5 Things You Didn't Know about Ken Osmond - Leave It To Beaver's Eddie Haskell 

We are heartbroken over losing Eddie Haskell. He was a wonderful character.

I had the absolute honoring of working with his esteemed son and boarded Veterinary surgeon, Christian. I met Mr. Osmond when he came to observe his son during surgery. Both Osmonds are exceptional men!

Eddie Haskell is hands down my favorite troublemaker 👍

I am a Marine Vietnam Vet and I came home unscathed. I can't imagine a police officer getting shot 5 times! I say thanks Mr Osmond, I am very glad you survived. Thanks for your service.

Wally once encapsulated a quote from a later Ann Landers column which essentially answers a mother's question to her son about "Why are you hanging around such a kid?! He'll only bring you down..!" to the response: "Maybe I'm helping to 'bring him UP'!"

We use to watch 'Leave it to Beaver' as a family when I was a kid and whenever our father saw any of us kids acting in a devious or underhanded manner he would inevitably say, "Don't pull that Eddy Haskell nonsense in this house!". Which always ended in a long lecture about our responsibilities as American Citizens. Thanks as always, 'Super' Dave another great and inspiring episode!

I can’t tell you how much this show has meant to me; from when I was little and saw it weekly with my parents and sister, to today where I own the entire dvd set and watch it daily on MeTV. Great, wonderful memories and my favorite show out of many close contenders from that time. Thanks very much for this!

Not the typical adult life of a child actor. Sounds like Ken was well grounded after the series ended.

What an incredibly strong guy! Forced into disability retirement. Leaving a position you love because you were catastrophically injured, just trying to help. I do understand that very very well. I'm so happy that he turned it into a massive positive for others. As for Eddie Haskell, I always wondered if he had a crush on Mrs Cleaver.

He was my favorite character on the show. I knew a lot of "Eddie" type characters going to school. Ken Osmond is an incredibly decent human being.

Ken Osmond is one of the very few celebrities i really wished i had met. It would have been an honor to shake his hand. RIP Ken.

Why? Why would you thumbs down this story? What an up lifting CLEAN video! People please. Oh.... the thumbs down are the real life Eddie's....

I think everybody knew a "Eddie Haskell" at one time or another. LOL

The Eddie Haskell character was hilarious. He should’ve had his own TV series

I watch "Leave It To Beaver" every morning Mon through Friday at 7 am central time on Metv which he's my favorite character. I wasn't born until 1967 but have watched over the years as reruns. Ken also guest starred in an episode of "The Munsters". I was shocked to hear of his recent passing. God Bless the Osmond family!

Sitting in my chair right now watching leave it to Beaver on MeTV and he’s going to the amusement park with the boys this guy is great rest in peace kEN I never get tired of watching the show thank you To the producers for a great great show

Ken Osmond has always seemed like a great guy, Eddie Haskell however, a cunning conning charmer, who was mean as all get out behind the adult's backs, from what I have heard there was an Eddie in every neighborhood and school , lol Thanks Dave !!!

Met him several times, at autograph shows. Quite the opposite of "Eddie Haskell." Always so kind, so sweet & so nice!

As I said before I love watching Leave it to Beaver specially when Eddie would be coming on it really hurt me when I heard that he pass a few days ago I think about him every now and then it's like a piece of me is gone cuz I grew up with him on that show I have seen every single episode ever made and I'll keep watching them forever

Rest In Peace. So sad. It’s like a door being slammed on my childhood.

An actor and a real hero. You wont find much of those in this era.

I read Ken's autobiography. It was a good read and his life was much more interesting than I'd imagined.

Great video, Dave. Many of us have had friends like Eddie. Some of us stood by the side and wondered why.

hi dave, another great video on one of my favorite characters from leave it to beaver, always got a kick out of him playing up to mrs. cleaver on the show, being nice as pie then going back to his wise cracking ways with the beaver, the whole show had a great cast and ken osmond really made it all the more enjoyable. i heard he was a really nice guy in real life as well, thanks for posting this and keeping us entertained and informed on these classic sitcom actors from back in the day! take care, rob

RIP, Mr. Osmond. Thanks for the comedy. So long, Eddie.

I remember watching The New Leave It To Beaver as a kid back in the eighties. Good times.

They were all such GOOD actors, seemed so real, loved it!

I like that Ken went from acting on television to busting the bad guys. Such a wonderful person.

I think that Wally kept Eddie as a friend is because he saw some good in him. Also, perhaps besides Lumpy, Eddie didn't have many friends. I also believe that Eddie hung around with Wally because his homelife wasn't as good as Wally's. Not once in the series do I ever recall seeing either of Eddie's parents, nor did the adult Cleavers ever socialize with them as they did with the Rutherfords. I also believe that deep inside, Eddie considered the Beave as a little brother. Eddie was vunerable, putting up a tough guy front, afraid to show his soft side. I also believe that Ward understood Eddie, but just wasn't sure how to reach out to him. No matter what prank or scheme Eddie pulled on the Beave or Wally, he was always welcome in the Cleaver home. Had he been truly a bad seed, there's no way Ward and June would have put up with him, nor allow him near "The Boys".

I'm currently reading his autobiography "Eddie". So far loving it. He is a great writer and learning a lot of his life growing up.

AWESOME video, Dave. I knew about Ken Osmond being a big city police detective years ago. My late father told me when I was a kid. It always fascinated me that a guy like Eddie, could be a cop in real life ... :)

I recall in a San Francisco TV station talk show from decades ago where Jerry Mathers was the guest. Jerry spoke fondly of his years on Leave It To Beaver, with giving updates on some of the cast members, too. One aspect of that interview that always stood out with me: Jerry considered Ken Osmond as being the most talented actor in the cast, as Ken had to perform as two diametrically different characters, sometimes in the same scene; and do it convincingly for the TV audience.

Because of Ken's Eddie character, the show's a permanent part the American vernacular to this day & probably forever.

He was my hero when I was a kid. I modeled my life around his personality. My sisters hated me for that.

thank you MR.Dave send is to me of Leave to Beaver

Thank you so much for producing these awesome videos. Cheers. 👍

If I remember right, on one episode, Ward Cleaver confronted Wally about being friends with 'that Eddie Haskell.' Wally responded, that he 'knew' what type of guy he was; but that if he wouldn't be his friend, no one would. He didn't want Eddie to feel that way. I'll never (totally) forget that Beaver moment.

Top Cops did an episode on his incident. Ken is the definition of honor and service. We need more like him today.

Dave, another excellent post on one of the best shows ever. I enjoy all things Leave it to Beaver. The Eddie Haskell character was a distinct contrast to the Wally Cleaver character. Both actors pulled it off so convincingly. I thought Eddie and Wally really shined in Seasons 5 and 6 .

Dave,again in these times you make me smile.Thank you is not enough.

REST IN PEACE MY LONG TIME TV FRIEND , I WILL MISS YOU. SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE. GOD BLESS

Thank you for your great videos about my favorite shows! It means a lot right now!

Dave, Ken Osmond was my father-in-law's field training officer at LAPD.

One episode that stood out was when Wally and Eddie worked as valets. It's the only episode that had a black person in it. Of course she was a maid. I guess black people on TV back then was very rare. Probably ten years later you had The Jefferson's on All In The Family. Which is an incredible show.

I know what you mean when you say you did not like Eddie Haskell when you were younger-I felt the same but as an adult I love that character! Thanks for another great video!

from wikipedia : "Osmond began going on professional auditions at the age of four, and was soon working in commercials. His mother took her sons to acting classes every day after school; he eventually studied dance, drama, diction, dialects, martial arts, and equestrian riding."

I watch Leave it to Beaver every day and Eddie's my favorite character. I read "Eddie" and it was very interesting.

Thanks Dave, One of my favorite shows growing up. I think we all had Eddie Haskell friends, I had my share. Any Ozzie and Harriet looming in the future? Great video as always!

That is so great to know he was such a good guy in real life! ❤️ Eddie was something else! Nobody was better at being Eddie than the master himself! And I do hope somewhere in Heaven right now Wally is giving Eddie the business! 😁 💕

I never even started watching Leave it to Beaver till this year! Classic Americana. I swear it looked like Ken wanted to hit on gorgeous June in some of their scenes together!

Ken was great 👍 playing Eddie Haskell. He may have had a hard time getting a girlfriend, unlike Wally, but he was great to see on Leave it to Beaver. Thank you so much for posting this 👍.

Your photos and graphics are great. correction: Ken was shot 3 times. He took two in the vest and one in the belt buckle. Nothing penetrated into his body. When he returned to work he was in a foot pursuit where he was almost shot by a security guard. He was not hit, but it really messed him up emotionally. He took an early pension after 18 years of service.

RIP Ken. Thanks for the good times.

Wow Thanks Dave EVERYONE STAY SAFE❣️‼️

My neighbors always teases me, calling me ward cleaver, cause MY WIFE is JUST like june cleaver. My son is beaver #2 and he hangs out with a neighbor’s son who is an eddie haskell. My wife always wondered why we all calls her june till one morning, i had her watch it with me, and when she saw june for the first time, she said “OMG” and threw her arms round and we both laughed, then kissed me, said, “you’re my ward cleaver” then kissed me again

I was in the navy in the 1970s. I go into the crew's lounge on the ship and an early Happy Days episode was on the TV. Richie's older brother was dribbling a basketball. I went, "Holy shit isn't that..." I was interrupted by everyone sitting there. "It's not Eddie Haskell!" the entire bunch yelled out.

Eddie Haskell ! Always thought Ken Osmond had been a C.H.I.P. not LAPD . Not the typical childhood actor sob story. Nice that see he made something of his life . Glad to hear he's still alive and kicking.

Ken was scheduled to make an appearance at a Comic Con where I live but unfortunately had to cancel. I was bummed, but I got to meet Tony Dow instead, whose signed pic is on display in my living room. Great video!

Hi Dave. Another entertaining report from glory days gone by. I did know that Ken Osmond became a police officer in Los Angeles. He would do interviews on talk radio 📻 stations here in L.A. I’m not surprised that he still continues to give back to the community, a real stand-up individual. Thanks 🙏 again Dave. P.S.- One Final piece- I did have the pleasure of meeting Alice Cooper at the country club that I work at. Just as I was about to say hello, he points his finger at me and says “ I’ve contributed to many of your delinquencies from back in the day! He left me speechless 😶. And I heard from the member that brought him to play, that he broke 100! Way to go Alice.

Eddie thought he could pull the wool over everyone's eyes, but June Cleaver always had Eddie's number. He was such a slimeball.

You weren't supposed to like Eddie Haskell.He was one of the first characters you loved to hate.He paved the way for later such characters as Frank Burns and JR Ewing.

Great stuff as usual Dave . If I might add a 6th item to your list . There's a pioneering punk band from Milwaukee called The Haskells

Gee whiz Dave, isn’t everyone a member of the Facebook group? I’ll have to tell Miss Landers.

Wow ! what a decent man. I wish we would idolize people like this instead of the more troubled actors who get all the attention. Thanks for recognizing Ken and his good work. I bet Jerry Mathers Vietnam experience inspired him a little don't you Dave?

leave it to beaver is my all time favorite show. eddie haskell is my SECOND all time favorite male tv character. who is my first? WALLY CLEAVER. my late mom who was very much like a june cleaver who worked a full time job + did not mind dispensing a well deserved whipping every now and then would watch LITB with me. when eddie appeared she would always say 'that eddie sure can talk!'. she LOVED eddie. if i were in a conversation with someone about LITB and she was in ear shot she would always add to the conversation 'that eddie sure can talk!'

Harry Shearer, best known as the voice of Principal Skinner on "The Simpsons" and Derek Smalls on "This Is Spinal Tap", was the Eddie Haskell-character in the LITB pilot. The character name was Frankie Bennett, Wally was played by a different child actor, Ward Cleaver was played by a different actor, the title of the pilot is "It's A Small World", and it was never aired in regular syndication. Beside all that, it was and is the proto-Leave It To Beaver.

Had my pic taken at a bar years ago with Jerry (Beaver) and Ken (Eddie) and I cherish it....

Eddie was great character Played excellent by ken

RIP Ken Osmond. 76 yrs.

Such a good - bad boy!

We love you Eddie Haskell

Just learned Ken passed away. May,18 2020 _R.I.P._

I can watch tons of interviews of Ken Osmond and Tony Dow on RU-vid. But thanks for the gratuitous picture of a young sexy Marie Osmond.

He mentioned in a few interviews his partner saved his life. Or maybe it was an officer that answered the call. He was very lucky to survive the shootout. I remember it had to be twenty years ago he was on Bill Maher's show as well as the L.A. PD police chief. When the chief was introduced and as he was sitting Ken said "Hi boss.".

I always got a big kick out of Eddie Haskell I had some friends were just like him when I was a kid growing up always getting us into trouble my younger brother and myself with some of their antics

Freakin' Beaver got me into more trouble than Eddie ever would have. In particular, the episode when Beaver changed a grade on his report card. Just let your imagination take it from there.

EDDIE WAS SO MUCH FUN!!❤🙏

RIP Eddie

Good job Mr. Dave! I think Leave It To Beaver would have been a lot more dull without Eddie! Most shows need a "villain" or a "bad guy" Eddie was that guy! It's funny to me, when people are surprised he wasn't really like that in "real life". He was an actor, and according to Mr. Dow a damn good one!!🇺🇸🎥🎞🎬📺🚔

Definetly a fan of this show and wanted Ward and June Cleaver for my family. I liked Eddie he was kind of sneaky but not that bad. Thanks for the video

Leave it To Eddie Haskell!💗

Besides his acting talent, Ken also had a heckuva singing voice which he showed off on a "New LITB" episode in the 1980s, where Eddie Haskell embarks on a country music career after going through a mid-life crisis. On that show, his 2 real life sons (Eric & Christian) were perfect in their roles as Eddie's mischievous boys. LITB would not have been the same if someone else played Eddie.

I want to get Leave It To Beaver complete series on DVD!

I collected Dynamite magazine, Highlights and Serendipity books in 1977, 1978..

RIP

The show is funny for the time. A little before my time. I wasn't born till 68. I still love all the old shows though.

I like your channel!

Eddie Haskell, one of my favorite characters.

A couple of glitches and some of the Leave it to Beaver shows two different times Eddie Haskell had different fathers which one was it but still great shows

RIP, Eddie.

I read before Ken Osmond was an LA cop. Can you imagine getting arrested by Ken Osmond and he starts talking in character as Eddie Haskell just after he's handcuffed you ? That'd suck worse.

Ken Osmond said he didn't like character in a reunion he did with rest of cast . He wasn't that way.

Wow.. Ken is really a good man, Super !!!!

Nice video. I kind of thought he was like the character, because it seems that actors usually put some of themselves into the character. I always liked Eddie, because it was fun to see him act like such a jerk. I always find myself wishing he would have been on the show more than he was, though.

R.I.P Ken Osmond

You Sure look Lovely Today Mrs ..................

I pray he quit smoking. His face shows that he was a heavy smoker. I loved Eddy on the show. God bless him.

I went to high school with someone who.looked a lot like Ken osmond

I can't get through an episode of LITB without a flashback of Barbara Billingslea talking jive in the movie Airplane flashing through my mind! 😂

RIP Ken Osmond