Hugh Beaumont took over the directors duties every once in awhile and he always hit the target. He should have went on to direct other tv shows. This is a very good father and son story that rings true, thanks to his direction.
Every kid wants his dad to be successful --so he can brag to everybody about him, right? Soooo Beave buys a "How to get rich" book and gives it to Ward, firmly believing he will become an overnight millionaire! Ward is impressed with Beave's thoughtfulness, promising he will read the book from cover to cover and treasure it... but it kinda, sorta, winds up in the wrong place (a messy kitchen drawer)?
There's definitely a lot of splainin' to do, and well done in the acting and writing department. Credit Theodore and Mathilde Ferro, who went on to become masters at writing for several soap operas. And, yes, there's a bit of soap opera in this story too.
I totally agree with the last reviwier; its refreshing to see Beave team up with Whitey (Stanley Fafara), who was a good friend. We all loved Whitey, who kept away from scandals, unlike Larry, Gilbert and Richard. In looking back, Whitey was the smartest guy of all, who just minded hus business.
In the gag department, the goofy picture of the author of the book is actually the series assistant director! It would have been a blast if they put Ward's picture on it, with a beard and glasses for kicks! That would've been TOO much, but I'm sure it was considered.
A warm, fuzzy and goofy story you have to see again.
SEASON 3 EPISODE 16 remastered.