This was the only episode written by Keith Fowler, a famous tv writer who wrote largely for George Burns' popular tv show, later for DENNIS THE MENACE.
The best way sum it all up... if only Beaver had a crystal ball! Without a look into the future, Beaver loses again, and special thanks to Larry Mondello. Wally's birthday is coming up, and Beave thinks there's going to be a super party with all the trimmings and he's naturally invited.
NO way. Wally is growing up fast, parties are out and he wants to do his thing. Beave is slighted, and with nearly seven dollars put aside for a gift, and Larry hanging around, he decides to spend the money on himself and get a cool bow and arrow set.
How the walls come tumbling down. And it's a tough call, because you kind of understand what's
going through Beaver's mind (for all of us kids who had similar experiences). That said, Wally is a real, real good brother.
The ending hits the spot, although Beave suffers some bruises to his ego.
Incidentally, Beave's gift money would equal about 72.00 dollars today, and that's a small fortune for a kid! Best scene is Beave and Larry shopping at the hobby store --and all those neat things for sale!
Popular character actor Arthur Space plays Mr. Judson. Arthur played tons of roles, from businessmen to generals, even acting with Laurel and Hardy. A frequent guest star on PERRY MASON.
First episode of 1959. From SEASON 2 remastered Universal dvd box set.