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Brian McFadden
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Have you ever wondered what it was like working at "B" movie studios in the forties, shooting a popular TV show like "Perry Mason" in the fifties, or turning out some of Britain's best horror movies in the sixties? I learned the answers to those questions and so many others over a lifetime of working as a reporter and entertainment editor. So most of the videos on this channel are about the stars I spoke with over the years. My other channel, Rare Budget Records, is devoted to singers and musicians.
Perry Mason on Location
Adding to the original "Perry Mason's'" authenticity, was the fact that a surprising number of episodes were actually shot on location. These "Portals to the Past" preserved "Snapshots in Time" that we can now return to again and again. Join author Brian Mc Fadden on a nostalgic journey back in time to visit "Perry Mason on Location."
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PRC Horrors
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Poor Producers Releasing Corporation, the company that came to define poverty row. Skimpy budgets, shaky sets, second-rate players, scratchy sound…you name it, PRC had to deal with it. Among independents that lasted long enough to make an impression, PRC was at the very bottom of the barrel. Even fellow poverty row studios like Monogram made PRC look like MGM. (OK, let’s make that Republic!) Al...
In the Footsteps of Raymond Burr and Barbara Hale
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The original Perry Mason TV show is enjoying a popular resurgence, as so many fans find themselves longing for a time when life was far less complicated. If you’ve ever watched the show and thought “Wouldn’t it be great to be around when Raymond Burr and Barbara Hale were working on the series,” this book is for you! From their real-life homes and the impressive studio locations where they film...
Mystery Song Rock Til I Drop
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A "Mystery Cut" from a 1950's budget LP that didn't identify the real artist. The singer is quite good and the sax player is excellent. Perhaps you can solve the mystery!
Remembering Barbara Hale with Raymond Burr
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The beautiful Barbara Hale, who played Della Street in the original Perry Mason, was a remarkable woman. The former movie-star-turned-TV-icon, held a special place in the hearts of fans, friends and co-stars, such as Raymond Burr. Here, Burr discusses Barbara, the woman who was "Destined to be Della!"
Barbara Hale, Destined to be Della
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Barbara Hale captured the hearts of TV viewers as the beautiful Della Street on the original Perry Mason. The magic chemistry she shared with Raymond Burr infused the show with a legendary touch of romance that's lasted all these years! Up until now, Barbara's real story has largely been obscured by dubious Hollywood publicity releases, which eventually came to be accepted as fact. "Barbara Hal...
Perry Mason A Love Story Part Two
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Raymond Burr and Barbara Hale will always be Perry Mason and Della Street to the millions of fans who loved to speculate on their real relationship. Despite an order from Perry Mason creator Erle Stanley Gardner that there be no romance between the two, Barbara and Raymond enjoyed seeing just how much they could get away with. As the new book "Perry Mason, A Love Story" shows, they got away wit...
Remembering "Halloween" Producer Debra Hill
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Debra Hill was only in her twenties when she produced the classic film "Halloween." She also produced other John Carpenter hits like "The Fog" and "Escape from New York". Later, Debra brought us such favorites as "Adventures in Babysitting" and the powerful Robin Williams classic, "The Fisher King." This is the inspiring story of a woman who broke through Hollywood's "Glass Ceiling" before most...
Raymond Burr's sense of humor
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Raymond Burr was easy going and fun to interview, and had a sense of humor about everything, even his bad movies!
Perry Mason, A Love Story.
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You probably missed some tell-tale signs that Perry and Della were a lot closer than you thought on "Perry Mason." See the scenes from the show that prove it, as Raymond Burr tells author Brian McFadden about his real-life relationship with the lovely Barbara Hale.
Rare 4 Seasons, Lou Reed, Neil Sedaka
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More Rock Rarities Hidden on Budget LPs! This one features early songs by The Four Seasons, Lou Reed, Neil Sedaka and Johnny Rivers. The original Four Seasons and Johnny Rivers cuts were released on George Goldner's Cindy and Gone labels. A pre-Velvet Underground Lou Reed was working for the budget label Pickwick when he produced the "J" Brothers material, and the songs by a young Neil Sedaka w...
Raymond Burr on nostalgia for the original Perry Mason
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Why does viewing the original Perry Mason inspire such nostalgia in so many of us? Were times all that different when the show began shooting in the fifties? Who better to answer that question than Raymond Burr, the actor who personified Perry Mason!
Remembering Perry Mason with Raymond Burr
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A brief trip back in time to revisit the original TV classic with the world's best known Perry Mason! Raymond Burr discusses the timeless popularity of the show, his co-stars and his career.
Republic Mysteries The Serial Studio's Whodunits!
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A look at the B-movie mysteries produced by Republic Pictures, a studio more famous for its serials and westerns.
Republic Pictures From Serials to Horror Films
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Republic Pictures From Serials to Horror Films
REPUBLIC HORRORS, THE SERIAL STUDIO'S CHILLERS
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REPUBLIC HORRORS, THE SERIAL STUDIO'S CHILLERS
Amicus Horrors - Monster Club Soundtrack
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Amicus Horrors - Monster Club Soundtrack
AMICUS HORRORS - AN UPDATE ON BRITISH HORROR STARS
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AMICUS HORRORS - AN UPDATE ON BRITISH HORROR STARS
Dear Boss - How to Survive at a Bad Job
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Dear Boss - How to Survive at a Bad Job
Oh my goodness Brian! I can't wait to read the new book.
It was a lot of fun to write. Raymond and Barbara enjoyed getting out of the studio and visiting all of the real places that we get to re-visit today when we watch the show!
I've been recently watching the Perry Mason's, such a put together sexy woman.
She certainly was, Martin. Everybody who knew her thought she was wonderful!
Full episodes my foot.,
But he was gay
Rip Debra, what a lady💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐⭐
Glad to see your message. For the life of me, I'll never understand why she doesn't get more credit. Like many of us, she grew up fascinated by the movies she saw on TV. Unlike most of us though, she simply didn't see any reason why she shouldn't jump into the business she loved. As you said, "What a lady!"
@@baileyellard1 Thanks, I remember seeing her talking about being the hand and shorter Michael In one shot and I felt like I could listen to her talk for hours plus and Jamie Lee talks so highly of her like she was a big sister...she produced one of my favs Adventures in babysitting, she deserved more time I heard she also donated her body to science!💐👏🏽
@@thenewctc I loved Adventure in Baby Sitting too. You would have loved talking with her...she was just so enthusiastic!
Kewl!
What a guy!!!!! 💖💖💖💖💖😁💖💖💖💖💖
Perry Mason and Della Street were meant to be together you can tell how much they care and love each other
Wow! A new book! I will be purchasing it! Thanks, Brian McFadden, for keeping these great days alive for us! There will NEVER be another Perry and Della!❤❤
Thank you Brian McFadden. This was great. 🦋
Thanks so much, Karen. The show is still great to watch, almost like coming home. And Raymond was such a great guy!
Funny how the moderator/ author fails to mention even once the developments in the legal system and laws, and certainly race relations and women’s rights. The show rarely featured any non whites.
❤They We’re Good Friends ❤
Yes, going all the way back to their days as RKO contract players.
@@baileyellard1 -exactly-
❤❤❤They We’re Good Friends ❤❤❤
Yes, most folks don't realize that Raymond and Barbara had met each other back in the forties at RKO!
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Thanks, Karen. I started watching the show with my parents back in the fifties. I love watching the re-runs now....it's like getting a piece of my childhood back. And later when we met, it was so nice to find out what a great guy Raymond was in real life.
@baileyellard1 I watched through my childhood and rediscovered Perry Mason last year! I wish I could have met Raymond! It would have been a pleasure! I am smitten this time around 🙂
@@karenharris4027 Like you, Karen, I watched throughout my childhood, and it was wonderful to eventually meet him. What a super-nice guy!
Beautiful story. But nothing could ever seriously happen, since Barbara was happily married, and it was revealed later that Burr was gay (and in a devoted relationship for many years, which they sadly had to keep secret)
Good friends
Burr was gay
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Rest in peace Debra. Too soon taken you haven't been forgotten.
Family indeed. On many occasions Raymond Burr went to bat for his co-stars. The two that quickly come to mind is William Talman (Hamilton Burger) and Ray Collins (Lt. Tragg). Devotees of the show will remember a period when Burger disappeared from the show, and the reappeared. This was tied to Talman being unfortunately caught up in a police raid of a party in a house in the Hollywood hills involving drugs. Talman was in a different part (different level) of the house where the drug use was taking place and unaware of it. After being arrested the shows producers dropped him from the show. After the DA's investigation found that he had no part in the drugs, no charges were filled. But the shows producers did not want to bring Talman back, but Burr stuck up for him and demanded his return to the show. As for Ray Collins... when his health started to fail him and he could not longer do the show (replaced by Richard Anderson as Lt. Drumm) . Collins got into financial troubles due to his medical bills, Raymond Burr stepped in and took care of them. Also, the producers wanted to remove Ray Collins from the show credits since there was no longer a Lt. Tragg character. But Burr said "absolutely not", citing that Collins in the early years of "Perry Mason", his work and the LT. Tragg character helped define and make the show a success, so his name stayed in the opening credits. Collins said "There is nothing but kindness from our star, Ray Burr. Part of his life is dedicated to us, and that's no bull. If there's anything the matter with any of us, he comes around before anyone else and does what he can to help. He's a great star-in the old tradition."
You're absolutely right! There are dozens of cases where Raymond acted quietly to help actors who needed a hand. He'd often make sure that older actors who hadn't gotten enough work to qualify for union health benefits, were hired by "Perry Mason."
Still watching the show, love it ❤️
When I was very young, it was a regular ritual to watch the show every week with my parents. Re-watching it these days is a little like "comfort" food for me! Great memories.
They were perfect TV lovers .what a chemistry
True, there was no way to mistake the chemistry.
Always enjoy Raymond Burr and Barbara Hale and Perry Mason and I still look at it to this day!! I remember sitting and watching it as a young girl with my grandmother!! And that was the first time I considered studying law!!
You and me both. I watched it with my parents and it feels like a soft, warm blanket.
Great sry😂❤
Wasn’t she married? This is a lot of malarkey! Still love Perry Mason though!
Ah, PRC, one of my favorite Poverty Row studios. Nice to see you, Brian!
Love those campy films. Glad you're covering this.👍😎✌️☮️
Thanks...they're so much fun!
@@baileyellard1are you the author of the amicus book ????
Yes, I wrote "Amicus Horrors." Milt Subotsky, who co-owned Amicus, was a friend of mine. In a way, Amicus was like a later-day PRC. They turned out some really good films on a tight budget.@@Sol-Cutta
Very sad
Yes, very sad, Ferga. Had she lived longer I believe Debra would have gotten the full credit she deserves as a female pioneer in the film business.
☘ Irish Honey Badger - Debra Hill Died.
I’m on my third book….love them! Looking for more! Thank you for putting these memories into the books. What a great series and super actors ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much, Kathy. I grew up with the show, never thinking I'd eventually meet Raymond. I became more and more fascinated as I talked with Barbara's closest friends...just wonderful people!
Thanks for reminding people what a good person Raymond Burr was, in addition to being an outstanding actor.
He was a super-good person, Keith. Of all the people I've spoken with over the years, he's the one I enjoyed most.
He sure did kiss on Julie Adams yuck
Mr. McFadden, I used to see Mr. Burr all the time at Catelli's the Rex in Geyserville all the time when I was a kid. He was always impeccably dressed and geez, physically imposing - he was like 6' 4" and like 3 foot shoulder to shoulder. Heh, I'm 56 this year 😔
Yeah, I felt like I was super-short next to him. It was the same with Raymond's friend George Kennedy. He seemed to tower over me.
The books by Erle Stanley Gardener and as embodied by Mr. Burr, William Talman, Mr. Hopper, oh, my so many talented stars!
He said they all became like family, and it's true!
Mr. mcFadden, I grew up in Cloverdale, my Mom was the real estate agent that sold Asti, california to Pat Paulsen, and we used to pass Mr. Burr and Mr. Benevidez's orchid farm on Dutcher Creek Rd on our way back to our house on Dry Creek Rd. 😊😊! My family would either have brunch or dinner at Catelli's the Rex on Sundays in Geyserville. Thank you for showing the Very Gritty Perry Mason of the first two seasons. Folks don't really know how adult those season were. 🎉❤🎉❤😊. Thanks.
Thank you...I remember how enthusiastic he was when he told me they were putting their two properties together. At the time they were thinking of one big ranch to grow orchards, fruit trees, etc. The winery idea came a little later.
That’s sweet, but Raymond Burr was gay. The reason why there was such great cemetery between the two, was because there probably was any sexual harassment, give the times in when the show was shot.😂 Probably the only man she could trust, in Hollywood.
In season 1, Della convinced Perry to travel by ship = to spend time together.
Yes, one of my favorite scenes. Most secretaries don't go on cruises with their boss!❤
I read all three of your books. ILet me say thank you and your wife for very respectful of Raymond and Barbara . I read another book and in opinion, the emphasis is more about Mr Burr's sexical orientation . I think is his personal business. It's seams that he didst much to protect his and the people he loved, privacy. My take away as I watch the show and interview that there are lots of clues. Like when Barbara said about the prank With the doves and roses everywhere, jello and the faucet if I not mistaken is a frog with a rose because Barbara loved flowers especially roses. She said,in that interview that she kept it up to that point. Thanks again for sharing and keeping them alive in their fans life. They give us so much of themselves in keeping us entertained even now long after they are gone. RIP
Many, Many thanks Deborah. Watching Raymond and Barbara has brought me so much joy over the years. I was a kid when the show first went on and we watched it every week in our house. That's why I was so thrilled to meet Raymond years later and talk about all kinds of things. Barbara was a wonderful person too and she went out of her way to protect Raymond's memory!
Happy Heavenly birthday 101.❤❤❤❤. RIP. Barbara Hale
Brian, I wish I could have met them. I believe that they loved each other, however Barbara being married, and Bill getting sick and knowing the hard life he had as a child . The children , and her principles , faith, dedication is all part of off her character. Her love for her children would come before her own happiness. My after Bill died. Then shortly Ray was gone.I I could only imagine the grief she must have felt. 😢 If we the viewing public could see the live and chemistry between Barbara and Raymond I am shaw that Bill felt it . Just some of my thoughts or observations?I wish we could talk .😊😊❤
@@deborahkit2234 A dear friend of mine who spent a lot of time at Barbara's house told me Barb would often sit and reminisce about Raymond. She missed him very much.
Della is a lesbian in the HBO version.
Debra hill is so beautiful
Debra was that perfect combination of beauty, brains and enthusiasm...a fantastic person!
@@baileyellard1 yep
I haven't seen many Romantic interludes?
Check out any of the episodes in this video, Karen. I especially like the part at the end where they decide to "create some new memories." Considering the fact that Erle Stanley Gardner didn't want them doing ANY flirting, I think they got away with a lot! ❤
I Love Della & Perry💝💝💝💝
Me too, Debbie. They've got fantastic chemistry!
Your eyes tell the whole story like it or not
There will never be a couple like that again there is not much Class out there anymore
Since I was a little girl I always admire Barbara Hale I wanted to be just like her
She needs to listen to him for sure
Raymond Burr had beautiful blue eyes
I can feel his homage to the original. Me too.
Barbara Hale was a great actress and very beautiful woman!! I have watched many of her movies and love her on the Perry Mason series!!
Yes, she was so beautiful and I love some of the looks she gives Raymond on the show. Everyone she worked with says the same thing: She was a wonderful woman!
I love Raymond Burr...such a fine actor!!! I watch and re-watch the Perry Mason TV series. The series had a great cast!!
Hi, just finished reading your message on my book about Barbara and, as you know, she was the brunt of some of his practical jokes. But he had a fantastic sense of humor. As you can tell from this video, when I kidded him about some of his B movies, he just got a kick out of it!