Funny blunders from the venerable American TV series Perry Mason included typos in newspaper stories and inconsistent visuals in several sequences. Notwithstanding these oddities, the 271-episode series is nonetheless a timeless masterpiece, and Raymond Burr has come to be associated with the legendary role.
Among the trivia facts are the original intentions for Burr to portray Hamilton Burger and the firing of actor William Talman. The show’s usage of “The Case of” in episode titles, eschewing jury trials, and persistent popularity that prompted a remake highlight its everlasting appeal. Perry Mason’s legacy lives on, mistakes and all, whether one is a purist or is game for a redo.
