Recorded 01/26/2015. The Cleavers-Beaver, Wally, June, and Ward-a typical late ’50s, early ’60s American family from the Leave it to Beaver television show of that period, with whom many of us grew up, have seemed always a part of us. During Leave it to Beaver’s six-year run, those growing up during that time related fully to the antics and the mischief of the Beaver (played by recent KBL guest Jerry Mathers, wp.me/p3NTFG-4p) and Wally, the elder brother, played by our current guest, Tony Dow.
And when the boys’ troubles ebbed just to the point of disaster, we knew to expect loving, sagely, parental intervention from Ward and June, the parents, injecting just the right wisdom not only to help save the day but to instill in the lads valuable lessons about life and values.
Yes, those were simpler times! Although the show ended production in 1963, it has never left television. Multiple generations since have grown up with the Cleavers, a result of a never-ending demand for the show’s syndication. But we at Ken Boxer Live will take it to an even more intimate level-no syndication required. We have as our in-studio guest the legendary Tony Dow himself.
After Leave it to Beaver Dow appeared on many other television shows, such as My Three Sons, Dr. Kildare, and Mr. Novak. During the ’70s while continuing acting, he worked in the construction business and studied journalism and filmmaking. Apart from these endeavors Dow has also become a serious and respected sculptor. You can visit Dow’s website (www.tonydowsculpture.com) to see examples of his work and more biographical information.
Ken and Tai are looking forward to discussing all these subjects, and more, during Tony Dow’s greatly anticipated appearance with us. We look forward to your joining us.
This episode first airs Thursday, 01/29/2015, at 10 pm on TVSB Channel 17 and here on KZfaq. More detailed scheduling information is at kenboxerlive.com.
Producer: Ken Boxer
Director/Editor: Jorge Montalvo
Asst. Director/Production Coordinator: Nichlas Ferretti
Floor Director/Teleprompter: Carol Dorman
Audio Engineer: Nick Almanza
Gaffer/Camera: Evan Nielsen
Camera: Kiara Linver, Violet Casillas
Summer Lee (818-457-8694): Makeup Artist
Announcer: "Baron" Ron Herron
Technical Marketing: Robert Boxer
Staff Photography: Jennie Knudsen, Rick Carter