For quite some time, there has been some confusion surrounding the character of Chester Anderson, one of Wally’s friends on the first through third seasons of the sitcom Leave it to Beaver. The confusion centers around the actor who played Chester Anderson. Was it Buddy Hart, the actor listed in the closing credits of each
Chester Anderson (Buddy Joe Hooker) didn't appear in the reunion movie or the TV show that followed. Maybe, like, Stephen Talbot, he wanted to distance himself from the show. It's also conceivable that he was too busy with his stunt career.
Arguably, he is the most successful of all the actors and actresses from LITB, although not the best known.
I totally agree with you. I tried to reach out to him when I was writing my exhaustive book about Leave it to Beaver, but wasn't able to contact him. I may try again. He is one of my favorite people. I'd love to ask him about the movie Hooper. I'm pretty sure he worked on that one.
Chester Anderson (Buddy Joe Hooker) didn't appear in the reunion movie or the TV show that followed. Maybe, like, Stephen Talbot, he wanted to distance himself from the show. It's also conceivable that he was too busy with his stunt career.
Arguably, he is the most successful of all the actors and actresses from LITB, although not the best known.
I totally agree with you. I tried to reach out to him when I was writing my exhaustive book about Leave it to Beaver, but wasn't able to contact him. I may try again. He is one of my favorite people. I'd love to ask him about the movie Hooper. I'm pretty sure he worked on that one.
If you're successful, I'd like to hear his thoughts.
I believe his father was a stunt man for westerns.