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For us baby boomers who were born in the 1950s, there was nothing like good old CBS Television dramas. Sure, they adhered to a formula, and they were in black and white, but they were always well-written, well-acted, and usually had a satisfying conclusion. Perry Mason is still probably the most famous fictional lawyer of all time, and Raymond Burr and the rest of the cast will always be remembered for their roles here. The 1950s Los Angeles setting, the big finned cars and a world where the men all wear suits and the women all wear stylish dresses add to the period feeling. Perry is nearly always right, and gets his client acquitted of the murder charge. The DVDs are beautifully remastered, and these are the kind of TV shows you can watch more than once, or pass em on.Get them all!
Among the 14 cases that conclude Perry Mason's compelling third season is something of a Very Special Episode. In "The Case of the Prudent Prosecutor," district attorney Hamilton Burger (William Talman), usually outwitted and outplayed by Perry Mason, can at last smile and tell his adversary, "You know, I think I won this case." Of course, this time he had Mason on his side, defending an old friend who once rescued Burger. "I'll defend him," Mason kids, "even if he did save your life." We hope Burger enjoyed his moment of triumph. It would be the only one this season. Mason (Raymond Burr) is at the top of his game in case after seemingly hopeless case, untangling twisted plots with his unflappable aplomb. Suffice to say, if you’re a secretary who discovers a dead body in a remote cabin, or a gambling den’s cigarette girl with a gun and marijuana in your purse, your first stop should be Mason’s office. Perry Mason is classic TV noir, with dark doings and shady characters that subvert the sunny Southern California setting. The quintessentially convoluted "The Case of the Gallant Grafter" involves corporate intrigue and divorce, and throws in a blackmailing secretary for good measure. These episodes, originally broadcast in 1959-60, are further evidence why Perry Mason was the longest-running legal series on TV, and Mason was one of popular culture’s most enduring characters (created by Erle Stanley Gardner, he first appeared in a 1933 novel, and later branched out to movies, radio, and even comic books). Little fazes this guy, no matter how grisly the murder or how stacked the evidence is against his client. We anxiously await the moment that comes in most every episode around the 48-mins. mark in which the real killer is compelled to confess in court under fire of Mason’s withering cross-examination (oft-times, they aren’t even on the stand when they proclaim their guilt!). Among the familiar faces in these episodes include a very saucy Barbara Bain in "The Case of the Wary Wildcatter," and future Academy award-winner Louise Fletcher as the unfortunate secretary "The Case of the Mythical Monkeys." Fifty years later, Perry Mason is still a not-guilty pleasure. Perry Mason is an attorney who specializes in defending seemingly indefensible cases. With the aid of his secretary Della Street and investigator Paul Drake, he often finds that by digging deeply into the facts, startling facts can be revealed. Often relying on his outstanding courtroom skills, he often tricks or traps people into unwittingly admitting their guilt.Read full review
This is one of my favorite all time television shows and I soon will have collected the entire series. Having watched it from the time it was originally broadcast and the edited reruns broadcast over the years I can almost always remember who the murderer is as soon as the episode starts but that never spoils the fun or enjoyment for me. Great writing, acting, directing etc. And of course the excellent quality of the dvds themselves. Highly recommended.
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excellent plot development and entertaining and good acting, also characters
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The characters are top notch. The stories keep you guessing. I love looking at the fashions of the 1950 s.
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