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howilu · 04-21-2003, 03:51 PM

Every season, Leave it to Beaver had a different opening title sequence. Which one was your favorite? My favorite was from the first season, where the credits were drawn in wet cement. That was very original for any TV series of that era.

BrandonS · 04-21-2003, 04:08 PM

The season where Ward and June come into the bedroom and wake the boys up.

frani · 04-21-2003, 06:27 PM

I like all of the early ones, like the ones mentioned above, but I kind of like the one that's on now with the boys coming downstairs and Beav puts his cap on right in time with the music. I like that a lot. I don't like the last two seasons as much, the iced tea and the jazzy music where they all look extremely uncomfortable running into the car.

*InThisMoment* · 04-21-2003, 06:46 PM

the 2 and the third.

Mijada · 04-21-2003, 07:54 PM

Where the boys are coming down the stairs.

tdr · 04-22-2003, 01:39 AM

I think seasons 2 and 3 get an A, because they are the ones that look really 'normal' for the Cleavers and the little scenes are acted naturally and well.

I give a B+ to season 1 and the cement. It seems nice and somewhat creative, but it's not really a model of anything, in spite of a couple of street signs, nor is it simply a pad for writing their names in, as it appears to be sectioned, with one or 2 other impressions in it.

A B- goes to season 4, where Ward and June hand the boys their lunches and jackets as they go out the front door. This is relatively 'normal' like seasons 2 and 3 until Beaver puts his face right into the camera and stops and stares to end the scene.

Finally a C goes to seasons 5 and 6. In #5, I don't think even June C. would carry out a big glass pitcher with breakable glasses on a tray for Ward and the boys, who should be dirty and sweaty from yardwork; and the door closes behind her when both her hands are in use. In #6, all the action seems too forced; they come out of the house one at a time, on cue, and June looks into the camera for a second; Beaver is the last one out (if he locked the door it was only by twisting the knob inside, which would make it an easy lock to loid open), and then all of them look back as the car goes into reverse, with obviously no back glass in place.

BundyBoy10 · 04-26-2003, 02:39 PM

The car sequence was my favorite.

Martina · 04-26-2003, 08:25 PM

I say the one where they come down the stairs, was the best. The letters even seem to be the best!

Season 1 is my 2nd favorite, I love the cement.
The first season in the new house is also pretty good.
The one with yard work and June serving drinks is just OK--it could have been a little more natural.
And the smile when Beaver looks back in the 6th season seems too little-boyish....
But the love for the show overrides all concerns with the beginnings

LITB is great, any way you start it!

04-21-2003, 03:51 PM	#1
howilu Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: St. Louis Park, MN Posts: 1,962	Favorite Opening Sequence Every season, Leave it to Beaver had a different opening title sequence. Which one was your favorite? My favorite was from the first season, where the credits were drawn in wet cement. That was very original for any TV series of that era.

04-21-2003, 06:46 PM	#4
InThisMoment a starlit sky and you & me Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 02, 2002 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 95,142	the 2 and the third.
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BrandonS Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 18, 2002 Posts: 8,824	The season where Ward and June come into the bedroom and wake the boys up.

04-21-2003, 06:27 PM	#3
frani Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 09, 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 445	I like all of the early ones, like the ones mentioned above, but I kind of like the one that's on now with the boys coming downstairs and Beav puts his cap on right in time with the music. I like that a lot. I don't like the last two seasons as much, the iced tea and the jazzy music where they all look extremely uncomfortable running into the car.

04-21-2003, 07:54 PM	#5
Mijada Spencers mom Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 02, 2001 Location: eastern US Posts: 4,093	Where the boys are coming down the stairs.

04-22-2003, 01:39 AM	#6
tdr Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 23, 2001 Posts: 1,454	I think seasons 2 and 3 get an A, because they are the ones that look really 'normal' for the Cleavers and the little scenes are acted naturally and well. I give a B+ to season 1 and the cement. It seems nice and somewhat creative, but it's not really a model of anything, in spite of a couple of street signs, nor is it simply a pad for writing their names in, as it appears to be sectioned, with one or 2 other impressions in it. A B- goes to season 4, where Ward and June hand the boys their lunches and jackets as they go out the front door. This is relatively 'normal' like seasons 2 and 3 until Beaver puts his face right into the camera and stops and stares to end the scene. Finally a C goes to seasons 5 and 6. In #5, I don't think even June C. would carry out a big glass pitcher with breakable glasses on a tray for Ward and the boys, who should be dirty and sweaty from yardwork; and the door closes behind her when both her hands are in use. In #6, all the action seems too forced; they come out of the house one at a time, on cue, and June looks into the camera for a second; Beaver is the last one out (if he locked the door it was only by twisting the knob inside, which would make it an easy lock to loid open), and then all of them look back as the car goes into reverse, with obviously no back glass in place.

04-26-2003, 02:39 PM	#7
BundyBoy10 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 24, 2002 Posts: 311	The car sequence was my favorite.

04-26-2003, 08:25 PM	#8
Martina Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 29, 2003 Posts: 163	I say the one where they come down the stairs, was the best. The letters even seem to be the best! Season 1 is my 2nd favorite, I love the cement. The first season in the new house is also pretty good. The one with yard work and June serving drinks is just OK--it could have been a little more natural. And the smile when Beaver looks back in the 6th season seems too little-boyish.... But the love for the show overrides all concerns with the beginnings LITB is great, any way you start it!