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Waterston_Fan · 09-23-2007, 12:21 AM

I did a search and there really wasn't a thread on this so I will make one..

I liked this episode... This is the first episode of the 6th season right?

It seems they were trying to give Beaver a part in the show but he was trying to get a current events story...

I liked how Ward helped Wally out and how his past caused him to not want June or him to not want to embarrass Wally... Gosh, can't imagine any mother going to a resturant and giving Ward his wallet... Poor Ward...

For once, it's a good thing June was nosy...

Has that ever happened to you guys? Realize you don't have much money when the bill comes?

Schmoopie · 08-30-2009, 03:44 AM

Yeah, this is the first episode of Season 6. It's a good one. I've often been in a situation where I don't have enough money, but it's usually at a store. I don't remember this ever having happened to me in a restaurant. Thank goodness! I liked the way Ward handled the situation as well. I'm sure it was just an honest mistake on Wally's part. From what I remember, the restaurant turned out to be a lot more expensive than he thought. Either that or his date ordered a more expensive meal than he expected her to.

Torgo · 03-11-2010, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Waterston_Fan

Has that ever happened to you guys? Realize you don't have much money when the bill comes?

Yes, in my early 20's a friend treated me to dinner, but then he didn't have his wallet, and I hadn't brought money along so I waited at the restaurant while he drove home and got money.

Glad it never happened on a date, though if it had I would hope my dad would do what Ward did.

MickeyMac · 03-11-2010, 04:55 PM

Thankfully that has never happened to me.

kooky12 · 03-12-2010, 10:09 AM

That's why I always carry at least one piece of plastic, just in case. Don't leave home without it !

tjays · 03-13-2010, 11:00 PM

Yes, I liked how Ward handled the stuation too. He's able to put himself in his children's shoes. To many parent's seem to forget what it's like to be kid

Hughsgirl · 03-16-2010, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Schmoopie

Yeah, this is the first episode of Season 6. It's a good one. I've often been in a situation where I don't have enough money, but it's usually at a store. I don't remember this ever having happened to me in a restaurant. Thank goodness! I liked the way Ward handled the situation as well. I'm sure it was just an honest mistake on Wally's part. From what I remember, the restaurant turned out to be a lot more expensive than he thought. Either that or his date ordered a more expensive meal than he expected her to.

Actually Wally forgot his wallet and that's how June and Ward knew he would be in trouble come time to pay.

tdr · 03-23-2010, 06:52 PM

Wally's dinner date

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Originally Posted by Waterston_Fan

I did a search and there really wasn't a thread on this so I will make one..

I knew I remembered a thread about this ep and that it became a little controversial. But it took some searching before I was able to find it. It is based on this episode, but the real subject was the thread title, "Men ordering for women." And there was poster with the name "Miss Landers" who made claims that 'ladies' were to never talk to men "beneath them," like waiters, which is why a woman should tell the man what she wants and he (only) should talk to the waiter. She didn't get much agreement, and she removed her own posts; but there are some quotes from her in other posts. I also remembered that I told about my own first dinner date. Anyway, if interested, it is: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...ghlight=waiter

Cincy Guy · 11-16-2010, 04:12 PM

I like this episode. What guy of that age wouldn't like taking Cheryl Holdridge out to dinner? Also, how Ward handles the matter and how the waiter also goes along, even asking, "you are Wallace Cleaver, are you not?".

However, I have found one slight error in it. I think the restaurant in the story is the "White Fox". Wally hears of it and it's mentioned about it being newly opened. On the other hand, when Wally mentions it to his father, Ward notes that his company often takes clients there. If it was a new business, how long could the company have been taking people to it? It's really not important to a nice episode, but I do recall that part of it.

Jack1000 · 12-13-2010, 06:11 PM

I LOVE this episode!!!!!

The part where Wally gets nervous and the Mater 'D at first says he doesn't have a table for Julie and he that night. When he hangs up. Beaver says something like, "Boy Wally! That's a break, now you don't have to go out with her at all!" LOL!

Beaver's looking through the paper for a Current Event for school in the living room and Wally has a conniption and starts kicking the papers!!! "Look Beaver, why don't you pick up all this mess!!!??"

I would not be surprised if Tony ad-libbed that paper kicking sequence!

Jack

Rezny@gmail.com · 12-13-2010, 07:33 PM

This is one of THE best episodes in the entire series.

1960'sTVfan · 12-13-2010, 08:50 PM

"Wally's Dinner Date" was the 1st episode aired in season 6, but was the 3rd episode produced for that season. "Wally's License" was the 1st episode produced for season 6, followed by "Wally Buys A Car". Leave It To Beaver original run episodes didn't usually air in production order, but now with the DVD's, for continuity purposes it's best to watch the shows in the order they were produced.

MickeyMac · 12-14-2010, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Cincy Guy

I like this episode. What guy of that age wouldn't like taking Cheryl Holdridge out to dinner? Also, how Ward handles the matter and how the waiter also goes along, even asking, "you are Wallace Cleaver, are you not?".

However, I have found one slight error in it. I think the restaurant in the story is the "White Fox". Wally hears of it and it's mentioned about it being newly opened. On the other hand, when Wally mentions it to his father, Ward notes that his company often takes clients there. If it was a new business, how long could the company have been taking people to it? It's really not important to a nice episode, but I do recall that part of it.

Thats a good point, so I would say the place was probably around for a little while, but just new to Wally.

Schmoopie · 12-16-2010, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Hughsgirl

Actually Wally forgot his wallet and that's how June and Ward knew he would be in trouble come time to pay.

That's right. I remember that now. Thanks!

biffbronson · 12-16-2010, 12:03 PM

Cheryl Holdridge certainly was a dream date. She's also entertaining on an episode of The Rifleman where young Mark (Johnny Crawford) falls head-over-heels in love. Very sad that Cheryl has passed away.

09-23-2007, 12:21 AM	#1
Waterston_Fan Eternal Member Eternal Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 26, 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,195	Wally's dinner date I did a search and there really wasn't a thread on this so I will make one.. I liked this episode... This is the first episode of the 6th season right? It seems they were trying to give Beaver a part in the show but he was trying to get a current events story... I liked how Ward helped Wally out and how his past caused him to not want June or him to not want to embarrass Wally... Gosh, can't imagine any mother going to a resturant and giving Ward his wallet... Poor Ward... For once, it's a good thing June was nosy... Has that ever happened to you guys? Realize you don't have much money when the bill comes?

08-30-2009, 03:44 AM	#2
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03-11-2010, 04:55 PM	#4
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,006	Thankfully that has never happened to me.

03-12-2010, 10:09 AM	#5
kooky12 Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 06, 2005 Posts: 2,022	That's why I always carry at least one piece of plastic, just in case. Don't leave home without it !

03-13-2010, 11:00 PM	#6
tjays Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 24, 2010 Location: (U.S.) Indiana Posts: 37	Yes, I liked how Ward handled the stuation too. He's able to put himself in his children's shoes. To many parent's seem to forget what it's like to be kid

11-16-2010, 04:12 PM	#9
Cincy Guy Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 20, 2003 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 230	I like this episode. What guy of that age wouldn't like taking Cheryl Holdridge out to dinner? Also, how Ward handles the matter and how the waiter also goes along, even asking, "you are Wallace Cleaver, are you not?". However, I have found one slight error in it. I think the restaurant in the story is the "White Fox". Wally hears of it and it's mentioned about it being newly opened. On the other hand, when Wally mentions it to his father, Ward notes that his company often takes clients there. If it was a new business, how long could the company have been taking people to it? It's really not important to a nice episode, but I do recall that part of it.

12-13-2010, 06:11 PM	#10
Jack1000 Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 05, 2001 Posts: 2,055	I LOVE this episode!!!!! The part where Wally gets nervous and the Mater 'D at first says he doesn't have a table for Julie and he that night. When he hangs up. Beaver says something like, "Boy Wally! That's a break, now you don't have to go out with her at all!" LOL! Beaver's looking through the paper for a Current Event for school in the living room and Wally has a conniption and starts kicking the papers!!! "Look Beaver, why don't you pick up all this mess!!!??" I would not be surprised if Tony ad-libbed that paper kicking sequence! Jack

12-13-2010, 07:33 PM	#11
Rezny@gmail.com Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 20, 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2,675	This is one of THE best episodes in the entire series.

12-13-2010, 08:50 PM	#12
1960'sTVfan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 30, 2009 Posts: 6,111	"Wally's Dinner Date" was the 1st episode aired in season 6, but was the 3rd episode produced for that season. "Wally's License" was the 1st episode produced for season 6, followed by "Wally Buys A Car". Leave It To Beaver original run episodes didn't usually air in production order, but now with the DVD's, for continuity purposes it's best to watch the shows in the order they were produced.