5 Secrets Behind Leave It to Beaver You Probably Dont Know

While many of us weren’t alive when the Cleavers debuted on the TV screens, it’s not hard to fall in love with the classic series Leave It to Beaver. The show takes us back to a time of innocence, giving us a glimpse of what it was like to be young back in the ‘50s, surrounded by a loving, caring family.

Despite closing its curtains to viewers several decades ago, there are still many hidden secrets behind the show that even the most die-hard fans don’t know. We picked the five juiciest tidbits to send your mind reeling at what went on behind the scenes of this innocent show.

Jerry Mathers was clad in his Cub Scout uniform when he auditioned for the role

Young Jerry Mathers, best known for his role as Theodore Beaver Cleaver on the Leave it to Beaver television series, plays the role of Arnie Rogers in the classic Alfred Hitchcock film The Trouble with Harry. (Photo by �� John Springer Collection/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images) — John Springer Collection/GettyImages

Then-five-year-old Mathers was already a star prior to the series, having made tons of appearances after being discovered at a department store in Los Angeles. When he arrived at the screening, he was way more anxious about getting done with it as soon as possible because he was about to attend his Cub Scout meeting. Thankfully, his integrity stood out, which landed him his well-remembered TV character.

Beaumont suffered a heartbreaking loss right after acquiring success

Promotional studio portrait of actors Tony Dow (L) and Jerry Mathers from the television series, — Hulton Archive/GettyImages

Beaumont flew to Los Angeles from Minnesota after learning that the pilot episode was picked up earlier than he expected, whilst his son, Hunter, drove his spouse and mother-in-law. Sadly, the vehicle had a mishap after Hunter lost control of it, instantly taking away the life of Beaumont’s in-law. The actor remained congenial to his co-stars, but the loss of his mother-in-law prevented him from fully enjoying the series.

Eddie Haskell isn’t Alice Cooper as a grown man.

American rock singer Alice Cooper performs live on stage during the last night of the Killer Tour at Wembley Empire Pool in London on 30th June 1972. (Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images) — Michael Putland/GettyImages

There was an infamous rumor surrounding Haskell, which claimed that he grew up to be Alice Cooper. This rumor arose after Ken Osmond’s, the real Alice Cooper, made a statement in an interview that was mistranslated. He was actually just trying to say that he could relate to the troubled teenage character as he was like that during his younger years.

Wally was a jock in real life

American actor Tony Dow (left, as Wally Cleaver) washes dishes with a towel as he stands in the kitchen alongside an unidentified actress and Jerry Mathers (as the Beaver) who sits and gives the camera a glance, circa 1960. (Photo by ABC Television/Courtesy of Getty Images) — ABC Television/GettyImages

Before the birth of the show, Tony Dow was an ardent swimmer and a Junior Olympian. As a matter of fact, his acting career would not have taken off had it not been for the lifeguard at his gym. Said lifeguard was reportedly auditioning for roles when he learned that an athletic teen character was being sought. This prompted him to suggest that Dow try out.

The Cleavers resided in Wisconsin

GREEN BAY, WI - MAY 5: A Green Bay Packers — Darren Hauck/GettyImages

The American family opted not to drop any clues about the exact address of their residence, but there were hints that they were in the cheese capital of the United States: Wisconsin. The only clues that popped up were when Wally said that the school band was competing in Madison, and when the family traveled to see the Green Bay Packers.