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Perry Mason: The Case of the Prodigal Parent

 

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Air Date

June 7, 1958

Production Code

278326

Episode Summary

Lorraine Stevens is fighting off the advances of the owner of the import-export company where she works, Philip Larkin. Later that evening she is asked to pick up something at the Alcorn Jewelers store. The owner is unaware of what she is to pick up and suggests she make a phonecall to find out. She calls Philip Larkin and while the phone rings we see Philip Larkin dead in his home. Standing over him is Joseph Harrison who wipes off his fingerprints from the telephone and leaves. When his fingerprints are found on the gun case of the murder weapon he is accused of the murder.

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  • John Hoyt would return in TCOT Wednesday Woman, TCOT Curious Bride, TCOT Libelous Locket, and TCOT Resolute Reformer. []
  • Virginia Field would return in TCOT Simple Simon, TCOT Meddling Medium, TCOT Provacative Protege, TCOT Polka Dot Pony, and TCOT Tsarina's Tiara. []
  • Nancy Kulp, best known for her role as Jane Hathaway on The Beverly Hillbillies, would return in TCOT Deadly Toy. []
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  • Hamilton Burger: Your Honor, the District Attorney's office functions to determine the truth and to prosecute the guilty. I have no objections whatsoever to what Mr. Mason is uncovering with this witness. []

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