The Power Of The Box

Such is the power of television, and its personalities and characters, that a crowd of about 600 people jammed the barriers of Gisborne Airport to see actor Raymond Burr of “Perry Mason” and “Ironside” fame in person. He made a half-hour stop-over on a private flight to drop off paraplegic athlete Eve Rimmer, who came to Gisborne to speak at the Crippled Children's Sportswoman of the Year Dinner. Mr Burr, himself, takes a personal interest in the work of crippled children societies and paraplegic organisations.

With Raymond Burr and Eve Rimmer (centre) are, from left, H. B. Paraplegic and Physically Disabled Society president Peter Loomes, Invercargill's M.P., “J.B.” Munro (who is N.Z. chairman for the Paraplegic Trust Appeal), Gisborne Crippled Children Society secretary/manager Jan Camp, Gisborne M.P. Trevor Davey, and swimming star Jaynie Parkhouse.

Part of the very large crowd waiting for Raymond Burr at the airport.

A great thrill for disabled people William MeClutchie and Lynette Loye were a few words with Mr Burr. William was brought down from Tolaga Bay by Mr Max Rose (right back) with his children Jennifer and Douglas.

“Perry Mason” chatting to some of the people.

“Iron-side” joking with some of the crowd.

Raymond Burr takes his farewell after an all-too-short visit.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 244 : October 9, 1974

The Power Of The Box