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Perry Mason - Season 3, Vol. 1
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| Part No: | B0019F030M |
| Manufacturer: | Paramount |
| MFG Part: | PARD892644D |
| Customer Rating: | 3.0 / 5.0 |
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Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 08/19/2008 Run time: 624 minutes Rating: Nr
"You're that lawyer, aren't you?" a reluctant material witness addresses the impeccably dressed man asking questions about her soon-to-be-murdered boyfriend. Yep, he's Perry Mason, and his reputation precedes him. In "The Case of the Lucky Legs," one of this three-disc set's twelve black-and-white episodes, a policeman who finds Mason at a crime scene greets him with an impressed, "Well." Mason inspires that kind of admiration with yet another heavy caseload of seemingly guilty clients on trial for murder. Episode after episode, one can only marvel at Mason's courtroom cunning that will allow him to identify the real culprit and make him or her squirm on the witness stand until they confess. The cleverly plotted episodes unfold with compelling twists and turns. In "The Case of the Spurious Sister," a husband is understandably confused that his no-good gambler wife, whose murder he ill-advisedly tried to cover up, should apparently turn up in Las Vegas and sue him for divorce. In "The Case of the Garrulous Gambler," a blackmail scam worthy of David Mamet takes a deadly turn. In only one memorable episode can viewers be absolutely certain of the innocence of Mason's client; it's private detective Paul Drake (William Hopper), who has been charged with the murder of a philandering married man who was involved in a hit and run. Through it all, Mason is characteristically cool and confident. In "The Case of Paul Drake's Dilemma," he jokes that his only concern about Paul is that he will be able to pay Mason's bill. Now and then, Mason will resort to unconventional methods to see that justice is done. In "The Case of the Blushing Pearls," he stages a little arson to roust a suspect from his hotel room. A Saturday night staple during its Emmy-winning nine season run,
Perry Mason's pleasures are many, from Fred Steiner's indelible theme song, "Park Avenue Beat" to the character actors with the B-movie names (Lisabeth Hush in "Lucky Legs") and Mason's epilogue summations prompted by his befuddled staff ("Well, there's only thing I don't understand…."). This volume is a must for fans of Erle Stanley Gardner's iconic character who are compiling Mason's complete case history.
--Donald Liebenson
| Pason Mason, Season 3, Volume ONE ......... !!!! | 2009-01-08 | 1 / 5 |
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| I have been waiting for years for Perry Mason to come to DVD and now I find that the company is asking outrageous prices. Season 3 has only 26 episodes in total - it is greedy of the company to split the season - why not issue it as one package at a REASONABLE price. The number of folks (i.e. with taste) that are interested in buying this series is not made up of idiots (and many are probably on a fixed budget) and will not be bullied into paying such a ridiculous price. I have decided to wait for a 'sale' and will continue to watch my VHS versions. We all have a choice! |
| Perry the ultimate lawyer | 2008-12-16 | 5 / 5 |
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| I have seasons 1-3 and have enjoyed them all. The quality is good and the audio is fine. |
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| Everything about this purchase was fantastic, the DVD is wonderful. The timeliness of shipping was awesome. Keep up the great work . |
| Perry Mason | 2008-11-25 | 5 / 5 |
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| Love all the old Perry Mason mysteries. As soon as you get more I would like to be notified. |
| This Is Not A Review About Despicable Marketing Practices | 2008-11-13 | 5 / 5 |
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I agree with most of you who abhor the decreased content and increased prices of these Paramount releases. I suppose I was "lucky" to purchase this half-season for $29.99, but I also wonder what I will have to spend in order to purchase all of the episodes of this iconic television series.
In turning to Season 3, Volume 1, let me state that the DVDs did not disappoint. As compared to the prior seasons, the screenplays seemed tighter, less contrived and more engaging. The acting, especially by the core group of characters, continued to be first-rate and flawless. I sensed that Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale and William Hopper had eased more fully into their characters and they had forged a bond that was seamless and dynamic. It was truly a joy watching each episode.
Watching Perry Mason makes me realize how far removed it is from the television that is ubiquitous today. There was a strong conviction then that television was not simply for entertainment, but that it could uplift and inspire. This, of course, was the era of Perry Mason, The Twilight Zone and Alfred Hitchcock Presents. Today, television has abandoned that conviction for the mindless drivel that predominates. While there are pockets of good programming, most of television is reality shows, soft porn and gratuitous violence. |
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