Perry Mason - Season 3, Vol. 1

This Is Not A Review About Despicable Marketing Practices

I agree with most of you who abhor the decreased content and increased prices of these Paramount releases. I suppose I was "lucky" to purchase this half-season for $29.99, but I also wonder what I will have to spend in order to purchase all of the episodes of this iconic television series.

In turning to Season 3, Volume 1, let me state that the DVDs did not disappoint. As compared to the prior seasons, the screenplays seemed tighter, less contrived and more engaging. The acting, especially by the core group of characters, continued to be first-rate and flawless. I sensed that Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale and William Hopper had eased more fully into their characters and they had forged a bond that was seamless and dynamic. It was truly a joy watching each episode.

Watching Perry Mason makes me realize how far removed it is from the television that is ubiquitous today. There was a strong conviction then that television was not simply for entertainment, but that it could uplift and inspire. This, of course, was the era of Perry Mason, The Twilight Zone and Alfred Hitchcock Presents. Today, television has abandoned that conviction for the mindless drivel that predominates. While there are pockets of good programming, most of television is reality shows, soft porn and gratuitous violence. November 13, 2008

I came to buy, but....

Thanks to everyone's reviews, I see this is 12-13 episodes? I was about to simply blindly buy it, as I have been buying the other half seasons for the same price.

Even at today's $35, I'm not wasting my money.
The most I would pay is $50, for the ENTIRE season.

Joining in the boycott. November 11, 2008

Why I like Perry Mason

I always appreciated the Perry Mason series so naturally when it became available as a DVD, I was anxious to purchase the series. I hope that the entire show as it was shown on TV will be available.

I'm also a fan of Raymond Burr. I think he was a fine actor. October 30, 2008

Perry Mason

I enjoyed the programs, quality is good, but they need to come down on the price. I think they would sell a lot more and make up their profit. I would like to have the whole works, but I don't think I can afford them.
Thanks Robert Neeley October 28, 2008

perry mason season 3

I am so happy that season 3 is finally out but i wish they would do it all at once instead of waiting for vol.1 & 2. But i'm still happy they are finally finishing perry mason. They are as good as season 1 & 2, well worth the money. October 11, 2008

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