A: Absolute realism. He loathed theatrical Hollywood “cop talk” and demanded that actors use authentic radio codes like “Code 2” or “Section 502” so the show felt exactly like a real police station transcript.
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What was unique about the blood used in the 1960s series The Fugitive?
Chocolate syrup. Because the show was shot in black-and-white for three seasons, chocolate syrup looked more realistic on screen than fake red blood.
How many times did Raymond Burr lose a case in the original Perry Mason?
Only three times. Out of nearly 300 episodes, Mason only officially lost three cases, though he cleared his clients later.