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

S05 E02 Perry Mason The Case of the Impatient Partner

Jul 25, 2024

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 5 Episode 2: The Case of the Impatient Partner

This episode includes:

Law Library: Witness Calling

Plot: Episode plot

Trivia: The formula (and Love Stories), Leslie Parrish, and Perry's M.O. getting copied

The Theme: Impatience

The Perry Proverb: "I somehow feel..."

The...

S5 E01 Perry Mason The Case of the Jealous Journalist

Jul 14, 2024

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 5 Episode 1: The Case of the Jealous Journalist

This episode includes:

Law Library: Uniform Simultaneous Death Act

Plot: Episode plot

Trivia: LA newspapers, Richard Geary and Claire Griswold, and Perry's fave newspaper

The Theme: Greed

The Perry Proverb: "Make it...

Perry Mason Movie 10 The Case of the Lethal Lesson

Jun 29, 2024

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at the 10th Made for TV Perry Mason movie: The Case of the Lethal Lesson

This episode includes:

Law Library: Video piracy

Plot: Movie plot

Trivia: Law School tech, William Moses, and Perry as a law school student

The Theme: Forgetfulness

The Perry Proverb: "I'll always..."

The...

S04 E28 Perry Mason The Case of the Guilty Clients

Jun 4, 2024

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 4 Episode 28: The Case of the Guilty Clients

This episode includes:

Law Library: Sabotage and Fraud

Plot: Episode plot

Trivia: FAA regulations, Guy Mitchell, and Perry's legal work for a friend

The Theme: Confusion

The Perry Proverb: "A friend in court..."

The Water...

S04 E27 Perry Mason The Case of the Grumbling Grandfather

May 28, 2024

In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 4 Episode 27: The Case of the Grumbling Grandfather

This episode includes:

Law Library: Replacing legal representation

Plot: Episode plot

Trivia: Blackstone, Carl Held, and Perry's fan

The Theme: Grumbling

The Perry Proverb: "You're scared to death..."

The Water Cooler:...