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Cx · 03-17-2021, 11:59 AM

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When the family dining with Ms Landers outside on the patio, beaver raises his hand when he wants to talk. That absolutely cracked me up. It's also telling of how he considers her an authority figure even in his own home.

The infamous Beaver screech. Jumpy and anxious awaiting Ms Landers' arrival, when the doorbell rings he screeches that horrific "Hey Mom! Hey Mom!". It made me literally flinch. I know he does that screech in his earlier years many times, but in this episode I'd want to slam him. Not only would someone outside at the door hear him, so would the across the street neighbors. His scream could shatter June's good crystal.

vitoscotti · 03-17-2021, 02:23 PM

Didn't Ward or June say "take Miss Landers by the arm to the dinner table?" But then Beaver replies "but Mom there's nothing on it."

Torgo · 03-17-2021, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by vitoscotti

Didn't Ward or June say "take Miss Landers by the arm to the dinner table?" But then Beaver replies "but Mom there's nothing on it."

Yep, I'm pretty sure it was June, then Wally escorted June out followed by Beaver and Miss Landers.

stevea · 03-17-2021, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Cx

One like, one dislike.

When the family dining with Ms Landers outside on the patio, beaver raises his hand when he wants to talk. That absolutely cracked me up. It's also telling of how he considers her an authority figure even in his own home.

The infamous Beaver screech. Jumpy and anxious awaiting Ms Landers' arrival, when the doorbell rings he screeches that horrific "Hey Mom! Hey Mom!". It made me literally flinch. I know he does that screech in his earlier years many times, but in this episode I'd want to slam him. Not only would someone outside at the door hear him, so would the across the street neighbors. His scream could shatter June's good crystal.

There are a couple of episodes in season 3 where Beaver is a really annoying little brat. When June's Birthday comes around (tomorrow), check out the scene with him and Wally in the kitchen.

CosmicCharlie · 03-17-2021, 08:26 PM

Funny to see the camera Zoom In on Ms Landers Toes (any thoughts ?)

Also Ms Landers Top is Very Low Cut, pretty sexy for visiting a student's home.
Even Beaver is not happy having to take Ms Landers Naked Arm !

Cx · 03-18-2021, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by stevea

There are a couple of episodes in season 3 where Beaver is a really annoying little brat. When June's Birthday comes around (tomorrow), check out the scene with him and Wally in the kitchen.

I'll do that. thanks for the heads-up.

stevea · 03-18-2021, 03:25 PM

That kitchen scene wasn't as bad as I remember. But that scene with the boys in the bedroom, near the beginning. I would have liked to "clop" him one!

Cx · 03-19-2021, 02:43 PM

I just watched the 'June's Birthday' episode and yes, Beaver is very much in the throes of "the terrible tens" ( give or take a year ). He's slightly wiser than in the first season, but still very very ignorant of the ways of the world. When combined with his wilfulness, he is the consummate little brat to everyone except his father and his teachers.

Another detail. "Wilma Flintstone" makes an appearance too. The mothter's club meeting where the class is brought to sing is hosted in the house of 'Mrs Harrison', played by none other than Jean Van der Pyle...the voice of Wilma on 'The Flintstones'.

She appears a few times on other LITB episodes.

stevea · 03-19-2021, 06:21 PM

Little brat, good description, esp. in this episode. That high, loud, yelling voice--ugh!

Vander Pyl was in 2 other episodes I recall--Mrs. Hanson, Alma's mother, whose husband stood by the fireplace and smoked a pipe, and she wanted Alma to see other boys besides Wally. And the lady in the school hall who told June she had the husband who didn't "do anything" (like play the piano, etc.). This was in Beaver and Kenneth, the klepto kid.

Howard · 03-19-2021, 06:40 PM

Man, you do know your BEAVER-TRIVIA! I thought I was the maven!

CosmicCharlie · 03-19-2021, 08:01 PM

If it appropriate for Miss Landers to call Whitey "Whitey" ?

stevea · 03-19-2021, 08:02 PM

As young Ricky Nelson would say, We don't mess around, boy!

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Man, you do know your BEAVER-TRIVIA! I thought I was the maven!

stevea · 03-19-2021, 08:04 PM

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If it appropriate for Miss Landers to call Whitey "Whitey" ?

Wise guy! Tryin' to start trouble? Givin' us the business?

It's the whitish-blond hair...

CosmicCharlie · 03-19-2021, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by stevea

Wise guy! Tryin' to start trouble? Givin' us the business?

It's the whitish-blond hair...

lol I was aiming at the slang name ... not the prejudice one ...

stevea · 03-19-2021, 09:10 PM

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lol I was aiming at the slang name ... not the prejudice one ...

Oh! Well, maybe she should call him Hubert. In the first episode Miss Canfield called him Harold.

What would Beaver say if she called him Theodore or Teddy?

03-17-2021, 11:59 AM	#1
Cx Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 01, 2020 Posts: 209	Teacher Comes to Dinner One like, one dislike. When the family dining with Ms Landers outside on the patio, beaver raises his hand when he wants to talk. That absolutely cracked me up. It's also telling of how he considers her an authority figure even in his own home. The infamous Beaver screech. Jumpy and anxious awaiting Ms Landers' arrival, when the doorbell rings he screeches that horrific "Hey Mom! Hey Mom!". It made me literally flinch. I know he does that screech in his earlier years many times, but in this episode I'd want to slam him. Not only would someone outside at the door hear him, so would the across the street neighbors. His scream could shatter June's good crystal.

03-17-2021, 02:23 PM	#2
vitoscotti Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 14, 2017 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,084	Didn't Ward or June say "take Miss Landers by the arm to the dinner table?" But then Beaver replies "but Mom there's nothing on it."

03-17-2021, 08:26 PM	#5
CosmicCharlie Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 14, 2019 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,453	Funny to see the camera Zoom In on Ms Landers Toes (any thoughts ?) Also Ms Landers Top is Very Low Cut, pretty sexy for visiting a student's home. Even Beaver is not happy having to take Ms Landers Naked Arm !

03-18-2021, 03:25 PM	#7
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,985	That kitchen scene wasn't as bad as I remember. But that scene with the boys in the bedroom, near the beginning. I would have liked to "clop" him one!

03-19-2021, 02:43 PM	#8
Cx Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 01, 2020 Posts: 209	I just watched the 'June's Birthday' episode and yes, Beaver is very much in the throes of "the terrible tens" ( give or take a year ). He's slightly wiser than in the first season, but still very very ignorant of the ways of the world. When combined with his wilfulness, he is the consummate little brat to everyone except his father and his teachers. Another detail. "Wilma Flintstone" makes an appearance too. The mothter's club meeting where the class is brought to sing is hosted in the house of 'Mrs Harrison', played by none other than Jean Van der Pyle...the voice of Wilma on 'The Flintstones'. She appears a few times on other LITB episodes.

03-19-2021, 06:21 PM	#9
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,985	Little brat, good description, esp. in this episode. That high, loud, yelling voice--ugh! Vander Pyl was in 2 other episodes I recall--Mrs. Hanson, Alma's mother, whose husband stood by the fireplace and smoked a pipe, and she wanted Alma to see other boys besides Wally. And the lady in the school hall who told June she had the husband who didn't "do anything" (like play the piano, etc.). This was in Beaver and Kenneth, the klepto kid.

03-19-2021, 06:40 PM	#10
Howard Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 23, 2003 Posts: 259	Man, you do know your BEAVER-TRIVIA! I thought I was the maven!

03-19-2021, 08:01 PM	#11
CosmicCharlie Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 14, 2019 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,453	If it appropriate for Miss Landers to call Whitey "Whitey" ?

03-19-2021, 08:02 PM	#12
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,985	As young Ricky Nelson would say, We don't mess around, boy! Related to post: Man, you do know your BEAVER-TRIVIA! I thought I was the maven!