October 18, 1943: Perry Mason airs on CBS for the 1st time

 

October 18, 1943: Perry Mason was aired on CBS for the first time. The fifteen minute show was presented form Monday to Friday. John Larkin starred as the leading role of Perry Mason with Barlett Robinson, Santos Ortega, and Donald Briggs rounding out the rest of the cast.

Perry Mason has been mentioned in over 80 novels and short stories. There was also a popular television show made based on the radio one.