Jerry Mathers Had 3 Years Left to Live... Then He Did This

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Did you know that Jerry Mathers was once only given 3 to 5 years to live? And were you aware that he has become such an outspoken advocate for Diabetes awareness since then? Join us as we discuss one of the most serious issues that Jerry Mathes had to face head-on some thirty years after Leave it to Beaver wrapped up production.
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
00:55 - The Making Of A Child Star
02:50 - Jerry Mather's Life After 'Beaver'
05:39 - Jerry Mather's Life-Changing Diagnosis
07:46 - Outro
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Jerry Mathers is best known for his iconic role as the character Theodore 'The Beaver' Cleaver on the iconic American sitcom Leave it Beaver which ran from 1957 to 1963.
The Cleaver family, which consisted of June and Ward Cleaver, portrayed respectively by Barbara Billingsley and Hugh Beaumont as the parental figures, and Tony Dow as Beaver's older brother Wally, became synonymous with the idealized image of the American suburban family in the mid-20th century.
The show was the creation of co-writers Joe Connelly and Bob Mosher and was unique for being the first primetime sitcom to be written from the point of view of a child. It gave audiences an intimate look into middle-class American boyhood.
Jerry Mathers would eventually have to face the harsh realities that come along with adulthood. In this video, we'll not only cover his life before and after landing the role of the Beaver, but we'll also discuss his 1996 Type 2 diabetes diagnosis and his subsequent prognosis of only having 3 to 5 years to live.
Jerry Mathers Had 3 Years Left to Live... Then He Did This

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@FactsVerse 2 жыл бұрын

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@jerettashewmaker5021 2 жыл бұрын

Wish i coild.get rid of diabetes.Tired of all.this medication

@carolyndodd6359 2 жыл бұрын

Keep the faith Jerry

@scottburton9701 2 жыл бұрын

"Leave It To Beaver" is an all-time classic-Glad to hear that Jerry Mathers is feeling better.

@dalehammond1704 2 жыл бұрын

We watch the original Leave It To Beaver show every morning on MeTV. We have most shows memorized but its "tradition." Jerry and Tony were both brilliant kids so it's no surprise both are doing so well. As an artist, I greatly admire Tony's art.

@repairfreak 2 жыл бұрын

What a great actor and fantastic show Leave it to Beaver was! So very grateful Jerry is still with us, I would love to meet him and shake his hand. God bless ✌️😎👍

@frankj.artino2203 2 жыл бұрын

I had a similar diagnosis. Cancer on top of that! Changed my diet and lifestyle. off label meds and plant based supplements. I guess I'm still here! Thank God! Good Luck and continued success Jerry! Mayfield High School graduate for real!

@muffassa6739 2 жыл бұрын

I grew up watching this show it's one of my favorite. They had a good sense of humor

@loneyhearts 2 жыл бұрын

I was diagnosed type 2 when I was 28. I still to this day, after 37 years, hear from doctors how I need to take care of myself.

@thisisme3238 2 жыл бұрын

Leave It To Beaver... definitely one of my favorite shows. Remember watching it everyday after school. Glad he changed his lifestyle, diabetes is nothing to play around with...it can wreck your life and possibly take your limbs too! He still looks good, and there's still a hint of that child-like look on his face too. ❤️

@deborahf.5671 5 ай бұрын

I noticed that too.

@lindabrowning2784 2 жыл бұрын

I am 75 and still watch Leave it to Beaver every night with my 79 year old husband, so refreshing to watch a show like Bever. I send him a heart warming stay well and happy.

@sunlovinglady8562 2 жыл бұрын

I never heard that Jerry had that diagnosis. I am so happy he's taken control of his health. I love that guy! I watch Leave it to Beaver EVERY SINGLE DAY! I also have each episode saved on my DVR. I miss good TV like that! Long live Jerry Mathers!

@mimiduquette8786 2 жыл бұрын

If you love to laugh and are seeking an inspiration, just... Leave It To Beaver!!

@marlo1942 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't know about Jerry's diabetes diagnosis and am very happy to hear he changed his lifestyle. I was two years old when the show started but have loved the re-runs so much. 🥳

@pamelabraden8760 2 жыл бұрын

I loved "Leave it to Beaver". I had such a crush on the Beaver. :) So adorable. Great show!

@veronikalake6934 2 жыл бұрын

I have LOVED this show since I was a child

@barbnahoumi65 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so proud of Jerry for making the lifestyle changes needed to save his life

@maryellenquinn5267 2 жыл бұрын

He was so adorable as a little boy!

@princessjofthei.e.886 2 жыл бұрын

I have Type 2 also. When you are first diagnosed, you are told that all kinds of scary things will happen to you. The doctors hope that you will take better care of yourself after hearing the 'scary stories'. I have NEVER heard of the doctors telling a newly diagnosed diabetic that they have only 3 to 5 years left to live. I was diagnosed in 1997 and I was never told that.

@JOEYHIPHOP2008 2 жыл бұрын

Quite a few years ago I seen Jerry Mathers at a HomeTown buffet he was there enjoying dinner by himself I am a tall guy and not shy to eat my fair share above average at a buffet. The day I seen Jerry made me smile every time I looked his way it reminded me of watching him on his childhood show leave It to Beaver it always made me laugh. When he looked my way it still had the same reaction on me he made me laugh just looking at me. I couldn't contain myself I had to stop looking his way because it would just make me bust out laughing when he would give me that funny child look he would do on the leave It to Beaver shows. He loves making that funny childhood face that people laugh at when he was a child . Jerry Mathers what a guy 👍🏡 ⚓

@winonamassingill7895 2 жыл бұрын

You didn’t seen him. You saw him. However, you could correctly say that you HAD seen him. Sorry to be such a “language policeman” about that, but that’s just one statement that just sets my teeth on edge. 🦷 🦷🦷🦷😅😅😅😅

@NancyBouillon-lx8cb Жыл бұрын

Thankyou Jerry Mathers for all you are doing to help people learn about Diabetes. I have enjoyed watching the reruns of Leave it to Beaver. You Jerry Mathers, Toni Dow. Barbara Billinsley, and Hugh Bowmont. You have given us many memories of all the episodes for all these years.

@Bigbadwhitecracker 2 жыл бұрын

What an interesting and charmed life he has had, even conquered diabetes.

@saltydog4787 2 жыл бұрын

I remember all of my family sitting around the tv back when I was a kid in South Australia. I'm 74 now but cherish those memories. How times have changed?

@gemdavey 2 жыл бұрын

He seems like a good man with good values & fortunately didn't have the problems that so many other child stars had. Glad his life is good.

@margaretjaeger2064 2 жыл бұрын

Love ya Beav…..always watched the show back then. I recall the fav joke of the day was from us housewives…when the house was a mess and we were a mess trying to clean up…and if anyone complained, we said hey..I’m not June Cleaver…because she always seemed to be dressed to step out and go out even when house cleaning. But it was meant lovingly too…as if she was our Mother too. Glad your doing good with your health these days,,keep up that good work. (From an old fan who also has health problems to tend to,,daily.).:God bless you …kid. 😁

@donaldmorgan1773 2 жыл бұрын

The only autographed Hollywood star picture I have is from The Beaver in 1961. I still have it. I got to meet him at a theme park in Tennessee. We were about the same age. He was very pleasant.

@shellyblanchard5788 2 жыл бұрын

He's just 5 years older than me. The illness though can affect your health. I have hypoglycemia. They way you eat really affect how you feel. 😟

@cherylforbes2794 2 жыл бұрын

Watched this show all the time. Amazing show and cast.

@escotthollingsworth6074 2 жыл бұрын

I am a Type II diabetic, myself. Been on for about 7 years now. Excercise is important to help keeping your numbers low. I have walked up to 6.35 miles, at most times of 5 days a week, to keep those numbers down. But, as a diabetic, I over did it in Aug. While out on a walk, the top of my right foot started to hurt me so bad that I could barely walk...and I had over a mile to get back home. What happened was that my foot experienced a ruptured tendon from all that walking that I love doing. Been in a boot for near a month now, and am about to be free from it. And who says that excercising is good for you?

@kirkmorrison6131 2 жыл бұрын

I was to young to remember the years of the show as I was born in 1956. I still watch the show and it is still one of my favorite shows. It is a lot like my childhood in some ways. It was all innocent, and a different time.

@johnmaki3046 2 жыл бұрын

Always loved "Leave It To Beaver"! The same people created "The Munsters"! That show was actually a warmhearted comedy too!

@davesworld7961 2 жыл бұрын

I have a bunch of pictures of my dad when he was a kid and everyone thinks he looked just like the Beaver. But luckily for him when he got in his twenties he looked like Elvis.

@saleemahfareed4790 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing 🙏🏾😀

@erichertzen3251 2 жыл бұрын

I got the same diagnosis in 1998. I lost 100 lbs and exercise walking.

@bearpawz_ 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen that movie "The Trouble with Harry" (a pretty bizarre comedy) that they mentioned in this video, but I didn't know it was Jerry Mather's playing Shirley McClaine's son until I just watched this... What a crazy plot that movie has.. LOL!! 😆

@Rose-sm4hq 2 жыл бұрын

I watch leave it to beaver everyday on Me Tv♥️ I love the show..

@pmafterdark 2 жыл бұрын

Somehow I could never imagine ever seeing an old Beaver.

@sevenn7pure 2 жыл бұрын

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

@marybianca2722 2 жыл бұрын

Love him, loved the show❤️🙏

@mmarjisr 2 жыл бұрын

I loved watching this show growing up in the 60s & 70s

@yooperlooper 2 жыл бұрын

Always loved the "Beav". Great show and I'm glad he's doing well now. Seems he's lived a full life.

@lightfollower5717 2 жыл бұрын

In Leave it to Beaver he was a perfect little boy for the part. I loved this show and all the cast. Those family shows were the best. Good down to earth common sense, good mannered people with scruples and self dignity and respecting the dignity of others.

@gussygatlin3093 2 жыл бұрын

He was the cutest kid ever, lol Kinda like the male version of Shirley Temple.

@steventrosiek2623 2 жыл бұрын

Real nice kid, but he sure didn't age well.

@deborahf.5671 5 ай бұрын

@@steventrosiek2623On the most recent parts of this video, I thought Jerry was still a very nice looking guy. Still has a great smile.

@haroldbirge6881 2 жыл бұрын

It was a great show leave it to Beaver pretty much everyday life back then 😂 long live the king beaver

@karlastafford9623 2 жыл бұрын

I was a kid of the 70's and This show is one of my favorites he was such a cutie pie as a little boy.

@moriscoley5328 2 жыл бұрын

I had no idea about the type 2 diabetes, I myself am a type 1 ( insulin dependent) . So Jerry and I are in the same boat. I do watch Leave it to Beaver on MeTv, I do enjoy the show.

@lenachavez1456 2 жыл бұрын

That's nice that Mathers is alive and is doing well!

@cathyreardon8979 2 жыл бұрын

I loved Leave It To Beaver. I had seen the movie The Trouble With Harry. I really liked it. Cathy🌻Ohio

@sherylbell6954 Жыл бұрын

I love it! Watch it on Metv every morning!

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

You're a true fan! Thank you for sharing your life story. What other types of video would you like to see on our channel?

@suebennett9347 Жыл бұрын

My all time favorite episode is "In the Soup".....Beaver climbs up a billboard and falls in...Its a classic

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

One of our favorites too, you've got taste! What other types of video would you like to see?

@jipjob1 2 жыл бұрын

Seems to be a very nice person who has had a good life. Thank you for this presentation as it change my view of Mr. Mathers. Jon

@karen81681 2 жыл бұрын

Didn't know about the diagnosis! But im glad he's ok and staying healthy👌 Love Leave it to Beaver on METV 🥰 didn't watch much as a child but last year, watched every single episode and season!!😄 Even downloading his music! Classic, funny show!!🥰

@CosmicPen 2 жыл бұрын

Good for him. Great to see him helping people. I'm a lot older by one year. It's Deja Vu watching those old clips. Mountain biking is a good sport to stay in shape.. I also became a vegetarian.

@rochellepratt4931 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite shows ❤❤❤

@carolynrowsom5834 2 жыл бұрын

GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS FAMILY , GOD IS GREAT , THAMK YOU FOR ALL YOUR BLESSING . PRAYERS GOING UP FOR THIS FAMILY 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖.

@millardthompson8157 2 жыл бұрын

feel better my tv friend thank you

@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203 2 жыл бұрын

0:39 LTB did in fact delve into “serious adult subject matter.” Season three features “Beaver and Andy.” This episode takes on a very serious alcoholism issue.

@williamoxendine6121 2 жыл бұрын

Great show and actors something the whole family could watch you didn’t hear about them being on drugs they same to be family people

@jimmyolsen5897 2 жыл бұрын

Beaver is the most iconic character in TV history

@macatwell2713 2 жыл бұрын

i loved that show

@rick419 2 жыл бұрын

Jerry and Ron Howard were the best child actors ever.

@danielcruz8347 2 жыл бұрын

Smart to make changes.. there was nothing like it when beaver said Eddie Haskell was a creep!!! Or when mother june cleaver would talk about eddie and father ward could only shake his head!! thanks FV

@tamm6512 2 жыл бұрын

Mr.Jerry Mathers is an insperation to I also have type 2 Diabetes Thank you Mr.Jerry Mathers I am so happy for you

@barbosa4216 2 жыл бұрын

Something I needed to hear with two stents in my heart diabetes out of control 70 years old I had better get myself together exercise more discipline with my diet if this doesn't give me a wake-up call and then nothing will I don't want to have to go back to the hospital

@ritamccormick5244 2 жыл бұрын

Believe it or not, I still watch this show.

@wallacelang1374 2 жыл бұрын

I knew that Jerry Mathers was born in Sioux City Iowa and that he had been diagnosed as being a pre-diabetic. Since only he and Tony Dow remain as the surviving cast members of "Leave It To Beaver" in which they played brothers, they sort of developed a surrogate siblings type relationship.

@sweetromance8264 2 жыл бұрын

I'm Shocked!🌹

@elainemurley9509 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed seeing you and Tony in Gallatin Tennessee Saturday Nov 13 got our picture taken with you and Tony I called u the adore by mistake

@endtheliesnow5906 2 жыл бұрын

That's not true that Leave it To Beaver never dealt with serious adult issues. One episode dealt with alcoholism.

@helenshaar7603 2 жыл бұрын

I just love to watched leave to beaver 💀👻👻💜😎

@michaelpowers9259 2 жыл бұрын

What a great guy!

@jasonirelan4487 2 жыл бұрын

Merry Jathers

@jpmahoney56 2 жыл бұрын

No I never knew he had Diabetes thank you for this video.

@reneemartin8626 2 жыл бұрын

Thank god he is doing much better.

@markstevenson8209 2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear he is doing well and trying to help others be more informed about diabetes something these pharmaceutical corp. would never do they would loose billions of dollars.

@susanlindsay7970 2 жыл бұрын

I went to school with Hugh Beaumont's daughter. :)

@maxsmith1655 2 жыл бұрын

I sure did not know that

@Zeldarw104 2 жыл бұрын

Jerry Mathers he landed well.🙂

@mimIsra1 2 жыл бұрын

What a successful story.

@angelaholmes8888 2 жыл бұрын

Glad he decided to change his lifestyle for the sake of his health 😇👍

@rochellepratt4931 2 жыл бұрын

I never knew this 👍

@Ms._America_ 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't know about his diagnosis

@stanleykeith6969 2 жыл бұрын

Still watch the Beaver on Me TV. June said to Ward when he came home, I want you to come upstairs a Beat the Beaver. Ward said to June, see reply below.........

@stanleykeith6969 2 жыл бұрын

Ward said to June, I just beat the Beaver last night and gave it a Good👅Licking😛 as well, remember June. June just said Oh Ward ! 🤭LMAO ! 🤣

@billypowers926 2 жыл бұрын

I did not know that about him

@Dion-rz3fz 2 жыл бұрын

Even though I enjoyed it, I never really found the show Leave It To Beaver particularly funny. More cute or humorous. If I ever actually laughed it was probably over the Eddy Haskell character. As far as being given only a few years to live, I am thinking that probably applies to anyone with Diabetes if they don't adjust their diet and lifestyle to the disease. Its good that Mr. Mathers came out as a spokesman for it though, because sometimes someone famous carries a lot of weight with people.

@carolyndodd6359 2 жыл бұрын

I did not know about his health prooblems

@allenschmitz9644 2 жыл бұрын

Jerry looks as good as a 10,000 ft junk yard food truck from 1948 with no rust and a rod knock.

@richardlewis4288 2 жыл бұрын

Actually they did deal with adult matters such as alcoholism and divorce off the top of my head.

@5thdimension625 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for expressing my sentiments

@richardlewis4288 2 жыл бұрын

@@5thdimension625 I think the show is written so well and true to life. In one episode Wally is sent home sick from school. June is talking to Ward on phone and says Wally came home. Ward says “What’s he pulling”. So darn real. Lol

@markchristianchristian5905 2 жыл бұрын

Way to go BEAVER! I'm glad your doing well.

@FactsVerse 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! We're so glad you enjoyed this video. What other types of videos would you like to see?

@elainemurley9509 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to seeing Jerry and Tony in Gallatin Tennessee soon

@elainemurley9509 2 жыл бұрын

Jerry and Tony it's going to b cold in Gallatin Tennessee on Saturday

@FactsVerse 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@-oiiio-3993 2 жыл бұрын

01:16 - He had his mom's facial features.

@dselvy 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know; I'm still mad a Richard, Larry & Whitey for getting beaver in all that trouble.

@nathanphang9584 2 жыл бұрын

He guest star in Betwitched too as a child troubled by an overprotective mother., 😊

@troyevitt2437 2 жыл бұрын

She won't let me play sports.... ..and have to take Piano. ...and mom even told me a witch lives here. Samantha: [spits coffee] A WHAT?!

@carriecannes2373 Жыл бұрын

Still watching the re-runs.

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

We're happy to know that you love the show. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. If we may ask, which episode did you like the best?

@shellyblanchard5788 2 жыл бұрын

I loved the show very when I was kid watching it. The trouble about was they made him into a naive kid who didn't know anything except how get into trouble , is why they called the show leave it to beaver. 😉. Most people tried to copy cat their kids in that way at that time. They didn't understand it wasn't real. That was 60 years ago and now some parents seem as they don't care about their kids in that sense. Since they past the law that you have send your kids to around 1942 because of money , they didn't think about the dire consequences it would bring over the years. I am glad though they had second part where they could in 1982 where could show that we still are forgetful at times about things where a lot going on at one time.😊

@shellycassidy5473 2 жыл бұрын

No I dont not know you are great actor thank u sir

@jhightower152 2 жыл бұрын

If I only had one TV program to watch in my life it would be Leave It to Beaver. My favorite episode would definitely be when Beaver kept losing his lunch money and Wally gave him a haircut television at its best

@jewgirl952 Жыл бұрын

RIP, Tony Dow.☹

@docadams7099 2 жыл бұрын

Jerry Mathers has diabetes. Like him, I'ma diabetic, and I want to use this chance to encourage anyone with a chronic illness to do everything possible to control it. Diet and exercise are very important. Listen to good advice, and take good care of yourself.