Perry Mason Quiz

Test your knowledge of Perry Mason!
1. Which of the following oscar winners did not appear on Perry Mason early in their careers?
a) Ellen Burstyn
b) Louise Fletcher
c) Jack Nicholson
d) Robert Redford

2. In the episode "Paul Drake's Dilemma," what did Paul have to pay Perry to defend him?
a) $50,000
b) $100,000
c) $500,000
d) He picked up the check for dinner

3. Perry was so busy defending the innocent that he didn't have much time for hobbies. But he did enjoy one participatory sport. What was it?
a) Fishing
b) Golf
c) Hiking
d) Softball

4. In the episode, "The Case of the Weary Watchdog," Perry notices that Della is very pensive and distracted while they're having dinner at a restaurant. Unbeknownst to Perry, Della is worried about her best friend who's being blackmailed by her husband's business partner. Perry finally asks her what's wrong and Della answers with the question: "Perry, how far would you go for a friend?". How does Perry reply?
a) "About a block and a half"
b) "As far as the moon and back"
c) "How far is forever?"
d) "Not very far. What have my friends done for me?"

5. Gertie, the receptionist, was often mentioned but she was rarely actually on the show. What actress played Gertie?
a) Abby Dalton
b) Connie Cezon
c) Elizabeth Montgomery
d) Mary Tyler Moore

6. When Raymond Burr had a salary dispute with the producers, he missed several shows. Which of these actors did NOT substitute for Raymond Burr?
a) Bette Davis
b) Michael Rennie
c) Mike Connors
d) Walter Matthau

7. In the final episode of the series, "The Case of the Final Fadeout," what actor was cast against type as the murderer?
a) Barbara Billingsley
b) Betty White
c) Dick Clark
d) Hugh Beaumont

The last three questions deal with the TV movie "Perry Mason Returns"

8. When Della is accused of murdering her boss, Perry must resign his current position to defend her. What was his job?
a) Assistant United States Attorney General
b) Attorney General of California
c) Dean of the UCLA Law School
d) Judge in San Francisco

9. In the movie, Perry's investigating is done by Paul Drake, Jr., the son of the late Paul Drake. Paul, Jr. was played by actor William Katt. Katt is related to a member of the original series' cast. Who is he related to and what is the relationship?
a) Raymond Burr's nephew
b) Barbara Hale's son
c) William Hopper's stepson
d) Ray Collins' grandson

10. In the movie, the real murderer is played by actor Richard Anderson. He also had a role in the original series. What was his role?
a) Bob Nettles, Gertie's boyfriend
b) Lt. Steve Drumm, homicide detective
c) Mike Brown, Perry's accountant
d) Tom Davis, Paul's top operative