The Leave It to Beaver Character You Totally Forgot! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TMC · 05-23-2026, 01:53 PM

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If you grew up watching reruns of "Leave It to Beaver," then you probably remember Larry Mondello, Beaver's best friend. But do you remember Harry Harrison? Harry was added to the show after the actor who played Larry, Rusty Stevens, left the show. Watch this video to find out more!

Dude111 · 05-23-2026, 03:14 PM

Hmmm Why did he leave during the show??

Kinda sad...

Coffeecup · 05-23-2026, 08:17 PM

I remember see the Harry actor on an episode of Lost in Space.

ThisLittlePiggy · 05-23-2026, 08:31 PM

I remember that kid.

Dude111 · 05-23-2026, 10:25 PM

Ys I remember Harry on Lost in space also.. He was the same one?

MichaelMartinD · 05-25-2026, 09:15 AM

That's a good commentary. And the recent pic of Rusty Stevens!

stevea · 05-25-2026, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Dude111

Hmmm Why did he leave during the show??

Kinda sad...

Rusty left the show because he wanted a normal childhood. If I recall correctly, Jerry Mathers wrote in his book that the show runners let Rusty out of his contract.

stevea · 05-25-2026, 01:45 PM

Keith Taylor (as Harry Harrison) left the show after a few appearances in season 4. It's doubtful he was under contract--so they probably decided to not bring him back in the fifth season.

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Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,331	Hmmm Why did he leave during the show?? Kinda sad...

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Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,176	I remember see the Harry actor on an episode of Lost in Space.

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ThisLittlePiggy Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Nov 02, 2013 Posts: 83,150	I remember that kid.

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Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,331	Ys I remember Harry on Lost in space also.. He was the same one?

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MichaelMartinD Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 23, 2013 Posts: 573	That's a good commentary. And the recent pic of Rusty Stevens!

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stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,164	Keith Taylor (as Harry Harrison) left the show after a few appearances in season 4. It's doubtful he was under contract--so they probably decided to not bring him back in the fifth season.