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Remembering Barbara Billingsley's June Cleaver

For many, the character of June Cleaver from “Leave It To Beaver” was the preeminent TV mom, lovingly shepherding Wally, Ward and the Beav through episode after episode with impeccable poise and unflappable grace. In short order, the name June Cleaver became synonymous with the notion of the ideal mother; patient, loving, supportive, shrewd and understanding.Barbara Billingsley, the storied ac

For many, the character of June Cleaver from “Leave It To Beaver” was the preeminent TV mom, lovingly shepherding Wally, Ward and the Beav through episode after episode with impeccable poise and unflappable grace. In short order, the name June Cleaver became synonymous with the notion of the ideal mother; patient, loving, supportive, shrewd and understanding.

Barbara Billingsley, the storied actress who portrayed the iconic mom from 1957 to 1963, died on Saturday at the age of 94. In homage to the great lady, Frazier Moore of the Associated Press wrote a touching tribute, citing Billingsley’s contribution to the program as a cultural point of reference that had endured through the years. Click here to read Moore’s full tribute.