View Full Version : hugh beaumont interview?


njf520
04-24-2004, 12:02 AM
read the below. i was wondering if anyone has a tape the interview referenced in the last sentence:

AP Press Release:

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Hugh Beaumont, a clergyman-turned actor who played a stern father in the popular television series "Leave It to Beaver," has died of an apparent heart attack at age 72, his sister said Friday. Gloria Bussman said Beaumont, who two months ago was reunited with the "Beaver" cast, was visiting his oldest son, Eric, 40, a college psychology professor in Munich, West Germany, when he was stricken Thursday night. "We understand it was quite sudden," said Mrs. Bussman, who lives in the Los Angeles suburb of Woodland Hills. "He was at his son's house when he had the attack. By the time the doctor arrived he was dead." About a decade ago, Beaumont suffered a stroke that left his face partially paralyzed. "They (doctors) told us he would never walk or talk again after the stroke," Mrs. Bussman said. "But he fooled them and he went to do some directing with community theater groups here and in Aiken, S.C." Beaumont's youngest son lives in Aiken. Beaumont a native of Lawrence, Kan., is best known for his role as Ward Cleaver, who patiently guided his two sons, Beaver (Jerry Mathers) and Wally (Tony Dow), through their awkward years. Beaumont's wife on the series, June Cleaver, was played by Barbara Billingsley. About two months ago, Beaumont appeared on a local television news show with several members of the "Leave It To Beaver" cast