RIP Ken Osmond aka Eddie Haskell - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

eng51squad51 · 05-18-2020, 02:12 PM

Ken Osmond, best known for his role at the troublemaker Eddie Haskell on the television comedy “Leave It to Beaver,” died on Monday morning. He was 76.

Sources tell Variety Osmond passed away at his Los Angeles home surrounded by family members.

The cause of death is unknown.

Osmond, a native of Glendale, Ca., began his career as a child actor with his first speaking part at age 9 in the film “So Big,” starring Jane Wyman and Sterling Hayden, followed by “Good Morning Miss Dove,” and “Everything But the Truth. He also guest-starred on television series, including “Lassie,” “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet,” “Wagon Train,” “Fury,” and “The Loretta Young Show.”

In 1957, Osmond auditioned for the the Eddie Haskell role, which was originally intended to be a guest appearance, but those involved with the show were so impressed with Osmond’s portrayal that the character became a key component of the series throughout its six-season run of 234 episodes.

Osmond portrayed Haskell as sycophantic to grownups while making fun of them behind their backs. He was a high-school friend of Wally Cleaver, older brother of Theodore “The Beaver” Cleaver, and constantly trying to get his friends in activities that would get them into trouble. During the final years of the show, Osmond was in the U.S. Army Reserve.

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TVShowAddict · 05-18-2020, 02:29 PM

That is very sad news! After his Leave It To Beaver career is over, he could not find any jobs due to his Osmond sterotype so he decided to become a policeman which is cool! Rest in peace Osmond! Now Jerry and Tony is the only cast members left I think

Zoneboy · 05-18-2020, 02:42 PM

I give up.

Ken

Tankeryanker · 05-18-2020, 02:47 PM

Much love, bad boy

1960'sTVfan · 05-18-2020, 02:53 PM

Very sad news indeed. Ken Osmond's portrayal of Eddie Haskell is one of the legendary characters in TV history, he was perfect in the role.

80sTrivia · 05-18-2020, 02:55 PM

Sad news...he was so excellent on Leave It To Beaver...

Bonniegirl · 05-18-2020, 02:58 PM

Very sad!

This is the first I've heard of his passing ! I

RIP Eddie / Ken !!

Torgo · 05-18-2020, 03:36 PM

Samme · 05-18-2020, 03:44 PM

Sorry to hear this about Ken. One of the truly great characters ever on TV and he did an amazing job. Eddie Haskell will live for a very long time.

MichaelKeith · 05-18-2020, 03:50 PM

Rest in peace to a great actor and a good man. He had two successful careers--actor and policeman. He will be missed.

PhoenixAcres · 05-18-2020, 03:51 PM

Very sad to hear

RIP Ken Osmond

stevea · 05-18-2020, 04:16 PM

I'm in total shock. RIP.

Ken should have been in the starring cast, he added so much to the show.

stevea · 05-18-2020, 04:20 PM

I will add, I hope MeTV puts together his classic episodes. Preferably in primetime, but at least in the regular slot for the rest of this week.

What an iconic character he played.

Rawr · 05-18-2020, 05:34 PM

Very sorry to hear this. May he RIP.

AB · 05-18-2020, 05:49 PM

So sad to hear of his passing away. May he rest in peace.

05-18-2020, 02:12 PM	#1
eng51squad51 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 17, 2002 Location: SC Posts: 978	RIP Ken Osmond aka Eddie Haskell Ken Osmond, best known for his role at the troublemaker Eddie Haskell on the television comedy “Leave It to Beaver,” died on Monday morning. He was 76. Sources tell Variety Osmond passed away at his Los Angeles home surrounded by family members. The cause of death is unknown. Osmond, a native of Glendale, Ca., began his career as a child actor with his first speaking part at age 9 in the film “So Big,” starring Jane Wyman and Sterling Hayden, followed by “Good Morning Miss Dove,” and “Everything But the Truth. He also guest-starred on television series, including “Lassie,” “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet,” “Wagon Train,” “Fury,” and “The Loretta Young Show.” In 1957, Osmond auditioned for the the Eddie Haskell role, which was originally intended to be a guest appearance, but those involved with the show were so impressed with Osmond’s portrayal that the character became a key component of the series throughout its six-season run of 234 episodes. Osmond portrayed Haskell as sycophantic to grownups while making fun of them behind their backs. He was a high-school friend of Wally Cleaver, older brother of Theodore “The Beaver” Cleaver, and constantly trying to get his friends in activities that would get them into trouble. During the final years of the show, Osmond was in the U.S. Army Reserve. from https://bit.ly/2ThLLJq

05-18-2020, 02:55 PM	#6
80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,714	Sad news...he was so excellent on Leave It To Beaver...
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05-18-2020, 03:36 PM	#8
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05-18-2020, 02:29 PM	#2
TVShowAddict Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 12, 2018 Posts: 298	That is very sad news! After his Leave It To Beaver career is over, he could not find any jobs due to his Osmond sterotype so he decided to become a policeman which is cool! Rest in peace Osmond! Now Jerry and Tony is the only cast members left I think

05-18-2020, 02:42 PM	#3
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,546	I give up. Ken

05-18-2020, 02:47 PM	#4
Tankeryanker Do you like my monkey picture? Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 22, 2014 Posts: 3,057	Much love, bad boy

05-18-2020, 02:53 PM	#5
1960'sTVfan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 30, 2009 Posts: 6,166	Very sad news indeed. Ken Osmond's portrayal of Eddie Haskell is one of the legendary characters in TV history, he was perfect in the role.

05-18-2020, 02:58 PM	#7
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 66,317	Very sad! This is the first I've heard of his passing ! I RIP Eddie / Ken !!

05-18-2020, 03:44 PM	#9
Samme Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 01, 2001 Posts: 680	Sorry to hear this about Ken. One of the truly great characters ever on TV and he did an amazing job. Eddie Haskell will live for a very long time.

05-18-2020, 03:50 PM	#10
MichaelKeith Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 01, 2007 Posts: 1,139	Rest in peace to a great actor and a good man. He had two successful careers--actor and policeman. He will be missed.

05-18-2020, 03:51 PM	#11
PhoenixAcres Member Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 26, 2016 Location: United States Posts: 6,836	Very sad to hear RIP Ken Osmond

05-18-2020, 04:16 PM	#12
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 45,387	I'm in total shock. RIP. Ken should have been in the starring cast, he added so much to the show.

05-18-2020, 04:20 PM	#13
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 45,387	I will add, I hope MeTV puts together his classic episodes. Preferably in primetime, but at least in the regular slot for the rest of this week. What an iconic character he played.

05-18-2020, 05:34 PM	#14
Rawr Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 05, 2015 Posts: 2,160	Very sorry to hear this. May he RIP.

05-18-2020, 05:49 PM	#15
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,429	So sad to hear of his passing away. May he rest in peace.