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Barbara Hale Home Page Guestbook Thank you for visiting. Click here to add a comment! Della/Barbara, For years I've wanted to tell you how pretty you are and always have been. Prettiness lasts forever and you are proof of it. I've loved your soft voice and eternal beauty. I've tried to emulate Della Street and Nora Charles(Myrna Loy) as sane, down to earth, fashionable, pretty women. So far I've done it. Today your movie, The First Time is on TCM with Robert Cummings. This must be the one about the bananas. Right? I also had the good luck to marry a wonderful man who has turned out to look like Perry Mason in his older years. Raymond Burr was a handsome man. I amm so thankful for this website so that I am able to tell you all this - at last! linda holder <holder44@juno.com> easley, sc USA - Monday, July 21, 2008 at 12:40:44 (EDT) Dear Miss Hale: First of all I was born in january 1953 in Havana, Cuba, and I remember watching Perry Mason with my mother and sister the show. I was 5 or 6 years old (Pre-Castro and during Castro) at that time when I became hook to the show and the music.(Very important that opening jingle) We later came to USA in 1961 only to continue watching Perry Mason and Della Street. As a kid I fell in love with you, and Perry was my ultimate hero, honest, integrity and all that Americana Way of life had to offer and meant. Today I am a succesfull Landscape Architect in Miami and I am currently watching as I write this to you the "Case of the Sun Bather's Diary". BTW can you re-call the show where Burger either hires Perry to defend him or someone close to him? Thank you for being so beautiful inside and out and being there every week when I was a kid. PS I also enjoy watching you in "Airport 77". Sincerly Mariano Corral Mariano Corral <margolf53@bellsouth.net> Miami, Fla USA - Monday, July 14, 2008 at 13:21:10 (EDT) MISS HALE I HAVE READ MOST OF YOUR E-MAILS I NOW I KNOW THAT MANY PEOPLE WERE I LOVE WITH YOU I WAS NOT ALONE,BUT NOW I FOUND AWAY TO TELL YOU TOO BY FINDING THIS PAGE AND ONE OTHER THING YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL I KNOW THINGS CHANGE I AM NOW 60'S BUT YOU WILL NEVER(DELLA OR BARBARA)BEAUTY IS BEAUTY AT ANY TIME. LAST IF YOU COULD FIND TIME TO LET ME KNOW YOU GOT THIS E-MAIL I WOULD BE SO HONORED TO HAVE SO BEAUTIFUL OF A WOMAN TO EVER WRITE ME,IF YOU CAN'T AT LEAST I KNOW I SAID HELLO. THANK YOU FRANK FRANK CASELLA <GONEHUNTING1@MSN.COM> ST CHARLES, MO USA - Tuesday, July 08, 2008 at 00:01:51 (EDT) Loved you Barbara as "Della" in Perry Mason, what a great legacy you have left us to watch! Great clothes and acting boy you were hot! Sizzle sizzle ohh. Thanks and God Bless!!! Randy Carstens. Randy Carstens <randy084@centurytel.net> Kettle Falls, WA USA - Thursday, July 03, 2008 at 00:35:09 (EDT) I grew up watching Perry Mason and Della Street in the 50's and 60's. You both came across as two very nice people. Just a few days after Raymond Burr died a radio minister relayed a message from Mr Burr. Did you hear it? Joyce <bdietsch@verizon.net> Fort Wayne, In USA - Monday, June 16, 2008 at 01:01:58 (EDT) hi Barbara, i lived down stairs from you and Bill , the condos horace heidts the band leader had, and used to come up for tea , this was in 1981 82 83, i remember telling you that i loved your film Lorna doone, and you mentioned to me that you were pregnant with bill , when shooting that film , The last time i saw you , your daughter had just been rear ended in Hawaii, and was preganant i do believe and i ran you out to LAX to catch a flight, i really liked your hubby bill , Kit Carson, , i burned my hand once and you took me up to the hospital in sherman oaks, I am actually living in New West minster Raymond burrs home town I am 61 tomorrow mdear ENJOYED BEING YOUR NEIGHBOUR Barbara all the best tonihi Barbara, i lived down stairs from you and Bill , the condos horace heidts the band leader had, and used to come up for tea , this was in 1981 82 83, i remember telling you that i loved your film Lorna doone, and you mentioned to me that you were pregnant with bill , when shooting that film , The last time i saw you , your daughter had just been rear ended in Hawaii, and was preganant i do believe and i ran you out to LAX to catch a flight, i really liked your hubby bill , Kit Carson, , i burned my hand once and you took me up to the hospital in sherman oaks, I am actually living in New West minster Raymond burrs home town I am 61 tomorrow mdear ENJOYED BEING YOUR NEIGHBOUR Barbara all the best toni anthonydransfeld <anthonydransfeld@hotmail.com> vancouver, bc canada - Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 00:17:17 (EDT) I see that somehow I missed mother Lois passed away march 29 1991 Lynn Method Jackson <gljackson@suddenlink.net> Kinston, N.C. USA - Sunday, June 08, 2008 at 16:55:00 (EDT) Barbara: I also grew uo in Rockford ( 714 N Central ) till I was 12 yrs. My parents Bob and Lois Method had 2 children, a boy Dean Method born Nov 2, 1940, mother use to tell us how you thought Dean was too pretty to be a boy and he did grow up into a handsome man, spent his life as a deputy sherriff nin Eugene Oregon. I was born Aug 9,1943 spent my career as a nurse caring for developemental ill children, in Phoenix Az. My dad dec 22,2000. Unfortunately I only have 3 songs of his beautifal voice. I will always enjoy the stories my mother told us. She was a faithful watcher of Perry Mason and Della Street. My brother has memories of doing security for a Telthon in Phoenix with Raymond Burr and Jay North.I pray you are doing well and may God be with you. Lynn Method Jackson Lynn Method Jackson <gljackson@suddenlinl.net> Kinston, N.C. USA - Sunday, June 08, 2008 at 16:49:30 (EDT) Barbara . . . Like you, I grew up in Rockford, as did my mother, who was born in 1933. You may remember that you did some babysitting in the '30's. According to my grandmother, one of your young charges was my mother, Janice Patrick. Jim <jimmccomb@roadrunner.com> San Dimas, CA USA - Monday, May 26, 2008 at 16:12:10 (EDT) Hi Barbara, I just wanted to say thank you for all of the wonderful years of Perry...you wore the greatest outfits. I remember watching Perry with my grandma and my parents, now, my kids watch it with me. They are 7 and 10 years old and they love it! I hope you are doing well and are enjoying life! Thanks again, Tiffany Tiffany leonard <leonard.tiff2@yahoo.com> West Linn, or USA - Thursday, May 01, 2008 at 15:38:35 (EDT) Hi Barbara! HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Knowing you, you don't look a day over 69! Shirley and I met you on a cruise to Hawaii in 1976. What a gracious person you are..remaining totally accessible to all and having a ball doing it. We cherish the picture we have with you while aboard the ship. Many happy returns of this past birthday. Paul and Shirley paul and shirley pigeon mi USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 16:46:09 (EDT) Dear Mrs. Hale, You have been on my heart and in my thoughts over the past year. I pray for you and your precious family. Please met me in Heaven? It would bring me the greatest joy to see you standing next to the Lamb who was slain for us from before the foundation of the world. From your little prayer supporter, Debbie Brittain Debbie Brittain <deb.nc@hotmail.com> Asheville, NC USA - Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 23:52:02 (EDT) Dear Mrs. Hale, You have been on my heart and in my thoughts over the past year. I pray for you and your precious family. Please me met in Heaven? It would bring me the greatest joy to see you standing next to the Lamb who was slain for us from before the foundation of the world.From your little prayer supporter, Debbie Brittain Debbie Brittain <deb.nc@hotmail.com> Asheville, NC USA - Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 23:49:56 (EDT) Happy Birthday Ms. Hale!! We so enjoy you on Perry Mason, and especially on the new 50th Anniversary DVD! You look great! Many Happy Returns and Long Live Della Street!! Randy <rjdegering@yahoo.com> Colorado Springs, CO USA - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 16:20:42 (EDT) Happy Birthday Ms. Hale!! We so enjoy you on Perry Mason, and especially on the new 50th Anniversary DVD! You look great! Manny Happy Returns and Long Live Della Street!! Randy <rjdegering@yahoo.com> Colorado Springs, CO USA - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 16:18:49 (EDT) I was curious why there is no mention in the biography of you being in "Jolson Sings Again". I saw it as a kid and and have it in my collection of DVD's. I love the movie. Of course, I never missed the "Perry Mason" show. Gerald Rich <grich2@cfl.rr.com> Orlando, FL USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 14:51:15 (EDT) Thank you for the class act series that has withstood so much time. All aspects were superior to the programs of today. It is a program I enjoyed growing up and one that I have introduced to my children. You and Raymond and the rest should be commended. Thank you for the lifelong entertainment. Tom O <tmcm1922@sbcgobal.net> USA - Sunday, March 30, 2008 at 01:16:32 (EDT) Dear Barbara, I was born in 1956 when the Perry Mason series started! I think I have seen every one, but I still watch everyday! Others have previously pointed it out, but I think it needs to be emphasized, that YOU really were a cutting edge character for your time. You were an independent woman who (not always - but most of the time) got Perry to see your point of view! But you were always respected by all the men in the series, AND, certainly by your admiring fans like me. :) Ms. Hale, I have so much love and admiration for you. I've sat and watched the Perry Mason show with my teenage daughter and she caught on that you weren't JUST a secretary. You were an integral part of that mystery solving legal team that we all continue to watch over and over. Day after day. Ms. Hale... Barbara, if I may... you have enriched all of our lives so very much. Thank you, and may God bless you and yours. Kindest Regards, Keith --- your fan in the OC Keith <info_2004@isp.com> Tustin, CA USA - Friday, March 21, 2008 at 03:24:10 (EDT) Watch the reruns everyday. Thank you for your presence in the series. My Mom (83)introduced us to the Perry Mason series. Still takes us a while to figure out "who done it?" Use you as an example to personify professionalism. Wish you and your family well. Connie Fontanoza <cfontanoza1@aol.com> Richmond, CA USA - Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 15:22:50 (EST) Living near The Bahai Temple, in Willmette, Ill., I am a Christian who wishes only that Earl Stanley Gardner had placed some prayer and religious practice in the Perry Mason series ... but the love you all earned in us is so precious, and the available DVDs are so complete and well done today! At 58, I think of you always when viewing, having read all 84 Perry Mason novels, always seeing you all as the epitome of the characterisations -- even the 2nd season Gerty being much like the Radio series version, and Paul Drake being portrayed so much better. Della of the radio series, some of which is available to hear through the Archive (http://www.archive.org/details/Perry_Mason_Radio_Show), clearly is reflected in your own depiction. Earl Gardner's biography mentioned his love for the 23rd Psalm during his last several days -- and his respect for his Mississippian wife so manifest in his discrete behaviour (amicable legal separation, out of respect for her Christianity), I do wish that "Perry" and "Della" had overtly appealed to God om prayer, even visited churches, in some of the episodes, since much of the evils which "Mason" fought against, in the real world, are those of brutal selfishness of man "independent" of God, 'The thought of the LORD are not in all his [the wicked man's] ways.' [Psalm 10.1-7] The warm, sincere empathy you show to the troubled, even when "Perry" is absent, warms my heart & soul, a life-long bachelor who hopes to meet you some day ... at the latest in Heaven! Be there for us, Barbara, won't you? GOD Bless you! Brooks Arlington Batson <brookbat@msn.com> Veneta (Eugene), OR USA - Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 14:12:57 (EST) Ms Hale I am a retired secretary and you were my role model. Your beauty, efficiency, and knowledge fascinated me. I watched Perry Mason as a child and still watch everyday at noon. May you always be blessed. kim webster <yzzdoll@yahoo.com> compton, ca USA - Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 16:21:11 (EST) Dear Barbara, my wife and I just bought the Perry Mason series in DVD. We are fascinated watching your marvelous acting with Raymond Burr. My wife loved to see the Barbara Hale Orchid dedicated to you by Raymond Burr. Our best wishes and our love. Gonzalo and Lucimar <garmijos@cultura.com.br> Goiânia, Goiás Brazil - Monday, January 21, 2008 at 10:12:39 (EST) Barbi - - I just stumbled across your cool home page and I wanted to sign in and say Hi and say thank you for all the wonderful things you meant to mom. She loved you dearly and so did we Kehe kids. Everybody's doing well. I wish we could all meet up sometime. I'd love for you to meet my family. Hope you are doing well. It's neat to see that you have so many other admirers. Andy Kehe <akehe@bakersfield.com> bakersfield, ca USA - Thursday, January 10, 2008 at 23:35:02 (EST) With regards to my query concerning the street location for THE WINDOW(1949) starring Barbara Hale and Bobby Driscoll.(below). Please note my e-mail address has changed to fizmac@merseymail.com Hope someone can help me with this enquiry. Many thanks. John Mather john mather St. Helens, England - Tuesday, January 08, 2008 at 14:55:38 (EST) Hi Barb...I'm Martha Porter's daughter, my cousin Anne just sent me the link. It's been a few years since we last communicated. It was wonderful seeing you and Cam at Mom's in Atlanta when you stopped in, she was so happy to see you. Hope all is going well with you and your family. If you have time, keep in touch. May 2008 bring you good health, peace and much love. I send my love. Big hugs, Lyn Johnston Lyn (Porter) Johnston <johnstonl@polysius.com> Jasper, GA USA - Wednesday, January 02, 2008 at 09:06:09 (EST) Hello, Barbara - I've been meaning to write you these past few years. You know my dear cousin Martha Brown Porter passed away after having moved to Atlanta to be near her daughter, Lyn. Lyn and I keep in close contact via email, and I hope to get to see her (she's so beautiful, like her mother) one of these days. Loved reading all aobut your career, marriage, and kids but mostly enjoy knowing in my heart how close you and Martha were. Much good luck to you - Anne Anne Thomas Simone <a853simone@att.net> Reno, Nv USA - Monday, December 31, 2007 at 15:27:18 (EST) Wow. Just got a newsletter from Rockford Schools Alumni group reminding me that you were from Rockford too. Enjoy watching you on Perry Mason reruns every evening. You really made the character believable. Best Wishes Steve Autor <sautor@digcom.com> Danville, IL USA - Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 17:20:31 (EST) Dear Barb, I have known of you since growing up in Rockford and my Aunt Eleanor Williams Cox knew you and your sister Juanita. I have met your sister and her son while I was at West High in Rockford. My husband and I have enjoyed your movies and especially on TV with Raymond Burr. My aunt was such a good friend to me thru the years and I miss her very much. We always had such fun especially when her brothers were in town. I hope you are better by the time you read this and hope you had a lovely Christmas. Sincerely, Margie Priest Marjorie Priest <Patches69313@yahoo.com> Brecksville, OH USA - Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at 19:37:18 (EST) just to let della know that you are watched 5 nights a week by me. i have been a fan of yours and perry mason since it started, and am just glad that it is still shown on tv and that it has stayed in b/w. happy holidays to you... brian <bluesonly4me@yahoo.com> silver creek, ny USA - Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 06:15:44 (EST) Thank you, Miss Hale, for the sparkle and spark you invested in every "Perry Mason" episode. We watch an episode every night -- it's become a favorite bedtime story. Did you ever write any of "Della"'s lines? M. H. P. Upstate, NY USA - Sunday, December 09, 2007 at 23:50:08 (EST) I wonder if anyone can help me with th following.I have many times watched "The Window" 1949 RKO which starred Bobby Driscoll and barbara Hale. My question is this:- what is the name of the actual street location for the tenement seen as the residence of the Woodrey's. In the film several references to 225,Hull/Old Street were made.The name may have been fictional for the film or may well have been an actual street in existence at the time the film was made.I'm sure Mrs Hale may well remember this, even though the street may no longer exist. I'd be ever so grateful for any information with regards to this enquiry. Thank you. John Mather. John Mather <j.mather@merseymail.com> St. Helens, England - Sunday, December 09, 2007 at 18:14:31 (EST) A real lady. Jonathan USA - Monday, December 03, 2007 at 19:00:35 (EST) I have watched Perry Mason for much of the 47 years I have been alive, and I am still curious and amazed at the working relationship Della Street and Perry Mason enjoyed. There was a tremondous chemistry between the two. Paul Drake would come in the office and call Della Beautiful all day long, but the way Della looked when Perry Mason walked into the room was awesome. Television says make it look real, so much that you think Perry was really a lawyer, but the connection between Della and Perry? I don't think a person can just (ACT) this way. Throughout the different episodes, Della (it appears) is letting Perry know that she really is in love with him, without her actually telling him, for example: the episode where this man was married to a woman who was an illegally in the country, and her stepdaughter who loved her tried to help her get rid of her so called cousin, who wanted money to keep his mouth shut. In the end Della ask Perry about exposing her. Perry basically said, if it isn't broke don't fix it. Then Perry asked Della if she had any secrets, and Della said I will never tell, but you knew the secret involved (her feelings for) Perry. Della took care of Perry more than just a secretary Lawyer relationship on the show. When each episode comes on and it show Perrt walking up to the judge and handing him some papers, and then Perry hands the papers to Della, then to Drake, then to Burgger, etc... when you look at Della looking at Perry, you see more than just a working relationship. She looks at Perry like he hung the sun and the moon, and he can do no wrong, and when any woman comes in his circle, Della is there to make sure that it is all business, and if Perry looks too long, she lets him know about it, write or wrong? Maybe they were just good actors, and if they were, I take my hat off to them and the writers. However, I personally feel that there was a strong love interest on camera, that may have continued off camera, even if it was only in the heart. Chester Randolph Sr <Southernman46@hotmail.com> Huntsville, Al USA - Sunday, November 25, 2007 at 01:58:21 (EST) i have watched perry mason for years. i still watch the perry mason movies every weekend. i loved della street in the beginning. as i get older i really appreciate all that barbara hale brought to the series. you are a wonderful actress. thank you. lind geagel <lindageagel@hotmail.com> pearl city, HI USA - Monday, November 12, 2007 at 00:49:01 (EST) I watched "Perry Mason" while I was growing up, and also watched the "Perry Mason Movies" when I was older. I have been watching the "Perry Mason Movies" this past week on the Hallmark channel, and have enjoyed them so much. I always loved Ms. Hale's performances. She made Della the second most important character on the original series and in the movies, and became more beautiful as the years went on. One can see, in the later movies, the real friendship between Mr. Burr and Ms. Hale. She is a joy to watch. Virginia Arthur <vaarthur@earthlink.net> Bedford, VA USA - Sunday, October 14, 2007 at 13:10:14 (EDT) Just got back from the Wine Country. My favorite winery, of course, Raymond Burr! I have been a fan since I was 6 (I am 56 now), I think you are such a great actress. Fred, at the winery gave me a picture of you, Raymond & Robert, I will treasure it always. Here's to your great health, happiness and longevity! Sincerely, Melody Melody Butler <msmelodyb@yahoo.com> The Woodlands, Tx USA - Saturday, October 13, 2007 at 16:05:09 (EDT) I worked at an insurance agency in Bakersfield, CA where Barbara had insurance. What a classy lady! She was always gracious and pleasant when I spoke to her on the phone, which I did often. She always addressed me as "Darlin'"! I wish her much happiness and good health! She is a sweet lady! linda Bakersfield, CA USA - Tuesday, October 09, 2007 at 19:31:41 (EDT) Loved you as Ellen in "Jolson Sings Again" One of my favorite musicals! Best wishes from an old fan. Hope all is well with you. Steve N. <stevenn40@optonline.net> Massapequa, NY USA - Thursday, September 06, 2007 at 15:47:33 (EDT) I have always loved you on the screen and the TV. Especially, Perry Mason et al. You have the ability to show other women and men that someone as beautiful, gracious, strong and very much a lady can age with grace and strength. Your friendship with Raymond Burr made me feel so warm about him. As I feel in movie love with him as Perry Mason. He scared me in the old black and whites he was so big and awesome, but I can laugh about now. Thank you for your life on this earth. You will be a beautiful angel! A great great fan, Diane Diane <dianeasu@yahoo.com> Tempe, AZ USA - Saturday, September 01, 2007 at 21:55:31 (EDT) I was so happy to find this site dedicated to Barbara Hale. I am not surprised that so many feel this way about this beautiful and gracious lady we all admire so. I have been following her career for years, since she has made such an impact on me personally. I remember growing up in very difficult times watching her movies and Perry Mason and telling myself that one day I wanted to be just like her. "That inner glow" someone mentioned is so appropriate, a beauty that comes from within and shows the wonderful, sweet person she is and always with her kind, gentle smile. She presents a strong character, but remains extremely feminine and always a "lady ". I wish her health, happiness and all life's blessings. There is no real way to properly thank her so I am glad I had this chance. Becky Farthing/Georgia Becky Farthing <rbdanvers@gmail.com> Alpharetta, ga USA - Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 08:05:56 (EDT) Sorry everybody. The Guestbook was hacked a while back and was broken. It's fixed now. Dave the Sys Admin Seattle, WA USA - Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at 16:02:21 (EDT) As Della Street, Barbara Hale was an ideal of intelligent beauty. What a babe! I don't know of her equal on television. Dan Gunter USA - Friday, August 25, 2006 at 02:28:46 (EDT) Tell Barbara that she has been my favorite since Perry Mason tv show was on with the orgininal cast now since all but her are dead now. I am a big fan of hers for a long time. I hope she does more tv appearences. Judy <Jdf0816@aol.com> Troy, NY USA - Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at 01:04:38 (EDT) I just wondered if Ms Hale remembers roller skating in Rockford with my mother Juanita Brown. They were friends in high school. My mother is a fan and speaks of her often. I hope Barbara is doing well - I enjoy seeing her on Perry Mason. Thanks, Mark Cleveland Mark Cleveland <Mcleve2000@comcast.net> Battle Ground, Wa USA - Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at 16:08:34 (EDT) Just a note to tell Barbara what a remarkable and wonderful career she had. I have had so much pleasure over the years seeing her in every Perry Mason I could, even setting the alarm for 4 AM when it was on cable at that hour. I sent Barbara a sympathy card c/o Raymond Burr when her husband died. I got back a note from Raymond Burr saying he had given my regards to Barbara and she asked him to thank me for her. His note to me arrived the day he died! Marilyn Adams-George <adamsgeorgem@yahoo.com> Bakersfield, CA USA - Sunday, June 11, 2006 at 13:46:58 (EDT) You should have a space as a tribute to THE Barbara Hale from other Barbara Hale's. My mom was a Barbara Hale. Barbara M. Hale of Spokane, Wa! :) becca hale <selamarina@aol.com> spokane, wa USA - Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 05:02:39 (EDT) I just watched "Lucky Lady" and I believe it has been the first time I have seen Barbara...my heart was taken. I was captivated. It wasnt just her beauty but something special glowing from her. Robert Keddie <rked@att.net> Ocala, FL USA - Thursday, June 01, 2006 at 19:09:12 (EDT) *ammendment to email address. hilary adair <hilary_adair@hotmail.co.uk> belfast, N. Ireland - Thursday, June 01, 2006 at 16:19:55 (EDT) QUOTE: Just heard an interview from a few months ago with Barbara Hale in which she said she had become a great-grandmother - was lovely to hear her interviewed, especially for a younger fan such as myself who wasn't even born when she was at the height of her fame! It would be great if she could be interviewed again or write a piece on her life. What a lovely and talented lady she is. Elizabeth UK - Sunday, May 14, 2006 at 15:42:12 (EDT) I would like to contact elizabeth from the UK, as I have a lot of information on Barbara being in touch with her over the years. If you could please Email me I would enjoy talking to another fan from the UK. Thanks, Hilary hilary adair <hilary_adair@hotmail.> belfast, n. ireland - Thursday, June 01, 2006 at 16:15:57 (EDT) We still enjoy watching the old Perry Mason series and always enjoy Barbara Hale's role as Della Street. Would be good if TV today were still that good. John <skeltonjd@prodigy.net> Lansing, KS USA - Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at 17:51:28 (EDT) Just heard an interview from a few months ago with Barbara Hale in which she said she had become a great-grandmother - was lovely to hear her interviewed, especially for a younger fan such as myself who wasn't even born when she was at the height of her fame! It would be great if she could be interviewed again or write a piece on her life. What a lovely and talented lady she is. Elizabeth UK - Sunday, May 14, 2006 at 15:42:12 (EDT) What a great site! I've been a Barbara Hale fan since becoming a huge fan of the original Perry Mason series. In fact, I grew up to be a legal secretary and have told many people that "Della Street" is my role model. I would love to send Ms. Hale a letter to let her know how much I enjoyed her as Della Street. Is there an address for a Barbara Hale fan club? Thanks for the great work on this site and, thanks Barbara for being a great actress!! Tracy Sperl <tsperl@reinhartlaw.com> Milwaukee, WI USA - Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at 11:35:31 (EDT) Happy birthday Barbara!! Elizabeth UK - Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at 12:34:18 (EDT) To my dearest Della, or as Paul would say "Hello, Beautiful" You are one of the people who shaped my life. (Others would be: Perry, Dale Evans, my parents, my husband, ancestors, etc.) Thanks to you for giving me so much! I say this to doctors and lawyers, when they ask: "What line of work are you in ?" or "No one has ever asked for this much detail before..." I answer, "Well, you know I was Perry Mason's Assistant." Almost all the time, they say "REALLY !!!" Almost everyone "bites" on this one, even if they're old enough to have seen Perry Mason. They don't even realize that Perry Mason is a fictional character. Sometimes I tell them the truth, some times I don't. I loved all your eye glances, "but Perry, what about this?" What I can't fiqure out is why Perry never said "good-bye" before he hung up the phone on you. I, too, fell in love with my husband at first sight. Your birthday is very soon. I'll wish you Happy Birthday a little early. I would love to send some flowers, too! (Whatever you are comfortable with) You have a beautiful son, also!!! (Question: why did he always get beat up and/or tricked on the new Perry Mason's) Mrs. Celeste DiGenova Celeste DiGenova <cuginiconsulting@earthlink.net> Corte Madera, CA USA - Saturday, April 15, 2006 at 14:23:45 (EDT) To my dearest Della, or as Paul would say "Hello, Beautiful" You are one of the people who shaped my life. (Others would be: Perry, Dale Evans, my parents, my husband, ancestors, etc.) Thanks to you for giving me so much! I say this to doctors and lawyers, when they ask: "What line of work are you in ?" or "No one has ever asked for this much detail before..." I answer, "Well, you know I was Perry Mason's Assistant." Almost all the time, they say "REALLY !!!" Almost everyone "bites" on this one, even if they're old enough to have seen Perry Mason. They don't even realize that Perry Mason is a fictional character. Sometimes I tell them the truth, some times I don't. I loved all your eye glances, "but Perry, what about this?" What I can't fiqure out is why Perry never said "good-bye" before he hung up the phone on you. I, too, fell in love with my husband at first sight. Your birthday is very soon. I would like to send some flowers or take you to lunch or dinner soon. Whatever you are comfortable with. I am in the SF Bay Area, but will be going to LA soon. You have a beautiful son, also!!! Mrs. Celeste DiGenova Celeste DiGenova <cuginiconsulting@earthlink.net> Corte Madera, CA USA - Saturday, April 15, 2006 at 14:20:12 (EDT) To my dearest Della, You were one of the people who shaped my life. (Others would be: Perry, Dale Evans, my parents, my husband, ancestors, etc.) Thanks to you for giving me so much! I say this to doctors and lawyers, when they ask: "What line of work are you in ?" or "No one has ever asked for this much detail before..." I answer, "Well, you know I was Perry Mason's Assistant." Almost all the time, they say "REALLY !!!" Almost everyone "bites" on this one, even if they're old enough to have seen Perry Mason. They don't even realize that Perry Mason is a fictional character. Sometimes I tell them the truth, some times I don't. I loved all your eye glances, "but Perry, what about this?" What I can't fiqure out is why Perry never said "good-bye" before he hung up the phone on you. I, too, fell in love with my husband at first sight. Your birthday is very soon. I would like to send some flowers or take you to lunch or dinner soon. Whatever you are comfortable with. I am in the SF Bay Area, but will be going to LA soon. You have a beautiful son, also!!! You may contact me, Mrs. Celeste DiGenova, 415-305-4003, or at cuginiconsulting@earthlink.net. 46 Granada Drive, Corte Madera, CA 94925 (Marin county 8 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge) Celeste DiGenova <cuginiconsulting@earthlink.net> Corte Madera, CA USA - Saturday, April 15, 2006 at 14:18:28 (EDT) Barbara, What a great actress and beautiful woman. Just watched tokyo again, you are great. You were the star of Perry Mason, you made the show happen. Thanks for all the great acting. steve Steve Ladd <2steve2@sbcglobal.net> indianapolis, in USA - Monday, March 27, 2006 at 08:53:32 (EST) Hello to you Barbara.. I like your shows and you did a Great Job too. May God Bless You Alway and your Family too. From Texas....B. Sandmann Bob Sandmann <rms5328robert@yahoo.com> Fort. Worth, Tx USA - Sunday, March 12, 2006 at 11:08:14 (EST) We haven't been to the famed Cafe Des Artistes restaurant in New York since the late 80's. There was a painting by Howard Chandler Christy and one of the faces of the ladies reminded me of Barbara Hale. The waiter told me it was indeed Barbara in the painting. We always wondered if it was true. A friend of ours pointed out Barbara's home in California but I didn't want to intrude. I always wondered if it was true. The 2001 picture looked great. Glad you are well. All the best Gary and Wanda Whittaker Gary Wanda Whittaker <bugsbunney50@iwon.com> Mountain View, CA USA - Monday, January 23, 2006 at 21:26:47 (EST) Merry Christmas to Barbara Hale! Loved reading this site. Hey, it would be great if Barbara or her kids/grandkids could be interviewed for the site - I'm sure they'd be so proud to know it exists and is such a lovely celebration of her! Maria USA - Friday, December 23, 2005 at 10:40:43 (EST) Thanks for that. Lovely to see her looking well and happy! Liz UK - Wednesday, November 09, 2005 at 12:26:42 (EST) A friend of mine is a friend of Barbara's and says she is doing well. A photo taken in 2001 is at http://www.surfnetinc.com/chuck/gold2001.htm Robin Duraine <robind900@yahoo.com> pasadena, CA USA - Tuesday, November 08, 2005 at 14:09:44 (EST) Does anyone know how Barbara Hale is now? I'd read she'd been very poorly with cancer and wondered if anyone knew if she'd made a recovery. She's such a talented actress and her son William Katt has done some great work too. Her family has given ours a lot of pleasure over the years! Liz - Monday, October 31, 2005 at 02:38:18 (EST) Gee! I missed this one! Congrats for the page, everytime gets bettah! I'm still here if you need "español" help, lol. I'm glad we have Barbie to share with lotta fans all over the world...me being the farest away :-). Greetings!!! Marialita <brent_904@yahoo.com> Santiago, Chile - Thursday, August 11, 2005 at 20:12:50 (EDT) I have been a fan since I saw my first Perry Mason episode in 1957. The chemistry between Barbara and Raymond Burr was extraordinary. I still watch reruns on Hallmark Channel and always find the stories entertaining and the relationship between cast members is wonderful. I know it's hard work to do a weekly series, but it must have been a great joy to work with that cast. You are always remembered and enjoyed as often as I can find an episode. Tom Jones <tjones@pinestreet.org> Harrisburg, PA USA - Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at 11:13:11 (EDT) As I was growing up I watched the Perry Mason's on Friday night with my mother while my father went shopping for groceries. I always identified "Della" with my mom because both were secretaries and basically ran offices. This is how I learned some of what my mom was doing at work. Of course I'm glad my mom wasn't as taken with the boss as Della seemed to be! What an attractive, capable and devoted secretary--the perfect role model for the liberated but traditional woman! Great work, Barbara! David Hagy <dhagy@wfu.edu> Salisbury, NC USA - Friday, August 05, 2005 at 18:15:51 (EDT) Congratulations on your birthday. Our family are great fans of the Perry Mason show and watch it at least once a day. We enjoy watching you interact with "Perry" and always feel that the both of you should have been married in the show. We wish you continued good health and thank you for the happy memories. Regards Tom and Veronica Veronica Mummery <teeveemum@onetel.net> La Mirada, CA USA - Thursday, June 09, 2005 at 22:59:34 (EDT) Thank you for sharing this lovely 'site. Nanc' <andtheangelssing03@yahoo.com> CO USA - Monday, May 30, 2005 at 13:53:44 (EDT) Hi I've enjoyed browsing this site! I read a long time ago in an interview with Barbara Hale that Nita acted as a stand in for Barbara on some of the Perry Mason movies. Perhaps that was it? Does anyone have any recent photos of Barbara Hale and her children and grandchildren? Apart from William Katt I've never seen shots of them as adults. Elizabeth UK - Friday, May 20, 2005 at 10:14:10 (EDT) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hello Elizabeth! Furthermore: Barbara Hale's daughter Jody was in the audience when the Perry Mason cast appeared on the "Vicki" show in 1993. A screen cap can be found
here. What a great website! Can anyone help with a Barbara Hale query? I read an article about her when Perry Mason came back saying that her daughter Nita was due to appear in an episode, and that Nita had also been in Star Trek. I've never spotted her! Does anyone know if this ever happened and if so who did Nita play? Emily USA - Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at 09:46:29 (EDT) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hello Emily! ~ Leah Happy Birthday to you Barbara Hale. Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday dear Barbara Hale. Happy Birthday to you. And Many More. Robert Bradley <RobertBradley1973@yahoo.com> Jackson, Mi USA - Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at 12:52:01 (EDT) Lets try to add a comment to the improved Guestbook! :-) Leah USA - Monday, April 11, 2005 at 03:39:24 (EDT) This is just a test post to see if the password works. Big Dave <daveb@oz.net> Seattle, WA USA - Monday, April 11, 2005 at 02:43:43 (EDT) I'm a hugh fan of Ms Hale's and was so pleased to find this web site. Great job! Marty Griffin <Jimmartygrif@wmconnect.com> Broken Arrow, OK USA - Friday, October 29, 2004 at 01:10:51 (EDT) I would like to meet someone to talk! Vaarti Nemme <vaarti@virtualmask.net> - Saturday, October 23, 2004 at 10:59:14 (EDT) Love your site, you guys! It's really beautiful! And I love the 'Della Looks On' page - Fantastic! These sites are so packed with information - it makes my head spin! I think Ms. Hale & Mr. Burr (may he rest in peace) would be tickled, not only that they are loved by their fans, but because their #1 fans are you two sweet people! ;-) Joy <funnygrrl1@aol.com> Minneapolis, MN USA - Monday, October 18, 2004 at 09:37:34 (EDT) Good move and the site is awesome, as usual. MANY thanks to Leah and Big Dave and to everyone else who helped in making this a wonderful site for us "Barbara" fans! Carol Carol Baroton <cabbi.dejazzd.com> Watertown, CT USA - Thursday, August 05, 2004 at 16:57:36 (EDT) Welcome to the Guestbook! Big Dave <daveb@oz.net> Seattle, WA USA - Monday, August 02, 2004 at 04:35:02 (EDT) Script and Guestbook created by Matt Wright Home |
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