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A pioneer television writer-producer, Connelly and his partner Bob Mosher created or developed many classic early TV shows, including The Munsters, Tammy, Ichabod and Me, Calvin and the Colonel, Blondie, Bringing Up Buddy, Pistols 'n' Petticoats and 90 Bristol Court. But he's best known for his creation Leave It to Beaver (1957-1963, and still running in syndication), which was based on his own son. "I think the show is part of the Golden Age of television and because of Joe Connelly and Bob Mosher," Jerry Mathers, who played "The Beaver", once said. "That's what makes [the show] part of television history. It wasn't the actors -- it was definitely the writers." Connelly and Mosher, who died in 1972, worked together since the early 1940s, and their first effort was so disappointing that Connelly said they decided to focus on "things we know." When Beaver came around, he based the title character on his 8-year-old son Ricky; "Wally" was based on his 14-year-old son Jay. The name "Beaver" was the nickname for a shipmate in the Merchant Marines. Connelly died February 13 at a southern California nursing home after suffering a stroke. He was 85. From This is True for 9 February 2003 Suggestions for further reading:
 List Price: $9.95 Amazon Price: $7.96 Editorial Review: Whether you are old enough to remember this 1950?s television classic in its prime or fell in love with it in reruns that still play daily, Leave It to Beaver joyously offers timeless wisdom for all ages. In this whimsical guide to life, memorable black-and-white photos from the show complement every 1950?s cliché?or kernel of wisdom?found within this all-American family. Enjoy watching Beaver take drastic measures when he becomes scared of the dentist, Wally sell igloo ice-cream to strangers, and Ward protect his beloved Babe Ruth autographed baseball. Relive classic episodes such as "The Tooth," "Wally, the Businessman," and "Ward?s Baseball." You may even learn a life lesson while you?re at it! 2006 Universal Studios Licensing LLLP. Leave it to Beaver is a copyright and trademark of Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.  By: Frank Bank List Price: $21.95 Amazon Price: $17.56 Editorial Review: Gee, what was the Beav really like? Was Wally actually that squeaky-in-his-sneakers clean? Was Eddie Haskell the personification of every parents nightmare? Well Frank Bank is here to tell you everything about life with America's most-loved family, the Cleavers. Frank played Clarence Rutherford, something of a teenage misfit himself. He was always telling other kids, "Don't call me Lumpy," (but of course that is what they called him). Find out about Frank's Leave it to Beaver Days and Other Wild Hollywood Life. Leave It to Beaver Guide to Life, 6-Copy Counter Display By: Running Press List Price: $59.70 Amazon Price: $59.70 Leave it to beavers: A.K.A.--"the professionals".: An article from: Combat Edge By: Patrick J. Mehmert List Price: $5.95 Amazon Price: $5.95 Editorial Review: This digital document is an article from Combat Edge, published by U.S. Department of the Air Force on February 1, 2005. The length of the article is 827 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser. Citation Details Title: Leave it to beavers: A.K.A.--"the professionals". Author: Patrick J. Mehmert Publication: Combat Edge (Magazine/Journal) Date: February 1, 2005 Publisher: U.S. Department of the Air Force Volume: 13 Issue: 9 Page: 28(1) Distributed by Thomson Gale |
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