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

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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 4 Episode 1: The Case of the Treacherous Toupee. This episode includes: Law Library: California Probate Code Section 12401 Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Patty's Romance, Robert Redford, and Perry's vacay destinations The Theme: Treachery The Perry Proverb: "I'd be careful…" The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, last ep's Paul Prompt, PLUS listener letters Contact me at [email protected] and check out theperrypod.com Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this special mini-episode of The Perry Pod, I conclude the Season 1 Defendants tournament. See an updated bracket here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CCi-kfADAh0sCswD5x9SL31iV7EK0cem/view?usp=sharing Contact me at [email protected]. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this special mini-episode of The Perry Pod, I give you a matchup of Season 1 defendants Sybil Granger and Albert Sanders. Contact me at [email protected] and check out theperrypod.com for more info re: our Season 1 Defendants tournament. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this special mini-episode of The Perry Pod, I give you a matchup of Season 1 defendants Dixie Dayton and Elaine Barton. Contact me at [email protected] and check out theperrypod.com for more info re: our Season 1 Defendants tournament. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this special mini-episode of The Perry Pod, I give you a matchup of Season 1 defendants Duane Jefferson and Belle Adrian. Contact me at [email protected] and check out theperrypod.com for more info re: our Season 1 Defendants tournament. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this special mini-episode of The Perry Pod, I give you a matchup of Season 1 defendants Myrna Davenport and Janet Morris. Contact me at [email protected] and check out theperrypod.com for more info re: our Season 1 Defendants tournament. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this special mini-episode of The Perry Pod, I give you a matchup of Season 1 defendants Harriet Bain and Martha Bradford. Contact me at [email protected] and check out theperrypod.com for more info re: our Season 1 Defendants tournament. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this special mini-episode of The Perry Pod, I give you a matchup of Season 1 defendants Frank Lawton and Mildred Kimber. Contact me at [email protected] and check out theperrypod.com for more info re: our Season 1 Defendants tournament. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this special mini-episode of The Perry Pod, I give you a matchup of Season 1 defendants Arelene Dowling and Carol Stanley. Contact me at [email protected] and check out theperrypod.com for more info re: our Season 1 Defendants tournament. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this special mini-episode of The Perry Pod, I give you a matchup of Season 1 defendants Peter Cole and Stephanie Falkner. Contact me at [email protected] and check out theperrypod.com for more info re: our Season 1 Defendants tournament. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this special mini-episode of The Perry Pod, I give you a matchup of Season 1 defendants Doris Bannister vs. Rod Gleason Contact me at [email protected] and check out theperrypod.com for more info re: our Season 1 Defendants tournament. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this special mini-episode of The Perry Pod, I give you a matchup of Season 1 defendants Sally Fenner vs. Marilyn Clark. Contact me at [email protected] and check out theperrypod.com for more info re: our Season 1 Defendants tournament. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this special mini-episode of The Perry Pod, I give you a matchup of Season 1 defendants Morey Allen vs. Claire Olger. Contact me at [email protected] and check out theperrypod.com for more info re: our Season 1 Defendants tournament. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this special mini-episode of The Perry Pod, I give you a matchup of Season 1 defendants Daniel Reed vs. Fay Allison. Contact me at [email protected] and check out theperrypod.com for more info re: our Season 1 Defendants tournament. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this special mini-episode of The Perry Pod, I give you a matchup of Season 1 defendants Marv Adams vs. Daniel Conway. Contact me at [email protected] and check out theperrypod.com for more info re: our Season 1 Defendants tournament. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this special mini-episode of The Perry Pod, I give you a matchup of Season 1 defendants John Addison vs. Marian Fargo. Contact me at [email protected] and check out theperrypod.com for more info re: our Season 1 Defendants tournament. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this special mini-episode of The Perry Pod, I give you a matchup of Season 1 defendants Lois Fenton and Nadine Marshall. Contact me at [email protected] and check out theperrypod.com for more info re: our Season 1 Defendants tournament. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 3 Episode 26: The Case of the Flighty Father. This episode includes: Law Library: Guardianship and Death Penalty age Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Freud, Anne Benton, and Perry's trustworthiness The Theme: Fathers The Perry Proverb: "That's what I keep telling you…" The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, last ep's Paul Prompt, PLUS listener letters Contact me at [email protected] and check out theperrypod.com Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 3 Episode 25: The Case of the Irate Inventor. This episode includes:es Law Library: Voluntary and Involuntary Sales Clauses Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Anti-Collision Tech, Kasey Rogers, and Perry's twist The Theme: Collisions The Perry Proverb: "Sometimes the mill…" The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, last ep's Paul Prompt, PLUS a listener letter Contact me at [email protected] and check out theperrypod.com Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 3 Episode 24: TCOT Ominous Outcast. This episode includes: Law Library: Donor Privacy Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Orphans with criminal parents, Denver Pyle, and Perry's fame The Theme: Identity The Perry Proverb: "Sometimes the truth…" The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, last ep's Paul Prompt, PLUS a listener letter Contact me at [email protected] and check out theperrypod.com Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 3 Episode 23: TCOT Slandered Submarine. This episode includes: Law Library: Suing the US Navy Plot: Episode plot Trivia: "Join the Navy...", Edward Platt, and Perry's unique qualifications The Theme: Slander The Perry Proverb: "Your attitude has virtually eliminated" The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, last ep's Paul Prompt, PLUS listener letters Contact me at [email protected] and check out theperrypod.com Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this special mini-episode of The Perry Pod, I give you a matchup of Season 1 defendants Evelyn Bagby and Nora Mae Quincy. Contact me at [email protected] and check out theperrypod.com for more info re: our Season 1 Defendants tournamnet. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 3 Episode 22: TCOT Madcap Modiste. This episode includes: Law Library: Antenuptial Agreements Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Alfredo's, Edward Mallory, and Perry's views on women The Theme: Inconsistency The Perry Proverb: "Just remember..." The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, last ep's Paul Prompt, PLUS a listener letter Contact me at [email protected] and check out theperrypod.com Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 3 Episode 21: TCOT Nimble Nephew. This episode includes: Law Library: Licensure Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Theft deterrence, Bert Convy, and Pretty Clients The Theme: Trust The Perry Proverb: "There's a law of logic…" The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, last ep's Paul Prompt, PLUS listener letters Contact me at [email protected] and check out theperrypod.com Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 3 Episode 20: TCOT Crying Cherub. This episode includes: Law Library: Slander Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Matisse research, Tom Drake, and Perry's love of art The Theme: Moms The Perry Proverb: "Perhaps he hears…" The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, last ep's Paul Prompt, PLUS listener letters Mining Article: https://tinyurl.com/uraniumperry Contact me at [email protected] and check out theperrypod.com Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 3 Episode 19: TCOT Bashful Burro. This episode includes: Law Library: Testifying animals Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Uranium mines, Ben Wright, and Perry's reference to Burger The Theme: Faux Generosity The Perry Proverb: "Tell him…" The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, last ep's Paul Prompt, PLUS a listener letter Contact me at [email protected] Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 3 Episode 18: TCOT Singing Skirt. This episode includes: Law Library: Community Property Plot: Episode and novel plots Trivia: Penal Code and Poker, Joan O'Brien, and Perry's gun swapping The Theme: Skirts The Perry Proverb: "Happy..." The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, Paul Prompt, PLUS listener letters Contact me at [email protected] Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 3 Episode 17: TCOT Mythical Monkeys This episode includes: Law Library: Withholding Evidence Plot: Episode and novel plots Trivia: Della's dish, Beverly Garland, and Perry's good looks The Theme: Denial The Perry Proverb: "Let's say…" The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, Paul Prompt, PLUS listener letters Contact me at [email protected] Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 3 Episode 16: TCOT Wary Wildcatter. This episode includes: Law Library: Corporate Securities act Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Cali Oil Booms, Barbara Bain, and Perry's food lust The Theme: Luck The Perry Proverb: "Read the newspapers…" The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, Paul Prompt, PLUS a listener letter Contact me at [email protected] Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 3 Episode 15: TCOT Gallant Grafter. This episode includes: Law Library: Community Property Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Perfume, Virginia Arness, and Perry's case lust The Theme: Gallantry The Perry Proverb: "The law will…" The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, Paul Prompts, PLUS listener letters Read Virginia Arness's Ebony article here: https://tinyurl.com/arnessebony Contact me at [email protected] Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 3 Episode 14: TCOT Prudent Prosecutor. This episode includes: Law Library: Immaterial Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Ice Skating, William Talman, and Perry's Burger burns The Theme: Friendship The Perry Proverb: "The whole truth..." The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, Paul Prompts, PLUS listener letters Read more about William Talman here: https://www.hourdetroit.com/community/profile-detroit-born-perry-mason-actor-william-talman/ Contact me at [email protected] Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 3 Episode 13: TCOT Wayward Wife. This episode includes: Law Library: Irrelevant Plot: Episode plot Trivia: POW Memoirs, Bethel Leslie, and Perry's speed reading The Theme: Waywardness The Perry Proverb: "Your ordeal…" The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, Paul Prompts re: Fawnskin property and broken legs, PLUS listener letters Contact me at [email protected] Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 3 Episode 12: TCOT Frantic Flyer. This episode includes: Law Library: Incompetent Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Healing a broken leg, James Bell, and Perry's reason for taking the case The Theme: Blank Checks The Perry Proverb: "Real tricky…" The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, last time's Paul Prompt re: Fawnskin property, and listener letters Contact me at [email protected] Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 3 Episode 11: TCOT Violent Village. This episode includes: Law Library: Special Prosecutors Plot: Episode and Short Story Plots Trivia: Fawnskin Real Estate, Barton MacLane, and Perry's reputation The Theme: Forgiveness The Perry Proverb: "Neutral court…" The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes and last time's Paul Prompt re: wood carving Contact me at [email protected] Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 3 Episode 10: TCOT Lucky Legs. This episode includes: Law Library: Contracts and Criminal Intent Plot: Episode and Novel Plots Trivia: Carving Prices, Michael Miller, and Perry's memory The Theme: Luck The Perry Proverb: "Imagination…" The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes and last time's Paul Prompt re: airline ticket costs Contact me at [email protected] Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!