Perry Mason Was Everyone’s Favorite Lawyer – But Not All Fans Will Know These Off-Screen Secrets

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Mason went on to appear in 51 other novels before eventually showing up on the small screen in 1957. The character also took center stage in 31 books published during and after the TV show’s run. Gardner’s prolific streak resulted from the targets he set himself. The author ensured he wrote an astonishing 1.2 million words every year.

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