Writer Dick Conway was undoubtedly the personal biographer of Eddie Haskell, and he added yet another interesting slant, which also gives Eddie a more human and vulnerable side.
Eddie spends the night at the Cleavers --and surprisingly -- has his first big fight with Wally. Eddie really, really wants to stay because, in reality, he has a fear of being all alone! An amazing story, but if you dig deep enough, there are lots of tough guys who have embarrassing "secrets." A spot on story if there ever was one.
Ken Osmond has never been better in this role, again showing what a talented young actor was. Ken was a star in his own right who immortalized a tv character, much like Henry Winkler did with Fronzie on HAPPY DAYS.
Wait for the classic ending with Eddie and the Beave. Unforgettable. It's too bad, back in the day, they did not have a special Emmy award category for recurring characters, such as Eddie. Ken would have
won.
By the way, Eddie's father is played by popular character actor John Alvin, who frequently appeared on MY THREE SONS, PERRY MASON, later known as the reverend on THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL. Alvin also appeared in some classic films, such as DESTINATION TOKYO. He may also have been a friend of Hugh Beaumont, as both actors began their careers in the 1940s and may have worked together.
It seems to be a familiar cross-over with many of the veteran guest stars on the show.
Thank you, Dick Conway. From SEASON 4 EPISODE 26 remastered.