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

Jul 12, 2026

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 6 Episode 10: The Case of the Lurid Letter
This episode includes:
Law Library: A field day in court
Plot: Episode plot + "The Man With Half a Face"
Trivia: Placer Hill, Elizabeth Harrower, and Perry's trout yen
The Theme: Luridity
The Perry Proverb: "You can take it."


Jun 28, 2026

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 6 Episode 9: The Case of the Weary Watchdog
This episode includes:
Law Library: Amicus Curiae
Plot: Episode plot
Trivia: The Bamboo Curtain, Barbara Hale, Hong Kong dinners
The Theme: Weariness
The Perry Proverb: "How long is forever?
The Water Cooler: Deleted scenes...


Jun 15, 2026

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 6 Episode 8: The Case of the Stand-In Sister
This episode includes:
Law Library: Banking supboenas
Plot: Episode plot
Trivia: Real world Mob Flight, Susan Seaforth Hayes, Perry's Clients
The Theme: Stand In
The Perry Proverb: "When a man doesn't trust..."
The Water...


May 31, 2026

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 6 Episode 7: The Case of the Unsuitable Uncle
This episode includes:
Law Library: Witness tampering
Plot: Episode plot
Trivia: Real world Rimrock, Harvey Korman, and Perry's fee
The Theme: Speculation
The Perry Proverb: "My thanks for..."
The Water Cooler: Deleted...


May 9, 2026

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 6 Episode 5: The Case of the Double Entry Mind
This episode includes:
Law Library: Tampering with a corpse
Plot: Episode plot
Trivia: The Bradbury Building, Stuart Erwin, and Perry's old friend
The Theme: Double entry
The Perry Proverb: "To find out..."
The Water...