Ken Osmond, Actor Who Played Eddie Haskell On ‘Leave It To Beaver,’ Dies At 76 (1 Viewer)

[Garysb]

Ken Osmond, ‘Leave It to Beaver’ Star Who Played Eddie Haskell, Dies at 76

Ken Osmond, best known for his role as the troublemaker Eddie Haskell on the TV comedy "Leave It to Beaver," has died.

variety.com

RIP

 

[Robert Crawford]

Very sad news for me. May he R.I.P. Man, it seems like they're dropping like flies.

 

[Tony Bensley]

I just might have to break out an episode from the first 2 seasons of LITB that I have on DVD as a tribute! (Wish I had all 6!!)

RIP Ken Osmond

 

[TravisR]

This is terrible. Outside of the family, Eddie was my favorite character on Leave It To Beaver. Yes, he's a troublemaker but he wasn't really a bad guy. Eddie had so many funny moments (thinking Beaver put a voodoo curse on him, Eddie pretending to be Beaver's hypnotic slave, saving Beaver by telling Wally to not wear a suit to a party, falling down a small cliff & having the other kids mess with him and, probably my favorite, helping Wally tie a tow chain to Lumpy's car axle).

A sincere thanks for the laughs that me and my dad shared over your character, Ken.

 

[Scott Merryfield]

Somewhere, Ken is telling Barbara Billingsley "That's a lovely dress you are wearing today, Mrs. Cleaver.".

RIP, Ken, and thanks for all the laughs.

 

[dana martin]

RIP, honestly he made the show when he was on screen, and like said not a "bad" guy, but just a little mischievous, and honestly the way he reacted around June Cleaver, you would think he kind of more than just liked her. prayers for his family

 

[Mr. Handley]

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[Mr. Handley]

Somewhere, Ken is telling Barbara Billingsley "That's a lovely dress you are wearing today, Mrs. Cleaver.".

RIP, Ken, and thanks for all the laughs.

And he's giving Frank Bank "the business." RIP

 

[Gary OS]

Just saw the sad news that Eddie Haskell has passed away. Perhaps and LITB marathon is in order.

Gary “Ken was only 76” O.

 

[Tony Bensley]

As a Ken Osmond tribute, I treated myself to fresh viewings of two LITB episodes from the 2nd season: "Eddie's Girl" (Episode 2; in which the girl wants to date Wally, instead!), and "Beaver And Chuey" (Episode 4; in which Eddie cons the Beaver into insulting his new friend Chuey, in Spanish!).

I really enjoyed seeing these episodes again, and far more so than I even expected!

CHEERS!

 

[Walter Kittel]

Thanks for all of the laughs, Eddie. RIP

- Walter.

 

[Dave Lawrence]

I was sorry to hear this news today.

I was always partial to the later seasons of LITB, where there was more focus on Wally and his friendships with Eddie and Lumpy. One of my favorite episodes comes from the final season - “Bachelor at Large” - in which Eddie gets a place of his own. The experience isn’t what he’d hoped it would be, but he’s too proud to move back home.

Being an 80s kid, I was watching both the original series as well as that decade’s sequel series, The New Leave It To Beaver, which I also really enjoyed. Ken was still great as the adult Eddie, including in a fun episode - “Perfect Candidate” - where he runs against June for a seat on the city council.

RIP, Ken. Thanks for the laughs.

 

[Robert Crawford]

I was sorry to hear this news today.

I was always partial to the later seasons of LITB, where there was more focus on Wally and his friendships with Eddie and Lumpy. One of my favorite episodes comes from the final season - “Bachelor at Large” - in which Eddie gets a place of his own. The experience isn’t what he’d hoped it would be, but he’s too proud to move back home.

Being an 80s kid, I was watching both the original series as well as that decade’s sequel series, The New Leave It To Beaver, which I also really enjoyed. Ken was still great as the adult Eddie, including in a fun episode - “Perfect Candidate” - where he runs against June for a seat on the city council.

RIP, Ken. Thanks for the laughs.

I remembered that episode, I think I'll try to watch it tomorrow.

 

[Gary OS]

Didn’t realize a thread in this forum had been dedicated to the sad news today. A mod can feel free to delete my Ken Osmond RIP thread in the TV on DVD section.

Gary “so depressing to hear about this today” O.

 

[Jim517]

Ken Osmond, ‘Leave It to Beaver’ Star Who Played Eddie Haskell, Dies at 76

Ken Osmond, best known for his role as the troublemaker Eddie Haskell on the TV comedy "Leave It to Beaver," has died.

variety.com

RIP

Thank you for saying "dies" instead of "passes away". That's refreshing.

 

[LouA]

He created a memorable character . RIP

 

[Mike Frezon]

He created a memorable character . RIP

A very memorable character...especially to this LItB fan. Ken Osmond couldn't have walked that fine line any better of being a bad kid but really just another insecure kid who was always trying to get attention but not knowing how.

While the writers might get most of that credit, none of it would have been so perfect without Osmond in the role.

 

[Flashgear]

I previously took these screen caps from the season 6 DVDs and thought I'd post them here...Eddie's Sweater (S6E29, April 11, 1963)...Eddie's girlfriend (Ahna Capri), is knitting a sweater for Eddie's upcoming birthday, and a reluctant Wally has been coerced into being a model for her to finish fitting it, requiring Wally to visit her house in the evenings...Lumpy convinces Eddie that his girl is two-timing him with Wally...rest in peace Ken Osmond...you were a lovable character...

 

[Robert Crawford]

Thank you for saying "dies" instead of "passes away". That's refreshing.

What difference does it make what words are used to say someone is no longer with us?

 

[John*Wells]

RIP Eddie. The funniest Episode I think I ever saw of LITB was the one where Eddie is working at the Pet Store and the owner is giving away a Puppy if you could guess how many fish were in the aquarium. Well Eddie Blabs the answer and the whole town is at the Store with the answer. Eddie is fired on the spot and Ward tells Beaver that he knew Beaver wouldn't want to win a Puppy by Cheating