- Beverly Garland His family had to intervene, expressing that he was still alive. The difference in our ages didnt seem to matter. Im thankful for the happy memories that come back every time I view another episode. "Tony was so grateful. Ward, was a wonderful tv dad in fact tv these days is in need of a Ward Cleaver dad.Ward gives good excamples for being a fine dad and husbands for young boys.Nice to know Jerry Mathers was taught to pray.Leave It To Beaver is a classic tv series and one of tvs best!. Thank you for sharing such an interesting story about how Hugh Beaumont became the famous Ward Cleaver. - Fay McKenzie - Olive Sturgess Kathryn went on to live many years after and passed away at the age of 96 in an assisted living facility in Mankato, Minnesota on October 14, 2016. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Even to this day I will sit and enjoy a show or two. Hugh had a long and illustrious career and did many films and television series in addition to Leave it to Beaver. Thanks for being part of my life! Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Hugh Beaumont was a veteran of the small screen when he was cast in the role of the family patriarch as Ward Cleaver. An actor who began his entertainment career on stage and radio, he began acting in films in 1940 and made the jump to television with a spot in the 1952 show "Personal Appearance Theater," as his IMDb credits note. I was really hoping you would have been there. In July 1957, he portrayed a sympathetic characterization of the infamous western robber Jesse James in the TV series Tales of Wells Fargo and also played Jeff Kurth in the western Night Passage. I once road my bike many mikes as a young boy because someone told me Jerry was visiting someone in my town. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Icons by David Ferreira (Laughs), Another of her leading men was Richard Arlen, with whom she co-starred in Universals coal mining adventure, Black Diamonds. Richard was another one from Minnesota. He would start filming on the exact hour and exact day. Thank you. - Anne Gwynne, Will "Sugarfoot" Hutchins An Interview With My whole family just loves Leave it to Beaver. It turned out to be Maureen OHara, as they had just worked together in Jamaica Inn. 10)now that was scary! (Kathryn also had an unbilled bit as a girl on the street in Ch. Jerry was my hero. He later attended University of Southern California and graduated from there with a Master of Theology . Im hopeful though. OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND ONCE RECALLED INTRODUCING GRACE KELLY TO PRINCE RAINIER, Hugh Beaumont Makes me sad that future generations will probably not know the simpler times that we experienced during that time in our nation. I am still watching Leave It To Beaver and enjoying it even more now. - Carroll Baker - Edith Fellows I did & still do! Try again later. - Rebel Randall I cant imagine anyone else playing Wards part. Hugh was perfect as your dad! A scout was sent to Minnesota, but nobody would enter. He suffered a stroke in 1970 and did little acting after that. On loan out from Universal, I was even supposed to be Gene Autrys leading lady in some of those musical westerns he did at Republic, but at 5' 7" I was told I was too tall! God is good and he cares about all the details of our lives. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. - Marjorie Lord It was the best time in America so farnot perfectbut all around the best I know of. - Teala Loring He is most remembered for Ward Cleaver on Leave It To Beaver. Thanks Jerry. - Ursula Thiess But no answer from within. Hugh had a long and illustrious career and did many films and television series in addition to Leave it to Beaver. in the original pilot. - Gigi Perreau This account has been disabled. Add to your scrapbook. Everyone has the same chance of winning. Thats a fantastic story and thats a great picture of your mom! That was one of the reasons he did the series. - Linda Stirling Hugh reminds me of my father they looked very much alike. Thanks for the memories. I LOVE reading these stories. So, we are all enjoying the simple beauties of being human and of being a family. He attended the University of Chattanooga, but left when his position on the football team was changed. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. - Ann Doran Thank heaven for the power of prayer, I cant imagine anyone else in the role as Beavers father. I was attending a small college in the Twin Cities, and my drama teacher said to go on and see what its like. Karlie Tuft . Annie Stephens. I grew up watching Leave it to Beaver. - Kay Linaker Sadly, he passed away in 1982 at the age of 73. He actually didn't like the role much at all, feeling that it had typecast him and all but obliterated recall of his many other roles in movies and on television. You are a national treasure! I grew up watching Leave It To Beaver. Andy Devine was a sweetheart, and Mayor of Van Nuys!, Asked about her retirement, Kathryn says, I married Hugh Beaumont, who was in the Gateway To Hollywood contest with me in 41. - Elyse Knox Wish this would be placed again in the 8:00 hour for all the kids these days to see. I never missed Leave it to Beaver when it was on. Thank you for sharing. The RKO backlot, or ranch, where it was filmed, was very interesting. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. William Dieterle, the director, was very tall and imposing. That was thatI never had a screen test or anything. The couple had three children: Mark, Kristy and Hunter. Your son played a significant roll in my life as a child growing up, and Ward was a wonderful father figure for all of us baby boomers. Born Eugene Hugh Beaumont in Lawrence, Kansas, he began his career in show business by performing in theaters, night clubs, and on the radio in 1931. The jokes and situations are still fresh and laugh out loud funny! I DVR Leave it to Beaver and watch a show a day. - Virginia Carroll Beaumont died of a heart attack in 1982 while visiting his son, a psychologist serving in Munich, West Germany. Gloria Bussman, Mr. Beaumont's sister, said the actor. on his death anniversary. So interesting! Failed to report flower. November 10-12, 2022, Williamsburg Nostalgia Fest, Williamsburg, Virginia,- APPEARANCE CANCELLED due to family wedding. - Page 2 (1950-1979). Did he ever admit his character,Ward Cleaver, as being hard on the Beaver? - Maureen O'Hara I used various excuses to not have this happen, but they kept coming up with a reply. He was a hard drinking, heavy cigarette smoking detective in this part, in the style of Mickey Spillane. My career was eclipsing his at that time. Loved knowing the rest of the story! Please tell more! Loved Hugh and Barbara as well . In my opinion it was one of the best shows that was produced with real morals and values. He tied the knot with actress Kathryn Adams in April 1941 on Easter Sunday, Their partnership lasted 33 years until their separation in 1974. What a wonderful testimony to the marvelous grace of God! Hugh lamented how bad things were for him as he had a wife and three children to support. - Carole Mathews The hit show chronicled the misadventures of a suburban boy, his family and friends. - Frances Morris Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. [1] Contents 1 Early life 2 Career Just get on the horse. I have a very good life nowI sport a tiny hearing aid, have all my own teeth, and absolutely no face lifts with the exception of tiny pierces in my ears for those endlessly intriguing rings, which werent worn in westerns.. Jon Provost from Lassie will also be there too!) She Loved the episode where Beaver Kept loosing his Haircut money, and he had too get his hair cut or a school play..So Wally Cut it For him! - Peggy Stewart Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Outside of acting, she said her dad loved poetry, hiking, swimming, fishing, and time spent with family. - Noreen Nash In 194647, he starred in five movies as the private detective Michael Shayne. He always used to say: You start by tying your shoes.. - Paula Raymond I watched throughout my childhood and I still do at 58 years old. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. During the day, as there were break times in the filming, I became acquainted with the actor, Hugh Beaumont, who was playing the role of Jerry's father. - Mae Madison When Wally wrote the apology note to Beavers teacher : I whipped Beaver, his father whipped Beaver.. I literally had to stop the dvd recently until my wife and i stopped laughing the show is ever-fresh. All rights reserved. You are simply the best and I still watch you. We played outdoors all day with neighborhood kids, just like the Beav. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. This is a very lovely touching story, one that brings tears, I thank you for sharing. He felt uneasy about doing this pictureit was not his style, but he was fine, and a really nice person. Makes me happy reading this but sad at the same time with the state of television today. Carol Sydes, Tony Dow and Hugh Beaumont from "Leave It to Beaver" in 1960. That was fascinating!, Sky Raiders co-director Ray Taylor (with Ford Beebe) was a director from Perham, MN. I remember when Hugh also appeared on the adventures of superman tv show. I wonder if kids 100 years from now will be watching the show, if not it will be their loss. I won the midwest tryouts, although I lost the national finals. except for the flashback to Wards funeral, in the rain. Hang onto the pummel. When those movie horses heard Action, they would back right out of the post, gallop down the street, and do their partwell. ), Forum Policies, Rules, and Terms of Service. Market data provided by Factset. The role of Ward Cleaver in Leave It to Beaver came along in 1957, which he played until the shows end in 1963. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. There was nothing but the seat to hang ontoI thought I would jiggle down. He is remembered as the All-American suburban father 'Ward Cleaver' on the 1950 and 1960s popular television series "Leave It To Beaver". What a heartwarming story. Sincerely Pamela Arnone In 1982, Beaumont passed away at age 73. We all wish we could have a family like that on Leave it to Beaver. Beaumont also worked as a writer and sold several radio scripts, television screenplays, and stories to various magazines. | Source: Wikimedia Commons. Marilyn, thank you for sharing your memories of Hugh Beaumont. - Lucille Lund her niece Susan. . What a great story!! Love you lots! So much love and caring between the family members. | Source: Wikimedia Commons. Thanks for the memories Marilyn! Beaumont later attended the University of Southern California, and graduated with a Master of Theology degree in 1946. - Gail Davis - Evelyn Keyes A very charming blog from your motherAnd a nice little film. based on information from your browser. We have set your language to The New York Times says that Beaumont had a heart attack and died in 1982, almost 20 years after the show ended. Photo of the Cleaver family from the television program Leave it to Beaver. From left: Hugh Beaumont, Tony Dow, Barbara Billingsley, and Jerry Mathers in 1960. Everyone laughed at me. He taught Wally and the Beaver honesty, ethics, morals and right from wrong. Born in Eudora, Kansas, to a travelling salesman, he frequently moved with his family due to his fathers profession. Thanks for sharing! I am on season 6, episode 10 right now after almost 3 weeks of watching it every day. Hugh Beaumont was born on the 16th of February, 1909. Guess your mom was a real go-getter to get you into films so early. Leave to Beaver was a big part of my TV experience growing up (you and I are about the same age). a terrific memory from your good looking Mom! he talks about each of the principal cast members, outlines their careers leading up to and following leave it to beaver and recounts the plots of several classic episodes of the series, including "captain jack," in which wally and beaver secretly keep a pet alligator, "a horse named nick," in which wally and beaver accept a horse in payment for or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. An answer to your prayers. Wally and Beaver still feel like old friends and Ward still feels like the dad I always wished I had. One time, the airplane plunges into water (Ch. Although no one could have survived, in the next chapter, I did survive and am rescued, being seen sitting in a ship captains quarters. The actor then became an avid Christmas-tree farmer on Balgillo Island, which he owned, in Minnesota, but a stroke in 1972 forced him to slow down. Doctors told Hugh that he would never talk or walk again. I dont think anyone could of played Ward Cleaver better than Hugh Beaumont. The sitcom, which aired from 1957 until 1963, was one of his proudest achievements. My mom is still here too. However, during an interview, Hugh made it clear that he would always prioritize his work at the church overacting. | Source: Wikimedia Commons. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Just wanted to thank you for your hard work and dedication to helping other people and being a great person,I have enjoyed watching leave it to beaver for years,it would be great to meet you someday,take care and God bless. This is a carousel with slides. This is the story of a man who understood what. Most of his early roles were minor and were not credited. These two were my favorites. He was a hard drinking, heavy cigarette smoking detective in this part, in the style of Mickey Spillane. To digress a bit - this was a time, that today seems to be forgotten, when television was just entering into the average home and families were wildly excited to get their entertainment right in their own living rooms. I saw her perform in many of them. Learn more about managing a memorial . Watching it gives one a warm comfortable feeling and a wanting to return to a simpler time when people respected and cared for one another.I wish the younger generation will pick up on the series and learn the lessons contained in each episode as well as be entertained . I did return to pictures in '46, in PRC's 'Blonde for a Day', to play . - Ruta Lee Even though its only a show, I would do anything to go back to that time before self-centered, selfie, fake, plastic surgery obsessed freakazoids of today! For kids growing up in the 50s and 60s wwe truly enjoyed Leave it to Beaver! Oh, thank you so much for this wonderful story. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? - Jane Greer Legal Statement. He was a great actor. One of my very best friends is Marge Raitt, who is married to singer John Raitt. During this time, he also featured in one of the early episodes of CBSs series My Friend Flicka. . wow thank you for another great memory I really enjoyed it!! (Advertised as The most sensational sky-serial ever made.) Donald was really, really nice. While there, Hugh sadly suffered a heart attack and died at the age of 72. Supporting roles in shows like Lassie, Petticoat Junction, The Virginian, and Mannix followed until his retirement from showbiz in 1971. And thank you Jerry Mathers mother for lending your son to us! I am 58 years old and still enjoy watching leave it to beaver. I told him my son, Jerry, had done a pilot which had sold and was going into production very soon and that they were replacing the original father and holding auditions. https://www.youtube.com/howyoutubeworks/policies/community-guidelines/#classictv #thegoodstuff #davesundstrom I always wondered what he was like years after the show. - Jane Randolph Actor. My favorite episodes are the time Ward brings home a piggy bank for the boys and they end up surprising him by purchasing a hunting jacket at Abernathy Potts (an expensive sporting goods store) instead of putting the money in their bank account at school. - Coleen Gray No money that I can earn as an actor can accomplish so much good that I would feel justified in violating my ideals to earn it, he said. - Julie Adams What a great story.I was and still am a big fan of Leave it to BeaverJerry and I are the same ageWell Im a day olderAs I look at the show now I realize that the casting was perfectExcept I always wondered why Wally and the Beavs ears were differentFunny what kids notice and think about.I remember reading somewhere that Hugh Beaumont wasnt in the new Still the Beaver series because he had passed away shortly before it was filmedThat made me sadHugh Beaumont was the perfect father for Wally and the Beaver.Those were wonderful and innocent times..Too bad it isnt like that nowThanks for the sweet memories.. What a great story so glad you and your Mom shared that. Wow! Thats when we met pretty thrilling . Interview with leading lady Kathryn Adams. Hugh was Hollywood but still a model father men of America could strive to be like. Legal Statement. Marilyn, thank you for sharing your memories of Hugh Beaumont. Life was simpler in those days- not to trivialize issues that existed. 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