Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel (1987)

Unlike the original series of the late 1950s and early 1960s, that featured many highly respected motion picture actors, these made for TV movies instead draw upon the very limited talents of soap opera performers. The result is precisely what might be expected. The soap opera actors perform according to a formula without subtlety or nuance. The result is what would be expected - stiff performances played according to formula. These TV films are okay but only for soap opera aficionados. Even Ray Burr seems to have lost his edge