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15/07/2023 5:00 pm
We watch the '50's "Perry Mason" every night on TV. We always look up the information for each episode, and found this interesting car related tidbit...
PERRY MASON Season 7 Episode 7
Buick Motor Division provided George Barris with a new 1963 Riviera to customize. The Villa Riviera was originally created by Barris for use as his personal car.
The story of the car's onscreen use began when director Leslie H. Martinson was visiting the Barris shop in North Hollywood to look at a vehicle that Barris Kustoms was building for another film. Martinson was quite taken with the Villa Riviera all decked out in cherry red paint over a fire frost white pearl base.
He quickly signed a contract that included a clause to repaint the Buick white so it would show up more clearly when filmed. It was used in the movie "For Those Who Think Young (1964)") featuring a young Nancy Sinatra and James Darren. Later the car was used in this episode of the popular "Perry Mason" TV series.
I've also included covers from two Perry Mason books from my library.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
15/07/2023 6:33 pm
Have you seen the “new” Perry Mason show? It rocks!
Zeeky Banutski
The People’s Republic of Maryland
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Topic starter
15/07/2023 10:25 pm
Have you seen the “new” Perry Mason show? It rocks!
No, I haven't seen any new show of Perry Mason. Likely wouldn't enjoy it though, as I never like different actors playing the cult classics. I prefer to enjoy the original and keep my memories in tact.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
15/07/2023 11:40 pm
Great information on the original Perry Mason show and the history of this great Buck/Barris custom car and it's TV/film credits !
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16/07/2023 3:26 am
the custom in white is beautiful, thanks George
Topic starter
16/07/2023 11:47 pm
Great information on the original Perry Mason show and the history of this great Buck/Barris custom car and it's TV/film credits !
Agree. Aside from enjoying Perry Mason reruns, the other highlight is always seeing all the 50's and early 60's cars on the show.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
17/07/2023 12:24 am
@georgeschire George - I too am an avid Perry Mason fan and am attached to the original cast. In the Los Angeles area, Perry Mason has been in sequential reruns for over 35 years so my wife and I have seen parts of every episode at least 7 times (conservative estimate)
. I agree the series is great for seeing those old cars in action with some great up-close shots. Only now are we looking at other late night options now that we have switched from cable to YouTube TV. Your references look interesting. I have attached a photo of a book I refer to as it has info on every episode w/o ever revealing who did it. Also including a pic of wooden figures of Perry, Paul and Della that an artist on Etsy did for me 3 or 4 years ago.
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