#47: Dismissal of William Talman for Morals Clause Breach
In 1960, William Talman, famed for his role as Hamilton Burger in Perry Mason, was dismissed due to a morals clause violation. Arrested at a party for suspected marijuana use, this marked the end of his role on the show.
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Despite Talman’s apology and vow of future adherence, his tenure with Perry Mason was terminated. Contextually, while his actions once cost him his job, in the modern era, he might have been celebrated as a spokesperson for leading cannabis companies.