Perry Mason

by Thomas Leitch

Book Overview

An exploration of the enduring popularity of the television series Perry Mason and its universal reputation as the most formulaic program in the history of broadcast television.

Perry Mason was one of the most successful television programs from the 1950s and remains one of the most influential crime melodramas from any period. The show's influence goes far beyond its nine-year tenure (1957-66), the millions of dollars it generated...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814331211
• ISBN13: 9780814331217
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Wayne State University Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.1" x 7.2"