The New Leave It to Beaver (1984)
The beloved Cleaver family returns in this rare television revival sequel, reuniting the original cast decades after the classic sitcom ended.
The New Leave It to Beaver - Series Information
- Original Title: The New Leave It to Beaver
- First Air Year: 1984
- Last Air Year: 1989
- Created by: Brian Levant
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Comedy
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (30 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 4
- Number of Episodes: 100
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Networks: TBS, Disney Channel
- Alternative Titles: Still the Beaver (US)
- Production Companies: Universal Television, Telvan Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
The New Leave It to Beaver - Plot
The New Leave It to Beaver is an American sitcom sequel to the 1950s and '60s series, Leave It to Beaver. The New Leave It to Beaver began with the 1983 CBS TV movie Still the Beaver, and was picked up in 1984 as a Disney Channel series with the same name; however, it only lasted one season. It was then picked up by TBS in 1986 and renamed The New Leave It to Beaver. The series, also syndicated in the late 1980s, lasted until June 1989.
It is one of the rare examples of a television series revival sequel that revolves around the characters from the original series. Other examples of this would be The New WKRP in Cincinnati, The Brady Brides, What's Happening Now!! and the 2012 version of Dallas. The New Leave It to Beaver is the second longest running of any series revival in television history.
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The New Leave It to Beaver - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Brian Levant
Main Cast
- Barbara Billingsley
- Tony Dow
- Jerry Mathers
- Kipp Marcus
- John Snee
- Kaleena Kiff
- Janice Kent
- Frank Bank
- Eric E. Osmond
- Ken Osmond
Writers
- Richard Gurman
- Brian Levant
The New Leave It to Beaver - FAQs
Is The New Leave It to Beaver a sequel or reboot?
It's a genuine sequel, not a reboot. The show picks up with the original Cleaver family characters as adults, decades after the classic 1950s and '60s series ended. The same actors reprise their iconic roles, making it one of television's rare true revival sequels rather than a reimagining.
Did any future stars appear on The New Leave It to Beaver?
Several future Hollywood names made early appearances on the show, including Christina Applegate, Shannen Doherty, and Joaquin Phoenix — then credited as Leaf Phoenix. Their guest roles offer a fascinating glimpse at major talent before they became household names in their own right.
Where can I watch The New Leave It to Beaver?
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How many seasons does The New Leave It to Beaver have?
The series ran for four seasons totaling 100 episodes. Season 1 had 26 episodes, Season 2 had 27, Season 3 had 28, and Season 4 wrapped things up with 19 episodes. The show aired from 1984 through June 1989 across Disney Channel and TBS.
Who are the main cast members of The New Leave It to Beaver?
The core cast brings back the original Leave It to Beaver stars: Jerry Mathers as Beaver Cleaver, Tony Dow as Wally Cleaver, Barbara Billingsley as June Cleaver, Ken Osmond as the unforgettable Eddie Haskell, and Frank Bank as Clarence Rutherford, all reprising the roles that made them TV legends.
How did The New Leave It to Beaver begin?
The revival started with a 1983 CBS TV movie called Still the Beaver, which reunited the original cast and tested audience appetite for a continuation. Its warm reception led to a full series pickup on Disney Channel in 1984, before TBS took over in 1986 and the show found its longest run.
Who created The New Leave It to Beaver?
Brian Levant served as the creator of The New Leave It to Beaver. Levant, who would later become known as a film director, worked alongside writer Richard Gurman to develop the scripts that brought the beloved Cleaver family back to television screens for a new generation of viewers.
What shows are similar to The New Leave It to Beaver?
Fans of this warm family comedy will likely enjoy the original Leave It to Beaver (1957), Mama's Family (1983), Who's the Boss? (1984), and Reba (2001). For classic ensemble comedy, Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) and Second City Television (1976) also offer plenty of nostalgic laughs.
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