This was the only episode written by Keith Fowler, a famous tv writer who wrote largely for George Burns' popular tv show, later for DENNIS THE MENACE.
The only way to best sum it all up... if ONLY Beaver had a crystal ball! Without a look into the future, Beaver loses again, and special thanks to Larry Mondello. Wally's birthday is coming up, and Beave thinks there's going to be a super party with all the trimmings and he's naturally invited.
Not this time. Wally is growing up fast, parties are out and he wants to do his thing. Beave is slighted, and with nearly seven dollars put aside for a gift, and Larry hanging around, he decides to spend the money on himself and get a cool bow and arrow set.
How the walls come tumbling down this time... and
it's a tough call because you kind of understand what's going through Beaver's mind (for all of us kids who had similar experiences). That said, and as I have always said, Wally is a real, real good brother.
The ending hits the spot, although Beave suffers some bruises to his ego.
As for Larry, he's a work of art!
Incidentally, Beave's gift money would equal about 72.00 dollars today, and that's a small fortune for a kid! Best scene is Beave and Larry shopping at the hobby store --and all those neat things for sale!
Popular character actor Arthur Space plays Mr. Judson. Arthur played tons of roles, from businessmen to generals, and everything in between.
He frequently appeared on PERRY MASON.
First episode of 1959. From SEASON 2 remastered Universal dvd box set.