Does anyone remember Talman doing those anti-smoking ads while he was dying of cancer?
In one of the Perry Mason DVDs they had a fairly long segment showing all of the actors visiting in one of their homes. They began playing charades and it was clear that Talman and Barbara Hale were really smart. Actually all of them were.
The original “Perry Mason” was and is a very smart show. Working within a pretty tight formula, the regulars and guest stars all did some terrific work. It’s amazing how well it still holds up today.