Lots of Fun Facts and junk too.
In the 1961 episode “Wally goes Steady”, 20 year old Ryan O’Neal plays Tom Henderson the husband of a girl who’s sister Wally’s been dating. Ward and June worry about Wally possibly getting married at a young age but Wally witnesses the hardships of his girlfriend’s sister and husband.
In the 1961 episode “Wally goes Steady”, 20 year old Ryan O’Neal plays Tom Henderson the husband of a girl who’s sister Wally’s been dating. Ward and June worry about Wally possibly getting married at a young age but Wally witnesses the hardships of his girlfriend’s sister and husband.
Me: Wally?
Wally: Ya, Beav?
Me: The rules are a lot easier on grownups than they are for little kids.
Wally: Sure, they are, Beav grownups are the ones that make the rules.
Me: Wally?
Wally: Ya, Beav?
Me: The rules are a lot easier on grownups than they are for little kids.
Wally: Sure, they are, Beav grownups are the ones that make the rules.
Which of the following is the correct order in which the cast's names are displayed in the opening credits?
Which of the following is the correct order in which the cast's names are displayed in the opening credits?
Tony Dow was once a guest star on The Love Boat in 1977.
Tony Dow was once a guest star on The Love Boat in 1977.
Beavers visitor friend “Chopper” played by Barry Grordon later in 1980 played “Gilbert” in the Secret Admirer episode of Three’s Company.
“Yoo hoo, pretty lady!”
Beavers visitor friend “Chopper” played by Barry Grordon later in 1980 played “Gilbert” in the Secret Admirer episode of Three’s Company.
“Yoo hoo, pretty lady!”
In the fall of 1957, 14-year-old Osmond was called into a typical "cattle call" audition to read for the role for which he became most identified, that of Wally Cleaver's best (and worst) friend, Eddie Haskell, on Leave It to Beaver.
In the fall of 1957, 14-year-old Osmond was called into a typical "cattle call" audition to read for the role for which he became most identified, that of Wally Cleaver's best (and worst) friend, Eddie Haskell, on Leave It to Beaver.
Canceled After Its First Season
Viewers weren’t tuning in and the ratings for season one weren’t that great.
So in 1958 the first season ended, and immediately after, CBS gave it the axe. However, the ABC network came to the rescue and kept the show on the air for another five seasons.
Canceled After Its First Season
Viewers weren’t tuning in and the ratings for season one weren’t that great.
So in 1958 the first season ended, and immediately after, CBS gave it the axe. However, the ABC network came to the rescue and kept the show on the air for another five seasons.
Because of a Growth Spurt, a New Wally Was Casted.
Wally was originally portrayed by Paul Sullivan in the show’s pilot. But, after filming the first episode, the kid had a huge growth spurt and was reportedly replaced. Tony Dow would go on to replace Paul Sullivan.
Because of a Growth Spurt, a New Wally Was Casted.
Wally was originally portrayed by Paul Sullivan in the show’s pilot. But, after filming the first episode, the kid had a huge growth spurt and was reportedly replaced. Tony Dow would go on to replace Paul Sullivan.
Richard Thomas Correll (born May 14, 1948) is an American television actor, director, writer, and producer. After working as an actor during his childhood and teenage years, he transitioned to directing in the 1990s.
He’s 76 years old.
Richard Thomas Correll (born May 14, 1948) is an American television actor, director, writer, and producer. After working as an actor during his childhood and teenage years, he transitioned to directing in the 1990s.
He’s 76 years old.
Talbot gave up acting in his teens choosing a career as a respected broadcast journalist and documentary filmmaker. He became an anti war advocate in the early 70’s. In order to be taken seriously in those roles he felt it best to put his acting past behind him.
Talbot gave up acting in his teens choosing a career as a respected broadcast journalist and documentary filmmaker. He became an anti war advocate in the early 70’s. In order to be taken seriously in those roles he felt it best to put his acting past behind him.
Falls Lake (as "Friend's Lake")
This scene from the episode "Wally the Lifeguard" was filmed at the backlot's "Falls Lake"...in its original location on the lot. The beach umbrella is strategically placed in this scene to hide grass-roofed structures on the north end of Falls Lake
Falls Lake (as "Friend's Lake")
This scene from the episode "Wally the Lifeguard" was filmed at the backlot's "Falls Lake"...in its original location on the lot. The beach umbrella is strategically placed in this scene to hide grass-roofed structures on the north end of Falls Lake
The soon-to-be "Munster" house is the setting for the above scene from the Leave it to Beaver episode "Community Chest."
Here we see Beaver and Gilbert walking by this creepy old house.
The soon-to-be "Munster" house is the setting for the above scene from the Leave it to Beaver episode "Community Chest."
Here we see Beaver and Gilbert walking by this creepy old house.
In the first episode Wally and Beaver buy a pet alligator. The producers wanted to have them keep it in the toilet but at that time, you not only couldn't show a toilet, you couldn't show a bathroom on television.
It was later agreed that they would only show the back of the toilet tank.
In the first episode Wally and Beaver buy a pet alligator. The producers wanted to have them keep it in the toilet but at that time, you not only couldn't show a toilet, you couldn't show a bathroom on television.
It was later agreed that they would only show the back of the toilet tank.
Wally found out she was using him to make her real boyfriend jealous and Wally was real sad.
Wally found out she was using him to make her real boyfriend jealous and Wally was real sad.
Besides me (Jerry Mathers), Larry (Rusty Stevens) and Gilbert (Stephen Talbot) are the only friends of mine on the show that are currently still alive. 🫤
Besides me (Jerry Mathers), Larry (Rusty Stevens) and Gilbert (Stephen Talbot) are the only friends of mine on the show that are currently still alive. 🫤
Is it…
A) Gary
B) Wilber
C) Earl
D) Tooey
Is it…
A) Gary
B) Wilber
C) Earl
D) Tooey