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Jerry Mathers Celebrates Grandfatherhood and Nostalgic Reunion with 'Leave It to Beaver' Co-Stars

He draws on warm memories of his caring on-screen parents to engage fans more than six decades after the show ended.

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Overview

  • Mathers, now 77, says spending time with his wife Teresa and their five local grandchildren is the highlight of his semi-retired life.
  • He reunited with castmates Luke Tiger Fafara, Stephen Talbot, Veronica Cartwright and Jeri Weil at The Hollywood Show in Burbank on June 6 and 7, signing autographs for devoted fans.
  • Reflecting on his time from 1957 to 1963, Mathers describes Hugh Beaumont and Barbara Billingsley as kind and caring figures who made filming “always fun.”
  • Mathers maintained his friendship with Barbara Billingsley after the series and assisted her with charity events, and he stayed close to fellow cast members such as the late Tony Dow over the years.
  • He continues to connect with followers on social media and enjoys revisiting reruns of the 234 episodes that cemented his enduring legacy.