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David Hasselhoff in a Perry Mason mystery? The Hoff goes full courtroom drama, baby.
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Perry Mason: The Case of the Lady in the Lake (1988)

80s TV nostalgiacozy mysterydad show energy

Overview

DramaTV MovieMysteryCrime

A woman suddenly disappears after an early morning walk, and her husband is accused of murder.

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based on novel or bookmurderdetectivecourtroomperry mason

Standout Aspects

Acting

Raymond Burr's final Mason performance—gravelly, commanding, iconic.

Production

Glorious late-80s TV aesthetic: big shoulder pads, bigger hair.

Best for:Solo: Rainy Sunday with snacks and zero guilt about dozing off.·Background: Fold laundry while Raymond Burr does the heavy lifting.
Ron Satlof

Director

Ron Satlof

ReleasedMay 15, 1988
Runtime1h 35m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Viacom Productions
Dean Hargrove Productions

Top Cast

Raymond Burr

Raymond Burr

Perry Mason

Barbara Hale

Barbara Hale

Della Street

William Katt

William Katt

Paul Drake, Jr.

David Hasselhoff

David Hasselhoff

Billy Travis

John Beck

John Beck

Doug Vickers

John Ireland

John Ireland

Walter

Doran Clark

Doran Clark

Sara Wingate-Travis

George DelHoyo

George DelHoyo

Frank Travis

Audra Lindley

Audra Lindley

Mrs. Chaney

David Ogden Stiers

David Ogden Stiers

D.A. Michael Reston

Terrence Evans

Terrence Evans

Sheriff Ed Prine

Wendy MacDonald

Wendy MacDonald

Jobeth (as Wendy Macdonald)

Liane Langland

Liane Langland

Darrell Larson

Darrell Larson

Richard Jury

Richard Jury

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This was Raymond Burr's swan song as Mason after 40 years, filmed while he was battling cancer.

Cultural

William Katt inherited his father Robert's connection to the franchise—nepotism done right.

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