Another entry from show creators Joe Connelly and Bob Mosher, no doubt based on their own kids exploits, but it's expensive stuff.
This one's all about building a club house and joining a club, something all of us kids got into at one time or another. There's also the matter of initiation fees, which kind of leaves you scratching your head.
Beave has to fess up 3 dollars in this case, which in today's money market would be about 32 dollars!
That's a lot of mazuma for a little kid. The story is good, but where does the money come from?
Two veteran character actors make guest appearances, and if you're a movie buff, you'll enjoy it. James Gleason, who usually played wise-cracking detectives in many classic mysteries, turns up as a hobo called Pete. He's also a crafty character, giving Beave a sob story about having to feed his family. Beave loses all his ready money!
Raymond Hatton appears as a fireman, though if you're a western fan, you'll recognize him from hundreds of vintage westerns, appearing with such stars as Buck Jones back in the day.
I agree with the last reviewer, there are some stories being built upon here, and for future episodes. Ward begins talking about the old days and his family, of course comparing then to what's happening now. He apparently grew up in a rural area, and probably during the Depression era. In some ways, a slight preview of the WALTONS.
10 stars for the memories. SEASON 1 EPISODE 9 remastered.