@winonamassingill7895 ...”lifestyle”?

[@apollozero]

@@dg1006 yeah how is it a lifestyle, it’s someone living their authentic life like everyone else.

[@The1djdave]

alot of lawyer actors came awful close, but perry mason gave us the everlasting standard for legal shows... R B stands tall always!

[@renebrown995]

Can't help but notice those beautiful eyes I still watch Perry Mason everyday on METV.

[@cruisepaige]

12 Lb baby!

[@danitapruitt-mcwhorter9544]

Me too!

[@annczeiner3507]

Everyday!😄👍👍

[@Kushprincess66]

@Rene Brown, yes very beautiful eyes.😁

[@henryottis295]

Yes! Those eyes are beautiful.

[@deniseb1195]

I think he was sooo handsome in his younger days 😍

[@joeowens6180]

God bless Raymond Burr for his deep and unfailing humanity, and God curse anyone who holds his sexuality against him, to negate all of his goodness. This was as thorough and as good a biography of a Hollywood stare I have ever seen! Thank you very much!

[@DaronsDislikes]

God will not curse ppl who are against homosexuality. Because God himself is against homosexuality. I have found at least 7 places in the Bible that speak against it. But this one should be enough: Leviticus 18:22 22 You shall not lie with a male as with a woman. It is an abomination

[@tommygun2648]

I'm glad to know Raymond had a long and apparently happy relationship. He was a kind and generous man, and I'm certain that had a lot to do with his ability to keep his private life private. Just like in the rest of society, when a celebrity is an asshole, the people they've been mean to are all to eager to see them fall. But when a celebrity is known for their kindness and generosity, the people who know enough to ruin them are more likely to keep that celebrity's secret.

[@christineduffy3113]

Very well said all people should realize that if you treat people well they hopefully will treat you well in return take note Meghan and Harry but it's too late for them they can't or won't change

[@terrymills6281]

truly a great actor--loved watching perry mason-glad to know he was a person that gave to many charities

[@katemaloney4296]

He wasn't harming anyone that I'm aware of. He lived life, paid his bills, created and grew remarkable flowers, seemed to be genuinely liked by people he worked with, and kept to himself. It would behoove some celebrities to take a page from Raymond's book and do the same.

[@scottbiddle3967]

Absolutely

[@mikediamond353]

Just how much concern should we have for the welfare of the 20-25 foster children he took in? That's his private sex life, not our business, correct?

[@scottbiddle3967]

@@mikediamond353 all I can say is WOW!! Because he kept his life personal and wasn't part of scandals to keep his career going. Like so many out of work actors do, so they can stay famous. Instead of just being good at their jobs like he was. Also if I remember correctly he continued working as long as he wanted too. Because he was good at his job. You decided he had to be perverted. Since he helped children that needed help. Well seems like you had to be wrong or it would have surfaced by now. I hope you feel ashamed for your sorry disgusting mind. A person is not a pervert because they are gay. Believe it or not they are human like the rest of the world. I find that because of people that think like that. Gay people tend to be a better quality of person than most. Because they have a better since of humanity and understanding. More people should follow their lead.

[@mikediamond353]

A few logical inconsistencies. He worked as long as he wanted, because he was good at his job. It would have surfaced by now. (Gays) have a better sense of humanity. I ask you: why defend him? You have conflated Burr with Perry Mason. He was hired, celebrated, deified, protected; BECAUSE he was Gay. Hollywood. You have lived a sheltered life.

[@scottbiddle3967]

@@mikediamond353 I ask you. What rock have tou been living under? It wasn't until the 1990's that people didn't really care what your sexual preference is. Actors have had to fake marriages so they could keep working. Studios would make them date other celebrities at the same company to keep them popular. I personally think it's horrible what studio executives would make them do just to get work. If I'm not mistaken even Judy Garland from the Wizard of Oz had to perform on casting couches to continue working. The star of one of the most iconic children's movies wasn't exempt from such unbelievable sexual harassment. The one thing I am ashamed of is that "we the people" didn't stop watching the shows and movie's put out by these company's. Like when the sexual harassment at Hooters came out that company lost a lot business. Yes I am guilty of continuing watch all of the shows and movie's. There should have been some kind of reprimand of the studios to pay actors that were sexually harassed. Maybe they would not have died poor like so many did.

[@pamelamays4186]

His role as Perry Mason set the bar for all TV lawyers.

[@Fuzzamajumula]

Yes. I was heartbroken to learn that lawyers are not like him at all, in real life.

[@geraldstephens8791]

Raymond Burr's portrayal of Perry Mason is one of the best of a stoic, kind, mature man. Truly one to be emulated. We need more like him.

[@johnpatrickfay5288]

Great actor and great presence, Had more manliness than most heterosexual men of today. Enough said.

[@don-cw1yz]

Yes, he was quite an actor in more ways than one.

[@shamanisis9601]

He has an extraordinary military career. Look it up. He thrived alone. But that is a lonely road, which RB knew well.

[@lisaellis2593]

Agreed.

[@UncleRobsGarage]

He was fake!

[@johnpatrickfay5288]

@@UncleRobsGarage In as much as what exactly. Fake is the new genome of modern society, Keep your friends close, But your enemies closer, Has never been more true today.

[@joncosby4385]

Suprising , but his charitable work and fostering kids is commendable

[@mikediamond353]

I deleted my own comment here, because the majority of people watching have NO idea about the foster care system, and homosexuals.

[@kyfarm]

@@mikediamond353 But I do. And I hope that that wasn't the case with him.

[@wincrasher2007]

@@sallyire1 he just paid for the kids support - they didn't live with him. the way you are thinking was why homosexuals were persecuted so much in the 20th century.

[@mikemadden4084]

Even thinking that shows prejudice. Imho he was a good American, served his country, in th military, and gave to charity. A good man! Period. Expunge those thoughts. Idiot

[@pennagainagain7491]

@@wincrasher2007 Raymond Burr sponsored 26 foster children in the US and abroad, many of them having life-threatening problems.

[@EagleRockers]

Nice to know he and his partner were together for so long. Life is about love.

[@ATLcentury334]

Nicely put.

[@EagleRockers]

@@RStark-ek7mh oh really? Just what are these "consequences"?

[@EagleRockers]

@@RStark-ek7mh There isn't a choice. Why wait for Heaven? It is here today. Time is the great illusion. We are all there now as One.

[@EagleRockers]

@@RStark-ek7mh How very judgmental of you. But if you choose to believe that, that's your choice. My choice, my God and my Jesus are very different from the Dark Ages belief in sin and hell. A god that would condemn his son is no god at all.

[@EagleRockers]

@@RStark-ek7mh Those who offer peace to everyone have found a home in Heaven the world cannot destroy. For it is large enough to hold the world within its peace. Peace to you, my brother.

[@fokkerd3red618]

I have much respect for this Tremendous actor & humanitarian. If it wasn't for Raymond Burr on Perry Mason, I'd never watch TV. The whole cast and writers for this show were extremely talented. Thank You for this very warm presentation, to a man who earned it.

[@deloresmc2659]

I never thought of it he was such a great actor and when I did hear that he's lead a different life it didn't matter his private life was his private life. He made you want to be a lawyer

[@tomloft2000]

he also auditioned for the part of Paul Drake.he was the John Wayne of the courtroom.i still watch him on MeTv.

[@wilmamccarter2296]

Yes I do too love the show

[@HjCrawford]

I love MeTv

[@denisestinnett8904]

You would think we would have at least reached a point where brave military men and women could live the lives they fought so hard to give us all.

[@don_actor_improv]

amen

[@noelt2238]

@@don_actor_improv And Amen!

[@shebamaree9026]

perry mason comes on MeTv twice a day. i loved the 1950s clothes. and the vehicles!

[@cymbolichuman433]

The vehicles (drooling)

[@brendaisajiw3417]

I watch Perry Mason on MeTv. He was a good-looking man and a great actor. He did the role justice.

[@keythdanielsen9315]

And the supporting cast.

[@macwyll]

This is also makes the show so cool to me

[@keythdanielsen9315]

@@macwyll Basically the whole 50s culture from the show is cool. Raymond Burr was a smooth as butter and the supporting cast was great. Enjoyed seeing the character continue into the 80s, with updates for the current standards of the time. This is one of my favorite shows of all time (along with Columbo and Rockford) and I never tire of seeing the same episodes over and over again.

[@bojack40]

He didn’t live a fake life. He lived a real life and allowed the perceptions of others to be what they wanted them to be to survive.

[@alexissokal3033]

well said ❤

[@robbinlongs106]

He was & always will be one of my favorites, I love everything he acts in .

[@larsrodbok1285]

Burr donated a great orchid collection to Cal Poly Pomona, a gift for us all.

[@lucyfisher8347]

Didn't he name an orchid after Barbara Hale?

[@larsrodbok1285]

@@lucyfisher8347 that seems likely. I grew up during the Ironside series and always thought him gruff, like Orson Wells. I have learned what kind person he was, since his passing. I have a relative that tended the collection and showed it to me once.

[@Texas1836]

Perry and Paul were 2 gorgeous hunks.

[@harperstacey9604]

The gay hunks were always gorgeous.

[@ketokarbs3671]

Paul who????

[@stevenwagner9912]

His private detective on Perry Mason.

[@rickpendergrass9302]

Nasty

[@ketokarbs3671]

@@rickpendergrass9302 yes it's grosssss

[@patriciakavanaugh7820]

Raymond burr was my grand mothers first cousin they would play together in the yard together as children before he went to Hollywood

[@rosannesavine6443]

I’ve loved watching Perry Mason since I was a kid. Burr was a great actor!

[@vivianlang5269]

COOL💖

[@jimmyrodasmolestina979]

Was he playing with vintage barbies

[@diamondleigh7280]

@@jimmyrodasmolestina979 😄😄 that was mean...... 😄

[@revondacolbert7775]

Nice! My cousin was a floral designer who also happened to be gay. He designed the flower arrangements for tv shows like Hotel and Falcon Crest. He became friends with Raymond Burr during Burr's later life. He always commented on how kind Mr Burr was.

[@DianeRoma1]

Society would have not allowed him to live openly back then. He lied to keep his carrier. He was a loyal, kind, professional and talented man.

[@sherrieadams1253]

@Diane Romanov The same as society won't let you be or say what they don't want to hear or see if you are a conservative. THE WOKE brigade that attacks anything they don't like, even costs you your job. The reason society wouldn't allow openly gay actors in Burr's time was people worshiped GOD more then and had morals lined out in the Bible but the people now don't know the Bible. The world now is all about "What makes me happy"?

[@123benny4]

He was able to keep his carrier? That's strange and shocking. He also lied to keep his career.

[@michaelgaynor6866]

Least we forget about Richard Chamberlain and the man from Star Trek.

[@avrilc8715]

@@michaelgaynor6866 What man from Star Trek?

[@melianna999]

unfortunately society had than some old fashion morals. And so stupid called normal as not normal. Today we have freedom and we free to call not normal normal or...opposite? I am lost.Sorry.

[@jenniferdavis2306]

I don't care what anyone says I still love Raymond Burr I was hurt when he died My Mom died in 1988 he died in 1996. OMG 😳 that theme song will NEVER leave me I'll so glad he was chosen for the roll 🙂🙂🙂

[@MaryDoyle-xl2ri]

❤❤

[@charlottesmith4850]

I knew he was gay. I love his eyes. He was such a handsome man.

[@harperstacey9604]

Millions of fans adore him.

[@vanmorrison2346]

G..a little bird came along and tell you.

[@32mybelle]

Dreamy

[@pegjardin1954]

I don't think I realized it

[@juanlopez4353]

Well big actors like Kirk Douglas, Marlon Brando, Richard Pryor, we're gay...

[@yayajlupo]

Very tastefully done , kudo's.He was a great actor

[@marylawson6060]

Still watch Perry Mason and he is straight lol. Raymond Burr always played the heavy or bad guy in earlier movies. He had a giving heart and supported charities and served in the Navy receiving the Purple Heart. He is Perry Mason. RIP my brother.

[@zoyablake9538]

They talk about his weight stryggles, but it never occurred to me that he was fat. He was what I think of as a "fine figure" of a man. His body suited him.

[@mississippimud7046]

His years of entertaining me through TV AND FILMS IS ALL I CARE ABOUT

[@harperstacey9604]

Raymond burr was in the movie, a place in the Sun with Elizabeth Taylor.

[@peggyelchert8340]

He was certainly no slouch. He lived a very pro-active useful life.

[@jubalcalif9100]

Indubitably !

[@32mybelle]

Brilliant with his hobbies and talents too.

[@jubalcalif9100]

@@32mybelle How right you are ! :-)

[@scottbiddle3967]

He has always been one of my favorite actors. I think it's great how he could keep his life so personal

[@harperstacey9604]

I don't care about his personal life. I just enjoy his acting.

[@sheilagravely5621]

I wish more actors kept there business private.

[@yvonce7309]

@@sheilagravely5621 Exactly!!!!

[@mikemadden4084]

Bingo

[@nhmooytis7058]

He used to own an orchid farm in Fiji, now The Garden of the Sleeping Giant, open to the public!

[@mariafletcher6603]

Never judge a book by its cover. Great actor. I luv'd Perry mason my favourite. May he rest in peace 🕊️ from UK 🇬🇧👍👍

[@nadinejackson6187]

I wish some of the current 'celebrities' kept their private lives a secret.

[@pegjardin1954]

I have to agree with you!!!

[@lory2videos]

I agree as well!!!!!!

[@marthapushpin]

Why? Love is love, they deserve to live their lives openly.

[@pennagainagain7491]

Why did you have to say that when was trying to drink my coffee? What a mess!

[@hurryandleave9680]

Their private AND public lives!

[@acastrohowell]

Love Perry Mason watching today ☺️

[@feleciaclemons5074]

Best damn show EVER!!

[@vickicocosolo2099]

I watch too.I work nights, and come home and watch to just relax!!!'. I watched as a child with my family! Such wonderful memories,.hence maybe able to relax (family memories) I watch every night until I fall asleep! My best friend does the same!!

[@kenrowland7864]

I always loved his Beautiful Eyes 😌

[@harperstacey9604]

His beautiful eyes can put you in a trance.

[@califwillie4247bd]

I remember going to Raymond's house in Hollywood back in the day to party. He was gay and it was known thru-out the gay community. That was in the 70's. It was a crazy time of life. He was a great actor also and very generous.

[@mikediamond353]

So generous that he took in many foster children through our his career. Did you ever meet any of them at the hay parties? The 70s WERE crazy!

[@beverlytheis2836]

He was!

[@debrastarr9147]

How old are you?

[@zochbuppet448]

@@debrastarr9147 Its youtube you're on. Probably not more 35... so hes lying

[@debrastarr9147]

@@zochbuppet448 Thank you. I was trying to correlate how old Raymond Burr was in the seventies and when he died. I watched Perry Mason with my grandmother when I was four years old. The show was on the air for nine years. I have always been a RB admirer too many good memories. Now that discloses my age and I'm not lying. Take care. Best

[@Original50]

There were more than a few silver-screen heart-throbs that batted for the other side back then and yet so many of men (including me) modelled our masculinity around these titans. Gay men are men and some of the best kind of men at that!

[@orlettacaldwell]

He had a prolific radio career as well. Great actor. That's all I care about his life.

[@harperstacey9604]

He gave us great performances on Perry Mason and Ironside.

[@theresareynolds3133]

I loved Raymond Burr. It’s such a shame that men and women had to hide their sexuality, I loved his show’s I didn’t care who he slept with, it was none of my business. Even today studio’s try to hide sexual preferences. He was a fantastic person with a long list of acting career, he was great in Rear Window.

[@PHlophe]

Teresa, not just sexuality. some of us have to either be vague or hide our ethnicity. Even in 2021 . i could always related to anyone hiding a part of their genetic identity since I am biracial and usually most people can't tell at all.

[@retalbtaylor370]

He was truly terrifying in Rear Window. I can still see him looking up and realizing that directly across people could see what he did! Scared the crap out of me and I can see him looking up and realizing it in his mind, then…oh NO ..he’s COMING….‼️

[@fzen2432]

It is so unfortunate that actors, such as Burr, felt the need to hide the fact that they were born Canadian. Thank goodness times have changed!

[@annbell6453]

Lol!

[@JORIALJohnRichardAllan]

LOL!

[@jeanholsapple3932]

LOL!

[@dwbiggly6907]

Good one!😂😂

[@noelt2238]

I don't hear this Canadian laughing.

[@suziemartin3587]

Mr. Burr was an amazing talent!!! I had the honor of working on a couple of the made for TV Perry Mason movies filmed in Denver in 1980's. ( late) 1980's, while I was attending Community college of Denver. It was wonderful to watch first hand. All the talented people.

[@dcny69]

What stunning photographs. Thank you so much for the video. Life is hard enough when you live openly. I couldn’t imagine what he must’ve been through to keep everything under wraps.

[@2chuck]

It's so unfair that he had to choose either an open life just being himself, or Fame and Fortune acting. I still watch a Perry Mason show occasionally. He was so convincing in the part. I'm glad at least that he had a solid relationship in his private life. I also didn't know what a responsible person he was from his Naval Service to his Philanthropy. An outstanding Human Being that sadly had to hide in an Era that was unaccepting of that one small thing that didn't even define him. Thanks for the video.

[@MrCianomaris]

I've always heard that he was incredibly private, and now I know why. He certainly never showed his true nature, and always came across as hyper masculine. I remember his deep bass voice and solid stern manner were very convincing.

[@stephenwilliams1269]

It is possible to be gay and masculine. He did have a wonderful voice. I grew up watching Perry Mason. The re runs are still most enjoyable.

[@archraskal]

@@stephenwilliams1269 Of course it is. @Patrick Moorman is a dim wit.

[@PHlophe]

@@archraskal lol! @ dimwit ha ha ha

[@brentonl2631]

Thanks for this great look at this big actor, I don't really care what these actors did in their private life it was what they gave us on screen what mattered. Anyway if that was the worst he did in Hollywood then I would say it wouldn't of even rated compared to some others. I loved him in Ironside. Thanks again for this excellent look at RB. Brenton.

[@steventuck1524]

Who gives a damn about a person's sexuality??? IT'S NONE OF OUR BUSINESS!!!

[@Melinda8162]

Well, back then, they thought you should keep it that way! (Their ' business').

[@MrYogipee]

Now, they MAKE it your business!

[@saleemahfareed4790]

Raymond Burr rest in peace 💙🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@fubartotale3389]

An offensive lineman from the Champion '85 Bears team was in O'Hare airport and Mr. Burr was kind enough to offer him a job as a gardener on his property in California, free room and board! What a truly generous man!

[@jasonthewatchmansson8873]

Why would a millionaire football player from the Bears want a job as Raymond Burr's gardener?

[@susanplunkett5779]

What a interesting man. I didn't know anything about him. A very nice positive look into his life.

[@idavega-landow7821]

I first saw Raymond Burr in his role as reporter Steve Martin in "Godzilla", when I was just a kid. He left an indelible impression on me. When he became Perry Mason, that was even more impressive. Ironside wasn't bad, but by then I was more into the Bionic Woman. Nowadays, I'm rediscovering Perry Mason on METV in NYC, where he's shown every weeknight at eleven and mornings at nine. The only villainous role I saw him in was as the murderous husband in "Rear Window", but that was certainly memorable! I'm sorry he had to live a lie in order to be left in peace by the star makers and gossip mongers, but homosexuality simply wasn't understood very well back then. We're supposed to be more enlightened now, but there's still a great deal of prejudice directed toward LBGTQ people in show business, as well as in other spheres. All I can say is, good night, Mr. Burr, wherever you are, and thanks for all the courtroom drama as Perry Mason, as well as all your other roles.

[@bruceweaver7641]

He also had a small part in the Marx Bros. Last movie, "Love Happy.".

[@MsAppassionata]

The American version of Godzilla was my favorite film when I was a kid. I watched it every time it came on T.V. even when it played every night of the week. I was obsessed. Lol.

[@mizera_mykle]

Heartbreaking to know that a man who brought joy to my dark violent childhood struggled with not only weight but worse still, hiding his natural orientation. I find gentle comfort in knowing he lived within a 35 year soulful marriage, sans paperwork. Kept a secret yes, yet obviously strong committed and joyfully wonderful. Thank you for your respectful mini biography that included Raymond's true nature while highlighting so much more. EDIT: A gentle correction Sir from a native Californian. Geyserville is pronounced *Guy* serville and not *Geezer* ville. 🤗

[@hurryandleave9680]

Also, Valayho, not Valejo (even though it's spelled "Vallejo").

[@jamesbach3535]

I met him in Santa Rosa Ca at my job. He held the door for a frumpy old couple walking across a parking lot even though they were 20 feet away. . They didn’t even thank him maybe because they didn’t recognize him. He was very friendly . I mentioned Perry Mason and he said that they are black and white. I told him my great grand children will watch them. He was a class act as a person. At that time he was teaching at Sonoma University in Cotati California. The private sexual thing is none of our business.

[@segifford1]

Raymond Burr is one of my favorite actors. His goodness always shines through.

[@tomtransport]

Barbara Hale, who played Della Street on the Mason series, is laying in an unmarked grave next to her husband William Katt who's grave is marked. He was best remembered as Kit Carson in the TV show "The Adventures of Kit Carson". He was also on "Date With the Angels" with Betty White. Their son is William Katt who played the title role in "America's Greatest Hero" for three years. It's way past time for her son to have a marker placed on his mothers "unmarked" grave.

[@tomtransport]

@ Believing in an almighty spirit is a choice as is how you want your final remains taken care of. We are all different, and that's good. I found out about her unmarked grave through "famous grave tours". The poster made a big deal of it and I agree with him. She obviously had her husbands grave marked, he passed years before her. She obviously believes in marking a grave. Her grave should therefor be marked.

[@randiruiz96]

Raymond Burr very good actor! Real acting in the court room. Must be the one of kind actor Back in tbat Era of Hollywood.

[@dalehammond1704]

If a full length movie were ever done of his life, a shortened version covering just the interesting points would take at least 6 hours.

[@wplvirginia5761]

I am a big fan of Raymond Burr. This is a tastefully done video about his life and career, thank you. The only thing that was missing for me was mention of his work in Radio. I hear Raymond Burr nearly every day when I turn on Classic Radio on Sirius XM. In the 1940's and early 50's he played bad guys or tough cops a lot but then after many years of these other roles, in about 1955 or 1956, he "suddenly" is cast as the star main character of a radio program written and produced by the same folks that had created the super successful Radio version of Gunsmoke. The new show was also a western, a show called Ft. Laramie. And in Ft. Laramie, Burr is so so very good and nuanced and skillful with his words and inflection and pausing and everything the best actors know how to do. But still this is a nice overview of his life and impact in films and television. He really was extraordinary. If he does not have a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame he should.

[@wowjef]

He was menacing in Hitchcock's Rear Window. I saw it as a young teen. It scared the shit out of me

[@Johnnycdrums]

Love the way he used to whip around in that wheel chair.

[@greglapointe1311]

It's been common knowledge for a while now about Burr, but it has never really been sensationalized. I grew up watching Perry Mason reruns in the early '70's and enjoyed them a lot. I liked him in The Blue Gardenia, where ironically, he played a dedicated skirt chaser. I enjoyed your video.

[@kirkmarusak7800]

I knew about Raymond Burr being gay for about 30 years. I remember that his partner and him owned an island in the South Pacific, where they lived, and later operated their California vineyard.

[@CharlesWhite-wh4cc]

I think his partner is still living as of 4/21.

[@SPohl-zy4rz]

What a lovely man. I listen to the Perry Mason show every night. He brought such depth and compassion to the character.

[@Vee_of_the_Weald]

Ooooh that’s Perry Mason! What a shame he could live his life openly. He was a great actor.

[@janadeubner9883]

I am new to your channel and really enjoy it. I only recently learned of Raymond Burr's lifestyle. I grew up watching both of the shows on TV.

[@eagleeye2300]

Never in a million years would have thought Burr was homosexual. Seeing his pictures as a young man makes me long for my own youth, too! He was gorgeous.

[@pennagainagain7491]

remember when you first understood the meaning of "You can't tell a book by its cover?"

[@roxannekeomaka4754]

I still watch Perry Mason, my 91 year old mother still has a crush on him. I will not ruin her fantasy . Glad he found love throughout those bigoted years. Thank you for his great story

[@archraskal]

Your mother is a big girl. Show her this video. She probably realizes that she's a fangirl and she's indulging in a fantasy.

[@KennedyMusicTheories]

Rest In Peace! Beloved Actor