This show was what we all wanted in family life. The cast was perfect together. It had morals and soul to it. Hugh brought the morals because of his background. I still watch this today in this world we live in . It is a escape we all need. God Bless them all for what they gave us.
It is a query why we watch this 50’s early 60’s sitcom over and over. So many of us baby boomers do. I guess it is a welcome relief from the immorality of today 2024. No era was perfect because we are not perfect but the difference in today’s culture is monumental. No full circle.
We need more shows like this now… tv shows have really gone down hill and I cannot trust them for my child. It was such a great show and I love watching the re-runs
Thank you for sharing this! We've been watching a couple of Leave it to Beaver re-runs every night for the last year. It sure makes you wish life was this easy again!
Voodoo Curse was my favorite episode. Most people miss the banter between husband and wife. Grew up watching this everyday for years and now 65 years later its still just an amazing show.
It was a great show when I was a kid. And I am still watching reruns. iI’s one of the few programs on television that leaves you smiling when it’s over .
I'm 60 yo & remember staying home from school & watching reruns on the UHF channels, which, for some reason, ran during school hours. The line-up was LITB, Hazel, My Three Sons, Donna Reed, et al. Great memories.
they may frame it as she did here in the introduction as being a goody two shoes life sit com, but let me tell you as easy as Jane throws reality into that concept and said, NOT the way it is, she quickly casts aside the great things WE learned by watching it. Such as, morals, and values and good parenting and healthy lifestyles. It offered a way to cope with OUR issues as we would see an episode about how to deal with classroom things and teachers and manners, with respect. The Real thang, as she described, wasn't bad at all, in comparison to today, however, the real thang INCLUDED Leave it to Beaver. IMHO
No mention of Beavers friends on the show,or Frank Bank as Lumpy either,Rusty Stevens as Larry,Steven Talbot as Gilbert,Richard Correl as Richard,I cant recall the actors name who played Whitey Whitney.
@@R._Thornhill Some do, but certainly not a prevalent thing. Now, after all this change , for decades both parents have to work to make ends meet, not just to have a career, because wages have not caught up to reality and busting unions has become the profitable thing to do for big corporations and chains.
Leave it to Beaver ended in 1963 with just the single person of color during it's run. The Patty Duke Show, which aired from 1963 to 1966, showed black students occasionally, and Sammy Davis, Jr. was a featured guest star.
Actually, LEAVE IT TO BEAVER was more of a reflection of the early 1960s. The decades were generally set two years before the decade changeover. Considering that the last four years were from the 1960s, this is so.
I disagree. The real 1960's didn't start until after Kennedy was assassinated in late 1963 and the Beatles and civil rights, and Viet Nam went into full gear and so on. The early 1960's were slow to change, and were a hangover of the 1950's generally. and the 1960's didn't really end until Richard Nixon resigned in 1974. There was no specific dividing line of course, but slow morphing. and the world changed behind our backs while everyone was disco dancing in the mid to late 1970's as a distraction and we lost our focus on the future and our shirts on the dance floor.... 😂
. 33:34..........I was SO sure Jerry Mathers was wrong on both counts, when he tells Bob Costas that "The Trouble With Harry" (1955) was one of John Forsythe's first films, and WAS Shirley MacLaine's first movie, but he was actually correct on that point regarding Ms. MacLaine (could have SWORN Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis's "Artists and Models" (1955) came first !!).....however, it WAS FAR from being Forsythe's first film, which actually (according to IMDb) was "Northern Pursuit", from1943. 🙂 .
I know why the rumors about jerry and tony… it’s time for the truth! The both had multiple identical twins and clones. The were extras and stand- by replacements. Barbara that you see on the series was not the same Barbara .. she was her sister. ken osment double was also a police officer in California they used to impersonate each other while on duty. They tried their dangerous tricks on me when I visited one or the other in California. In some ways they were worse than than the Nelson family and Jay North children. Oh well!?!? That’s Bizzzness!
when Jane Pauley in 1980 introduces the Leave it to Beaver show in the late 1950's as "one of the most popular show" she is full of shit. Leave It to Beaver never broke into the Nielsen Ratings top 30 in its six-season run. However, it proved to be much more popular in reruns.
You are so correct. In my book, "The World Famous Beaverpedia," I mention this but do show how it compared among younger audiences during some rating periods where it was just as popular as the ones we know like Andy Griffith, etc. Those stats came from Broadcast Magazine and I was able to see a few ratings periods, but overall, you are right that it never was that popular first run.
Not sure if that is a reminder. In my high school in the midwest, of 535 seniors, 534 were white, 1 was black. No asians; no hispanics. Other minorities may not have had it great as a whole in the USA, but not present in sufficient numbers to make as assessment where I grew up.
One episode featured a Hispanic kid named Chue,where Eddie tricked Beaver into insulting him in Spanish,and a black actress was in the episode when Wally and Eddie worked parking cars.
This show was what we all wanted in family life. The cast was perfect together. It had morals and soul to it. Hugh brought the morals because of his background. I still watch this today in this world we live in . It is a escape we all need. God Bless them all for what they gave us.
You are not alone. Many, many of us watch LITB to escape the downturn in society and not as free as we once were.
Still watching Leave it to Beaver September 2022 and always will watch this show!
It is a query why we watch this 50’s early 60’s sitcom over and over. So many of us baby boomers do. I guess it is a welcome relief from the immorality of today 2024. No era was perfect because we are not perfect but the difference in today’s culture is monumental. No full circle.
My favourite show of all time!!
We need more shows like this now… tv shows have really gone down hill and I cannot trust them for my child. It was such a great show and I love watching the re-runs
Thank you for sharing this! We've been watching a couple of Leave it to Beaver re-runs every night for the last year. It sure makes you wish life was this easy again!
I loved leave it to beaver the most when he was really young 1957-59 shows
I loved watching this! Thanks for it Jeff Zest.
One of the greatest sitcoms of all time.
What a great lady. I loved her as June. She is so nice. RIP Barbara. You are missed.❤
way before my time, but wonderful to see these more innocent times re-captured !!
Loved Eddie Haskell, wiseguy. His lines were always hilarious. ❤ Edit: A great show all around, and I still watch the reruns!!!
Voodoo Curse was my favorite episode. Most people miss the banter between husband and wife. Grew up watching this everyday for years and now 65 years later its still just an amazing show.
Have the box set ! But still watch it every day on tv ! The good old days !!
Love 😍😍😍 the TV series Leave it to Beaver!!! Love 😍😍😍 the cast!!! True family wholesomeness!!
Leave it to Beaver is on the Roku channel,I can watch the show again and again and not get tired of it.
Nice documentary. Thanks for sharing.
It was a great show when I was a kid. And I am still watching reruns.
iI’s one of the few programs on television that leaves you smiling when it’s over .
One of my Favorite Shows. I watch it every morning @7:00 central time on -Me TV
I love the show. I still watch reruns.
Jerry Mathers and Tony Dow seems like such great guys. So humble.
I'm 60 yo & remember staying home from school & watching reruns on the UHF channels, which, for some reason, ran during school hours. The line-up was LITB, Hazel, My Three Sons, Donna Reed, et al. Great memories.
Everyone seems just as nice in real life as they did on the show
Best show of all time still relevant
Can you imagine if there were an actual time machine that we could hop on and head back to those times.
My favorite character was Eddie Haskill played by Ken Osmond. His auto biography is an interesting read.
they may frame it as she did here in the introduction as being a goody two shoes life sit com, but let me tell you as easy as Jane throws reality into that concept and said, NOT the way it is, she quickly casts aside the great things WE learned by watching it. Such as, morals, and values and good parenting and healthy lifestyles. It offered a way to cope with OUR issues as we would see an episode about how to deal with classroom things and teachers and manners, with respect. The Real thang, as she described, wasn't bad at all, in comparison to today, however, the real thang INCLUDED Leave it to Beaver. IMHO
The interviews gave some good insights behind the scenes.
I'd love to see the Cheers one.
Did anyone ever watch the series "Family"? I just loved that show!
Ward was the greatest TV father of all time.
Ward, just because you have a hard day at the office is no reason to come home and take it out on the beaver- June Cleaver.
Still watching in 2024
No mention of Beavers friends on the show,or Frank Bank as Lumpy either,Rusty Stevens as Larry,Steven Talbot as Gilbert,Richard Correl as Richard,I cant recall the actors name who played Whitey Whitney.
Jerry hair and collar on shirt at the beginning wild
Hugh Beaumont was born in Lawrence, Kansas.
June Cleaver!!! Hubba, hubba! 😋
I watched this with my son and he asked, "When does the mom go to work?"
It’s sad that kids now don’t know the joys of having a stay at home mom.
🤣...Smart kid!!! I lived that idea I'm so old, but then mom went into teaching elementary school so it did not last that long.
@@R._Thornhill Some do, but certainly not a prevalent thing. Now, after all this change , for decades both parents have to work to make ends meet, not just to have a career, because wages have not caught up to reality and busting unions has become the profitable thing to do for big corporations and chains.
Eddie Haskell is my favorite!!
Leave it to Beaver a Good Tv Show....I Beaverton Everyday.😂
Tony Dow recently passed away!
I was very sad , seen him on facebook
Leave it to Beaver ended in 1963 with just the single person of color during it's run. The Patty Duke Show, which aired from 1963 to 1966, showed black students occasionally, and Sammy Davis, Jr. was a featured guest star.
That’s not the same Jerry Mathers …. There was 4 or 5 of them as I recall.
"Ward, don't you think the Beaver needs a haircut? 😅
lol! "Turned out mom"
Actually, LEAVE IT TO BEAVER was more of a reflection of the early 1960s. The decades were generally set two years before the decade changeover. Considering that the last four years were from the 1960s, this is so.
I disagree. The real 1960's didn't start until after Kennedy was assassinated in late 1963 and the Beatles and civil rights, and Viet Nam went into full gear and so on. The early 1960's were slow to change, and were a hangover of the 1950's generally. and the 1960's didn't really end until Richard Nixon resigned in 1974. There was no specific dividing line of course, but slow morphing. and the world changed behind our backs while everyone was disco dancing in the mid to late 1970's as a distraction and we lost our focus on the future and our shirts on the dance floor.... 😂
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33:34..........I was SO sure Jerry Mathers was wrong on both counts, when he tells Bob Costas that "The Trouble With Harry" (1955) was one of John Forsythe's first films, and WAS Shirley MacLaine's first movie, but he was actually correct on that point regarding Ms. MacLaine (could have SWORN Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis's "Artists and Models" (1955) came first !!).....however, it WAS FAR from being Forsythe's first film, which actually (according to IMDb) was "Northern Pursuit", from1943. 🙂
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Harry Shearer did ok for himself. The Simpsons may last a season or two
Crazy sept 11
EDDIE HASKELL WAS THE ONLY REASON I WATCHED THE SHOW
Haaaaa
eddie really used to give the beav the business lol
Your loss
Showing her beaver for 17 years
Never saw 30 something?
I know why the rumors about jerry and tony… it’s time for the truth! The both had multiple identical twins and clones. The were extras and stand- by replacements. Barbara that you see on the series was not the same Barbara .. she was her sister. ken osment double was also a police officer in California they used to impersonate each other while on duty. They tried their dangerous tricks on me when I visited one or the other in California. In some ways they were worse than than the Nelson family and Jay North children. Oh well!?!? That’s Bizzzness!
when Jane Pauley in 1980 introduces the Leave it to Beaver show in the late 1950's as "one of the most popular show" she is full of shit. Leave It to Beaver never broke into the Nielsen Ratings top 30 in its six-season run. However, it proved to be much more popular in reruns.
You are so correct. In my book, "The World Famous Beaverpedia," I mention this but do show how it compared among younger audiences during some rating periods where it was just as popular as the ones we know like Andy Griffith, etc. Those stats came from Broadcast Magazine and I was able to see a few ratings periods, but overall, you are right that it never was that popular first run.
Skull cap. I got tricked twice.
Golly Beav.....roll another joint.
"Lilly white" only black actor was played as help. A reminder tht life wasn't good for everyone.
Not sure if that is a reminder. In my high school in the midwest, of 535 seniors, 534 were white, 1 was black. No asians; no hispanics. Other minorities may not have had it great as a whole in the USA, but not present in sufficient numbers to make as assessment where I grew up.
@@jeffzest8393 im Hispanic and leave it to beaver was like my mom’s upbringing. Its an American show for everyone . I love it
Now in this day in age its opposite! And nobody complains
One episode featured a Hispanic kid named Chue,where Eddie tricked Beaver into insulting him in Spanish,and a black actress was in the episode when Wally and Eddie worked parking cars.
God, how dorky Jerry looked in 1980!
Roseanne was more realistic, with a bit of over the top humor. She was the "anti June". Lol! She was on an episode with the other iconic tv moms.
And so goes the country
Jane Pauly is impossible to listen to.
*a nineteen SIXTIES version. 1960, 1961, 1962 & 1963
I wonder if the producers and writers ever realized the double entendre is 'Beaver Cleaver'?