St. Louis appearance – Christian Hospital
If you need help managing diabetes, just Leave it to Beaver (and Christian Hospital)
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Christian Hospital
Paul F. Detrick Building, Ground Floor Atrium
11133 Dunn Road
St. Louis, Missouri 63136 USA
In the mid ’90s, Jerry Mathers was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. However, the former “Leave it to Beaver” star took preventive action and lost 55 lbs! Today, Mathers is a leading speaker on living with diabetes. He partners with organizations like Christian Hospital to generate awareness of this epidemic. He has even spoken at the Congressional Caucus on diabetes, so we’re proud to provide you with this opportunity to hear him in person.
The event is free but space is limited. Call 314.747.WELL (314.747.9355) or toll-free 877.747.9355 to reserve your place.
Jerry Mathers personal appearance at South Arkansas Community College
Here is an article written in the Magnolia Reporter in Arkansas on Nov. 6, 2013…
Jerry “Leave It to Beaver” Mathers
will speak in El Dorado on November 21
Jerry Mathers
Former child actor Jerry Mathers will speak in El Dorado on November 21.
Classic TV legend Jerry Mathers, who played Theodore “Beaver” Cleaver on “Leave It to Beaver,” will speak at the El Dorado Conference Center at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21.
Mathers’ appearance is part of the eighth annual South Arkansas Community College Lecture Series. The event is free and open to the public.
“The Golden Age of Television and Media Trends Today” will include Mathers’ behind-the-scenes stories about “Leave It to Beaver” and other projects as well as his thoughts on current trends in TV.
Born in 1948, Mathers began his show-business career at the age of 2 in a PET Condensed Milk commercial on “The Colgate Comedy Hour.” He continued in minor roles as a child actor throughout the dawn of TV and made his movie debut in 1954 in “This Is My Love.” He went on to co-star in Alfred Hitchock’s “The Trouble With Harry” and “The Seven Little Foys” with Bob Hope, among several other film roles throughout the mid 1950s.
Mathers reached a higher level of stardom upon being cast as the Beaver in 1957.
“Leave It to Beaver” is one of the most beloved TV series of all time and often is used as a perfect example of 1950s Americana. Even though its original broadcast run ended in 1963, the half-hour comedy hardly ever has been off of the small screen since; on its 50th anniversary it was noted as the longest-running scripted show in TV history.
It also crosses cultural lines well enough that it has been shown in more than 80 countries and translated into 40 languages.
Nostalgia for the era led to a revival with “The New Leave It to Beaver” in 1984, featuring Mathers and most of the original cast. The series aired until 1989. Mathers directed some episodes.
“Leave It to Beaver” charted on Time magazine’s “100 Best TV Shows of All-Time”; Mathers himself was named as one of the most well-known individuals in TV history by People magazine.
In addition to speaking, Mathers still does some acting, including TV, film and stage roles. In 2007 he debuted on Broadway in “Hairspray,” portraying Wilbur Turnblad.
A type-2 diabetic, Mathers often is a spokesperson for diabetes awareness, even addressing the U.S. Congress on the topic.
Mathers’ talk will be followed by a question-and-answer session and a reception.
For additional information about the Lecture Series, call (870) 864-7156.
“Nebraska” movie trailer with Bruce Dern
A trailer from the film Nebraska with a touching performance by Bruce Dern as Woody. It was so great to meet him at a private screening of the film. I hope an Academy Award is in his future. Could be — he was so great in this movie!
Special Olympics Pier del Sol event
The Great Special Olympics Athletes
Come join me to help raise funds for Special Olympics Southern California at the 17th annual Pier del Sol which will take place on October 13, 2013 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier.
I have been a celebrity guest at this great family event many times and it is so much fun. The VIP outdoor brunch has amazing food presented by over 35 top restaurants in Los Angeles. There are game booth prizes, musical entertainment, a silent auction and arts and crafts — and everyone can enjoy the fun rides on the beautiful Santa Monica Pacific Park pier.
The Honorary Co-chairs are Maria Shriver and Bobby Shriver.
All proceeds benefit the more than 14,500 athletes of Special Olympics. Please take a look at the Special Olympics website to learn more… http://www.sosc.org/pierdelsol
Leave it to Beaver — Happy 50th Anniversary!
Leave it to Beaver 50th Anniversary – 2007 – Good Morning America
Happy anniversary Leave it to Beaver! Our very first episode aired on October 4, 1957 and we then shot 235 episodes. The last first-run was in June of 1963. The show then went into re-runs and is still airing today…the longest running scripted show in television history!
Leave it to Beaver has had a great run and it is still relevant and humorous. I am glad to have had the privilege of being a part of this iconic television phenomenon which has made me friends all over the world. I truly treasure all my memories of the cast, crew and fans, many of whom are lifelong friends. When I look back, all of this has contributed to a great life!
Video is a great way to promote your business!
BzS – The Business Spotlight Webisode Series
When I was doing research to learn about website building I found out that it is very important to provide as much video content on my site as possible because nothing drives traffic to a website and builds rapport better than video. In addition to the videos from projects that I have done throughout my acting career, I also wanted to include information on my website about how important it is to brand my business. Acting and public speaking are my professions and need marketing exposure as much as any other business.
I recently shot this video to help promote my brand with my my dear friend Sue Berry. She is the Executive Producer of BzS which is a business spotlight webisode series. It was fun doing the interview with BzS host Bella Shaw who you may recognize from her 10 years as a CNN news anchor.
If you have a small to midsize business in the Southern California area, and would like more information regarding how you could have an affordable marketing video produced for your company, please contact Sue at http://bzspotlight.com/. And, tell her I sent you!
The Big Bang Theory event at Warner Bros!
I had a great time at The Big Bang Theory set at Warner Bros. studios in Burbank, California for The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences dialogue for members, with the entire cast and executive producers Chuck Lorre, Steve Molaro, and Bill Prady. A highlight of the night was seeing my longtime friend Bob Newhart who has a recurring role on the show. And, it was great meeting Johnny Galecki who plays Leonard in the series. The actors have just started shooting their 7th season and the show has 8 Emmy nominations this year! Good luck to the cast & crew!
Tribute to Karen Black
For me, she was the big sister I didn’t get by birth, but she found me anyway. She was one of the first people I met when I became a working Hollywood actress, and it was my privilege to call her my best friend for my entire adult life, and I will miss her beyond words, but I am happy for her to be free of pain and… just free. We will see her again, and it will be gloriously and unmistakably her.
So, my dear spiritual soul sister, no RIP for you, because I know you won’t. Not a fat chance! But, rather, Bon Voyage, see you later, gator…miss you already and always.
All-star concert to help kids with special needs!
I will be attending this fun All-Star Concert event in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on September 9th, 2013 at the Marriott Baton Rouge Hotel ballroom!
Please come join us for a wonderful cause — to help kids with special needs. Lots of great music!
If you would like VIP Tix, please contact my friend Scott Innes at: scottinnes1015@hotmail.com, and tell him I sent you!
Crime Stoppers for safer communities!
I recently attended the Los Angeles Crime Stoppers 2013 Awards Reception event at Universal Studios along with my Despicable Me 2 friends!
The organization works with LA County Sheriff Lee Baca, LAPD Chief Charlie Beck, the Mayor’s office, and 44 law enforcement agencies in Los Angeles County and offers the public a secure and anonymous system of reporting tips. They provide financial rewards of up to $1,000 to individuals who provide information leading to an arrest. Rewards become a key incentive to encourage those who would otherwise not offer information related to a crime.
The Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers program (LA Crime Stoppers) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that works in partnership with the community, the media and law enforcement to solve crime and create a safer community. All contributions to LA Crime Stoppers are tax deductible.
There are more than 300 Crime Stoppers organizations in the United States and over 1,400 worldwide. This program has proven to be an asset to any community, with over eight hundred and fifty thousand arrests made, over one point two million crimes cleared, and eight billion dollars in property and drugs recovered in the last 33 years.
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