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The Moral Imagination of 'Leave It to Beaver'

Posted by $ Olduglycarl 8 years, 1 month ago to Culture
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An oldie but goodie.
Thought older gulchers would enjoy this.

Never knew so much went into this series. I often wondered why my home life wasn't like that and I wonder, now, why I lost touch with all I observed watching it.

Seems, we lost that part of our culture and most misunderstood; so much so, you might say: Those today of "Moral Indignation" lack Moral imagination.

Enjoy your trip in the "Way Back" Machine.

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  • Posted by $ Olduglycarl 8 years, 1 month ago in reply to this comment.
    Hmm...turned out to be Eddie Hassle...(spelling and pun intended)

    Had a friend like that...got me in a lot of trouble, didn't want to say no in fear of being thought of as a wimp...turns out, he was the wimp and I always paid the price.
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  • Posted by starguy 8 years, 1 month ago
    Gee, that's a nice dress you're wearing, Mrs. Cleaver.

    Why, thank you, Eddie.
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  • Posted by $ Olduglycarl 8 years, 1 month ago in reply to this comment.
    It was just a meme that probably explains something much deeper had that conversation ever evolved to accommodate "conscious" man.

    The status quo won't allow it.

    Still no reason not to garner the first principles and moral imaginings that help us navigate reality.
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  • Posted by Herb7734 8 years, 1 month ago in reply to this comment.
    I had the 4 door 6 cyl with the 3/tree. Drove the livin' hell out of it, blew the engine & sold it for $200.
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  • Posted by coaldigger 8 years, 1 month ago in reply to this comment.
    "And God Created Woman". Just the opening scene made me sweat, disturbed my sleep and probably degraded my eyesight.
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  • Posted by Herb7734 8 years, 1 month ago in reply to this comment.
    My first car was a brand new '53 Ford in '53. I put $400 down on the $1,600 price . The $400 was all in quarters & half dollars, my savings from tips as a delivery boy from Schultz's Grocery Store.I gotta tell you, that was a surprisingly heavy little box.
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  • Posted by $ Olduglycarl 8 years, 1 month ago in reply to this comment.
    She was, most often, done up in a pony tail as I remember. She played across from Elvis P like Annette did also and I think she was on the Micky Mouse Club too.
    You may be right, I'm going to attempt a search before I have to start dinner, (on the barbie mate)...so long as the storm hold off.
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  • Posted by $ Olduglycarl 8 years, 1 month ago in reply to this comment.
    I am inclined to agree with you and it's a great observation. Old shows and books of fiction often drew on deep meanings from history and great works... the likes of which are foreign to them.
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  • Posted by $ gharkness 8 years, 1 month ago in reply to this comment.
    Just guessing, but I bet back then they spent a lot more time creating a script.

    I get the feeling that these days, there are about 20 (being generous here) generic templates, with blanks to fill in for specific names, insults, curse words, and put-downs. Emphasis on getting the most laughs, especially if the topics can be considered crude.
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  • Posted by $ Olduglycarl 8 years, 1 month ago in reply to this comment.
    Boy! does that bring back memories.

    Trying to think of the other girl, a blond, that played roles like Annette did...just can't remember her name.
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  • Posted by $ Olduglycarl 8 years, 1 month ago in reply to this comment.
    Yes, they are blind because they don't have a connection to their mind.

    Just thought it was time for a rhyme!...laughing
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  • Posted by $ Olduglycarl 8 years, 1 month ago in reply to this comment.
    I think is has in the respect of the acceptance we see so often today...that acceptance encourages, excuses and tempts those on the psychiatric fence.
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