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chrisjm23 · 08-03-2007, 12:25 AM

In the Dennis the Menace TV series, Mr. Wilson was originally portrayed by Joseph Kearns from the show's first three seasons. After Kearns died unexpectedly, he was replaced by Gale Gordon for the show's fourth and final season.

Why didn't the show cast Gale Gordon as Mr. Wilson when the series came about? Gordon had a striking resemblance to Mr. Wilson from the comic strip, whereas Kearns had not. Even though Kearns was great as Mr. Wilson, he didn't look anything like his comic strip counterpart.

Would the series still last for four seasons if they had cast Gordon as Mr. Wilson instead of Kearns. What do you think?

Mikado · 08-03-2007, 12:42 AM

Ill agree that GG looked the part...he was a marvelous actor, especially playing grumps ( like mr Mooney )...id certainly have liked him as George Wilson....mind you, his almost British accent might have seemed out of place

Scoobiedoo30 · 08-03-2007, 01:48 AM

Mr Wilson

Mikado · 08-03-2007, 07:52 PM

Deffinately looks more like Gale Gordon to me!

08-03-2007, 12:25 AM	#1
chrisjm23 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 26, 2007 Location: Gainesville, Florida Posts: 12	Gale Gordon as Mr. Wilson In the Dennis the Menace TV series, Mr. Wilson was originally portrayed by Joseph Kearns from the show's first three seasons. After Kearns died unexpectedly, he was replaced by Gale Gordon for the show's fourth and final season. Why didn't the show cast Gale Gordon as Mr. Wilson when the series came about? Gordon had a striking resemblance to Mr. Wilson from the comic strip, whereas Kearns had not. Even though Kearns was great as Mr. Wilson, he didn't look anything like his comic strip counterpart. Would the series still last for four seasons if they had cast Gordon as Mr. Wilson instead of Kearns. What do you think?

08-03-2007, 01:48 AM	#3
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	Mr Wilson
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08-03-2007, 07:52 PM	#4
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,880	Joseph Kearns or Gale Gordon? Will the real Mr Wilson please stand up! Deffinately looks more like Gale Gordon to me! Attached Images

08-03-2007, 12:42 AM	#2
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,880	Ill agree that GG looked the part...he was a marvelous actor, especially playing grumps ( like mr Mooney )...id certainly have liked him as George Wilson....mind you, his almost British accent might have seemed out of place