Absolutely outstanding episode, this time all about parking cars. This was the TEEN dream job, because you got to drive some sleek cars --if y'all knew how to drive?
The big MISTAKE here; it's not driving the cars, it's where to park? Wally, Eddie and Lumpy are parking cars for a neighborhood wedding, but there's only so many spaces available around the block. Of course, you can always park where you're not supposed to --and that includes Fred Rutherford's car --which promptly gets towed!
Have to feel sorry for Wally once again, because it's all about the company he keeps. He tries his best, but he's always pulled back by Eddie and his "bright' ideas. I agree with the last reviewer, you get so see some hilariously awkward "social" mixing with Mr. Rutherford and Eddie, who in a way are very much alike and deserve everything they get.
Applause to Earl Bellamy, who directed this one. Earl held an incredible record, directing over 1600 tv shows in his career, including MY THREE SONS. More over, he should have written a book because he served as assistant director on many classic films, a part of movie history.
Special guest star is none other than Dick Simmons, playing the wedding host, Mr. Langley. Dick was a tv star, playing SERGEANT PRESTON OF THE YUKON in the 50s. I'll bet everybody wanted his autograph. Like, Earl Bellamy, he was also connected to many classic films, like LADY IN THE LAKE (1946). He played the wise-guy who punches out Robert Montgomery. Remember?
Look for Kim Hamilton playing the maid. True, she was the only black actor to appear on the series. Kim began her career as a model and eventually a terrific actress.
Beaver has a smaller role, as it's Wally show. Looks to have been filmed around North Hollywood or Studio City, near Universal as you can tell the narrow streets where parking is a pain. The streets are still there today and still a pain!
Trivia note, one of the cars has Ward's license plate WJG 865.
From SEASON 6, EPISODE 17 remastered Universal dvd box set. Classic color box cover. A must for collectors.
