Raymond Burr's Wild Pranks on Perry Mason

Perry Mason premiered in 1957 and was based upon a series of novels by Erie Stanley Gardner. The series spanned 9 seasons and 271 episodes were filmed. Additionally, 30 made-for-TV films were produced up until 1995 that continued the show's legacy. Perry Mason is by far one of the finest fictional lawyers to ever grace the television screen.

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The title role was played by Raymond Burr. Judging by the character he played on the TV series, you would have expected Burr to be a very serious and professional man. In reality, nothing could be further from the truth.

Burr was actually quite the troublemaker. On set, he was known to constantly have some kind of trick up his sleeves. His favorite pastime was to prank his fellow cast and crew members. He couldn't go a day without pulling a fast one on somebody. Some of his gags would even span multiple months. He was committed to his hobby, to say the least.

In this video, we're going to take a closer look at just how Raymond Burr would prank his colleagues and who in particular was his primary target. We're also going to dive into a number of other behind-the-scenes secrets that fans of the series will likely find to be fascinating.

HBO recently rebooted Perry Mason to introduce the character and Neo-noir style to a whole new generation of viewers. In July it was announced that the new series was renewed for a second season that is scheduled for release in 2021.

Raymond Burr's Wild Pranks on Perry Mason