If the world were more like the show Leave It to Beaver, it would be a much better place.

Still, even the sun has its blemishes, and Leave It to Beaver had its own mistakes and some lesser-known oddities behind the scenes.

Set a higher standard

Leave It to Beaver, while focusing on a made-up family, raised the bar for good values in American TV. This was a big change from other shows that have gotten worse over time since it first aired.

This cherished sitcom won over viewers from 1957 to 1963, becoming famous for its ideal family values and clean humor.