The legal drama series Perry Mason was originally broadcast on
CBS television from September 21, 1957, to May 22, 1966. The
title character, portrayed by Raymond Burr (1917 – 1993) is a
Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer who originally appeared
in detective fiction by Erle Stanley Gardner. Many episodes are
based on stories written by Gardner. 

Perry Mason was one of Hollywood’s first weekly one-hour series
filmed for television, and remains one of the longest-running and
most successful legal-themed television series.

The show has been a staple in syndication, running for many
years on local television stations and cable networks across
the United States.
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Erle Stanley Gardner (1889 – 1970)

"Dakota" Fred Hurt, a fan favorite on Discovery’s "Gold Rush,"
has died.

Hurt’s family confirmed on his social media page Wednesday,
the "Gold Rush" star lost his battle with brain cancer.

Weather scanner complete with gauges was used by some cablecasters. The scanning mirror reflects readings on
gauges and card announcements to camera above. Music
was sometimes also transmitted on this same channel.

From left: Terry Meeuwsen, Pat Robertson and Gordon P. Robertson

(Fox News) – Pat Robertson, the iconic televangelist who founded
the Christian Broadcasting Network, is stepping down as the daily
host of the long-running flagship program “The 700 Club.”

“Today’s show will be my final as host of The 700 Club,” the 91-
year-old Robertson said on the 60th anniversary of the network,
“My replacement will be my very capable son, Gordon, who will
take over as full-time host of the program.”

Beginning in October, Robertson will be appearing on “The 700
Club” on a monthly basis to answer viewer emails.

According to CBN News, Robertson will continue to make other
on-air appearances but will also be teaching at Regent University,
the Christian institution he founded in 1977.