Tony Dow passes away at 77 - ETA - released in error but he is very ill and in hospice
Tony Dow who played Wally Cleaver on Leave it to Beaver passes at age 77. He was like everyone wanted their big brother to be as Wally... I also remember Tony as a very good director - he did some great episodes for various shows but Babylon 5 is the one I remember most.
Wally Cleaver was the big brother I wish I'd had. My older brother was the polar opposite so not a high bar. Family sitcoms were a staple of that time and took a lot heat for presenting worlds no one lived in. Something to that but "Beaver" was the best of the lot, great and memorable characters and more in touch with real life situations.
I don't think it was a stretch for Tony Dow to play Wally, his later life pretty much followed a path Wally could have traveled. I'm grateful to have lived at a time where Tony Dow's work meant so much.
Set the controls for the heart of the Sun.
July 26, 2022, 02:33 PM
Flash-LB
IIRC, he was kind of hard on the Beaver, wasn't he?
July 26, 2022, 03:46 PM
Sailor1911
"The rumors of my death are greatly exaggerated"
Place your clothes and weapons where you can find them in the dark.
“If in winning a race, you lose the respect of your fellow competitors, then you have won nothing” - Paul Elvstrom "The Great Dane" 1928 - 2016
July 26, 2022, 03:47 PM
parabellum
He's still alive.
My friends and I used to call the show "Leave it in Beaver"
Certifiable member of the gun toting, septuagenarian, bucket list workin', crazed retiree, bald is beautiful club! USN (RET), COTEP #192
July 26, 2022, 06:20 PM
TMats
Well he’s dead now. You couldn’t help but like him.
_______________________________________________________ despite them
July 26, 2022, 06:57 PM
ZSMICHAEL
Well the Beaver is gonna be in trouble with Ward for prematurely announcing Wally's Death. June will smooth it over.
July 26, 2022, 07:41 PM
bald1
quote:
Originally posted by TMats: Well he’s dead now. You couldn’t help but like him.
I think the confusion continues... he apparently is still alive in hospice care as of an hour ago. This has become a morbid death watch in the media now.
Certifiable member of the gun toting, septuagenarian, bucket list workin', crazed retiree, bald is beautiful club! USN (RET), COTEP #192
July 26, 2022, 09:02 PM
TMats
quote:
Originally posted by bald1:
quote:
Originally posted by TMats: Well he’s dead now. You couldn’t help but like him.
I think the confusion continues... he apparently is still alive in hospice care as of an hour ago. This has become a morbid death watch in the media now.
Good Lord, that’s awful
_______________________________________________________ despite them
July 26, 2022, 09:35 PM
bendable
Now Ward Cleaver. That's a whole nuther bucket of pickles.
Iam 90 % sure he's done for
Safety, Situational Awareness and proficiency.
Neck Ties, Hats and ammo brass, Never ,ever touch'em w/o asking first
July 26, 2022, 10:36 PM
parabellum
Schrödinger's Cleaver
July 27, 2022, 01:03 AM
monoblok
quote:
Schrödinger's Cleaver
I see what you did there.
-MG
July 27, 2022, 08:35 AM
recoatlift
Ward & June need to have a sit down with Lumpy & Eddie!!
July 27, 2022, 09:08 AM
parabellum
As long as they don't open the door to his room, Schrödinger's Cleaver is both alive and dead.
