Remembering Larry Mondello

Remembering Larry Mondello … 

Let us now remember one of the greatest supporting actors of early American television, the one and only Larry Mondello. Larry Mondello is a fictional character from the iconic American television series Leave It to Beaver (1957–1963).

Little Larry Mondello is portrayed by child actor Robert “Rusty” Stevens. The Larry Mondello character appears in 68 of the show’s 234 episodes over the first few seasons.

Larry is Theodore “Beaver” Cleaver’s chubby, not-very-bright classmate and best friend distinguished for his nearly constant apple-eating and candy bar-munching habits.

Larry has a knack for leading Beaver astray and getting him into trouble. Larry and Beaver have an on-again/off-again relationship. The boys sometimes quarrel but make up when the clouds pass.

Larry, you made us laugh, thanks!