Linbeymusol Wonderful character development!

Laikals The greatest movie ever made..!

Zandra The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

Sarita Rafferty There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

Dalbert Pringle I've now seen on DVD the complete first 3 seasons of Leave It To Beaver. For the most part I enjoyed watching this TV show. But with that in mind, no matter how hard it tried, this show ultimately failed to convince me that being a parent was a really rewarding experience.As an adult you can try to remember what it was like being a kid all you want, but if you ever strive to be like Ward and June Cleaver, then you're gonna have to resign yourself to defeat, turn the other cheek, and give your kids the upper hand, without complaint or resentment, in, pretty much, all situations, whether you think it's the right thing to do, or not.Kids are a literal ball and chain around your neck. You can be sure that they'll never let you down when it comes to matters like trampling on your feelings and challenging your authority every step of the way.And that is no laughing matter.Here are 5 things (there are others) that I found particularly strange about this show - 1 - It was never explained why Theodore got the nickname of "Beaver" (which I think was a really stupid nickname).2 - Ward and June Cleaver (the parents) had no real friends to speak of. These 2 people wrapped themselves up so much in their children's affairs that, often enough, it appeared to be downright fanatical and suffocating in nature.3 - Ward, and, especially, June, had a really annoying knack of turning the most trivial of situations into full-blown issues.4 - By the time that the 3rd season of this show rolled around Tony Dow (aka Wally) was 15 years old. And neither Wally, nor his friends, ever once showed any interest at all in rock'n'roll. Nor did Wally ever play the radio to listen to some tunes. That, to me, was very strange for any teenage boy to completely ignore the music of his own generation, especially since this was the time of Elvis Presley.5 - I also found it very peculiar that Wally and Beaver (being 5 years apart) continued to share a bedroom in a house that had 3 bedrooms.

edwinalarren Invariably, almost all of the prominent sitcom critics in Hollywood have rated "Leave it to Beaver" to be one of the all-time classic shows in the whole history of the small screen! Such praise is definitely not too difficult to fathom at all!! The Cleavers became American icons for fifties T.V.. Jerry Mathers was the stellar top draw as "The Beav". Tony Dow was the brother, Wally, Mr All American. Hugh Beaumont, played Ward Cleaver, the perfect husband and father. Last, but certainly not least, Barbara Billingsly assumed the part of June Cleaver, she was so stereotypical of the model wife and mother that many male television viewers would perennially say, "My wife is not perfect, it's not like she's June Clever or something." "Leave it to Beaver" was synonymous with an American utopia which embraced the kindred spirits of the vast majority of families nationwide! Jerry Mathers' role as "Beaver", made him the most popular kid in the United States! June Cleaver (Barbara Billingsly's character) was indicative of the ultimate housewife who became the antithesis of woman's liberation by being egregiously submissive and deferential to her husband, Ward. In reality, however, Barbara Billingsly herself was an integral part of the harbinger of events to follow that would fortify woman's liberation just by virtue of the fact that she was a working woman. In an interview with Barbara, she told a Philadelphia newspaper reporter that she actually never personally wore an apron in her private life ever!! The whole sitcom was predicated on the wiles and chicanery that Beaver engaged in. After the television audience witnessed all of Beaver's troublesome antics, many people who watched "Leave it to Beaver" garnered an enticing empathy for the typical family of the 1950's by attaching a tenet of moral imperatives to everything. In Beaver's own precocious way, he was able to think about his precarious experiences and learn from them. The show "Leave it to Beaver" is considered one of the best shows in the entire duration of television. I think that such an accolade is due to the fact that through this whole series, all Americans could be wide eyed, whimsical, yet very astute about socially acceptable ethics which guided our youth in the RIGHT direction!! I liked "Leave it to Beaver", and I think that the appreciation for this T.V. program is timeless!! By the way, despite some crazy rumors, I do not think Wally's friend, Eddie, was played by Alice Cooper!! "Leave it to Beaver" was spectacular for back then, it is still spectacular today!!

pizzaman731 The pilot did not include Hugh Beaumont or Tony Dow Richard Deacon played another character other than Fred Rutherford in the pilot.Also Viola Rutherford was in the series before Lumpy. The Rutherfords and the Clevers went on a picnic. Viola was sitting on the Beaver's lap in the front seat of Fred's car. There was no mention of Lumpy in this episode.I believe the Clevers lived in Ohio. They mention Mayfield Heights as just Mayfield. This is near Cleveland,Ohio Also they mention nearby State College where Lumpy gets a scholarship. As we all know State College is Penn State University. Also, in one episode when Eddie Haskel quits school to work at the gas station. The track team had to play Cleveland High in a track meet. Also I believe a Bellvue or Bellport High was mention. Wherelse in the USA would there be a Mayfield or Cleveland High Schools? That would play sports against each other. I am not sure on the Bellvue or Bellport but I know there is one in that region of Ohio. Also there are several amusement parks up there also.I just watched another episode and it had Crystal Falls and another town close to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania in it. The boys took a bus trip. I have to remember the name now. Then in another episode Eddie's parents often went to Freeport which is close to the Cleveland area in Ohio. So they are very close to the Cleveland area?Makes you wonder?A great series and I will enjoy it forever.June's maiden name was Bronson and had a sister named Peggy. Wally and the Beaver were about 6 years apart in age? Beaver and his friends were in 2nd grade while Wally, Eddie and their friends were in 8th grade. Yet in another episode when Wally joins the boy scouts. He is 12 and the Beave is going on 8. ConfusingI seen this in an episode when Aunt Martha came to take care of the family. June went to her sister Peggy's house when she had a baby.On June 10th of 2008 I was watching another episode and the Clever's spent the weekend at Shadow Lake. I know there is a Shadow Lake near Dayton, Ohio Makes it more reason to think the Clever's lived in Ohio.

IFeedPigeons LITB is one of my favorite shows of all time, yet it is rife with quandaries and questions: Does Beaver have one independent bone in his body? What a follower – and ALWAYS with bad results. Why is Judy Hensler 6 feet tall? Why is Whitey such a shrimp? Why is Larry Mondello's mom 58 years old, and why does she look even older? Will Wally ever grow into them 2 big teeth in front? Has Gilbert ever been diagnosed as sociopathic? June sure has some sturdy, square jaws for a woman – hhmm… It's sad that Eddie's parents obviously despise him – and this coming from someone who despises his character! Maybe Ward works for the CIA or FBI, and moonlights as a nude supermodel on the side. What kind of a name is Whitey? What kind of an ugly name is Tooey? I always see it spelled that way, but I think maybe it could be the last name Touhy. I dunno. Why doesn't SOMEONE just sucker-punch and bitch-slap Eddie into next week? Gus the fireman is so hideous he should wear a bag over his head – Uh oh, THERE'S a fire hazard… I'm a woman, and even I have a big crush on Miss Canfield – and Miss Landers ain't far behind. Why do we never see, yet always hear about, Angela Valentine? Why do I find Fred Rutherford (amongst many other things about the show) totally hilarious? RAT RAT RAT!!!! Why do I still smile every time I hear: "He's just giving you the business"/"on account of…"/"Beaver, ya goof!"/"creep," etc. Aunt Martha should be shot. Did Ward or June have ANY 'hanging out' clothes? (Didn't think so.) What's up with Wally's nose scratching (although I think it's adorable)? Mrs, Rayburn looks like she could be a prize fighter. Wally's dreamgirl Jenny Townshend has a horse face. DON'T call him Lumpy! Is it me, or are the layouts for both of the Cleaver's homes kinda confusing? Why does Eddie call Wally by other names, including Gertrude? Why does June prance around in heels and pearls when nobody's gonna see her except for the kids and Ward? Whatever happened to June's parents, that she was raised by clueless Aunt Martha? In his later years, did Larry become a hardened coffee smoker, or what? Why did Gwen Rutherford take a real shine to the pet rat? (Oh, wait…!) Where in the living hell is Larry's father? Just what does Larry's sister look like? THESE THINGS ARE KEEPING ME AWAKE AT NIGHT! Man, I could go on forever, but I think you get my drift -- however, I just may be back with more.