The Perry Pod: A Companion to the TV Classic Perry Mason

  In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 5 Episode 22: The Case of the Crippled Cougar This episode includes: Law Library: Courtroom Outbursts Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Derek City and Real Estate, John Bryant, and Perry's cleverness The Theme: Crippled The Perry Proverb: "Any other lawyer..." The Water Cooler: Deleted scenes, the Paul Prompt from the last ep, and listener letters Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 5 Episode 21: The Case of the Mystifying Miner This episode includes: Law Library: Alcatraz Plot: Episode and novel plots Trivia: Mining scandals, Josephine Hutchinson, and Perry's trickeration The Theme: Mystification The Perry Proverb: "You're gonna need..." The Water Cooler: Deleted scenes, the Paul Prompt from the last ep, and listener letters Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 5 Episode 20: The Case of the Poison Pen Pal This episode includes: Law Library: Child Witness Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Canneries, Everett Sloan, and Perry in Catalina The Theme: Vulnerability The Perry Proverb: "If it's the truth..." The Water Cooler: Deleted scenes, the Paul Prompt from the last ep Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 5 Episode 19: The Case of the Glamorous Ghost This episode includes: Law Library: Customs informing and extortion charges Plot: Episode and novel plots Trivia: Wholesale jewel sales, Ziva Rodann, and Perry's pockets and letting Paul/Della pick up dinner The Theme: Embarrassment  The Perry Proverb: "If you were put..." The Water Cooler: Deleted scenes, the Paul Prompt from the last ep Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 5 Episode 18: The Case of the Tarnished Trademark This episode includes: Law Library: Perjury Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Danish LA villages/architects, Osa Massen, and Perry's danish pastry The Theme: Trademarks The Perry Proverb: "You're getting closer..." The Water Cooler: Deleted scenes, the Paul Prompt from the last ep Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 5 Episode 17: The Case of the Captain's Coin This episode includes: Law Library: Discretionary trusts Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Malay States/Coin Collector Newsletters, Jeremy Slate, and Perry's trust work The Theme: Fraud The Perry Proverb: "Start recruiting..." The Water Cooler: Deleted scenes, the Paul Prompt from the last ep Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 5 Episode 16: The Case of the Shapely Shadow This episode includes: Law Library: Opening sealed containers Plot: Episode and novel plots Trivia: Money weight, Barbara Lawrence, and Janice's kiss The Theme: Shadows The Perry Proverb: "Janice, you're simply..." The Water Cooler: Deleted scenes, the Paul Prompt from the last ep, plus a listener letter... Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 5 Episode 15: The Case of the Roving River This episode includes: Law Library: Meander and Boundary Lines Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Cali river history, Harry Carey Jr., and Perry's reputation  The Theme: Roving The Perry Proverb: "If this crazy world of ours..." The Water Cooler: Deleted scenes, the Paul Prompt from the last ep, plus a listener letter... Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 5 Episode 14: The Case of the Unwelcome Bride. This episode includes: Law Library: Quickly written partnership papers Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Oil deals, DeForest Kelley, and Perry's legal ethics The Theme: Hospitality The Perry Proverb: "It will become increasingly apparent..." The Water Cooler: Deleted scenes, the Paul Prompt from the last ep, plus a listener letter... Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 5 Episode 13: The Case of the Renegade Refugee. This episode includes: Law Library: Power of Attorney Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Nazis in America, Donna Atwood, and Perry's clients/correction The Theme: Forgiveness The Perry Proverb: "Grant that I..." The Water Cooler: Deleted scenes and the Paul Prompt from the last ep... Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 5 Episode 12: The Case of the Brazen Bequest. This episode includes: Law Library: Judge's witnesses Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Euclid College, Barbara Stuart, and Perry's Panama connection The Theme: Brazenness The Perry Proverb: "There's no time for..." The Water Cooler: Deleted scenes and the Paul Prompt from the last ep... Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 5 Episode 11: The Case of the Left Handed Liar This episode includes: Law Library: Sequestration of Witnesses Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Handball, Les Tremayne, and Perry's other case The Theme: Health The Perry Proverb: "It might be wise if..." The Water Cooler: Deleted scenes and the Paul Prompt from the last ep... Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 5 Episode 10: The Case of the Injured Innocent This episode includes: Law Library: Franchising Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Revolutionary engines, Alejandro Rey, and Perry's automotive expertise The Theme: Innocence The Perry Proverb: "It might be wise if..." The Water Cooler: Deleted scenes and the Paul Prompt from the last ep... Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 5 Episode 9: The Case of the Posthumous Painter. This episode includes: Law Library: the 5th Amendment and Postal inspections Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Matisse's Blue Waters, Lori March, and Perry's belief The Theme: Fraud The Perry Proverb: "Good art is like..." The Water Cooler: Deleted scenes and the Paul Prompt from the last ep... Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 5 Episode 8: The Case of the Traveling Treasure. This episode includes: Law Library: Maritime jurisdiction Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Scuba gear, Jackie Searl, and Perry's mal du mer The Theme: Hiddenness The Perry Proverb: "Anyone who could..." The Water Cooler: Deleted scenes and the Paul Prompt from the last ep... Plus a listener letter... Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 5 Episode 7: The Case of the Pathetic Patient. This episode includes: Law Library: Malpractice Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Malpractice insurance, Frank Cady, and Perry's work hours The Theme: Pretense The Perry Proverb: "The oldest and best known evil..." The Water Cooler: Deleted scenes and the Paul Prompt from the last ep... Plus a listener letter... Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 5 Episode 6: The Case of the Meddling Medium. This episode includes: Law Library: ESP testimony Plot: Episode plot Trivia: ESP tests, Sonya Wilde, and Perry putting a client on the stand The Theme: Meddling The Perry Proverb: "Frauds have a way..." The Water Cooler: Deleted scenes and the Paul Prompt from the last ep... Plus a listener letter... Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 5 Episode 5: The Case of the Crying Comedian. This episode includes: Law Library: Voluntary Sanitarium Confinement Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Stand up comps, Tommy Noonan, Perry the listener The Theme: Comedy The Perry Proverb: "Unless I get the truth..." The Water Cooler: Deleted scenes and the Paul Prompts from the past two eps... Plus a listener letter... Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 5 Episode 4: The Case of the Malicious Mariner. This episode includes: Law Library: The General Average Clause Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Textile mills, Robert Crawford, and Perry's parking citation The Theme: Youth The Perry Proverb: "There's a big difference..." The Water Cooler: Deleted scenes and last ep's Paul Prompt Plus listener letters! Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 5 Episode 3: The Case of the Missing Melody. This episode includes: Law Library: Legal training Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Jazz pianist income, James Drury, and Perry's relationship with Polly The Theme: Missing The Perry Proverb: "Jelly Roll..." The Water Cooler: Deleted scenes and last ep's Paul Prompt Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 5 Episode 2: The Case of the Impatient Partner This episode includes: Law Library: Witness Calling Plot: Episode plot Trivia: The formula (and Love Stories), Leslie Parrish, and Perry's M.O. getting copied The Theme: Impatience The Perry Proverb: "I somehow feel..." The Water Cooler: Deleted scenes and last ep's Paul Prompt Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 5 Episode 1: The Case of the Jealous Journalist This episode includes: Law Library: Uniform Simultaneous Death Act Plot: Episode plot Trivia: LA newspapers, Richard Geary and Claire Griswold, and Perry's fave newspaper The Theme: Greed The Perry Proverb: "Make it five..." The Water Cooler: Deleted scenes, last ep's Paul Prompt PLUS a listener letter Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at the 10th Made for TV Perry Mason movie: The Case of the Lethal Lesson This episode includes: Law Library: Video piracy Plot: Movie plot Trivia: Law School tech, William Moses, and Perry as a law school student The Theme: Forgetfulness The Perry Proverb: "I'll always..." The Water Cooler: Deleted scenes, last ep's Paul Prompt PLUS two listener letters Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 4 Episode 28: The Case of the Guilty Clients This episode includes: Law Library: Sabotage and Fraud Plot: Episode plot Trivia: FAA regulations, Guy Mitchell, and Perry's legal work for a friend The Theme: Confusion The Perry Proverb: "A friend in court..." The Water Cooler: Deleted scenes, last ep's Paul Prompt PLUS a listener letter UCLA info: Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 4 Episode 27: The Case of the Grumbling Grandfather This episode includes: Law Library: Replacing legal representation Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Blackstone, Carl Held, and Perry's fan The Theme: Grumbling The Perry Proverb: "You're scared to death..." The Water Cooler: Deleted scenes, last ep's Paul Prompt PLUS listener letters Carl Held Interview: http://www.falconcrest.org/english/show/interviews/cast/held-1998.pdf Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!    

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 4 Episode 26: The Case of the Duplicate Daughter This episode includes: Law Library: Thorny inheritance issue Plot: Episode and novel plots Trivia: Lie detectors, Joyce Mackenzie, and Perry + Tragg The Theme: Duplicates The Perry Proverb: "Simple..." The Water Cooler: Last ep's Paul Prompt PLUS listener letters Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 4 Episode 25: The Case of the Misguided Missile This episode includes: Law Library: Conflict of Interest Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Missile Corporations, Robert Rockwell, and Perry's Navy + Jerry's Air Force The Theme: Being Misguided The Perry Proverb: "It's time to..." The Water Cooler: Last ep's Paul Prompts, PLUS listener letters Robert Benevides Interview: https://youtu.be/FuV_Ac-hWPI Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 4 Episode 24: The Case of the Violent Vest This episode includes: Law Library: Hearsay Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Contract cancellation, Barbara Pepper, and Perry's belief in his clients The Theme: Fashion The Perry Proverb: "This is a law office..." The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, last ep's Paul Prompts, PLUS listener letters Lillian Buyeff article: http://www.eijustus.com/lillian-buyeff.html Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 4 Episode 23: The Case of the Torrid Tapestry This episode includes: Law Library: Brazilian Extradition Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Art estimates, Lillian Buyeff, and Perry's hobbies/kindness The Theme: Copies The Perry Proverb: "If it's publicity you want..." The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, last ep's Paul Prompts, PLUS listener letters Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 4 Episode 22: The Case of the Cowardly Lion This episode includes: Law Library: Immigration laws Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Brunhilde and adult gorillas in zoos, Carol Rossen, and Perry's expanding service area The Theme: Courage The Perry Proverb: "It's quite possible..." The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, last ep's Paul Prompt, PLUS listener letters Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 4 Episode 21: The Case of the Difficult Detour This episode includes: Law Library: Trespassing Plot: Episode plot Trivia: the Florentine touch, Suzanne Lloyd, and Perry's deals The Theme: Fear The Perry Proverb: "I won't let it..." The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, last ep's Paul Prompt, PLUS a listener letter Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 4 Episode 20: The Case of the Barefaced Witness. This episode includes: Law Library: Common Law Marriage Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Paul's car, Paul Fix, and Perry knows Paul The Theme: Coming clean The Perry Proverb: "Was it self-defense..." The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, last ep's Paul Prompt, PLUS listener letters Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 4 Episode 19: The Case of the Blind Man's Bluff. This episode includes: Law Library: Jewel Contracts Plot: Episode plot and survey question Trivia: Jewel dust, John Conte, and Perry's defense outside court The Theme: Blindness The Perry Proverb: "Since when..." The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, last ep's Paul Prompt, PLUS listener letters Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 4 Episode 18: The Case of the Angry Dead Man. This episode includes: Law Library: Oil Lease Contracts Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Nesbitt's Ailment, Carol Ohmart, and Perry's friends and rep The Theme: Identity The Perry Proverb: "Please don't worry" The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, last ep's Paul Prompt, PLUS listener letters Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 4 Episode 17: The Case of the Wintry Wife. This episode includes: Law Library: Contract Law Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Circulation problem, Robert Karnes, and Perry makes Paul and Della wait The Theme: Technology The Perry Proverb: "Consistently wrong..." The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, last ep's Paul Prompt, PLUS a listener letter Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 4 Episode 16: The Case of the Waylaid Wolf. This episode includes: Law Library: Spousal Privilege Plot: Episode and Novel plots Trivia: British sheep, Tony Travis, and Perry's nosh mates The Theme: Wolfishness The Perry Proverb: "Murder is..." The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, last ep's Paul Prompt, PLUS a listener letter Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 4 Episode 15: The Case of the Fickle Fortune. This episode includes: Law Library: Probate and Greenbacks Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Greenbacks, Cathy O'Donnell, and Perry's reputation The Theme: Fickleness The Perry Proverb: "Perceptive..." The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, last ep's Paul Prompt, PLUS a listener letter Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 4 Episode 14: The Case of the Resolute Reformer. This episode includes: Law Library: Water Control Acts Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Sports Car Rallys, Maxine Stuart, and Perry's reputation The Theme: Responsibility The Perry Proverb: "A little faith..." The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, last ep's Paul Prompt, PLUS listener letters Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 4 Episode 13: The Case of the Envious Editor. This episode includes: Law Library: Public decency laws Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Chinese orphanages, James Coburn, and Perry's patronage The Theme: Envy The Perry Proverb: "Sometimes..." The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, last ep's Paul Prompt, PLUS listener letters Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 4 Episode 12: The Case of the Larcenous Lady. This episode includes: Law Library: Judges calling witnesses Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Crime commissions, Louise Fletcher, and Perry's french food The Theme: Stealing The Perry Proverb: The truth..." The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, last ep's Paul Prompt, PLUS listener letters Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!   Survey on the Connelly and Henderson couple

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 4 Episode 11: The Case of the Red Riding Boots. This episode includes: Law Library: Tennessee marriage laws Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Lividity science, Richard Deacon, Perry's friends The Theme: Impulse control The Perry Proverb: "It's much easier to hide..." The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, last ep's Paul Prompt, PLUS listener letters Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!   Survey on the Farwells' fate! bit.ly/farwellfate

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 4 Episode 10: The Case of the Loquacious Liar. This episode includes: Law Library: Corporate Law Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Judson's example, Bruce Gordon, Perry's Cast The Theme: Lying to Yourself The Perry Proverb: " The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, last ep's Paul Prompt, PLUS listener letters Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!   Survey on Peggy's ending! bit.ly/peggysurvey

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 4 Episode 9: The Case of the Nine Dolls. This episode includes: Law Library: The Swiss Bank Secrecy Act Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Perry's Trip Cost, Maggie Mahoney/John Banner, Perry's Reputation The Theme: Gifts The Perry Proverb: "I'm a lawyer..." The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, last ep's Paul Prompt, PLUS listener letters Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 4 Episode 8: The Case of the Provocative Protege. This episode includes: Law Library: CPC 1362 Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Popular piano players, Virginia Field, Fidelio The Theme: Insurance The Perry Proverb: "I'm familiar..." The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, last ep's Paul Prompt, PLUS listener letters Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 4 Episode 7: The Case of the Clumsy Clown. This episode includes: Law Library: Bigamy Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Clown rankings, Ken Curtis, and circus popcorn The Theme: Fear The Perry Proverb: "There's nothing like..." The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, last ep's Paul Prompt, PLUS listener letters Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 4 Episode 6: The Case of the Wandering Widow. This episode includes: Law Library: State remuneration for wrongful incarceration Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Merchant marines, Coleen Gray, and duplicity The Theme: Family Ties The Perry Proverb: "We might be protecting..." The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, last ep's Paul Prompt, PLUS a listener letter Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 4 Episode 5: The Case of the Lavender Lipstick.   This episode includes:   Law Library: Subpoenas   Plot: Episode plot   Trivia: Estrogenic cosmetics, Dabbs Greer, and impersonations   The Theme: Betrayal   The Perry Proverb: "This is murder..."   The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, last ep's Paul Prompt, PLUS a listener letter   Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com.   Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 4 Episode 4: The Case of the Singular Double.   This episode includes:   Law Library: Preliminary Hearings   Plot: Episode plot   Trivia: Campaign contributions, Connie Hines, and tightrope walking   The Theme: Doubling   The Perry Proverb: "I was looking for..."   The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, last ep's Paul Prompt, PLUS a listener letter   Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com.   Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 4 Episode 3: The Case of the Ill-Fated Faker.   This episode includes:   Law Library: Petty Larceny   Plot: Episode plot   Trivia: Breach Blocks, Howard Petrie, and the new credit sequence   The Theme: Faking   The Perry Proverb: "More than ever..."   The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, last ep's Paul Prompt, PLUS listener letters   Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com.   Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 4 Episode 2: The Case of the Credulous Quarry.   This episode includes:   Law Library: Tampering with evidence and obstructing police procedure   Plot: Episode plot   Trivia: Brentwood, John Conwell, and Perry's floormates and defense   The Theme: Credulity   The Perry Proverb: "Gold lighter..."   The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, last ep's Paul Prompt, PLUS listener letters   Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com.   Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this special mini-episode of The Perry Pod, I give the deets on Erle Stanley Gardner's 1935 novel, The Case of the Counterfeit Eye, the novel that spawned The Case of the Treacherous Toupee.   Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com.   Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!