5 Things that You Didn't Know about Leave It To Beaver's Tony Dow

[@jdsundstrom]

Tony Dow, beloved star of "Leave It To Beaver" passed away on the morning on July 27th, 2022 with his family at his side. More info can be found here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ2vhKuKoJ6hgKc

[@joebondo2422]

Tony Dow as well as Jerry Mathers both seemed like very downed to earth genuinely nice gentlemen.

[@DavidAusman]

When times get hard I watch shows like Leave It to Beaver to comfort myself and it gets me out of a dark place and into the sunshine. Thanks for making this video.

[@merrym7174]

Me too❤👍

[@stayup1217]

Same here.

[@chrisalexander6278]

Absolutely I do the exact same thing...,👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@mitchc2602]

Same here!!

[@dianejohnson7235]

I love watching leave It to Beaver. It brings me back to happier times when I was young.

[@Ricardo_Montegarza]

Tony Dow was always a good brother to the Beaver. This show never gets old. I don't think I'll ever get tired of it. Thank you so much for your videos, they always put a smile on my face.

[@ramonajackson1447]

Leave it to Bever...and shows of it's nature can be so refreshing. Particularly during these stressful times of life.

[@jdsundstrom]

Totally agree, Ramona. When I watch LITB or Andy Griffith, I am always in a much better mood after!

[@ronaldmoore5187]

Loved the show , always wanted a dad that was like his. A family showed as a family should be.

[@sandymorgan6637]

Loved the show always. It has morals. Always the boys learn what is right. There is not one show with morals on today...

[@danielebrparish4271]

"I Love Lucy" wasn't a morality play but it's still good entertainment. Though I've never been a fan of fantasy I do enjoy the work the writers did creating those scripts for the actors to read to us. It would be nice to control the fantasy world as long as I'm the one doing all the controlling.

[@Riogi]

So true. This is why I do not watch TV shows today and stick to the older shows.

[@brianarbenz7206]

I saw Tony Dow and Jerry Mathers perform together in a dinner theater show called "So Long Stanley" in 1979. I got to meet them afterward. It was a wonderful experience. Two terrific people who brightened up our youths.

[@jefjahn247]

Just 5 more reasons to respect and admire Mr. Dow. I would have never guessed he battled depression, but totally get why a man like that would want to serve his beloved Country. Thanks again, Dave!

[@jdsundstrom]

You are very welcome, Jef!

[@pamcapone9695]

I lived one house over from Ken Osmond a few times I saw Tony and Jerry visiting Ken. Nice to see they stayed friends

[@jdsundstrom]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing, Pam!

[@tats5880]

Sadly Ken died, I think yesterday..

[@-oiiio-3993]

In the early 1960s Dow lived in the same San Fernando Valley neighborhood as I did near the southwest corner of Burbank and Sepulveda. As I recall, he moved when the city wouldn't allow him to keep a pet otter there.

[@jimmyolsen5897]

Eddie was cool 😎

[@IvanRodriguez-hl4pg]

@@-oiiio-3993 Imagine not allowing someone from keeping an otter as a pet!

[@stevenbrown9566]

I have every episode of Leave it to Beaver. After my father passed away, I had Mom move into my house. She lived with me for 5 years. Every morning we would sit down and watch some of her favorite shows while having a couple cups of coffee. Leave it to Beaver was her favorite, and before I knew it, it became one of mine. Mom is now 91 and unfortunately suffering from dementia and is in Hospice and we are unable to visit her. She is suffering from heart failure but we still cannot visit her. This covid19 is causing so much emotional stress. Mom will more than likely die alone. I will always have the memory of her and I sharing those mornings together watching the Beave.

[@jdsundstrom]

I'm sorry to hear about your mother, Steven. Fingers crossed that you will be able to see her soon!

[@stevenbrown9566]

Dave Sundstrom Thankyou for your kind response. Mom passed away This past Saturday and we were forbidden to be with her. We can’t even plan a proper memorial. Hopefully in a month or so we can have a memorial.

[@Nanakat12]

🙏🙏🙏

[@MrCJ-qz9dl]

That is too sad. Maybe on a brighter note, since she had dementia, she didn't realize she was alone. Nevertheless this COVID-19 is horrendous.

[@jenniferbailey9733]

I’m so sorry. My dad had dementia. I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy.

[@nickimontie]

I think it's great to highlight the celebrities that do good things in their lives, and not those that exploit others, act like entitled brats, and think they're sacrificing because they don't wear makeup. I'd rather hear these stories than tabloid gossip any day! Thanks, Dave! ♡

[@parisbest105]

Was so saddened upon hearing Tony Dow had passed away. He was so dearly loved. I still watch Beaver reruns daily on FETV.

[@bobbylaguardia6680]

Tony Dow was excellent in the role. Thank you

[@scottmiller6495]

Tony Dow was a great person and a fabulous human being!!!!!

[@crlguitar1]

R.I.P. Tony Dow You were like a brother to me when I was growing up watching Leave It To Beaver....

[@ljy82]

just stumbled on here.... I just wanted to share that when ever I see Leave it to Beaver. I always think of my mom....i am the first twin of a older and younger brother and my dad. But that lady Mrs Cleaver always have been a great representation of my mother. Raising us boys wasn't easy but she was always there to make peace out of war just like Mrs Cleaver she was a homemaker at the sametime trying to be pretty and neatly dressed with makeup and eye lashes. This show always brings back great memories....of my childhood. I think we all modeled lives from this show....LOL thanks again.

[@lynettepalecek3141]

Tony Dow was my favorite actor on Leave it to Beaver. I have the first 2 seasons on DVD. I always thought that he was and is handsome.

[@jdsundstrom]

The entire cast of that show was great. 🙂

[@lynettepalecek3141]

@@jdsundstrom I agree!

[@mytvcompilationstation9690]

You might like this. Leave it to Wally: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hprMemBpesqlrbc

[@lynettepalecek3141]

@@mytvcompilationstation9690 Thank you. I'll check it out.

[@swtv1754]

Tony Dow was such a nice looking guy.

[@christianzinn7636]

I love leave it to beaver as well. Just last year my wife and I watched all the episodes and really enjoyed it. What people do not realize is in the 50's & 60's we had censorship, why? because today's TV is what we get when we don't have it and society pays the price, doesn't it? The show was a great moral show and Ward always explained what each episode was really about at the end of the show. It was one of the best shows in TV History in my book!!!

[@johndickson9542]

You are correct. Only, today we still have censorship, but it's the wrong kind. It's called political correctness.

[@deborahday9501]

I agree 100%. MY Daughter is grown up at 29 but I grew up with this show. I still think children in todays world should watch this. It taught wonderful values about how they should treat parents and visa versa and their siblings. Even though it is up there in years, the values should never change.

[@MikeyD22]

A very nice informational tribute to an all-around great guy. I loved Leave it to Beaver growing up and always wished I had a brother growing up - especially one like Wally. It's great to see that Tony has overcome his problems with depression and accomplishing new things in his life. I really appreciate you sharing this video, Dave!

[@janethartwig774]

MikeyD22 I don’t think you ever overcome your problems with depression, you just learn to not let them take over your life.

[@wiseguymaybe]

I had a dad that was not a nice person, so I turned to Fred Fred MacMurray as my dad on TV's My Three Sons and the Disney movies. Fortunately I had an older brother who was a Wally Cleaver who was my hero and could talk me into doing the right things. Yes I very much liked Leave It To Beaver. Thank you Dave for the upload. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@jdsundstrom]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video, Larry! Thanks for sharing your memories...even the painful ones.

[@sheilamccullough2616]

✌️👍🌝

[@waynemack6934]

IT ALWAYS BRINGS BACK GOOD MEMORIES THANKYOU FOR ALL YOU DO MR DAVE

[@Moose803]

I never had a dad ,not sure which one would be worse. I also looked up to Fred and the guy on family affair was a good role model.

[@kimbrundige6320]

I was adopted at 18 months. my parents adopted my adopted my sister 2 yrs later. my adopted mother was mean to me till she got cancer and died before I graduated from h.s.

[@cindychristie6314]

I am from that era, for me it was the greatest time and the 60's as well, loved everything about it the simpler times, the clothes, the music and the food. I feel for people who had a not so wonderful childhood, mine was beautiful, i had the best father anyone could want sadly he passed too early! Loved, Leave it to Beaver, Dennis the Menace and the Mickey Mouse Club!

[@theparrotrescuer3042]

I was and still am lucky enough to have a older brother like Wally...great video...still one of my favorite shows.

[@gregfoster4541]

Thanks for sharing, I got the chance to meet Tony and Jerry back in'79 at a mall where I worked they were both very nice and was glad to have that opportunity,LITB is still one of my favorites and watch the show all the time,,as always"Howdy from Texas 😁"!!

[@southernman5839]

Those were the days . I grew up in a small town just like Leave it to beaver. No crime and the neighbors knew each other. No one locked their doors. Our town had parades every holiday. It was the best of times!

[@jdsundstrom]

My folks never locked their doors either. Of course, my father still lives in that neighborhood and you can bet he locks his doors now!

[@southernman5839]

Dave Sundstrom Me too.

[@Michael-uu9nv]

The show was clean they all did wonderful in the show.

[@SamWesting]

Tony Dow was perfect for the role as the clean-cut, All-American elder brother on LITB. And so was David Nelson (Ozzie & Harriet Show), Tim Considine (My Three Sons), & Barry Williams (Brady Bunch). ❤️ them all!

[@jdsundstrom]

They were all great role models for me!

[@willn8664]

And so was Gavin O'Herlihy and Randolph Roberts who both played Chuck Cunningham on Happy Days. ; )

[@3611136111]

@@jdsundstrom kids today have no role models do they

[@scottmiller6495]

@@3611136111 THIS world is horrible now and the young people who represent our future have no idea of what's right and wrong! Television from the 1950s to the early 1980s was wonderful and truly showed life that was meaningful and good and honest.

[@3611136111]

@@scottmiller6495 the goal of kids today is to be come rich and famous. They have no idea how thats just what they want.

[@snake9911]

I was born in 1963, the year the show was cancelled. I watched reruns of the show. I thought that a lot of episodes were great. It would have been great to have a (Wally) for an older brother. I thought that was a great show. Thank You for posting this 👍.

[@johnbockelie3899]

Tony Dow directing a DS9 episode ..

[@nickimontie]

@@johnbockelie3899 I had no idea he did that!

[@johnbockelie3899]

@@nickimontie I didn't know that until I heard about it, Tony Dow has done some directing.work.

[@howardkerr8174]

Snake99: Yes, as a kid with 2 older and 2 younger sisters I can agree that having an older brother would have been better...but only if I had a younger brother, too. I would not want to be my family's version of Beaver. I would eventually get 2 younger brothers, but I am so much older than they are it's like we are of 2 different generations.

[@snake9911]

@@howardkerr8174 I was my Mom's first child of 3 boys. I got a step brother when I was only 9, when my mom remarried. My older step brother was no Wally. Of course we were not a leave it to Beaver family either.

[@starclone4]

This show was great... And Tony, was the kinda guy you wanted as your big brother !!!!

[@7777lori]

I always loved this show too, and watched it every chance I got. My sister and I was raised a lot like these 2 boys were. My parents were very loving, and raised us with excellent, Christian morals, and values. They could be just a little strick sometimes, but always very kind, and loving!

[@colleenjeffries3334]

He is 75 today. He looks very good.

[@lynettepalecek3141]

He looks great for his age!!

[@richardmorris7063]

@@lynettepalecek3141 unbelievable huh!

[@lynettepalecek3141]

@@richardmorris7063 I think that the reason why Tony Dow looks so great is because he has lead a morally decent lifestyle.

[@richardmorris7063]

@@lynettepalecek3141 no cigarettes,no booze & I do u pt if he ever did drugs .led and active lifestyle too.He's 1 of few child actors that is a successful story.

[@lynettepalecek3141]

@@richardmorris7063 Yes. I'm happy that he's like that. Good for Tony Dow! He was always one of my favorite actors.

[@barcrrt850]

Tony Dow always was a class act. Always there when Beaver needed help. It's who he is.

[@Moose803]

I always had a feeling he was in the closet

[@stevecraig1125]

Mr. Dow if you resd this, thank you for years of enjoyable Leave it to Beaver. I am 67 and still watch the reruns

[@michaelkelly6583]

As usual, a wonderful stroll down memory lane. Thank you.

[@ronaldflint4569]

I grew up in that show... It depicts the true lifestyles of the 50s.. I enjoyed it then and I still enjoy today...🇺🇸👍

[@toddoconnor1079]

Awesome I Love the Leave it to Beaver shows I grew up watching then when I was a kid I'm now 46 years old now🤗🤗❤️❤️

[@deborahf.5671]

I thoroughy enjoyed this interview. Jerry seems so genuine and nice and his wife seems to be as well. A lovely lady. And yes, we still love watching Leave it to Beaver as much as ever.

[@stankatic8182]

Great video and Happy Birthday Tony Dow !

[@jdsundstrom]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@nealammerman6768]

Wally was the big older brother I never had. Unlike Eddie Haskell, Wally never was mean spirited to Beaver.

[@kevingallagher6804]

Right on the spot… I have a sister that’s a bi#€~th … I always wanted a older brother to be a role model…

[@Hof79905]

At 11 years old I sold Tony Dow a XMAS tree from our boy scout run XMAS tree lot. Tony wanted it for his rented Condo when he was in Kansas City doing dinner theater one winter.

[@johnmurdock4229]

It makes me happy to see the appreciation expressed for this show. 222,000 views as of September 2020! We love you Tony!

[@robertspecht1911]

I finally saw the pilot show of Leave it to Beaver. The Walley and Ward Cleaver just did not mold together as Tony and Hugh did. Thanks for the added info on Tony. I always saw my older brother as Tony and me the Beaver.

[@williamlangan5902]

Great video, David! And yes, I belong to the Beaver fan club on Facebook. It's awesome, you know, the good stuff!

[@jdsundstrom]

Right on! Thanks for the comment, William!

[@psw4763]

Definetly a great show. Wally was a good brother, patient to the core. Had to be for sure with Beaver, Eddie and even with his other friend Lumpy. Great family values and Hugh Beaumont great with his talks to the boys and Barbara a beautiful lady and great mother role with her boys. I would not trade these shows and memories for anything.

[@JohnnyTorontoEh]

This was my noon time show when I came home from school for lunch everyday. I learned so much from this while growing up and identified with Beaver in so many ways. I'm so thankful to have had it in my life at that time. It will always hold a special place in my heart.

[@jdsundstrom]

I think we all identified with the Beav. At least, I sure did!

[@barbaraphillips1732]

I just love that Tony Dow he is so cute.

[@lynettepalecek3141]

I AGREE!!!

[@IvanRodriguez-hl4pg]

No doubt Tony Dow is and was a 'pretty boy'.

[@nickperkins8477]

Leave it to Beaver is truly great. A mannered satire which still addresses realistic issues, it was a sitcom I watched regularly on Nick At Nite. I was probably about 5-7 years old at the time.

[@theastewart6721]

Tony Doe was great as Wally. I just recently saw him in the My Three Sons episode. I’ve seen his sculpture. Very talented man. Thanks for sharing.

[@jdsundstrom]

You are most welcome Thea.

[@jw4321]

Thanks! Gotta love this show and this family.

[@rickmorrow993]

I worked with a guy who did a pretty good Beaver imitation and saw Tony Dow outside a movie theater one evening. He pulled out his red baseball cap and said: "Gee Wally, do you think there will be any creepy girls in there?" Tony Dow laughed. True story.

[@jdsundstrom]

Cool story! Thanks for sharing, Rick!

[@michealridenoour5320]

I had met Tony Dow in Sarasota Florida when he was the Grand Marshal up the circus parade that they do down there! He was the nicest guy treated everybody like he was their best friend and my girlfriend at the time got a kiss on the cheek from him and you would think it was the best thing since white bread

[@jdsundstrom]

Thanks for sharing that, Michael!

[@michealridenoour5320]

@@jdsundstrom hey Dave when Tony Dow was in Sarasota Florida for the parade he came by and visited at the show folks of Sarasota Club which is a private club for show people it was a lot of fun he took lots of pictures and signed autographs I can't say if he drank or not because I did not pay that much attention to him other than when my girlfriend got the kiss from him on the cheek it's a great memory

[@IvanRodriguez-hl4pg]

White bread indeed. Wink, wink).

[@josephcuomo3794]

He was the very best

[@tonycoates3995]

Love,this Commentary About Legendary Actor Mr.Tony Dow❤️💪📺🧢my favorite Actor Artist

[@IloveJasonMomoa]

I had the biggest crush on Wally growing up 👍😏 Happy Easter Dave 😃 And Happy birthday Tony Dow 😃🎂👑🎁🎈🎂

[@donnaleach8119]

Wally Cleaver...my first crush! ❤️❤️

[@memphistenn77]

Such a good looking kid and I think he grew up to be a nice person, love leave it to beaver still watch it everyday

[@mrsfoleylindaruth5984]

Growing up without a father, I fantasized ward cleaver as my dad. I still think he was the best t.v. father.

[@Sheridan-365]

Huge fan. And Wally still looks beautiful.

[@debbieschultz9768]

I love this show and still watch it today. It’s a nice escape from reality today!!

[@tayjay1164]

LOVE Leave It to Beaver!!! I am binge watching your channel today, your content is the best. Thank you so very much!

[@christelheadington1136]

Tony is a year older than I am. I of course had a crush on him, back in the day. He'a a pretty good looking old man now!

[@Moose803]

Settle down Christel

[@plan9graverobber]

Since I started working from home for the past 2 weeks now, I've had my tv on while I work on the computer. I've been watching Leaving To Beaver then I switch it over to Father Knows Best. It's been a morning ritual now. I normally am not a morning person but watching these classic shows has put me in a much better mood.

[@jdsundstrom]

Like you, old shows like LITB just seem to put me in a happier place!

[@ralph4720]

RIP Tony Dow Wally was my mother's favorite TV personality he and Larry Mondello It was our show to watch I grew up watching leave to Beaver my whole life so many memories

[@nostalgianeverland592]

Dave, I'm glad to find your channel. What a compelling and compassionate voice!

[@fredkeele6578]

I watched leave it to Beaver when I was a kid. Loved it.

[@stephensfarms7165]

What an awesome show. Watch it every morning on MeTV. Thanks 🙏

[@patrickrichmond9896]

I remember Wally Cleaver. I am happy to see that people are bringing us up to date on the old Leave it to Beaver characters from the show.

[@jdsundstrom]

And, it's a true pleasure to be able to put these videos on YT, Streetcar1664!

[@ronaldschild157]

That's very true about Tony Dow's sculptures being shown around the world. He even had a showing of his sculptures at The Louvre . . . that Louvre, in Paris . . . France. In the article I read about this, Tony Dow commented very few people involved with The Louvre show were familiar with his acting career and that is exactly how he preferred it. He wanted his art to stand on its own merits rather than given a free pass as work done by someone already well-known and accomplished in another field. His art work also helped him with his depressive bouts.

[@jdsundstrom]

Thanks for the additional info, Ronald!

[@thomasweeks7992]

Met him years ago great guy very humble his wife is a beautiful human being so sweet.

[@spiff8862]

Growing up in the late 50's and early 60's, my childhood mirrored LITB (except I didnt end up stuck in a coffee cup on a billboard). The older brother. The loving parents (who were married close to 60 years). My neighborhood 2 best friends ( we were 3 months apart in age), their older brothers and parents/neighbors who knew your first name and watched after you. On a hot summer's night, playing baseball in the middle of the street and being invited to go swimming at a neighbor's pool after the game. Walking back to your house after midnight without a care in the world. It truly a wonderful and innocent time growing up.

[@spiff8862]

I would also kill to have one of those classic 60's Chryslers/ Dodges/Plymouths today. Loved the episode where Wally buys that old junk heep of a '36 Ford and locks bumpers with Wards '61 Plymouth Fury. Man. What a style with those tail lights protruding on the side of the car.

[@michealadams1206]

Very nice video, thank you Sir.

[@evelynbeveraggi8724]

Tony Dow was a handsome young man.

[@azmike1956]

Excellent man, one of my favorite shows ever!

[@inoklahomacity]

Loved it! I am a "Leave it to Beaver fan! I will look for the club!

[@haydenlogston2164]

I worked in Florida as an actor. Dow was the director on the project. I worked directly with him in a bit part. He was one of the best directors I had the pleasure of working with. What you saw on screen in the Beaver was the real deal. He was that nice. I wish him the best.

[@jdsundstrom]

Thanks for sharing, Hayden! That is so good to hear!

[@michaeltuz608]

Dave, thanks for en-Dowing us with this delightful Easter egg!

[@jdsundstrom]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Michael!

[@richardeller9246]

LEAVE IT TO BEAVER was canceled the year I was born in 1963,but I enjoyed watching the show in syndication years later. Watch them now on ME-TV.

[@darrenduncan1674]

Wally was cool. My favorite character on the show. It was sad when I learned that he greatly resented the role and saw it as something that stole his real life and identity. And actually drove him into clinical depression. I don't get it, I think it would've made my life a blast to have been Wally on Leave It To Beaver. Rest in peace Tony Dow and Wally Cleaver, just learned of your death from liver cancer at age 77 on July 26th 2022. You brought me a lot of fun and happiness on that baby boomer's iconic piece of Americana as a kid.

[@aliciapilotta5913]

One of my favorite shows.. My family calls me June Cleaver.. Thanks Dave!!

[@barbarachieppo8290]

I had a huge crush on Tony Dow

[@lynettepalecek3141]

So did I!!

[@traceywashington7179]

I always had the biggest crush on him 😍

[@patriciastewart2239]

I still do

[@judyschmoll8541]

Tracey, ya me too.

[@lynndemerski6212]

Add me to the list!

[@musicartlover963]

Include me in

[@indigoranch]

I'm glad I'm not the only one. ;)

[@tiffanybacon8718]

Had such a crush on him. I wrote him a fan letter and got back a letter from his mother, as she was answering his fan mail because he was so busy. Wish I would have kept it

[@sandrasanders706]

Great video Dave! 👏👏👏👏And I have to say about the life of Tony Dow...(wait for it)..well, gee Wally.....sorry, I had to say all that stuff and junk...😁😁😁.lol..loved LITB...💜😎

[@glennweaver3014]

Wally - Good friend, brother, son, student, athlete, citizen. Very solid character played masterfully by Tony Dow. Wally is my favorite character on LITB. Most of my favorite episodes feature Wally more prominently. "Ah cut it out will ya Eddie before I belt ya in the nose."

[@barbarahaley5098]

I really liked Leave it to Beaver when Tony Dow was featured more. One of my favorite show was when the girl wouldn't give him back his sweater.

[@ibrake4butterflies]

Thank you for making this video. You are absolutely right on saying the word for this show was kindness. It also had a gentle sense of humor. But this show was never sappy or overly sweet or maudlin. It was perfect. Bob Mosher and Bill Connolly were on target. Not to mention Florence Bush the hair dresser.😁Yes, I memorized the credits. Tony Dow is a pretty interesting guy. Obviously very good looking as a teen and as a man he could’ve got by on his looks as lots of good looking people do. I remember an interview he did on A & E once talking about how he didn’t really like being bombarded by girls when he was on the beach during breaks from filming the show. He digs deep. I love his sculptures. Too bad I could never afford one but I still check in on his work online. He’s an amazing sculptor! I never knew of his service to our country. Of all the amazing tv programming from in the past ten years that are cinematic and intense I still count LITB as my all time favorite tv show. I never get tired of it. I never cared for the other family themed shows like Father Knows Best because it was from the adult’s point of view where LITB was from the kid’s point of view. It respected children’s feelings. Thank you again. Awesome info on Mr. Dow and all the other actors on the show. ☮️🦋📺💕👌 🤔Wasn’t it called The Adventures of Beaver and Wally at first but changed because it sounded like a nature show? I think it was also called Its A Small World 🌎 too. Love your Beave videos and happy to find a couple more in my channel feed. Please continue to share your research and insights on my favorite tv show. 🤩

[@jdsundstrom]

Thanks for the great comment and the kind words!

[@robbalboni4179]

hi dave, another wonderful insight into a great supporting television actor. leave it to beaver is a certified classic series without doubt. i have seen interviews of tony dow before and could sense that he was a kind and genuine person.. i did not know that he was dealing with depression though. i really loved that whole cast! thanks for another fun and interesting video, stay well, rob

[@jdsundstrom]

Stay safe and healthy as well, Rob!

[@pamelasharkey7653]

Tony/Wally was sheer perfection!!!!❤❤❤

[@queenroo4082]

He’s still a good looking older gentleman.❤️

[@boblafountaine9560]

I often wondered how Tony and Jerry’s real life compared to the show. Honestly, I don’t honk I would have wanted to go home based on how I felt while watching the show. Although i had a very happy childhood, sometimes actors don’t always get handed a truly happy existence outside the walls of Hollywood. I always have at least 10 episodes of Beaver recorded so I can lift my mood and return to my childhood of the 50”s. My brother had the exact same picture of the cowboy on a horse, over his bed as they did on the wall in their bedroom. They also had the nautical bedroom light we had also. I think most of the set design and furniture etc. was purchased at Sears back then. Best show there ever was that expressed moralistic values.

[@maryannlockwood7806]

Glad to see what he has done to help others. 😌

[@jdsundstrom]

Totally agree, Maryann! I love it when I learn about the good things that people do for each other.

[@macconmara7252]

Another great video! I loved Tony Dow -I always wondered how he felt as a teenager working with a woman as beautiful as Barbara Billingsley( and calling her mom!). I bet he had a crush on her at some point. Oh well just something I thought about over the years watching the show.

[@jdsundstrom]

I'm not sure how he felt back then...but I do know that he cherished her friendship throughout the years.

[@lamichiganr326]

*Thanks for reminding me about "Get A Life," what a cool show I'd forgotten about.* *You do such a great job of making these flashback show of shows.*

[@arleneelvisgirl4451]

Always thought Tony was such a good actor and so cute! And I've often wondered what happened to him. Thanks for the update!

[@sandyfields6359]

Love Tony Dow ❤️❤️❤️

[@harveymushman2219]

Happy B Day Tony sea you on your FB page...and watch your posted videos there.....

[@donnicholas7552]

Really nice guy as a TV brother and as a human being off the screen too!

[@celestedonohue3543]

I grew up in a large house in Queens, NY. My parents were great! (Born in 1952). The neighbors all looked out for the kids! I'd come home from school and watch the "beav".. I had a huge crush on Wally!! Now Sally and Eddie are gone...So sad..I'm 70 now, my day will come someday soon!

[@jdsundstrom]

Thanks for sharing your memories Celeste!

[@julieannemichelle]

I loved that show!!!