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eyefocus · 10-15-2002, 03:17 AM

I remembered reading an earlier post stating about the mysterious opening and closing
of the front door while June is bringing out what appears to be ice tea or lemonade
to Ward, Wally and the Beaver while doing yard work in the opening credits.

I just had to see it myself and indeed...in the opening credits while the Ward, Wally
and the Beaver are doing yard work, June is holding a tray with refreshments
with two hands and mysteriously somehow or someone has to open the door
while she carries this tray with two hands and while she just exits the threshold
the door mysteriously closes behind her.

Whoever spotted that, congrats on a good catch. I taped the opening and
had to examine it in slow motion just for kicks and giggles.

Cory

eyefocus · 10-18-2002, 12:01 AM

I rememember reading an earlier post of about a "Mysterious Opening & Closing" of
the front door of the Cleaver's house on 211 Pine St.

It's true! During the opening credits where Ward is using garden shears, Wally and
Beaver are mowing the lawn and June makes an entrance carrying what appears
to be a tray of ice tea or lemonade. If you will notice that June has to carry the tray
of refreshments with both hands and that somehow mysteriously, the door opens
for her and as she crosses the threshold the door magically or mysteriously closes behind
without her touching the door...Who opens and closes the door for June? She
can't possibly open and/or close the door by herself because her hands are
full.

Whoever caught that one derserves A+ for observing so closely to details.

Cory

tdr · 10-18-2002, 03:52 AM

Maybe it's symbolic... With this being their 5th season, they knew the series should not have much longer in its run, so they hoped it would open doors for them in careerwise. But instead, after walking through, typecasting closed more doors once they were all outside.

BBF · 10-18-2002, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tdr
Maybe it's symbolic... With this being their 5th season, they knew the series should not have much longer in its run, so they hoped it would open doors for them in careerwise. But instead, after walking through, typecasting closed more doors once they were all outside.

Wow, tdr...that's deep.

BBF

twinmom · 10-23-2002, 09:58 AM

I saw the 'closing door behind June' scene for the first time the other night.
(Or I guess I SHOULD say just noticed it for the first time)
That IS trippy.
Wonder what the significance of that was?

twinmom

BrandonS · 10-23-2002, 11:07 AM

I simply assumed that it was a reference to the rise of the existentialist movement and the idea that existence precedes essence. Did anyone have another interpretation?

teemcee · 10-23-2002, 02:32 PM

I was always curious about why the Cleavers apparently had TWO lawn mowers. In the opening, it would appear that both Wally and Beaver are using some type of lawn equipment. I guess Ward's job afforded them the luxury of having a lawn mower for each son.

Angie68 · 10-23-2002, 05:32 PM

hehe! thats funny. i never noticed that but we will be watching for it tonight

10-15-2002, 03:17 AM	#1
eyefocus In Love With June Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 04, 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 73	Mysterious "Open and Door Closing" during opening credits I remembered reading an earlier post stating about the mysterious opening and closing of the front door while June is bringing out what appears to be ice tea or lemonade to Ward, Wally and the Beaver while doing yard work in the opening credits. I just had to see it myself and indeed...in the opening credits while the Ward, Wally and the Beaver are doing yard work, June is holding a tray with refreshments with two hands and mysteriously somehow or someone has to open the door while she carries this tray with two hands and while she just exits the threshold the door mysteriously closes behind her. Whoever spotted that, congrats on a good catch. I taped the opening and had to examine it in slow motion just for kicks and giggles. Cory
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10-18-2002, 12:01 AM	#2
eyefocus In Love With June Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 04, 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 73	Mysterious Opening & Closing Door Beginning Credits I rememember reading an earlier post of about a "Mysterious Opening & Closing" of the front door of the Cleaver's house on 211 Pine St. It's true! During the opening credits where Ward is using garden shears, Wally and Beaver are mowing the lawn and June makes an entrance carrying what appears to be a tray of ice tea or lemonade. If you will notice that June has to carry the tray of refreshments with both hands and that somehow mysteriously, the door opens for her and as she crosses the threshold the door magically or mysteriously closes behind without her touching the door...Who opens and closes the door for June? She can't possibly open and/or close the door by herself because her hands are full. Whoever caught that one derserves A+ for observing so closely to details. Cory

10-18-2002, 03:52 AM	#3
tdr Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 23, 2001 Posts: 1,454	Maybe it's symbolic... With this being their 5th season, they knew the series should not have much longer in its run, so they hoped it would open doors for them in careerwise. But instead, after walking through, typecasting closed more doors once they were all outside.

10-23-2002, 09:58 AM	#5
twinmom Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 26, 2002 Location: missouri Posts: 7	I saw the 'closing door behind June' scene for the first time the other night. (Or I guess I SHOULD say just noticed it for the first time) That IS trippy. Wonder what the significance of that was? twinmom

10-23-2002, 11:07 AM	#6
BrandonS Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 18, 2002 Posts: 8,824	I simply assumed that it was a reference to the rise of the existentialist movement and the idea that existence precedes essence. Did anyone have another interpretation?

10-23-2002, 02:32 PM	#7
teemcee Member Forum Cub Join Date: Oct 23, 2002 Location: NV Posts: 2	I was always curious about why the Cleavers apparently had TWO lawn mowers. In the opening, it would appear that both Wally and Beaver are using some type of lawn equipment. I guess Ward's job afforded them the luxury of having a lawn mower for each son.

10-23-2002, 05:32 PM	#8
Angie68 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 23, 2002 Posts: 12	hehe! thats funny. i never noticed that but we will be watching for it tonight