A true syndication hit,the series found its greatest popularity when it began to play in syndication.

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Her first appearance on the show came in 1958 in the episode “Ward’s Problem.

Beaver had a childhood crush on his teacher, which was often played for fun.

Sue Randall died of lung and larynx cancer in 1984 at 49.

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Her last role came in 1967 inVacation Playhouse, and she retired from acting.

Sue Randall died of lung and larynx cancer in 1984 at 49.

Doris Packer died four years later, in 1979, from natural causes.

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Doris Packer died four years later, in 1979, from natural causes.

Fred is also one of Ward’s co-workers and friends.

However, he also had small roles in some of the most notable movies of his time.

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Richard Deacon died one year later, in 1984.

She was someone who mostly went to the movies with Wally throughout the series.

Baird retired from acting in 1964 when she was 19.

She then appeared in eight episodes through the sixth season, where she had three appearances.

Cheryl Holdridge died in 2009 from lung cancer.

Holdridge returned as Julie forThe New Leave to Beaverin 1985 and 1987.

Cheryl Holdridge died in 2009 from lung cancer.

The episodes often found him getting into trouble and learning important lessons as a result.

His most recent appearance was in the 2008 TV movieMother Goose Parade.

His foolishness often led Beaver astray and caused him to get into trouble.

Gilbert started as another troublesome kid whose antics got Beaver into trouble.

He was also a loudmouth who was prone to telling lies to make himself seem more impressive.

However, he eventually became a good friend to Beaver.

He was intelligent and athletic while also being polite to his parents and teachers.

June is a loving and caring mother who fits into the archetypal housewife role at the time.

Billingsley’s final role came in the 2003 TV movieSecret Santa.She died at the age of 94 in 2010.

After over a decade away from show business,Beaumont passed away in 1982 at the age of 72.

He also picked on Beaver often, making him an even more untrustworthy and unsavory character.

Osmonddied at the age of 76in 2020from complications of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Unlike some of Beaver’s other friends in the show, Whitey remained for the entire series.

Fafara’s final non-Leave It to Beaverrole came in the 1962 filmThe Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm.

He left show business anddied in 2003 at the age of 53after nearly 40 years away from acting.