The Brotherly Chemistry Between Jerry and Tony Was Just Incredible!

[Jack1000]

Yes,

Leave it to Beaver I think may be one of the best, if not the best sitcoms in TV history for its writing, and the perfect casting of the actors! it is almost as if they were born to play their roles. As many know, Joe Connelly, and Bob Mosher based many of the stories on the experiences of their actual children growing up.

What I want to talk about, is the perfection of brother action and interaction between Jerry and Tony. It is so incredibly perfect that it transcends across generations. When you get to Seasons 5 and 6 in particular watch practically any scene were Beaver and Wally are conversing together. Whether they are happy, angry, sad, or whatever, there timing and reactions to each other, is like they are actual brothers. You don't even see them acting in a sitcom.

Today I watched "Eddie Quits School" on DVD and the scene where Eddie is trying to make off like a big shot with his new clothes and car while at the same time he is hurting inside, but would never let on that he is hurting. Watch when Eddie learns that all his friends have plans related to school, and Eddie feels left out because we see his gas station job is a disaster, and he is sitting in his car and offers to take Beaver for a ride.

You can see how Beaver knows how much Eddie is hurting and than when Beaver says he can't go, Eddie becomes the Eddie on the outside that everyone knows as a mean-spirited character to kids, "Oh, I was just kidding. I wouldn't take you to the hospital if you broke your arm." while showing false patriotism to adults. "Oh, that's such a lovely dress you're wearing Mrs. Cleaver."

Than Beaver in the next scene or so talks to Wally about how he thinks Eddie feels and they come to an agreement about Eddie's being so down.

Than, how about the episode "Bachelor At large" when Eddie leaves home and moves into his own place, and he tells everyone like it's the greatest place in the world and he's living it up, Than Wally and Beaver go over there and see what a dump it is. Eddie's landlady shows them a stray dog that she knows Eddie got from the pound for company. The dog is crying because he's lonely just like Eddie, and Beaver and Wally both see the pain that Eddie must of been feeling. That episode is so powerful.

And with these episodes, you don't even see years difference in their ages. You see two brothers who are wiser than their years because of the brilliant writing and characterization of this landmark show. It's like those kids knew each other all their life.

There's just something magical about this series with the above just two of many examples that I have not seen in any brother sit-comes since that time. and seriously, may never see again. I just have to say with all my heart, Thank you Jerry and Tony for allowing all generations to see how emotionally wiser than your years you really were during the filming of this incredible series!!!

Jack

[Marvo301]

Originally Posted by Jack1000

Yes,

Leave it to Beaver I think may be one of the best, if not the best sitcoms in TV history for its writing, and the perfect casting of the actors! it is almost as if they were born to play their roles. As many know, Joe Connelly, and Bob Mosher based many of the stories on the experiences of their actual children growing up.

What I want to talk about, is the perfection of brother action and interaction between Jerry and Tony. It is so incredibly perfect that it transcends across generations. When you get to Seasons 5 and 6 in particular watch practically any scene were Beaver and Wally are conversing together. Whether they are happy, angry, sad, or whatever, there timing and reactions to each other, is like they are actual brothers. You don't even see them acting in a sitcom.

Today I watched "Eddie Quits School" on DVD and the scene where Eddie is trying to make off like a big shot with his new clothes and car while at the same time he is hurting inside, but would never let on that he is hurting. Watch when Eddie learns that all his friends have plans related to school, and Eddie feels left out because we see his gas station job is a disaster, and he is sitting in his car and offers to take Beaver for a ride.

You can see how Beaver knows how much Eddie is hurting and than when Beaver says he can't go, Eddie becomes the Eddie on the outside that everyone knows as a mean-spirited character to kids, "Oh, I was just kidding. I wouldn't take you to the hospital if you broke your arm." while showing false patriotism to adults. "Oh, that's such a lovely dress you're wearing Mrs. Cleaver."

Than Beaver in the next scene or so talks to Wally about how he thinks Eddie feels and they come to an agreement about Eddie's being so down.

Than, how about the episode "Bachelor At large" when Eddie leaves home and moves into his own place, and he tells everyone like it's the greatest place in the world and he's living it up, Than Wally and Beaver go over there and see what a dump it is. Eddie's landlady shows them a stray dog that she knows Eddie got from the pound for company. The dog is crying because he's lonely just like Eddie, and Beaver and Wally both see the pain that Eddie must of been feeling. That episode is so powerful.

And with these episodes, you don't even see years difference in their ages. You see two brothers who are wiser than their years because of the brilliant writing and characterization of this landmark show. It's like those kids knew each other all their life.

There's just something magical about this series with the above just two of many examples that I have not seen in any brother sit-comes since that time. and seriously, may never see again. I just have to say with all my heart, Thank you Jerry and Tony for allowing all generations to see how emotionally wiser than your years you really were during the filming of this incredible series!!!

Jack

Tony and Jerry do have great chemistry together. I think it's partly due to their talent as actors, partly due to the length of time they worked together. But it is also due in large part to the masterful way that Joe Connelly and Bob Mosher wrote the characters as well.

[catlover79]

They were definitely one of the most convincing brother duos in TV history!! It was always so obvious that Beaver's REAL best friend was his big brother, Wally.

[1960'sTVfan]

Leave It To Beaver is probably the best sitcom I've seen in terms of consistency and quality of the writing. Many people rave about Lucy and how great her sitcoms are, I've always thought she is overrated, her antics are mostly silly and the writing is not really that good.

Jerry Mathers and Tony Dow were excellent in Leave It To Beaver as younger and older brothers. Each episode tells a good story and offers a lesson of life, lessons that still hold true today.

[dakert]

I love Leave It To Beaver as well but please dont diss Lucy!!!!

Originally Posted by retroTVfan4ever

Leave It To Beaver is probably the best sitcom I've seen in terms of consistency and quality of the writing. Many people rave about Lucy and how great her sitcoms are, I've always thought she is overrated, her antics are mostly silly and the writing is not really that good.

Jerry Mathers and Tony Dow were excellent in Leave It To Beaver as younger and older brothers. Each episode tells a good story and offers a lesson of life, lessons that still hold true today.

[Schmoopie]

They were awesome together! I should have mentioned them in that thread about favorite brothers!

[catlover79]

Lately, I've taken to calling my two nephews Wally and Beaver because my younger nephew adores his older brother and follows his lead in just about everything. Most often, it lands them in a bit of hot water.

[1960'sTVfan]

Originally Posted by dakert

I love Leave It To Beaver as well but please dont diss Lucy!!!!

Lucy isn't the only one, there are other popular long running shows that I'm not really a fan of. It's possible someone could post here one day and say they don't care for Leave It To Beaver. Everyone is entitled to their opinion.

[Blanche&Rosefan]

Originally Posted by retroTVfan4ever

Lucy isn't the only one, there are other popular long running shows that I'm not really a fan of. It's possible someone could post here one day and say they don't care for Leave It To Beaver. Everyone is entitled to their opinion.

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I'm glad you said something. I was just about to make the same comment. People are entitled to their own opinion and I have the same feelings about I Love Lucy. In addition to feeling her problems are mostly silly and contrived I feel she is dishonest most of the time and that Ricky treats her like a child versus a wife. I think Lucy and Ricky were both a couple of hams and I think it's shameful that such a lovely, talented actress as Vivian Vance was required to gain weight so Lucille Ball could appear (to be) the more attractive of the two women. How vain is that?

Leave it to Beaver is wholesome, the storytelling is well done, the two boys as well as Hugh and Barbara had genuine chemistry. I don't get the chance to see Leave to Beaver here much but each time I do, I sit down and watch. It is such a charming show from a time gone by and Hugh Beaumont was such a dashing guy in my opinion. Lucy I could take or leave, mostly leave.

[tjays]

Lucille Ball was a master. She did it all with such ease too. Anyway, Jerry and Tony were fantastic. Great post. I never really thought about it but they sure did have great chemestry as brothers. LITB is one of my all time favorite shows. Love the insite on Eddie. Right on the mark.