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Rezny@gmail.com · 02-06-2011, 11:25 PM

During the ABC network run,there were 2-BOTH took place in the new house/Universal City Studios years,and dealt openly and tastefully with subjects that had NEVER been discussed on TV before on comedy series(this was late 1950's and early 1960's).Name the episodes and the subjects.No prizes.Just for fun.

JudgeGarth · 02-06-2011, 11:45 PM

I'll take a stab. There was one about divorce (Chopper) and one about alcoholism (Andy).

Rezny@gmail.com · 02-06-2011, 11:56 PM

Correct!

Cincy Guy · 02-12-2011, 10:55 AM

I think you might also consider the "Beaver and Chuey" episode that aired on October 23, 1958 - the second season of the show and the first season on the ABC-TV Network. I think many know what takes place, but in a brief explanation, it shows how a friendship is possible despite language differences. A cruel joke by one person can threaten that until reason and understanding prevail.

Torgo · 02-14-2011, 07:44 PM

I would say them showing part of a toilet in "Captain Jack" to be pretty groundbreaking, not to mention having Beaver and Larry experimenting with smoking in "The Pipe".

02-06-2011, 11:25 PM	#1
Rezny@gmail.com Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 20, 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2,675	Groundbreaking episodes of "Leave it to Beaver" During the ABC network run,there were 2-BOTH took place in the new house/Universal City Studios years,and dealt openly and tastefully with subjects that had NEVER been discussed on TV before on comedy series(this was late 1950's and early 1960's).Name the episodes and the subjects.No prizes.Just for fun.

02-14-2011, 07:44 PM	#5
Torgo Omaha & Fritz Forum Star Join Date: Mar 06, 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 19,037	I would say them showing part of a toilet in "Captain Jack" to be pretty groundbreaking, not to mention having Beaver and Larry experimenting with smoking in "The Pipe".
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02-06-2011, 11:45 PM	#2
JudgeGarth Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 07, 2004 Location: Wheaton, IL Posts: 443	I'll take a stab. There was one about divorce (Chopper) and one about alcoholism (Andy).

02-06-2011, 11:56 PM	#3
Rezny@gmail.com Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 20, 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2,675	Correct!

02-12-2011, 10:55 AM	#4
Cincy Guy Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 20, 2003 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 230	I think you might also consider the "Beaver and Chuey" episode that aired on October 23, 1958 - the second season of the show and the first season on the ABC-TV Network. I think many know what takes place, but in a brief explanation, it shows how a friendship is possible despite language differences. A cruel joke by one person can threaten that until reason and understanding prevail.