Interview: Jerry Mathers

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Sidewalks Entertainment (TV Series & Website)

5 жыл бұрын

In the full interview recorded at Silicon Valley Comic Con, SIDEWALKS host Richard R. Lee interviews Jerry Mathers about his early start in show business at age 2; getting the role of "The Beaver;" his favorite episode; and why we haven't seen episodes of the sequel series, "The New Leave It to Beaver," on TV anymore.
** Richard's note to viewers watching the interview**
I did a slip of the tongue when I said "Jerry MATTERS." I didn't even realized I said that. I do know his name ... especially NOW! Many fans have commented on that. LOL. I try to do a good interview for a general audience, as well as fans. Honestly, I wish I had more time to prepare, but unfortunately, we don't know who we are going to interview that day. I asked them at their respective booths and surprisingly they both said "yes." A minute later, I am on-camera with Jerry (Tony followed soon after). Many things are going through my mind, as well as structuring an interview (and episode) on the fly. Of course, this is not an excuse, but hopefully an understanding on what's happening during these interviews. Regardless, I really enjoyed talking to these two. I am a fan of the "Leave It to Beaver" series, although it has been a while since I watched a full episode. As a kid, I grew up watching the show. These two are living legends!!!! Fortunately, there are some people who like the interviews, and there are others who can get pass the "Matters" part. I completely understand. As somebody wrote previously in a comment, I'm a lunkhead. I'm embarrassed that my mispronunciation destroyed viewers enjoyment. I welcome your comments, and I am not afraid on hearing your honest comments. Seriously, your comments makes me a better interviewer. I hope I will get a chance to interview Jerry again. I will mention to him that I made a mistake during this interview and the fans' comments that followed. One last thing, a reminder (mainly to me), Jerry MATHERS!!! Thanks for reading, Richard, Co-Host / Executive Producer ***
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@peterduenas8786 3 жыл бұрын

I met Jerry Mathers, around 1961. He ha a Aunt who was Sister at our Catholic School. Her name was Sister Anastashia, She a really great person. I loved her so. Jerry came into our classroom, and he was very kind , and personable.and explained of how it was being an actor.

@saraklotz7155 2 жыл бұрын

I am 62 now and have always loved Jerry Mathers. We don't have great shows like Leave it to Beaver anymore

@imbluz 3 жыл бұрын

He seems like a genuinely nice and well-spoken man.

@edwardlinnell1985 Жыл бұрын

Very well spoken

@americanspirit8932 2 жыл бұрын

My brother and I, may he rest in peace, started watching Leave it to Beaver from the very first broadcast, until they were canceled and then we started watching reruns, I still watch reruns to this day. My brother and I never had a mother and father at home so we adopted Beaver Cleaver's family as our family. There was always a moral to every story, it showed kids how to be respectful towards others especially adults. Today many kids have no respect for anyting. A my opinion it was the best TV show, my brother and I watched on a 19 inch black and white screen. Today is March 6th 2022 oh, tomorrow March 7th marks the day that my brother passed away, 12 years ago.

@lovemoretoday3147 3 жыл бұрын

I'm still watching "Leave It To Beaver" on MeTV and got my husband watching too and we both enjoy it so much. Thank you Jerry Mathers and Tony Dow for giving us a great show to watch at this time in our lives.

@marywegrzyn506 Жыл бұрын

Same here! MeTV rules !!!!👏👏👏👏❤️💓💓💕

@iplaymytele 4 жыл бұрын

Jerry I just got done watching the episode where Miss Landers comes over for dinner and Larry ,Whitey and Gilbert are up in a tree watching everybody eat waiting for something exciting to happen.....😹😹😹😹 Every morning you are the reason I get up a little bit earlier to watch an hours worth of leave it to Beaver....!! Thank you for being around my whole life......❤️❤️🙏🙏

@tiramisu5901 3 жыл бұрын

Ward still screamed, “soup’s on!” after Beaver pleaded for him to NOT say that. Cute.😁

@carolynking1625 Жыл бұрын

I did that as a child, get up extra early to see my favorite show. I was heartbroken any time school started early and I wouldn't get to watch that show. I wish they had cd's in the 1960's!

@marywegrzyn506 Жыл бұрын

My sentiments exactly. I have reminders set on my phones Email to notify me every morning before it comes on!!! It's my "alarm clock", lol. It's so worth getting up an hour earlier. It makes my whole day go better. Puts me in a great mood. I love the show n all the cast members so much.

@ehayes5217 4 жыл бұрын

Just like Tony, Jerry's a class act, too...thanx for being part of the best television ever, both then & now. And👍to the interviewer--not an easy job, interviewing on the fly, but a really good job.

@jameswoods6900 4 жыл бұрын

A very smart guy, the show still holds up!

@123Rockchild 4 жыл бұрын

I LOVE "Leave it to Beaver"! Jerry Mathers was so cute as a little kid! I wonder how he remembered all those lines as a kid?

@schallrd1 3 жыл бұрын

Jerry is a good guy and provided a lot fine entertainment with his show. Great job especially as a kid.

@davisholman8149 Жыл бұрын

He seems like the kind of guy who you would enjoy having as a neighbor & friend. Down to earth & fun to talk to. Thanks for the good memories, Jerry.😎✌🏽🇺🇸

@VIDEOHEREBOB 2 жыл бұрын

Another total Class Act.

@ladbeethoven9 4 жыл бұрын

The Beaver was my favorite character on the show...thanks Jerry!

@chrise438 2 жыл бұрын

I cannot say enough good things about the show...love it. I also agree, both Jerry and Tony seem like very nice down to earth gentlemen. It would be a thrill to meet them at a signing. I'd like to see if anything is coming up regarding that!

@patofthesharingan6468 3 жыл бұрын

I love watching the Beaver. I always wondered why Still the beaver isn’t on reruns. I had counted on a dvd release. Sad to hear it’s lost.

@1royalpalm 4 жыл бұрын

Watching the show from the start (1957) and being the same age as Jerry Mathers, I could fully relate to the show at the time. Today I watch the reruns on MeTV and still enjoy them. Many years ago I bought and read Jerry Mather's book, And Jerry Mathers as the Beaver, and thoroughly enjoyed it.

@tomg6318 4 жыл бұрын

Same here same age, and I still watch it

@harrietnelson6048 3 жыл бұрын

Jerry Matters is a fantastic actor. Loved the shows.

@rayrussell6258 2 жыл бұрын

lol, I heard that too. I guess it doesn't "matter". 😉

@geraldjohnson6109 3 жыл бұрын

Hugh beaumont was a great actor in leave it to beaver. I miss Hugh beaumont.

@johnb5512 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jerry for sharing your life with me while I was growing up I watched your show all the time because it was my past too and it seems like I know you Tony and the rest of the cast... May you and your cast members live long and prosper...

@rdemps8407 4 жыл бұрын

That kills me that no one corrected that guy interviewing; Matters?? It's MATHERS!

@tiramisu5901 3 жыл бұрын

Man, that was really bugging me too. He interviewed Tony Dow (Wally) also and said “Jerry Matters”...I wish Tony would’ve corrected him.

@johnnyintrieri 3 жыл бұрын

What a Classy Guy!! God Bless you Beav. 🙏🏼

@IntellivisionChamp 4 жыл бұрын

Greatest show ever!

@larydixon4824 5 жыл бұрын

This is really cool! Hi There Jerry.. I have so many fond memories of you, and your entire T.V. family, and now they have done such a great job of restoring the quality of the original episodes, you have a huge fan base enjoying The Beaver today! Such a great show! We all love you brother, and so do our families! Best Wishes to you Jerry!! Lary

@HappyHippieHolly 4 жыл бұрын

I love Wally and the Beav ❤

@lauratibbles6598 4 жыл бұрын

Great interview it was wonderful hearing him and what he had to say about different things

@nadcar88 4 жыл бұрын

I am a girl and i love your show!! You were such an wonderful actor at such a tender age. You still have the same charm as well as Tony that you had as children!!

@moontheloon5 2 жыл бұрын

All the episodes of NLITB are currently posted on KZfaq. Watch 'em now..you never know when they may disappear again!💛

@jh5881 3 жыл бұрын

Can't believe he was not corrected on the pronunciation of Jerry's last name,..even the Dow interview left the error in plain sight!

@takemyshoesoff3350 Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite TV shows

@jons4004 5 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the show very much when I was in elementary in Taiwan.

@bradpence2452 5 жыл бұрын

Watched them as a kid growing up in the late '50's and '60's. Watching them now. Stories we can relate to. Seems the Beaver was always getting into trouble, but usually due to peer pressure from Gilbert and Larry. Kids can learn some good morals from the show and others of the era, unlike today's t.v. trash. Younger people prob don't realize that Hollywood actually had decency and morality in those days as did society as a whole. Is it a coincidence that the two have slid so far since then? What we let into our minds eventually comes out in our behaviors. Anyway, thanks to all involved in making the show one of the all time greats!

@mbatchelor Жыл бұрын

Jerry seems like a truly great guy, Its sad that the masters to all these episodes were lost, but they are all on KZfaq off of old tapes from Disney and TBS.

@Stillstoned1 4 жыл бұрын

Jerry mathers big hoorah as an actor was playing the beaver. Still wearing the outfit after 70 years. All you need now is Ernie from my three sons and the Eddie munster kid. People really want his autograph? Go get em guy!!!!

@geraldjohnson6109 3 жыл бұрын

Tony dow was great as Wally in leave it to beaver.

@patricktribett8208 2 жыл бұрын

The Beaver still gets royalties from all LITB merchandise to this day.

@user-qv6lb5vy4b Жыл бұрын

Jerry ! Most all my life have seen your show. Heavily watched the reruns on wtog in tampa where i am today I ou did undeniably agood work god bless! Hubert

@q98rt710 2 жыл бұрын

It was somewhat sad when Jerry said all the episodes of "The New Leave it to Beaver" were destroyed. I thought that was an TBS production. And I would love to see the Movie of the Week (I think it was 1977 - I was overseas with the army) when "Still the Beaver" came out but that was destroyed, too. It's funny that Tony Dow didn't mention that in his interview that all those episodes were destroyed.

@johnpick8336 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting .

@Fabadaba 3 жыл бұрын

The new Leave it to Beaver, movie and episodes are on KZfaq.... 😁❤

@johnmcgrew7128 4 жыл бұрын

Love those guys. that show was my favorite, right next to Gilligans Islands. Those two were my favorites growing up. :)

@billstmaxx 5 жыл бұрын

Jerry matters... Nice job interviewer!

@RayPointerChannel 4 жыл бұрын

One of the key elements in doing a good interview is to know the name of the person being interviewed. This is Jerry MATHERS, not "Matters." Someone did not prepare to discuss a show that he has little knowledge of because it was before his time.

@Sidewalkstvshow 4 жыл бұрын

@@RayPointerChannel Hi Ray. Yes, the show is before my time, but I watched the reruns (I am over 50). I wrote the following to another commentator (and I'm cutting and pasting some of it): I try to do a good interview for a general audience, as well as fans. Honestly, I wish I had more time to prepare, but unfortunately, we don't know who we are going to interview that day. I asked them at their respective booths and surprisingly they both said "yes." A minute later, I am on camera with Jerry. Many things are going through my mind and to structure an interview on the fly. Of course, this is not an excuse, but hopefully an understanding on what's happening during these interviews. Saying "Jerry Matters" was a slip of tongue and I didn't realized I said that -- over an over. Regardless, I really enjoyed talking to these two, and I am a fan of the "Leave It to Beaver" series, although it has been a while since I watched an episode. As somebody wrote previously, I'm a lunkhead. I'm embarrassed that my mispronunciation destroyed viewers enjoyment ... and yours'. Thanks for comment, Richard

@presley007 3 жыл бұрын

@@Sidewalkstvshow his last name was even on the sign behind you

@Sidewalkstvshow 3 жыл бұрын

@@presley007 I know :( . It's also a TV show where the announcer says the name of the actors during the opening titles. -- Richard

@moontheloon5 2 жыл бұрын

Small slip of the tongue didn't seem to phase Jerry. Great interview, man! 👋👋👋

@foxonesplash 4 жыл бұрын

I read in TV Guide years ago that some of the shows for LITB were actually taken from things that had happened to members of the cast or crew that worked on the show. I do not know if that is true or not. There were a lot of lessons to be learned about life from that show. that is what I really like about it and always have. I am about 8 months younger than Jerry Mather and I remember that show very well. My kids have watched it and some of my grand kids as well. I think it was the best show of that type on TV back then and better that the trash sitcoms on TV for the past 20 years or more.

@stephensfarms7165 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👏👍👍

@jad8123 4 жыл бұрын

It really matters to pronounce the name Mathers correctly. That said, we all make mistakes.

@geraldjohnson6109 3 жыл бұрын

I grew up watching leave it to beaver

@donnsunderland2684 Жыл бұрын

Family Matters, Business Matters but Jerry Mathers.

@TheCombatartist 4 жыл бұрын

Aged more than Wally...but he’s a Veteran!

@lohst1672 4 жыл бұрын

I wonder why he did that

@L0vit1 4 жыл бұрын

I still watch it on me tv

@geraldjohnson6109 3 жыл бұрын

Jerry mathis was great in the television show leave it to beaver.

@robertsaidel5912 4 жыл бұрын

great interview for leave it to beaver fans..thanks jerry

@chucklevy6361 3 жыл бұрын

From Deena Levy... God bless Jerry Mathers!

@jaddison1112 Жыл бұрын

Pretty bad that Richard Lee the interviewer mispronounced Jerry Mathers as "Jerry Matters". Jerry was polite to not correct him. ~ I was the same age that "The Beaver" was on the show, bnut he was actually a couple of years older than me. As a Cub Scout and saw Jerry Mathers in a personal appearance at the Los Angeles Sports Arena. I still watch it when I catch it on ME TV.

@Sidewalkstvshow Жыл бұрын

Yes, I'm embarrassed about the mispronunciation of his last name name. I wished he and Tony Dow (RIP) corrected me on camera, but the place was loud. But beyond the mistake, it was really a joy and highlight to do an unexpected interview with him. It was quick: asked him and 30 seconds later I'm doing a profile interview for new and old fans. So many things were going through my head at the moment to conduct an interview (without any pre-planning), but I do wish I said his last name right. Thanks for watching. -- Richard

@johnhanselman6371 4 жыл бұрын

One Hundred Million not a billion. 100 shows x about million per episode. Was I the only person to catch this over sight?

@wefoss1 4 жыл бұрын

No, I did as well. But Golly let's not tell the Beave.. He likes to saying one billion.

@girlinabox1943 3 жыл бұрын

Leave it to Beaver was in black and white, but was Wally's high school letterman's sweater actually that blue and yellow?

@SueProv Жыл бұрын

I wonder how Jerry Mathers feels about Tony Dow passing. I haven't seen a comment

@troubledsole9104 Жыл бұрын

100 million.

@dirty.dan.69 4 жыл бұрын

Jerry Mathers sounds like Mister Rogers.

@Kansas_Princess Жыл бұрын

Yes, Jerry Matters!, But it Jerry MATHERS!!!

@RubyBandUSA Жыл бұрын

This is the 2nd interview where this interviewer mis-pronounced Jerry's last name. He says "Matters" instead of "Mathers". What a dork.

@geraldjohnson6109 3 жыл бұрын

I like jerry mathis

@derrydylanger8994 4 жыл бұрын

His voice is completely different..seems like the beaver grandpappy!

@HollywoodCreeper Жыл бұрын

Beav better check his math because 100 x million is 100 million. 10 x a hundred million is a billion. I bet someone threw them away.

@TheRAVENBLU 4 жыл бұрын

How many times did Jerry, State, he started acting At age 2! & Repeated himself, About Hitchcock & Bob Hope! Lol!!! 😂😂😂😂

@tiramisu5901 3 жыл бұрын

Wait until you’re in your 70’s and see how much you remember what you said a minute ago. Most people in their 20’s can’t remember what they ate for breakfast...give a little grace, please.🙏🏼

@tagnut1952 Жыл бұрын

@@tiramisu5901 You're so right Tira. I noticed it to, but people have to realize Jerry does these interviews all the time and things can run together. Actors like him sorta go on "auto pilot" during these same ole question interviews. And yeah, when you get into your 70's it easy to repeat yourself without trying to.

@harrietnelson6048 3 жыл бұрын

Jerry Mathers correct spelling😉. Excellent movie star.

@sugarjoe50 8 ай бұрын

I'd bet the interviewer never heard of Ed Wynn.

@rickrick5041 4 жыл бұрын

Wally tried to change the name of the show to Leave It To Wally

@craigwall9536 2 жыл бұрын

Why does this guy keep saying Jerry _Matters?_

@user-qv6lb5vy4b Жыл бұрын

Born in 1960of january i feel like im part of generation we were minors together too young to enter a bar or drink liquor heh heh!

@wefoss1 4 жыл бұрын

100 shows at a million a pop is 100 million, not a billion.

@rickrick5041 4 жыл бұрын

Wayne Foss He said it includes the movies of the week

@thomasweeks7992 4 жыл бұрын

Really aged bad but still going strong gotta give the guy snaps.

@lohst1672 3 жыл бұрын

Bad? He’s 72. I’m sure you won’t look like that at 72. Not many even make it that far. So shut up if you don’t have anything nice to say.

@tiramisu5901 3 жыл бұрын

Jerry has had some health issues that he’s dealt with.

@anthonymarks8684 3 жыл бұрын

Creepy Eddie Haskell stressed him out

@buffy2875 4 жыл бұрын

The guy probably has a problem with saying a thing with th in it .

@joeambrose3260 4 жыл бұрын

Billion dollar series? I think not

@Janster59 3 жыл бұрын

he's not looking well-hope hes ok because Jerry does Matter-LOL

@jamescalifornia2964 3 жыл бұрын

✔ He has to watch his weight - diabetes . www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tvs-beloved-beaver-jerry-mathers-becomes-spokesperson-for-the-diabetes-solution-kit-from-barton-publishing-300182951.html#:~:text=About%20Jerry%20Mathers'%20Battle%20with,and%206%20meals%20a%20day.

@jenniferdonlin6627 4 жыл бұрын

This interviewer is clueless. He keeps calling Jerry "Jerry Matters." I seriously doubt he knows anything about Jerry Mathers or Tony Dow. His interview with Tony is also painful to watch.

@Sidewalkstvshow 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Jennifer, I'm sorry you didn't enjoy the interview. It was a slip of the tongue when I said "Jerry Matters." I didn't even realized I said that. I do know his name ... especially NOW! LOL. I try to do a good interview for a general audience, as well as fans. Honestly, I wish I had more time to prepare, but unfortunately, we don't know who we are going to interview that day. I asked them at their respective booths and surprisingly they both said "yes." A minute later, I am on camera with Jerry. Many things are going through my mind and to structure an interview on the fly. Of course, this is not an excuse, but hopefully an understanding on what's happening during these interviews. Regardless, I really enjoyed talking to these two, and I am a fan of the "Leave It to Beaver" series, although it has been a while since I watched an episode. As a kid, I grew up watching the show. Fortunately, there are some people who like the interviews and there are others who can get pass the "Matters" part. I understand. As somebody wrote previously, I'm a lunkhead. I'm embarrassed that my mispronunciation destroyed viewers enjoyment ... and yours'. Thanks for comment, Richard

@jenniferdonlin6627 4 жыл бұрын

I watched your interview with Tony Dow first, and you referred to Jerry as "Jerry Matters." I then watched your interview with Jerry, and you still called him "Jerry Matters." That's not a slip of the tongue. That's being clueless about who you're interviewing. It was obvious you knew nothing about Leave it to Beaver or the two leads. Might I suggest you actually bone up about the people at these cons before you approach them for an interview? It would at least make it less awkward for you and the viewer.

@Sidewalkstvshow 4 жыл бұрын

@@jenniferdonlin6627 Thank you for your comment. Even though I don't agree on everything you say, I am not as clueless as you state. I have watched the show. I don't know the episodes by heart, but I watched majority of the episodes when I was younger. I enjoyed it and laughed a lot. And the episodes are still funnier than most programs today. Of course, any interviews could be better, but we discussed a lot of interesting stuff. But, I do agree on the last name part. I wished, wished, wished I realized and noticed that I said his last name incorrectly. I would welcomed anyone correcting me on my mistake...by the crew or Jerry and Tony themselves. Too bad Jerry and Tony didn't noticed how I said it either. I'm still grateful that I had an opportunity to interview these actors. It was a personal joy to tell them I appreciate what they have done as actors and human beings. Any case, you are welcomed to your opinions and most likely calling these the #1 worst interviews ever. I'm happy there are viewers who have enjoyed the interviews that I have done, including some on these two. I'm just sorry that I disappointed the possible "hardcore" fans like yourself on these particular interviews. Well, enjoy your day. -- Richard

@Sidewalkstvshow 4 жыл бұрын

@schadlarry 4 жыл бұрын

@@jenniferdonlin6627 That's the first thing I noticed on the Tony Dow interview, "Matters". Given that he has responded in duplicate, I'd say he is clueless.

@Serpe10 Жыл бұрын

How about getting his name right? This guy keeps calling him Jerry Matters! Yikes! 🤦🏼‍♀️😬🤷🏼‍♀️

@HiHi-xk5mb 4 жыл бұрын

He repeated himself a couple of times.

@dylanyoung5166 3 жыл бұрын

Eeeesh! He didn't age very well...

@jamescalifornia2964 3 жыл бұрын

~ His health was in danger. Hopefully he is ok ... www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tvs-beloved-beaver-jerry-mathers-becomes-spokesperson-for-the-diabetes-solution-kit-from-barton-publishing-300182951.html#:~:text=About%20Jerry%20Mathers'%20Battle%20with,and%206%20meals%20a%20day.

@davidm.2998 4 жыл бұрын

did you see that sign showing f $40.00 dollars for an autograph from that wrinkled up old lizard! Are you kidding?!

@RayPointerChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Not nice. You should live so long and accomplish what he has.

@jmm1950mnbvcxz 4 жыл бұрын

They don’t get residuals like later actors did. Also, they got $2000 per episode. Not like today where all “Friends” actors got $2,000,000.00 per episode.

@snapjacksonphotography 4 жыл бұрын

Damn, hater.

@carlyoung8657 4 жыл бұрын

Gee,dont be an Eddie Haskell

@wefoss1 4 жыл бұрын

I'd gladly pay!