Great video. My mother encountered Raymond once at the Los Angeles Airport, about 1960. She was there to pick up my father who was away on a business trip. She said that Raymond was a very cordial man, even to complete strangers.
What a wonderful, humble human being. He treated everyone with respect and dignity. I had the pleasure of meeting him only once, he was the type of guy who could make you feel so comfortable in his presence. Not just an amazing actor, but a remarkable human being.
When Raymond was enrolled at the San Rafael Military Academy he became good friends with my dad and uncle and remained close for the rest of their lives. We kids called him Uncle Ray
Once I was chosen for jury duty and when the attorney asked me if I had ever had any legal training I told them yes I watched Perry Mason on TV regularly:0
One of the most incredible actors ever. Perry Mason is the best TV series of all time in my opinion. Amazing. There is absolutely no one in Hollywood today that could possibly memorize 75-80 pages of legalese dialog for one show like he did. Never a flub in almost 300 episodes over 10 seasons from 1958 to 1967. Ive been watching since 1965 and two times daily for the last 4 years since metv has been running it. Great cast of characters. No special effects, just superb writing acting and drama
Well, not really. A well known "Hollywod Secret": www.metv.com/stories/raymond-burr-perfected-this-clever-trick-to-deliver-all-those-perry-mason-monologues#:~:text=According%20to%20actor%20James%20Hong,d%20perfected%20a%20clever%20technique.
Raymond had one of the best voices of any actor. Deep and rich for sure, but with so much sincerity and feeling and color, if you will. His radio work was unsurpassed. He could paint pictures in your mind through the radio and make you feel like you were there.
Totally agree! "Isn't it true, that it was YOU, who hid the fireplace poker" . King of the courtroom surprise. I was aqainted with his partner of over 30 years, Robert Benevides. They were wonderful people.
I graduated from Colorado University at Denver, in May of 1993; Raymond was our Commencement speaker(!!). He was witty and engaging, and the news of his death in September, only four months later, heightened the memory of his shared stories. His role in "Please Murder Me" against Angela Lansbury was dark, and eerie.
I met him when I was a child at the Atlanta Airport. I told my mom the Perry Mason was sitting next to us. She looked and told him what I said. He laughed and said doesn't she watch Ironside? No I watched Mon thru Fri Perry Mason with my Grandmother. He was nice and kind to us.
Raymond Burr was very handsome with dark looks and yes he was great in the movie Rear Window which was an excellent movie. Perry Mason was great I watched it for many year's😁👍🎉
My earliest memories of Raymond Burr was back in the late 50's, sitting next to my grandma watching Perry Mason. I still watch those old reruns and always feel like Grandma's watching with me.
I still watch Perry Mason very often, I love that show! Raymond was such a handsome man, loved his voice too. He helped alot of people n seemed to have a good heart.
1957 I was 5 years old. I'll never forget when Perry Mason first came on black and white television set my parents owned. My sister who was 6 years old and I were already in bed by the time this came on television. I remember hearing the creepy music they played at the beginning of the program. It really scared the crap out of me. Laugh out loud
I was born in 1960 and can still remember that creepy, ominous Perry Mason music coming on while laying in bed. I must've been around three years old and that along with the music for The Twilight Zone are some of my earliest childhood memories.❤❤❤
Visited the Raymond Burr Vineyards in Sonoma County, CA a number of years ago. He and his life partner produced a spectacular Cabernet Sauvignon, and some award-winning orchids. It was a lovely place and one of the highlights of our week touring California wine country.
I remember seeing this. My sister and I DIED when he came from the curtain prancing while kickng his long legs up one at a time. It showed me for the first time that Raymond Burr had a distinct funny side . Think I'll go find it on RU-vid.😎😎😎😎
Thanks for making this. I think Judy Tyler was in one of the episodes of Perry Mason, and she was in Jailhouse Rock with Elvis in 1957. Perry Mason is a great TV show.
Thank you so much for this video of Mr. Burr. He was such a good actor. But out of all the movies, I could not miss an episode of Perry Mason. No one can ever replace him as Perry Mason. No one. Mr. Burr Rest in Peace, you are missed.🌹
Thankyou. My four grandparents and my mom and brother are buried in this cemetery. I don't know the date but Raymond boarded at my Finnish grandparents house for a sort time. Always loved this man and his acting.
What a great video tour! I used ro live in that apartment building at 720 Queens Avenue. Right next door to the Galbraithe mansion. I had no idea that his family home was there! I am gobsmacked!! Thank you for this!!!
Raymond was the most honest and truthful person I have ever met. He was 100% heterosexual, and his marriages were NOT fabricated. I have the same surname as his deceased wife and when Robert Benevides called me 'Sullivan', Raymond immediately corrected him saying, 'Sutherland! I am VERY familiar with the name Sutherland', and for a moment he went quiet and I could see the pain in his eyes. Robert Benevides addressed Raymond as 'Sir'. It was a father son relationship, nothing more, although clearly Robert Benavides is gay and loved Raymond. Raymond WAS Ironside and Perry. A man of extraordinary integrity and Christian faith. The light of God literally shone brightly in him.
This is such a wonderful video. In the movies when he was bad he was very bad. Raymond was Perry Mason. I watch Perry Mason twice a day on ME TV. Monday thru Friday. My little granddaughter is watching the series now
METV is where I am able to watch Perry Mason twice a day❣️I was born 1963 so never got to watch the Original series? I am NOW trying to🧐catch up🤓with the series. Raymond Burr was a Class Act as Lead Actor for an entire classy team! They ALL gave 100% which helps it to continue to be a legendary series even in the😎21st Century🤩Even tho the Actors are not mentioned many times in Hollywood Royalty Lists, Perry Mason was a series produced FULL of quality🌟Scripts🌟Wardrobe, 🌟Set Decoration, Et Cetera, Et Al❣️I believe this is ONE reason Reruns 🌟NEVER🌟GROW🌟OLD❣️
Not too many comments about “Ironsides” that was a great t.v. series. I was a little boy watching “Perry Mason” in the sixties. He was the first person that I ever saw with a car phone. Perry was the consummate “big-time” attorney. I never heard him or Della mention retainers or fees to his clients. But, you know the old adage.
I enjoyed this, thanks so very much. As a teenager I read all the Perry Mason books, but seeing him in action is even more memorable. Thank you Mr. Burr, really wish you were still around with us.
Very nice video. I have always enjoyed his work, especially those endearing roles on TV. But I really love his earlier work in radio drama, where he played the heavy. Although my favorite is his portrayal of Capt Lee Quince in the radio program “ Fort Laramie”. I once read he also collected stamps, especially stamps of the Pacific Islands. A truly great talent, thankfully we have his work on film, TV and radio to enjoy again and again.
Raymond Burr! I sure love this channel & it's content boy's it's Fantastic! And so well done, ...1954 rear window was a awesome movie,Ray was great in it! The Fraser veiw cemetery had its blossoms out and beautifully shot ! Lol love New West Minister the Chop Sticks Restaurant ohh some cool unique memories in that fair City! Lol met my wife at the Royal Towers in New West 30years ago jan19 1990 lol that was a nite to remember! 3 kids grown later and 2 province's over now! Thank you so very much for the great work you do I appreciate it so very much!🙂✌
The commentators voice is so whimsical and cute. I wouldn't care what or who he was talking about. His voice and cadence just bring a smile and a giggle into my life
Very nice narration and presentation. I was able to buy one of Mr. Burr's dress shirts off of Ebay. I gave it to my brother on his birthday, and he loved it. I have also purchased several items with Burr's signature. One was on a restaurant receipt. Another was from the Hollywood "commissary" where they filmed Perry Mason. I bought photo of "Perry and Della" signed by Burr and Barbara Hale. I have also seen the old grave marker that was on the Burr gravesite before his sister Geraldine died. The original was metal and flush with the ground. I like the new marble headstone very much. Thank you for your nice post.
@@jcvancouver Thank you for writing to me! I don't ever mean to brag about my Raymond Burr memorabilia, it is just that I am so excited about it. But here is my biggest heartache: I live on the Central Coast of California. Think Monterey and Carmel. I am roughly 4 hours from the famous Napa Valley vineyards. (Of course NOT NOW with all the fires consuming so much). Anyway, RB and his friend Robert Benavides, lived up there, around Geyserville, where they grew grapes and orchids. After RB passed away, dying at his vineyard, his friend began to bottle Raymond Burr wine. My cousin, who lives in Sacramento, told me I would LOVE the vineyard, not even so much for the wine, but there they displayed MANY items of RB, his Emmys and Oscar, and zillions of photos not seen usually. So two years ago, I finally went up there, AND HIS VINEYARD HAD BEEN SOLD. I cried like a baby. The only thing of his still there was a robin's egg blue convertible car still for sale. I don't know where his partner moved to, or if RB's items are being displayed somewhere else. I am VERY sad I didn't make it up there in time to buy some wine and oooh and aaah over his treasures!
I can also say I have eaten lunch in the Bumble Bee cafe' where Erle Stanley Garner wrote his episodes for Perry Mason!! It is in the town of Ventura....not too far from Santa Barbara. Hurray!!! I LOVE RAYMOND BURR!!!
@@roxieeyeleers4465 That is a heartbreaker Roxie. I didn't know it had been sold. Thank you for the update. You might not believe this but I'll tell you anyway. Occasionally I dream about things that I see the next day. Last night I had a vivid dream of a light blue convertible...then I read your message.
@@jcvancouver Oh my goodness! That is a gift to have your dreams actualizing the next day...(unless you see dead bodies...LOL... :( RB's car is a Ford Thunderbird, the great vintage car with a round window in the hardtop, and a white canvas-like soft-top. My brother, who can actually wear the RB shirt I gave him (tailored by "Anton of Beverly Hills" with 'Raymond Burr' sewn in the collar with the date.) thinks that Mr. Burr would have had a hard time fitting in the Thunderbird due to his size. My brother said that he himself probably couldn't fit into it comfortably. Who knows?!?! Please dream that we may find out where RB's memorabilia is now! Thanks, Roxie
Great episode. I have a hobby of visiting celebrity gravesites, and although I knew it was there, I haven’t made it to his yet. Bumping it up the list of things to do.
Jake. If you ever get to Los Angeles, you'll have a field day at Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills. They have a boat load of celebrities. However. Don't go looking for Lucy. Lucie Jr. moved her and her mom (Dee Dee) back to Jamestown N.Y. in the esrly 2000's. Being a local kid, I use to visit her crypt all the time. Then one day she and her mom were gone. Months later I read she and mom moved back to N.Y. Bummer!☹
The "Burr" building still stands on New Westminsters' BC main street. The Burr Block missed the fire in 1898. . The Burr family were a number of over achieving sister and aunts; a strong maternal line in the Burr family.
Thanks very nicely done. I knew he was up in Canada just not where. Just watched another Graveyard video that covered where many of his fellow Perry Mason cast members are resting peacefully in southern California. 😀
@@harperstacey9604 You should see the Japanese version Gojira, uncut and without Raymond Burr. An excellent film. KK vs. G is a goofy little film and that is what makes it so great. I saw KK vs G. in the theater when it first came out. Awesome on a huge screen even with 1963 special effects. I would love to get the Japanese version of KK vs. G.
I think you forgot to mention that Raymond Burr was in Godzilla: King of the Monsters from 1956. Playing as journalist Steve Martin. In the U.S version of Godzilla from 1954. He reprise his role as Mr.Martin in Godzilla 1985.
