Leave It to Beaver aired from 1957 to 1963 and consists of six seasons and 234 episodes. The show was originally filmed in black and white and later switched to color during its last season.
Apart from the Cleaver family, the show featured several recurring characters, including Beaver's friends Larry Mondello and Whitey Whitney, and his teachers Miss Landers and Miss Canfield. The show often tackled issues related to growing up, such as sibling rivalry, school bullies, and peer pressure.
One of the most famous moments from the show is when Beaver's friend Larry tells him that his father said "wardrobe." Confused, Beaver asks his parents, who explain that "wardrobe" is a euphemism for a person's private area. The scene is often cited as a perfect example of the innocence and naivety of the show's characters.
Leave It to Beaver has become a cultural touchstone in the United States, with several references and parodies of the show appearing in popular media over the years. The show has also been credited with cementing the image of the perfect American family in the public consciousness.