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Raymond Burr Forever Perry Mason

Perry Mason (Raymond Burr) was a TV legend who was born in 1917 in Canada.
He died in 1993 in a long battle of fighting cancer.
Raymond Burr loved his mother Minerva who died in 1974.
Raymond was very close to her and always referred to his mother as a lady.
He was such an icon in the legal series "Perry Mason" which ran for several years.
Burr's role and character in this episode was quite remarkable.
He brought justice and integrity to law.
His series was one of the most popular series that spanned a generation.
When Raymond Burr reprised his role again as Perry Mason in the 1990's, millions of viewers were glued to their TVs.
Many people did not want to miss an episode.
Perry was both charismatic and charming in this role.
He will be remembered forever as Perry Mason.
In life, Raymond Burr was much like his character on TV, he was kind and generous, gentle soul, charismatic and well refined.
He loved Orchids and had several species of those flowers that he cultivated himself.
He also had a passion for great wine and had a winery.
He was a classic act and one that never be duplicated.
Raymond Burr was born in a generation of class and etiquette.
A time when manners were regarded in speech, unlike today's society of vulgar language displayed on TV.
His eyes were so mesmerizing drew audiences to him like a magnet.
Many movie stars appeared on the Perry Mason episodes.
Barbara Hale, who co-starred with Perry as his assistant, just adored Perry on and off the screen.
He was a very likeable person to all who knew him.
When Raymond Burr came back as Perry Mason in the 90's, he wore black, a hat and had a distinguishing beard and mustache.
His look was very unique.
He was convincing as a lawyer and always won his cases.
Raymond Burr even inspired many to become lawyers so that they too, could make a difference.
His practice of law and in defending innocent victims was so convincing that it was hard to separate Raymond Burr from Perry Mason.
As Raymond Burr's life came to an end in 1993, magazines were flooded with stories on his life and his role as Perry Mason.
He received a lot of recognition for his outstanding work and humanitarian efforts.
Even in his last days, Raymond had dignity, even though he suffered through those last TV episodes.
In remembering Raymond, there are three words: gentle, generous and charismatic.
There are many law shows on TV today, but none that can duplicate the success of Perry Mason.
His shows will live on forever and touch many in generations to come.


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