I've heard the Beavers on many of Jack's radio show episodes, and I don't recall ever learning of the actress (at least, I think it's a woman) who does the voices of the Beavers.
Does anybody out there know?
shimp scrampi wrote:I think most often they were real kids! I know Harry Shearer (of Spinal Tap, The Simpsons) was one.
shimp scrampi wrote:Hmm, I'm confused, I remember the final 1955 episode as having the real Mary obviously edited in in that very jarring manner. It's very possible that the BH Beavers were at least sometimes played by adult women ("Bart Simpson Syndrome"), they do sound very professional which is rare for kid actors. I really do love the Beavers eps though, there is something just hilarious about Jack being a role model for kids, and all of the outrageous lies about his accomplishments he passes off. Funny stuff.
mjacobs wrote:About your theory regarding Harry Shearer: I went to the IMDB database, and discovered that Harry's birthdate was 1943, so he was definitely AROUND when the Beavers appeared on Jack's show; however, I don't see any mention in the databse about having done any voice work on Jack's show.
shimp scrampi wrote:Hmm, I'm confused, I remember the final 1955 episode as having the real Mary obviously edited in in that very jarring manner. It's very possible that the BH Beavers were at least sometimes played by adult women ("Bart Simpson Syndrome"), they do sound very professional which is rare for kid actors. I really do love the Beavers eps though, there is something just hilarious about Jack being a role model for kids, and all of the outrageous lies about his accomplishments he passes off. Funny stuff.
LLeff wrote:mjacobs wrote:About your theory regarding Harry Shearer: I went to the IMDB database, and discovered that Harry's birthdate was 1943, so he was definitely AROUND when the Beavers appeared on Jack's show; however, I don't see any mention in the databse about having done any voice work on Jack's show.
Harry Shearer was one of the Beavers (see also selected television episodes, including Jack Takes the Beavers to the Fair). Beverly Washburn played Mary, and was a child actress at the time (now she's a full-grown actress...see the 39 Forever convention section for photos of her).
On the question of the 5-22-55 show, there are copies in circulation that have Mary dubbed in, and the pre-dub version featuring another actress. Fascinating to have heard both copies.
LLeff wrote:On the question of the 5-22-55 show, there are copies in circulation that have Mary dubbed in, and the pre-dub version featuring another actress. Fascinating to have heard both copies.
BT wrote:Somewhere (sorry, I don't recall the specifics) I heard Harry Shearer interviewed, and he talked admiringly about the guidance he recieved from Jack Benny and Mel Blanc. Have you ever emailed Harry, Laura? It might yield a quick remeberence of Jack and the show--he sure gave the impression of having fond memories of that experience. Harry Shearer would obviously be a good interview for a more serious examination of JB's role in the history of comedy, too, if he'd sit down for it.
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