Leave It to Beaver

TV Series
1957–19631957–1963
TV-GTV-G
30m

Leave It to Beaver (1957)

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The misadventures of a suburban boy, family and friends.The misadventures of a suburban boy, family and friends.The misadventures of a suburban boy, family and friends.

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Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
- 4 wins & 4 nominations total

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6 seasons

7 years

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Leave It to Beaver: The Complete Series

Leave It to Beaver: The Complete Series

Leave It To Beaver: Season 1

Leave It To Beaver: Season 1

Hugh Beaumont, Barbara Billingsley, Tony Dow, and Jerry Mathers in Leave It to Beaver (1957)

Hugh Beaumont, Tony Dow, and Jerry Mathers in Leave It to Beaver (1957)

Jimmy Carter, Lelani Sorenson, and Stephen Talbot in Leave It to Beaver (1957)

Hugh Beaumont, Tony Dow, and Jerry Mathers in Leave It to Beaver (1957)

Barbara Billingsley and Jerry Mathers in Leave It to Beaver (1957)

Hugh Beaumont, Barbara Billingsley, and Richard Correll in Leave It to Beaver (1957)

Barbara Billingsley in Leave It to Beaver (1957)

Jerry Mathers and Karen Sue Trent in Leave It to Beaver (1957)

Madge Blake and Robert 'Rusty' Stevens in Leave It to Beaver (1957)

Jerry Mathers and Robert 'Rusty' Stevens in Leave It to Beaver (1957)

Sue Randall, Stanley Fafara, Jerry Mathers, Bobby Mittelstaedt, Robert 'Rusty' Stevens, and Jeri Weil in Leave It to Beaver (1957)

Jerry Mathers in Leave It to Beaver (1957)

The Beaveras The Beaver…

235 episodes235 eps • 1957–1963

Ward Cleaveras Ward Cleaver

234 episodes234 eps • 1957–1963

Barbara Billingsley

June Cleaveras June Cleaver

235 episodes235 eps • 1957–1963

Wally Cleaveras Wally Cleaver

234 episodes234 eps • 1957–1963

Eddie Haskellas Eddie Haskell

97 episodes97 eps • 1957–1963

Robert 'Rusty' Stevens

Larry Mondelloas Larry Mondello

68 episodes68 eps • 1957–1963

Whitey Whitneyas Whitey Whitney

57 episodes57 eps • 1957–1963

Gilbert Batesas Gilbert Bates…

57 episodes57 eps • 1959–1963

Clarence Rutherfordas Clarence Rutherford

50 episodes50 eps • 1958–1963

Richard Correll

Richard Rickoveras Richard Rickover

32 episodes32 eps • 1960–1962

Judy Hensleras Judy Hensler

31 episodes31 eps • 1957–1960

Miss Alice Landersas Miss Alice Landers

28 episodes28 eps • 1958–1962

Fred Rutherfordas Fred Rutherford…

23 episodes23 eps • 1957–1963

Tooey Brownas Tooey Brown

18 episodes18 eps • 1957–1960

Mrs. Cornelia Rayburnas Mrs. Cornelia Rayburn

17 episodes17 eps • 1957–1963

Buddy Joe Hooker

Chester Andersonas Chester Anderson

15 episodes15 eps • 1957–1960

Gus the Firemanas Gus the Fireman

14 episodes14 eps • 1957–1962

Karen Sue Trent

Penny Woodsas Penny Woods…

14 episodes14 eps • 1960–1962

The Cleavers are the 1950's 'All-American Family' in this 'feel-good' family sitcom. Parents Ward and June, and older brother Wally, try to keep Theodore ('the Beaver') out of trouble. However, Beaver continues to end up in one kind of jam or another. Unlike real life, these situations are always easily resolved to the satisfaction of all involved and the Beaver gets off with a few stern moralistic words of parental advice. Instigator and troublemaker Eddie Haskell is an older kid who always manages to avoid being caught. —Tad Dibbern <DIBBERN_D@a1.mscf.upenn.edu>

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Trivia
Although the series was still earning good ratings, its star, Jerry Mathers, wanted to retire from acting to focus on his education upon entering high school. As a result, it was agreed to halt production and the series became the first prime time American production to have a series finale.

Goofs
In the title sequence shown before each episode in Season 6, each family member comes out the front door on their way to an outing in the car. About halfway down the walk, Barbara Billingsley looks directly at the camera (it's called 'breaking the fourth wall', usually a no-no), seeming either to say, "How's that? Am I doing OK?" or, "I'm not going to run into the car, am I?"

Quotes
Eddie Haskell: Gee, your kitchen always looks so clean.
June Cleaver: Why, thank you, Eddie.
Eddie Haskell: My mother says it looks as though you never do any work in here.

Crazy credits
The actor who plays "Beaver" is always credited at the beginning of the show as "And Jerry Mathers...as The Beaver".

Connections
Featured in Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

Top review

The Beav'

Leave It To Beaver contains one of the most remembered families in TV history. Unforgettable characters like Beaver, Wally, Ward, June and Eddie made the show a household name. The success of the show could be its unique way of showing the world through the eyes of Theodore "Beaver" Cleaver. Each of the main characters played a role in the shows appeal. Beaver's bad grammar and innocent charm. Wally's "one-of-a-kind" wisdom for his younger brother. Ward's desire for his boys to always do their best and stay straight, and June always keeping things together. Today we remember the Cleaver's as the wholesome family form the 50's. Gee, that's the way Beav' would've wanted it.

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Release date
- April 23, 1957 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Language
- English
Also known as
- Wally and the Beaver
Filming locations
- Republic Studios - 4024 Radford Avenue, North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies
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Runtime
30 minutes
Color
- Black and White
Sound mix
- Mono
Aspect ratio
- 4:3

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