Thank you for showcasing Ken Osmond, AKA Eddie Haskell. I was a big fan of the show, and it’s very refreshing to see a child actor that didn’t turn to drugs and alcohol, and actually became a real hero. Someone that is an inspiration.
My wife and I still enjoy that show! The 1950's were really the Golden Age of television. So much of todays TV is just pure trash! R rated or worse! It's refreshing to just sit back and enjoy "Leave it to Beaver"!
Of all the shows from the late 1950s and early 1960s, the only one I purchased the DVDs on is "Leave It To Beaver." Just in case MeTV (M-F 7a and 7:30a CT) removes LITB from its lineup, I can still see them on DVD anytime. No other show focusing on child actors was as good in capturing the youthful and innocent days of exploring the world and growing up as LITB.
When I was in my 20s I would come home from work and eat dinner while watching these reruns. The Eddie character was very entertaining to say the least, he played it very well! Hats off to him for his service!
Leave it to Beaver - on my Mount Rushmore of favorite comedys ! 1 - The Honeymooners - 2 Amos and Andy - 3 Leave it to Beaver - 4 - Andy Griffith . I love Lucy has to be on here . I think these were the Best and funniest comedys. Of course I do have other favorites too .
Leave it to beaver, what wholesome show. My heart longs for those days growing up Eddie, Wally and Beaver I got to shake hands with Beaver, when was out here in the Seattle area a while ago
I always loved June, in fact I met a girl named June in 75 and married her in 1981 and she is still with me, and sometimes she wears pearls and high heals just for me :) :) :) :)
Leave It To Beaver was a great classic sitcom, and the entire cast was wonderful. I enjoyed the character of Eddie Haskell because he made me laugh, and to this day I've known at least a dozen people like him. Ken Osmond was great in that role.
I believe it was Tony Dow who complimented Ken Osmond by saying he was probably the best actor of all the child actors on the show. He further clarified his statement by saying that Osmond was definitely playing against type. In other words, Ken Osmond was NO Eddie Haskell.
I also read about Tony saying Ken was the best actor of all the ones on the show. No doubt the Eddie character is one of the most famous of all the characters on television from the 1950s and 1960s, because he stood out against the sweet, ordinary goody-goody types that predominated on television with child actors and actresses.
Another good one Dave. Ken Osmond was really the opposite of Eddie Haskell according to Jerry Mathers in an interview. He was nice and polite to the younger cast members and would buy them ice cream and help them out on the set and off. All the "beat it squirt" and "Wally tell your creepy brother to get lost" and the conniving deviousness that had a wary June and Ward keeping a watchful eye on him, was a whole different persona. Ken played Eddie very convincingly. One of my top five all time favorite shows. Also glad to hear of his service to his country and the LAPD.
Great job on the reflection of Ken Osmond. I really loved his acting and all of the actors actually in that wonderful show! Thanks for your great videos Dave!
So cool! This gave me goosebumps. So awesome he is still doing great things. Also sad, the aging of the characters and unfortunately the loss of some characters makes you realize how short our time is and do enjoy everyday to the most!!! Thanks for posting. This was great. Honestly. Keep doing what you’re doing. We all enjoy it.
I was visiting my grandparents in Pittsburg years ago. It must have been in the seventies, as I was in single digits. I was up before everybody else, so I trundled down stairs and switched on the massive cabinet television. An old BW TV show came on, and within a few minutes, I was hooked. I don't remember the episode, but I remember Miss Landers. So not only was I hooked on the show, but I was in love as well. I am still a huge fan to this day. This was and is a very important piece of my childhood.
My wife is about as close to June with all her loving. Ways . o what a blessing..we wouldn't be a family with out my wife. To all reading this please pray for my wife.
That was back then. And heres to All moms who bust their butts to keep their families fed. cooked, cleaned, washed a load of clothes AFTER a long day at the job. A working mom was no less a dedicated mother than those who were fortunate enough to choose. Get over yourselves.
Great job I had a friend like that as well‼️ It was never boring ‼️And naturally he is nothing like his character on the show. But he did his character so well everyone thinks he is‼️ Wow a police officer and shot in the line of duty‼️Nice tribute‼️Thanks for sharing‼️
I remember when the story broke LAPD officer Ken Osmond was shot in the line of duty. I couldn't recall the exact year, but it was in the early 1980's (You clarified that, Dave, with it being the fall of 1980). At the time, the black-&-white newsprint picture showed Ken in his police service uniform without a helmet or hat. He pretty much still looked like "Eddie Haskell" in that photo - except with a requisite cop mustache. Fortunately, he was not seriously wounded but did, indeed, take gun fire. I was unaware he served in the U.S. Army reserve, but did know he has been active for years with supporting veterans. That last bit about Ken's visit to a group of incarcerated men is a pleasant surprise. What a guy! A former child actor, and former law enforcement officer giving his time to help out some of the people he could have at one time put in that place. I will have to read his books for sure! Thanks again for doing what you do here on RUclips.
Leave It To Beaver was a warm wonderful show that I have enjoyed since it debuted when I was a toddler. Watching the Cleaver family has given me uncountable hours of pleasure over the years. I have the complete series box set and always watch it on the ME TV channel. Ken Osmond as Eddie Haskell was, quite simply,THE finest portrayal of a character in a sitcom in the history of television
I'm totally voting "crush"!! I'm glad YOU said it!! The eye contact and body language in those scenes where he compliments Mrs. Cleaver on her outfit or her hair tell the story. I've never heard Ken Osmond say it in so many words, but it's almost palpable how sincere the wiseguy flatterer seemed to become in those moments. btw, he should get extra kudos for essentially playing two parts as the same character.
Ken Osmond had the most challenging role on LITB. It's amazing that a kid his age could convincingly convey the kind of sarcastic wit that was written into every one of his lines. I'm glad Osmond found a way to lead a sane life despite his fame, but it's too bad his talents as an actor were not put to use after he left the show.
I am enjoying all your videos so much Dave. I find myself commenting to you like we grew up together watching these shows together! I have seen the Beav episodes so many times I know most of the dialogue. If you watch the first season you will see Lumpy was a " bully" and picked on Wally& the Beav in later episodes of course they became best friends.
Love your videos. I think Leave it to Beaver was a very well written show and I still enjoy it today. The actors and writers from that show should be very proud of what they accomplished.
Leaver it to Beaver was a well written show - glad you could see a hat ! I once read a review about - leave it to Beaver some years ago - and it said that it was one of the most beautiful written shows - showing life from a child's point of view ) And he was Right !
It's pretty subtle, but Ken's eyes show a kind happiness, or happy kindness in the majority of the photos of him, even in the few in which he isn't smiling. I had heard of him taking up the badge, but not about his taking bullets. Glad he survived. Hope the shooter didn't. Anyway, thanks for another dose of the good stuff. Even though I watched quite a bit of Leave It To Beaver, my strongest memory of Barbara is "I speak jive".
Thanks so much for your channel! You always generate positive feelings for your viewers, and I always end up smiling after watching. Thank you for your high quality, and good natured work! ♥️
Eddie Haskell might have been my favourite character on the show. He was such a wiseguy and the irony is, everyone saw through his act. Underneath it all, he had a heart. I forget the episode, but Eddie did something nice for Beaver which was really out of character. It prompted Beaver to remark that Eddie wasn't such a bad guy. I have the highest respect for Ken Osmond, having served his country, and serving in the line of duty as a cop..and surviving multiple shots. He must be one tough dude. Thanks for filling me in on Ken's history, Dave! He is quite a character.
Yeah, I remember that specific episode, 'Rometiklan' (I think I watched it sometime last year)....and I am in agreement with you on everything you stated here. :-) !!!
A great tribute to a very fine man, and yes, I highly recommend reading Ken's book! Some other trivia: Barbara Billingsley had a steak house restaurant called "Billingsley's" located near the Van Nuys Airport. One of the best steaks that I ever had! Jerry Mathers real life father, Norman Mathers was the principal at my high school in the San Fernando Valley. For our senior class, he had Larry Fine, (one of the original 3 stooges), give an inspring talk, then later in the semester he had Yvonne De Carlo, (Lily from the Munsters TV program), give another inspiring talk to our senior class as well.
Eddie was the kind guy that was up something thing if the time was right or opportunity presented itself. When he would compliment Mrs Cleaver , everyone know it was a put-on. He didn't sound sincere when he would said it. But there were times that Eddie was cool & didn't rat out his friends. When on a certain evening Beaver messed-up Wally's jacket. 1st he had put fish later he spilled ink or paint. Beaver told Eddie what he did he did & when it was time to go to the party. Eddie convinced Wally to take another kind of jacket. He didn't rat Beaver out & Beaver no doubt was probably crapping in his pants. Eddie might've been a creep at times but he was the kind guy that had your back. That's great if his marriage lasted 50 Yrs, because nowadays most marriages end-up in divorce. The image of Eddie Haskell will always live on.
I grew up watching leave it to Beaver and there were times that I dislike Eddie but, at the end he was and still is a wonderful actor. I am subcribed to your channel and I will also joing the page on facebook. Thank you for all of your information. it is great!
Hello .. yes. I still live old parts of Leave it to Beaver ,. And really glad Ken has done sooo well ...he was such a smart aleck . But it to include him ... Love the show ,. And I am an older person Grandma that watched it with my boys ...great reading and listening to story ... Congrats ... Always had a lesson in it's show ....thankyouuuu.
Man I gotta say, I'm so happy that I found your channel very recently. I had no idea that he became a cop. I didn't even know that he was still alive. Thanks alot for all of your digging, to bring us such great stuff ! I remember Jerry Mathers doing an episode on Married With Children. Love the trips down memory lane. Great job 👍
Hi Dave I'm a new sub and fan of your channel I was a little kid watching nick at night when i t first aired on nick during the mid to late 80's, those reruns were the only shows my mom and bigmama would allow me and my younger sister to watch at night , I feel good watching your content I had some of the best memories watching these shows on nick at night, with my mom and bigmama (my grandmother we called her bigmama ) i'm 40 now , its nice to see things from our past it put a smile on my face, BTW dobie gillis was my favorite show to watch during that block, thanks dude for this content
I think Ken Osmond has been the most followed cast member of Leave it to Beaver. I've seen shows and read many articles about him over the years even while he was still active in law enforcement. You loved to hate him as Eddie Haskell. I thought he was great and, yes, he was crushing on June Clever.
For whatever you (and everyone else here) thought of Ken's portrayal of Eddie, and of course, it was amazing, funny, and altogether original and landmark, there is no Eddie and all that he was without the writers putting words on a page and in his mouth! Of course, Ken had to breathe life into those words, and I'm willing to bet much of what was caught on screen was Ken's magnificent timing, sensibility, acting ability, and instincts, but mad props to the show's many writers!
@@cynthiaamitrano8915 I didn't until now. Your hostility is a little misplaced and hardly warranted. As much as you may think what I said should "go without saying," not a soul HAS said it, and as much as you assert that it "should be understood," it hardly seems like it has been, by you or anybody. Hence my comment.
Hey " how bout a shout out to Lumpy " he was pretty good too ! You know who I really loved together ? Beave and Larry mondalla ( can't spell ) Some of the funniest shows !
Thanks again for watching! You can check out a few more of my latest videos right here: ruclips.net/p/PLWqdpL8ywoVvCnrPzVt49LxK-gj-L1_nw
Rest in peace, Ken. You were an icon to an entire generation. Gone too soon.
Thank you for showcasing Ken Osmond, AKA Eddie Haskell. I was a big fan of the show, and it’s very refreshing to see a child actor that didn’t turn to drugs and alcohol, and actually became a real hero. Someone that is an inspiration.
Ken is quite the inspiration!
I am happy to hear how he turned out glad he survived being wounded in the line of duty. Heck of a stand up guy.
The best, hey I always knew their was something good in him lol.
My wife and I still enjoy that show! The 1950's were really the Golden Age of television.
So much of todays TV is just pure trash!
R rated or worse!
It's refreshing to just sit back and enjoy "Leave it to Beaver"!
Robin, you took the words right out of my mouth!
Right on Robin !
Robin Jacobs
Lawrence Welk thanks you.
Of all the shows from the late 1950s and early 1960s, the only one I purchased the DVDs on is "Leave It To Beaver." Just in case MeTV (M-F 7a and 7:30a CT) removes LITB from its lineup, I can still see them on DVD anytime. No other show focusing on child actors was as good in capturing the youthful and innocent days of exploring the world and growing up as LITB.
What’s about when mrs cleaver said “Ward, weren’t you a little hard on the beaver last night”?
That was pretty R rated.
RIP Ken... We all have had an Eddy Haskell in our life, thank you for making me laugh.
Of Course it wouldn't be the same without GOOD Ol' Eddie!
When I was in my 20s I would come home from work and eat dinner while watching these reruns. The Eddie character was very entertaining to say the least, he played it very well! Hats off to him for his service!
Totally agree, JJ Grif! Kudos to Mr. Osmond for his service!
Eddie used to crack me up... One of the highlights of a great show!
Eddie was one of the reasons the show was so darn special!
Agree.
Leave it to Beaver - on my Mount Rushmore of favorite comedys ! 1 - The Honeymooners - 2 Amos and Andy - 3 Leave it to Beaver - 4 - Andy Griffith . I love Lucy has to be on here . I think these were the Best and funniest comedys. Of course I do have other favorites too .
Leave it to beaver, what wholesome show. My heart longs for those days growing up Eddie, Wally and Beaver I got to shake hands with Beaver, when was out here in the Seattle area a while ago
@@glennbarrett7234 your heart yearns for me those days ) I couldn't have said it better myself )
I always loved June, in fact I met a girl named June in 75 and married her in 1981 and she is still with me, and sometimes she wears pearls and high heals just for me :) :) :) :)
Your June sounds like a wonderful lady! What is that? 38 years? Holy cow! Congrats to both of you. 🙂
Does she, while cooking too? 😜😛
81' wow! Took a long time until you married her : ))
OLSKOOL You are a blessed man.
🌝🌝🌝🌝
I am 66yrs old,and a die-hard Leave it to Beaver fan forever.
Me too, I think one of the best if not the best show evet
That's wonderful and your 66 year old butt stinks
I'm not there yet but a Fan and still watch it on MeTv 😇😇😇👍👍👍
Eddie reminds me of a friend I had in high school. You never knew if he was being sincere or was just trying to butter you up.
Until proven differently, I would always opt for sincere with those folks. 🙂
Growing up back in that era was a treat! TV was a great form of entertainment! Shows had substance and a strong powerful message back then!
Thank you Dave I've enjoyed all your videos. Glad to hear "Eddie" served his Country and the City of L.A. Again thanks for the memories.
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed the video, RGPB!
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Leave It To Beaver was a great classic sitcom, and the entire cast was wonderful. I enjoyed the character of Eddie Haskell because he made me laugh, and to this day I've known at least a dozen people like him. Ken Osmond was great in that role.
Eddie Haskell...a name that is known and understood even to this day. Great show!
I believe it was Tony Dow who complimented Ken Osmond by saying he was probably the best actor of all the child actors on the show. He further clarified his statement by saying that Osmond was definitely playing against type. In other words, Ken Osmond was NO Eddie Haskell.
Great comment, John. And...I am not surprised in the least to hear that Ken was playing against type.
I also read about Tony saying Ken was the best actor of all the ones on the show. No doubt the Eddie character is one of the most famous of all the characters on television from the 1950s and 1960s, because he stood out against the sweet, ordinary goody-goody types that predominated on television with child actors and actresses.
I Jerry Mathers said it also. Considered Ken Osmond one of the best comedians ever.
Very impressive. Way to go Ken. Thank you for serving your community!
That’s a lovely tribute you’ve written, Mr. Sundstrom. (Said in Eddie Haskell’s voice 😉)
Mrs. Cleaver:"Ok, Eddie, what is it?" She was always on to his garbage...lol
lol
Hahahahah
Quite a guy.....obviously not obsessed with stardom and fame. That's pretty rare among the Hollywood crowd.
What a great American hero. Thank you for your service.
Eddie was great character for his time, all time great.
Totally agree, Mikes 62!
Another good one Dave. Ken Osmond was really the opposite of Eddie Haskell according to Jerry Mathers in an interview. He was nice and polite to the younger cast members and would buy them ice cream and help them out on the set and off. All the "beat it squirt" and "Wally tell your creepy brother to get lost" and the conniving deviousness that had a wary June and Ward keeping a watchful eye on him, was a whole different persona. Ken played Eddie very convincingly. One of my top five all time favorite shows. Also glad to hear of his service to his country and the LAPD.
Great comments, Glenn! Thanks for posting!
Great job on the reflection of Ken Osmond. I really loved his acting and all of the actors actually in that wonderful show! Thanks for your great videos Dave!
What an incredible character actor.
Great memories of the show
One of my favorite characters on Leave It To Beaver. He added an invaluable element to the show’s lighthearted comedy.
So cool! This gave me goosebumps. So awesome he is still doing great things. Also sad, the aging of the characters and unfortunately the loss of some characters makes you realize how short our time is and do enjoy everyday to the most!!! Thanks for posting. This was great. Honestly. Keep doing what you’re doing. We all enjoy it.
Thanks for the kind words and encouragement, Chad. It really means a lot!
On the other hand, if our time wasn't so fleeting, would we really appreciate what we have.
It's too early on a holiday for such musings. Happy 4th.
I was visiting my grandparents in Pittsburg years ago. It must have been in the seventies, as I was in single digits.
I was up before everybody else, so I trundled down stairs and switched on the massive cabinet television. An old BW TV show came on, and within a few minutes, I was hooked. I don't remember the episode, but I remember Miss Landers. So not only was I hooked on the show, but I was in love as well.
I am still a huge fan to this day.
This was and is a very important piece of my childhood.
Great comments, Roi! Thank you so much for sharing your memories!
E: that's a very nice dress you're wearing today mrs. Cleaver.
J: why thank you Eddie
He was a smooth operator 😷🛌🔪🥑
Peter Piperman Lol.... yep, whenever he was up to no good that was his favorite compliment.
Oh, to have moms look like June again.
Here's to all the stay at home moms who put family first...👊🇺🇸
SO TRUE!!!!!
My wife is about as close to June with all her loving. Ways . o what a blessing..we wouldn't be a family with out my wife. To all reading this please pray for my wife.
In one episode, June says to Wally, "You know, there are some women who are doctors and lawyers?"
That was back then. And heres to All moms who bust their butts to keep their families fed. cooked, cleaned, washed a load of clothes AFTER a long day at the job. A working mom was no less a dedicated mother than those who were fortunate enough to choose. Get over yourselves.
Right after feminine fashion.
Great job I had a friend like that as well‼️ It was never boring ‼️And naturally he is nothing like his character on the show. But he did his character so well everyone thinks he is‼️ Wow a police officer and shot in the line of duty‼️Nice tribute‼️Thanks for sharing‼️
You're most welcome, Thelma!
I'm 60yrs old and still watching.😊
Sounds like he is one terrific guy! Loved the show, each and every episode. Miss 'em.
Eddie was to me a light that shined bright for the SUCCESS of this program FUNNY funny guy.
I remember when the story broke LAPD officer Ken Osmond was shot in the line of duty. I couldn't recall the exact year, but it was in the early 1980's (You clarified that, Dave, with it being the fall of 1980). At the time, the black-&-white newsprint picture showed Ken in his police service uniform without a helmet or hat. He pretty much still looked like "Eddie Haskell" in that photo - except with a requisite cop mustache. Fortunately, he was not seriously wounded but did, indeed, take gun fire. I was unaware he served in the U.S. Army reserve, but did know he has been active for years with supporting veterans. That last bit about Ken's visit to a group of incarcerated men is a pleasant surprise. What a guy! A former child actor, and former law enforcement officer giving his time to help out some of the people he could have at one time put in that place. I will have to read his books for sure! Thanks again for doing what you do here on RUclips.
Great comments, Ronald! And...you're welcome!
I read Ken’s book a few years ago. An inspiring read and one I would recommend to any L. I. T. B. fans. Thanks for another winner Dave!
I've heard it's good. I've added to it to my queue at our local library. Hopefully, I get my hands on a copy soon!
Rip my heart truly aches🥺
They may come as good as Ken, but they don't come any better
I always loved how the writers/creators of the show would always have Wally tell Eddie to "cut it out, Eddie!"
I always use his line, "Hello Mrs Cleaver" when I'm talking to my friends mothers on Facebook :)
"Might I say that's a lovely ensemble, Mrs.Cleaver."
Ken Osmond: June 7th, 1943 - May 18th, 2020. Rest in peace, Eddie.
Good stuff on this clip ... RIP Eddie
Thank you so much for posting this. These old shows always take me back to a time that I wish I go back to.
Enjoy: m.imdb.com/title/tt0050032/quotes
You're most welcome, Carol!
Rest in Eternal Peace Ken Osmond.
Rest In Peace, Eddie! Ken Osmond 1943- 2020.
Eddie Haskel-Ken Osmond a rare find indeed. Much enjoyed his character and we're amonng the best episodes. Thanks for the memories Eddie (Ken)👍❤
Totally agree, Lasting Impressions!
Eddie Haskell was my first introduction to the fast talking, wise cracking, think on your feet teenager. Such a natural talent.
My best friends mom used to call me Eddie Haskel. It wasn't until highschool that I horrified.
Leave It To Beaver was a warm wonderful show that I have enjoyed since it debuted when I was a toddler. Watching the Cleaver family has given me uncountable hours of pleasure over the years. I have the complete series box set and always watch it on the ME TV channel. Ken Osmond as Eddie Haskell was, quite simply,THE finest portrayal of a character in a sitcom in the history of television
You know...I really love Ken's portrayal of Eddie Haskell as well. 🙂
He was definitely one of the supporting actors that made the show so awesome! Such an interesting life as well. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing these stories!
You are most welcome, Carolyn!
Oh, the places your channel takes me! Thank you!! 😊
You're most welcome, JVTP!
I recently came across your channel. I like your easy speaking. You sound down to earth and I really like your content.
R.I.P. "Eddie Haskell" May 18, 2020
Watching old re runs gave me a sharp eye when raising my kids and bringing an eddie Haskell or two around.
We were just talking about being able to spot a "Eddie Haskell" last night!
I'm totally voting "crush"!! I'm glad YOU said it!! The eye contact and body language in those scenes where he compliments Mrs. Cleaver on her outfit or her hair tell the story. I've never heard Ken Osmond say it in so many words, but it's almost palpable how sincere the wiseguy flatterer seemed to become in those moments. btw, he should get extra kudos for essentially playing two parts as the same character.
Great comments, DrQuizzler!
Thanks for bringing Eddie back to life for this story...
You are very welcome, CHT!
He was my all time favorite Beaver character! He grew up to be a great guy
i'm 67 and still watch the show all the time, Eddy makes the show.
Thank heavens for MeTV!
I used to watch that show but can't today to wishy-washy I still check out combat Andy Griffith Show Gunsmoke movies like that
I love Eddie, BUT ofcourse Beaver is my #1!!!👍❤
I always thought Eddie was complementing June to try and get on her good side. But she saw right through him. Lol
Yep, that June Cleaver was a pretty smart cookie!
She rolls her eyes
Your right Melody - to get on her good side ) not because he had a crush on her !
* complimenting. But too her true and his wiseguy characters comedically complemented each other.
Thank you for posting your excellent video on Ken Osmond!
You are most welcome, JackFlemingFan!
RIP Ken Osmond - he'll always be the inimitable and legendary "Eddie Haskell" to American TV viewers.
I was very sad to hear about his passing Monday
LOVE EDDIE HASKELL/KEN OSMOND ALWAYS! Thank you Dave!!!
You're welcome, Peaches!
Ken Osmond had the most challenging role on LITB. It's amazing that a kid his age could convincingly convey the kind of sarcastic wit that was written into every one of his lines. I'm glad Osmond found a way to lead a sane life despite his fame, but it's too bad his talents as an actor were not put to use after he left the show.
Ken Osmond was perfect what a character, everybody had a Eddie Haskell in their life and mine.
I am enjoying all your videos so much Dave. I find myself commenting to you like we grew up together watching these shows together! I have seen the Beav episodes so many times I know most of the dialogue. If you watch the first season you will see Lumpy was a " bully" and picked on Wally& the Beav in later episodes of course they became best friends.
"Good morning Mrs Cleaver. Is Wallace available"? Love all of them. Hugh Beaumont was so great. Dont get hollered at.
I am so sad about Ken! I still watch Leave it to Beaver every day on MeTV. He was great as Eddie. This is truly heartbreaking news.
Ahhh, memories! THANK you!❤
You're welcome, Val!
Passed away today
RIP :(
Love your videos. I think Leave it to Beaver was a very well written show and I still enjoy it today. The actors and writers from that show should be very proud of what they accomplished.
Totally agree, jacquestedcooper! And...I'm glad that you are enjoying my videos. 🙂
Leaver it to Beaver was a well written show - glad you could see a hat ! I once read a review about - leave it to Beaver some years ago - and it said that it was one of the most beautiful written shows - showing life from a child's point of view ) And he was Right !
Ment to say .... you could see That !
Love your videos ! Thanks so much Dave !
That show was such a favorite just to see what kinds of situations was going on fabulous show.
I still watch leave it to beaver ever morning.☺️
I probably don't watch it every day...but I watch it as often as I can! 🙂
It's pretty subtle, but Ken's eyes show a kind happiness, or happy kindness in the majority of the photos of him, even in the few in which he isn't smiling. I had heard of him taking up the badge, but not about his taking bullets. Glad he survived. Hope the shooter didn't. Anyway, thanks for another dose of the good stuff. Even though I watched quite a bit of Leave It To Beaver, my strongest memory of Barbara is "I speak jive".
Knock yourself a pro, slick!
"Airplane"....a hilarious movie, indeed. :-) !!!
Just hang loose blood, she gonna catch up on the rebound wit the medicine.
RIP Ken... a staple of my childhood. What a great character.
Another documentary well done. Thanks!
Thanks Blackwood 5225!
R.I.P. Ken, thanks for all of the great times!
Thanks for this! And yes! Eddie definitely had a little crush on June. 😍🥰
You're most welcome, TAO TAO! And...thank you for confirming my suspicion. 🙂
Thanks so much for your channel! You always generate positive feelings for your viewers, and I always end up smiling after watching. Thank you for your high quality, and good natured work! ♥️
Wow! Thanks. I never saw it that way. I always thought he was just a little apple polisher.
Dave, Absolutely not. Besides that was not the way his character was witten.
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I am not sure. I am thinking he may have a crush on her.
Even by today's standards, she was hot!
RIP Ken Osmond🙏🏻 Died today at 76
If you didn’t have a friend like Eddie growing up , then you missed out . Everyone needs an Eddie
I think you're right, Raymond. Everyone needs an Eddie (or an Edwina) in their life!
Rest in peace Ken Osmond. You played my favorite character on the show. Thanks for the laughs!
Eddie Haskell might have been my favourite character on the show. He was such a wiseguy and the irony is, everyone saw through his act. Underneath it all, he had a heart. I forget the episode, but Eddie did something nice for Beaver which was really out of character. It prompted Beaver to remark that Eddie wasn't such a bad guy. I have the highest respect for Ken Osmond, having served his country, and serving in the line of duty as a cop..and surviving multiple shots. He must be one tough dude. Thanks for filling me in on Ken's history, Dave! He is quite a character.
Yep, Ken Osmond is great!
Yeah, I remember that specific episode, 'Rometiklan' (I think I watched it sometime last year)....and I am in agreement with you on everything you stated here. :-) !!!
Rometiklan cut it out eddie. ha ha .
A great tribute to a very fine man, and yes, I highly recommend reading Ken's book! Some other trivia: Barbara Billingsley had a steak house restaurant called "Billingsley's" located near the Van Nuys Airport. One of the best steaks that I ever had! Jerry Mathers real life father, Norman Mathers was the principal at my high school in the San Fernando Valley. For our senior class, he had Larry Fine, (one of the original 3 stooges), give an inspring talk, then later in the semester he had Yvonne De Carlo, (Lily from the Munsters TV program), give another inspiring talk to our senior class as well.
Eddie was the kind guy that was up something thing if the time was right or opportunity presented itself. When he would compliment Mrs Cleaver , everyone know it was a put-on. He didn't sound sincere when he would said it. But there were times that Eddie was cool & didn't rat out his friends. When on a certain evening Beaver messed-up Wally's jacket. 1st he had put fish later he spilled ink or paint. Beaver told Eddie what he did he did & when it was time to go to the party. Eddie convinced Wally to take another kind of jacket. He didn't rat Beaver out & Beaver no doubt was probably crapping in his pants. Eddie might've been a creep at times but he was the kind guy that had your back. That's great if his marriage lasted 50 Yrs, because nowadays most marriages end-up in divorce. The image of Eddie Haskell will always live on.
Great comments, Joe!
I grew up watching leave it to Beaver and there were times that I dislike Eddie but, at the end he was and still is a wonderful actor. I am subcribed to your channel and I will also joing the page on facebook. Thank you for all of your information. it is great!
Thanks Dave. And thank you Ken for your service. And who didn't have a crush on BB? She was gorgeous!
You're welcome, iamMWH! And let me echo my thanks to Ken for his service as well. 🙂
YES!!!
I used the term Eddie Haskell to describe someone just the other day😂😂😂
I loved that guy❣️❣️
Lol I loved Eddie he remind me of that one friend we all had, brother or even the little bit of Eddie Haskell that's in all of us. =D
Totally agree, Noemi! We all, from time to time, can be just a little bit like Eddie. 🙂
Another great review of my favorite show from back in the day. Glad I found your channel.
I'm glad you found my channel too, canada calling!
As a little kid, Eddie Haskell represented everything intimidating about the big kids.😂🤣
Hello .. yes. I still live old parts of Leave it to Beaver ,. And really glad Ken has done sooo well ...he was such a smart aleck . But it to include him ... Love the show ,. And I am an older person Grandma that watched it with my boys ...great reading and listening to story ... Congrats ... Always had a lesson in it's show ....thankyouuuu.
Eddie Haskell made the show funny as well
I like it that your videos are always so upbeat
Thanks Sandra!
Great job.
Thank you.
You're welcome, Chip!
Man I gotta say, I'm so happy that I found your channel very recently. I had no idea that he became a cop. I didn't even know that he was still alive. Thanks alot for all of your digging, to bring us such great stuff ! I remember Jerry Mathers doing an episode on Married With Children. Love the trips down memory lane. Great job 👍
Yeah....we had one of those in our neighborhood back in the day!!!
I think we all did, Mike!
Hi Dave I'm a new sub and fan of your channel I was a little kid watching nick at night when i t first aired on nick during the mid to late 80's, those reruns were the only shows my mom and bigmama would allow me and my younger sister to watch at night , I feel good watching your content I had some of the best memories watching these shows on nick at night, with my mom and bigmama (my grandmother we called her bigmama ) i'm 40 now , its nice to see things from our past it put a smile on my face, BTW dobie gillis was my favorite show to watch during that block, thanks dude for this content
Thanks for subscribing, cyshadowx!
I think Ken Osmond has been the most followed cast member of Leave it to Beaver. I've seen shows and read many articles about him over the years even while he was still active in law enforcement. You loved to hate him as Eddie Haskell. I thought he was great and, yes, he was crushing on June Clever.
For whatever you (and everyone else here) thought of Ken's portrayal of Eddie, and of course, it was amazing, funny, and altogether original and landmark, there is no Eddie and all that he was without the writers putting words on a page and in his mouth!
Of course, Ken had to breathe life into those words, and I'm willing to bet much of what was caught on screen was Ken's magnificent timing, sensibility, acting ability, and instincts, but mad props to the show's many writers!
Of course, that goes without saying and should be understood. Do you think I'm an idiot?
@@cynthiaamitrano8915 I didn't until now. Your hostility is a little misplaced and hardly warranted. As much as you may think what I said should "go without saying," not a soul HAS said it, and as much as you assert that it "should be understood," it hardly seems like it has been, by you or anybody. Hence my comment.
Hey " how bout a shout out to Lumpy " he was pretty good too ! You know who I really loved together ? Beave and Larry mondalla ( can't spell ) Some of the funniest shows !
An excellent tribute to a fun guy... thank you!
You're welcome, Drubadub Adub!
Oh yes I had a Eddie Haskell for a best friend. Great memories.
I think we all had a friend like him, Joe. Of course, I think some of my friend's parents might have thought that I was the "Eddie Haskell"!
Loved watching Leave It To Beaver.