In the book "Hiding in Plain Sight" (all about Burr's life)....it seemed to be implied that the gossip collumnist Hedda Hopper worked out a deal....if burr would hire on her son William Hopper as Paul Drake she would cover up his sexuality and write only very straight, macho things about Burr in her gossip collumn. I did not get the Idea that it was black mail because it seemed that Hedda Hopper and burr were friends
@PhilsCinema yes, raymond burr was gay......no big deal now....but a very big deal if it were known then. Read the Book "Hiding in Plain Sight" about the life of Raymond Burr. Some really interesting reading if you like the Perry Mason series. From reading the book....no one ever had a bad thing to say about him. In fact everyone associated with the PM TV series were treated very well by Burr.
YEAH: Burr seems like an awesome guy. it's a shame I never got to meet him, among the actors who've played lawyers, detectives, and other upholders of the law.
What a delight!!! The late great Raymond Burr was one of my all time favorite actors. Though he portrayed a lot of nogoodniks over the years, off screen he was an intelligent, artistic, creative, humble, kind, generous & gentle man. He really did work his rear off during his long career. 90 pictures in 10 years! And then TWO consecutive long running shows! Incredible work ethic! "Perry Mason" is my favorite TV show. I miss this wonderfully talented & gifted gentleman! THANKs for posting!
Thanks for the 'heads up" in regards to the late great Mr Burr's sexuality, but I'm pretty sure most of his fans are already aware of it. Anyone who has read about him or his career soon makes that discovery. It was pretty much an open secret in Hollywood....but he was so well loved & respected in show biz circles that it's wasn't a big deal to anyone. Thanks again for your comment. Here's hoping you have a super groovy day! :)
RUDEST interviewer ever.
RandyAKing 1 month ago
Great find!!!!
zamusicza 4 months ago
He is far more frank and articulate than any actor I can think of today.
OrodesIII 4 months ago
There are no actors like this today. Not a one.
tommyrock69 5 months ago
@tommyrock69 Actually, George Clooney comes to mind. George borrows a LOT from Burr in his delivery on screen.
tommyrock69 5 months ago
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heartsrk 5 months ago
In the book "Hiding in Plain Sight" (all about Burr's life)....it seemed to be implied that the gossip collumnist Hedda Hopper worked out a deal....if burr would hire on her son William Hopper as Paul Drake she would cover up his sexuality and write only very straight, macho things about Burr in her gossip collumn. I did not get the Idea that it was black mail because it seemed that Hedda Hopper and burr were friends
inkey2 5 months ago
Godzilla with Raymond Burr is one of my favourite films to watch.
clsarashimmer20 6 months ago
I was surprised to read that Raymond Burr was probably gay, he lived with a guy for like 40 years and left this person his fortune
PhilsCinema 10 months ago
@PhilsCinema yes, raymond burr was gay......no big deal now....but a very big deal if it were known then. Read the Book "Hiding in Plain Sight" about the life of Raymond Burr. Some really interesting reading if you like the Perry Mason series. From reading the book....no one ever had a bad thing to say about him. In fact everyone associated with the PM TV series were treated very well by Burr.
inkey2 5 months ago
YEAH: Burr seems like an awesome guy. it's a shame I never got to meet him, among the actors who've played lawyers, detectives, and other upholders of the law.
Protectobot 1 year ago
He is greatly missed. What an excellent actor. I loved Rear Window- my all time favorite movie.
iluv2befit 1 year ago
Now this was "Denny Crane" Never lost, never will.
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RaleighDawlishRaynar 1 year ago
wow is this good
STU676 1 year ago
What a delight!!! The late great Raymond Burr was one of my all time favorite actors. Though he portrayed a lot of nogoodniks over the years, off screen he was an intelligent, artistic, creative, humble, kind, generous & gentle man. He really did work his rear off during his long career. 90 pictures in 10 years! And then TWO consecutive long running shows! Incredible work ethic! "Perry Mason" is my favorite TV show. I miss this wonderfully talented & gifted gentleman! THANKs for posting!
JubalCalif 2 years ago 5
Raymond Burr was homosexual.
Gencturk92 1 year ago
@Gencturk92
Thanks for the 'heads up" in regards to the late great Mr Burr's sexuality, but I'm pretty sure most of his fans are already aware of it. Anyone who has read about him or his career soon makes that discovery. It was pretty much an open secret in Hollywood....but he was so well loved & respected in show biz circles that it's wasn't a big deal to anyone. Thanks again for your comment. Here's hoping you have a super groovy day! :)
JubalCalif 1 year ago
@JubalCalif, yeah, i think he was a good actor. Rear Window was the best
Gencturk92 1 year ago
@JubalCalif Barbara Hale was. She remained great friends with Burr and his longtime boyfriend until their deaths.
tall32guy 1 year ago
@tall32guy
Totally true! Thanks for your comment!
:)
JubalCalif 1 year ago
@JubalCalif I agree, he seems to be a normal guy.
MrLogoman007 10 months ago
@Gencturk92
so...?
rshnrvrrbrt 1 year ago
@Gencturk92 and now he could get married in his native Canada!
BuddyNovinski 1 year ago
This is a jewel, where did you get it. Such a young Jack Webster! Burr seems quite uncomfortable.
visaman 2 years ago
From a friend; Webster used to have a half-hour show on KVOS in the early 1960s that was mostly issue-and-investigative story focused.
robatsea2009 2 years ago