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

S05 E16 Perry Mason The Case of the Shapely Shadow

Jan 12, 2025

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...

S05 E15 Perry Mason The Case of the Roving River

Jan 5, 2025

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...

S05 E14 Perry Mason The Case of the Unwelcome Bride

Dec 29, 2024

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...

S05 E13 Perry Mason The Case of the Renegade Refugee

Dec 24, 2024

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:...

S05 E12 Perry Mason The Case of the Brazen Bequest

Dec 15, 2024

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...