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LITB4life · 06-16-2002, 11:17 PM

There was an episode where Beavers kid had a conflict with Judy Henslers kid. Beaver went to Judy's house to straighten out the problem and it was so funny to see all these years later that their feelings for each other had not changed at all. I wish someone had the dialogue to that conversation because Beaver had a classic line in that spat.

Christopher Powers · 09-01-2003, 12:27 PM

The show was great, I loved watching it and seeing where the characters had gone after the original series & how they stayed the same or changed over the years... The 2nd show was well written but there were a couple of stinker episodes.

The worse was the clone show..where they parody the future & show a clones of one of the suns (fuzzy memory as I haven't seen the show, I want to say it was Kevin that was cloned)..

junecleaver · 09-05-2003, 08:44 PM

i'm sooo upset i haven't been able to see this show!

Commander Benson · 09-08-2003, 07:09 AM

I haven't seen a great many episodes of The New Leave It to Beaver, so there could have been other fine moments, but one of the most poignant moments I have ever seen in any show came from the Still the Beaver pilot.

This was the sequence where Ward's funeral is shown. There is no dialogue. The scenes, which occurred on a rainy day, take place against a voice-over of Ward's reading the Beaver's "Most Interesting Character" composition (from the original series), accompanied by the sentimental background theme music.

This was masterful moment in--to be frank--an otherwise pedestrian effort. It is impossible to watch this sequence without developing a huge lump in the throat.

Mark B. · 09-12-2003, 10:48 AM

Agreed Commander,

This is what got me hooked on the whole LITB thing- old and new. This treatment of the characters by STB's writers really gave the show depth and a 'real' feeling. I thought it was a bold step to introduce that kind of drama into the sitcom world of the Cleavers instead of just recasting Ward. Say what you want about the New Beaver series, but the (re)creaters of the show really treated the lore of the series with a respect and love. It came through in the show consistantly.

I suppose this was an extention of what LITB had become- a well loved part of our culture.

Artfiore1 · 06-15-2004, 10:15 AM

Hi all,
I'm not sure if this really happened. I seem to have a vague recollection of a really nice scene that was kind of touching -- a scene in which Wally was alone singing his newborn baby son to sleep. And, the song Wally sang to the baby was "The Toy Parade," which was the "Leave It To Beaver" theme song.

Can anyone tell me that this really did occur and that I didn't dream it or something?

If so, that was my favorite moment.

Later,
Art

HaskellGirl · 06-16-2004, 03:58 PM

Art, that scene really happened. It was so sweet!

Artfiore1 · 06-16-2004, 04:25 PM

HaskellGirl,
Thank you very much for the confirmation. I hope I can see that show again someday.

Later,
Art

comet97 · 06-17-2004, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Artfiore1
HaskellGirl,
Thank you very much for the confirmation. I hope I can see that show again someday.

Later,
Art

I never got to see either of those STB,TNLITB series darn it.
After reading these posts,I would really like to see them some day.
I wasn't the biggest LITB fan at the time they were on I guess,like I am nowadays.

I hope TV-Land shows them soon.
It's not fair that they should keep these gems from the viewing public.

Lets hope they air them soon gang.
Does anyone have Nick/TV-Land's snail-mail addy? I have been trying to call them in NY,but it's always busy when I do. I got their number from my Cable Company
(1-800-964-6425)

I wanted to ask them directly,what it would take to get all of those old series back on tv again.
ie: 'Still The Beaver',and 'TNLITB',etc.

I e-mailed Jerry Mathers last week.
I am still waiting for his reply on these very subjects.
I hope he does.
I believe...'The squeeky wheel gets the grease'!

Maybe if a lot of us call or write the stars and TVLand,they'll honor our request,huh?
I'll keep trying,and hope many of you will also.

New member... comet97

comet97

Artfiore1 · 06-18-2004, 12:44 PM

comet97
Good luck with this.

TV Land has so many different shows right now and so many others that they're working on obtaining. There simply are not enough hours in the day to fill with all of the shows that a significant enough number of fans would call or write in about to make an impression. The wagon with *all* sqweaky wheels doesn't go anywhere.

They will most likely thank you for calling, but tell you that they are not licensed to show "The New Leave It To Beaver" at this time, hinting they may possibly have it in the future. I went through the procedure recently over a single episode of "Bonanza" which I have been dying to see again for nearly 32 years . . . only to find out that it's not one of the episodes included in their license agreement.

They'll thank you for tuning in, though.

Later,
Art

comet97 · 06-18-2004, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Artfiore1
comet97
Good luck with this.

TV Land has so many different shows right now and so many others that they're working on obtaining. There simply are not enough hours in the day to fill with all of the shows that a significant enough number of fans would call or write in about to make an impression. The wagon with *all* sqweaky wheels doesn't go anywhere.

They will most likely thank you for calling, but tell you that they are not licensed to show "The New Leave It To Beaver" at this time, hinting they may possibly have it in the future. I went through the procedure recently over a single episode of "Bonanza" which I have been dying to see again for nearly 32 years . . . only to find out that it's not one of the episodes included in their license agreement.

They'll thank you for tuning in, though.

Later,
Art

Yeah, I guess you're right Art.
Too much RED TAPE. Bummer! lol

Good luck finding your eppie of Bonanza.

HaskellGirl · 06-18-2004, 10:15 PM

Its hard to pick just one favorite moment of the show, but one of my favorites was the episode where they had a 16th birthday party for Freddie, and he wanted to invite his grandfather, who he never met, since George Haskell and Eddie stopped talking so many years ago. The scene at the end was so bittersweet when George just couldn't accept Eddie for who he is. Later, Eddie tells his son that "You can't change the past" and Freddie says "I guess you can't change people either". It was very poignant and heartbreaking, but still touching to see the love between Eddie and his son.

JudgeGarth · 06-18-2004, 11:22 PM

Sorry that this is off-topic to the rest of you, but, Art, what is the episode of Bonanza that you're looking for? The Hallmark Channel has the so-called "lost episodes" that used to be on the Family Channel. They even have the three episodes that the Family Channel refused to show because they were considered unsuitable.

Artfiore1 · 06-19-2004, 01:24 AM

Yes, forgive me, folks for this off-topic continuation.

JudgeGarth,
Thank you for the reply. It's episode No. 425 or 426 -- "The Sound Of Sadness." And, it's my understanding that if any channel would have it, it's The Hallmark Channel. It seems both TV Land and PAX show the first 260 episodes of "Bonanza" only, while Hallmark has the other 170. Naturally, Hallmark is the only one of those three channels that I *don't* have. Don't even know anybody who has it.

Later,
Art

comet97 · 06-20-2004, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JudgeGarth
Sorry that this is off-topic to the rest of you, but, Art, what is the episode of Bonanza that you're looking for? The Hallmark Channel has the so-called "lost episodes" that used to be on the Family Channel. They even have the three episodes that the Family Channel refused to show because they were considered unsuitable.

I just found this bit of news for you.
Hope it helps. ;-)

425.) The Sound Of Sadness
________ December 5, 1972
________ Written by:_Michael Landon
________ Directed by:_Michael Landon
________ A lonely old man opens his home to two orphan boys but runs into bureaucratic opposition when attempting to adopt them.
________ Guest Stars:_Jonathan May...Jack Albertson,...Dawson...John Randolph,...Timothy...Marty McCall,...Mrs. Holcombe...Carol Lawson,...Miss Gaines...Irene Tedrow,...Mr. Holcombe...Dan Ferrone,...Silas...Jerry Harper,...Dr. Martin...Harry Holcombe,...Clem...Bing Russell,...Robbie...Timothy Marshall,...Mrs. Farmer...Penelope Gillette.
________ Trivia:_Michael is wearing blue jeans in this episode, since he directed it and was off-camera for most of the show's storyline.
________ Trivia:_Jack Albertson, Carol Lawson, and John Randolph make their last appearances on the series.
________ Script Trivia:_The original working title was The Sound Of Loneliness.

I don't have a computer,just a old Classic WebTV box,but I can still search stuff when need be. ;-)
I hope you get to see this eppy soon JG
...comet97

06-16-2002, 11:17 PM	#1
LITB4life Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 16, 2002 Location: San Jose,CA Posts: 6	My favorite New Lewave it to Beaver moment There was an episode where Beavers kid had a conflict with Judy Henslers kid. Beaver went to Judy's house to straighten out the problem and it was so funny to see all these years later that their feelings for each other had not changed at all. I wish someone had the dialogue to that conversation because Beaver had a classic line in that spat.

09-01-2003, 12:27 PM	#2
Christopher Powers Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 31, 2003 Location: Saint Louis, Missouri Posts: 22	the other end of the spectrum The show was great, I loved watching it and seeing where the characters had gone after the original series & how they stayed the same or changed over the years... The 2nd show was well written but there were a couple of stinker episodes. The worse was the clone show..where they parody the future & show a clones of one of the suns (fuzzy memory as I haven't seen the show, I want to say it was Kevin that was cloned)..
	__________________ Sincerely, Christopher GM Powers

09-08-2003, 07:09 AM	#4
Commander Benson Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 15, 2002 Posts: 55	I haven't seen a great many episodes of The New Leave It to Beaver, so there could have been other fine moments, but one of the most poignant moments I have ever seen in any show came from the Still the Beaver pilot. This was the sequence where Ward's funeral is shown. There is no dialogue. The scenes, which occurred on a rainy day, take place against a voice-over of Ward's reading the Beaver's "Most Interesting Character" composition (from the original series), accompanied by the sentimental background theme music. This was masterful moment in--to be frank--an otherwise pedestrian effort. It is impossible to watch this sequence without developing a huge lump in the throat.
	__________________ "Any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction, 'I served in the United States Navy.' " -- President John F. Kennedy

09-12-2003, 10:48 AM	#5
Mark B. Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 25, 2002 Location: Mayfield USA (Orlando, FL) Posts: 97	Agreed Commander, This is what got me hooked on the whole LITB thing- old and new. This treatment of the characters by STB's writers really gave the show depth and a 'real' feeling. I thought it was a bold step to introduce that kind of drama into the sitcom world of the Cleavers instead of just recasting Ward. Say what you want about the New Beaver series, but the (re)creaters of the show really treated the lore of the series with a respect and love. It came through in the show consistantly. I suppose this was an extention of what LITB had become- a well loved part of our culture.
	__________________ Mark B. Director, Mayfield Historical Society

06-15-2004, 10:15 AM	#6
Artfiore1 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 28, 2001 Location: East Brunswick, NJ, USA Posts: 457	Hi all, I'm not sure if this really happened. I seem to have a vague recollection of a really nice scene that was kind of touching -- a scene in which Wally was alone singing his newborn baby son to sleep. And, the song Wally sang to the baby was "The Toy Parade," which was the "Leave It To Beaver" theme song. Can anyone tell me that this really did occur and that I didn't dream it or something? If so, that was my favorite moment. Later, Art
	Last edited by Artfiore1; 06-16-2004 at 04:20 PM.

09-05-2003, 08:44 PM	#3
junecleaver Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 28, 2003 Location: i'm a southerner! :D Posts: 1,298	i'm sooo upset i haven't been able to see this show!

06-16-2004, 03:58 PM	#7
HaskellGirl Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Posts: 590	Art, that scene really happened. It was so sweet!

06-16-2004, 04:25 PM	#8
Artfiore1 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 28, 2001 Location: East Brunswick, NJ, USA Posts: 457	HaskellGirl, Thank you very much for the confirmation. I hope I can see that show again someday. Later, Art

06-18-2004, 12:44 PM	#10
Artfiore1 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 28, 2001 Location: East Brunswick, NJ, USA Posts: 457	comet97 Good luck with this. TV Land has so many different shows right now and so many others that they're working on obtaining. There simply are not enough hours in the day to fill with all of the shows that a significant enough number of fans would call or write in about to make an impression. The wagon with all sqweaky wheels doesn't go anywhere. They will most likely thank you for calling, but tell you that they are not licensed to show "The New Leave It To Beaver" at this time, hinting they may possibly have it in the future. I went through the procedure recently over a single episode of "Bonanza" which I have been dying to see again for nearly 32 years . . . only to find out that it's not one of the episodes included in their license agreement. They'll thank you for tuning in, though. Later, Art

06-18-2004, 10:15 PM	#12
HaskellGirl Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Posts: 590	Its hard to pick just one favorite moment of the show, but one of my favorites was the episode where they had a 16th birthday party for Freddie, and he wanted to invite his grandfather, who he never met, since George Haskell and Eddie stopped talking so many years ago. The scene at the end was so bittersweet when George just couldn't accept Eddie for who he is. Later, Eddie tells his son that "You can't change the past" and Freddie says "I guess you can't change people either". It was very poignant and heartbreaking, but still touching to see the love between Eddie and his son.

06-18-2004, 11:22 PM	#13
JudgeGarth Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 07, 2004 Location: Wheaton, IL Posts: 443	Sorry that this is off-topic to the rest of you, but, Art, what is the episode of Bonanza that you're looking for? The Hallmark Channel has the so-called "lost episodes" that used to be on the Family Channel. They even have the three episodes that the Family Channel refused to show because they were considered unsuitable.

06-19-2004, 01:24 AM	#14
Artfiore1 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 28, 2001 Location: East Brunswick, NJ, USA Posts: 457	Yes, forgive me, folks for this off-topic continuation. JudgeGarth, Thank you for the reply. It's episode No. 425 or 426 -- "The Sound Of Sadness." And, it's my understanding that if any channel would have it, it's The Hallmark Channel. It seems both TV Land and PAX show the first 260 episodes of "Bonanza" only, while Hallmark has the other 170. Naturally, Hallmark is the only one of those three channels that I don't have. Don't even know anybody who has it. Later, Art