Leave It to Beaver (1957–1963): Season 6, Episode 3 - Wally's License - full transcript

Starring...

and...

13, 14, 15, 16, 17,
and one for good luck.

Boy, thanks for the
handkerchiefs, Beav.

- They're neat.
- Do you really like them?

Oh, sure, every guy
likes handkerchiefs.

Well, Mom said they
were always acceptable.

Yeah, they're good
to have all right.

I know you don't use them much,

but you might get
a cold or something.

Besides that, I only
had $1.25 to spend.



Yeah, sure.

Say, Beav, where's
that pen I was using?

Oh, it's in my pants.

What do you want
a pen for, Wally?

Oh, I got to have Dad sign

that application for
my learner's permit.

You think he will?

He said he would when I was 17.

Yeah, but he said that when
you were around 15, didn't he?

Well?

Well, parents promise you a
lot of stuff when you're little.

Well, they figure
it'll keep you quiet

and you'll forget about it.

Well, some parents
might do that,



but I don't think Mom and Dad
would ever break a promise.

Oh, they just won't come
right out and break it.

Well, what do you mean?

Well, somehow
they'll prove to you

it's for your own good.

Boy, this is neat.

Thanks a lot.

You like the color, Wally?

Oh, yeah, it's great.

Boy, it sure has
been a neat birthday.

Thanks for everything.

You're welcome, son.

Well, how does it
feel to be all of 17?

Oh, great, Dad.

Oh, uh, say, would
you sign this?

What is it?

Oh, it's just an application
for my learner's permit.

To drive?

Well, sure, Mom.

But Wally, you're only 17.

Well, I know, Mom.

That's the legal age
for driving in this state.

Yeah, Mom, now he
can have an accident,

and it's not even
against the law.

Ward, don't you
have anything to say?

Oh, yes.

Uh, well, Wally, this
is a little sudden now.

Don't you think we
ought to talk about it?

Gee, Dad, it's practically
all I've been talking about

for the past two years.

Well, I know. Yes, I know,

but well, there
are a lot of aspects

and ramifications to this.

Many.

Here it comes, Wally.

Beaver, there'll
be none of that.

Sorry, Dad.

Well, what kind of aspects, Dad?

Well, there's the
insurance for one thing.

That's quite expensive,
particularly for teenagers.

But gee, Dad, I'm going
to drive real carefully.

Well, I'm sure you will,

but you can't drive
without insurance.

Fire and theft,
collision, liability.

That'll give you some idea
of the things that can happen.

Wally, why don't you
wait a little longer?

Say, until your 17 and a half.

I'd feel better.

Oh, gee, Mom,

all the guys got their
licenses when they were 17.

Yeah, even Eddie Haskell,

and I'll bet Wally's
a better driver

than that globby guy.

Ward, could I see you
inside for a moment, please?

Gee, Mom, I got to learn
how to drive sometime.

Well, honey, I
didn't say you didn't,

but something like this
should be discussed thoroughly

for your own good.

Ward.

Boy, Wally, it's
funny how something

that almost breaks your
heart can be for your own good.

Oh, yeah.

Well, let's face it, Beav.

Getting a license
is a pretty big deal.

Ward, I can't fight this
license business by myself.

Well, dear, you heard me

tell him all about the
insurance and everything.

But he's just too young.

He may be old enough in the
eyes of the Motor Vehicle Bureau,

but they don't
know him like I do.

Look, dear, I'm not crazy
about the idea, either,

but we did promise him.

And we've never broken a promise

to either of the boys
before, have we?

No, so it seems to me
we've got one coming.

Ward, I'm only
thinking of Wally.

I'm afraid that's going
to be kind of hard to sell.

What are you going to
do, Wally, if they say no?

Well, what can I do?

I think you could
get Dad to okay it.

Mom's the one who's
putting up the fight.

Yeah, that's because
she was never a guy.

Yeah.

It's funny how it works.

Well, I know sometimes I
can get Mom all softened up,

and then Dad says no.

And sometimes I get
Dad all softened up,

and Mom says no.

I just don't know
who to work on.

Yeah.

Well, I guess it's best to
just make sure you're right

before you work on
either one of them.

Yeah.

Well, how about it, Mom, Dad?

Can I have my
license? Can I? Huh?

Yeah, well, Wally, let's say
for the moment that you can.

How are you going
to learn how to drive?

Well, gee, Dad,
don't you remember?

I told you they give a drivers'
training course at school.

They teach you how
to drive real good.

Oh, I see.

Uh, well, all right,
you go ahead

and take the driver
training course,

and we'll see how it works out.

Thanks a lot, Dad, Mom.

Don't thank me. I don't
like the whole idea.

Who gives you this
driving instruction?

Mr. Barnsdall.
That's all he teaches.

He's a real good driver, too.

Well, thanks a lot.
I'll sign up today.

So long, Mom, Dad.

So long, fellows.

So long, Mom and Dad.

Bye, boys.

Oh, June, you're smiling.

I was just thinking

maybe Wally will flunk
driver's training class.

Now, you know
you're just dreaming.

Well, when you're the
parents of a teenager,

dreaming's one of the things
that helps you keep going.

That's perfect, Shirley.

Thank you, Mr. Barnsdall.

Have you driven before?

No, never, but it
seems so simple.

All right, Wally, your turn.

Yeah.

Thanks, Wally.

Yeah, that's okay, Shirley.

Now, let's see if you
can do as well as Shirley.

Yes, sir.

There's nothing to it, Wally.

I know.

All right, let's go.

You know what's wrong, Wally?

Uh, no gas?

That's not it.

I know, Mr. Barnsdall.

Well, let Wally figure it out.

That's the only way to learn.

You forgot to turn the key.

Oh.

The key establishes the contact

which transmits
the electrical current

to the starter motor.

I know.

Uh, I had that in
general science.

Shall we try it again, Wally?

Good.

Put it in R instead of D.

Look, Shirley, would you
mind not talking to me?

You're making me
nervous. Sort of.

I was just trying to help.

Okay, Wally, once again.

And Shirley, just sit back.

If I were Wally's age, you'd
be making me nervous, too.

Yes, sir.

Wally, your emergency.

A little less pressure
on the brakes

when you come to a stop, Wally.

Yes, sir.

With power brakes, you only
have to get the slightest touch.

Thank you.

I had that in
general science, too.

Well, I'll see you both
tomorrow. Same time.

Okay, thanks Mr. Barnsdall.

Good-bye, Wally.

Yeah, sure, bye.

Wally, I know you'll
do better tomorrow.

Boy, I sure hope so.

Women always make a
man nervous, don't they?

I'll say. I guess
it's the same way

when my dad's driving and
my mom's in the back seat.

Well, don't worry
about it, Wally.

We'll have you ready
for your driver's test

in the next few weeks.

You've got fine coordination.

The only thing you need to do

is to keep your
mind on your driving

and off Shirley.

Okay, sir. Thank you very much.

That's perfect, Wally.

I think you're both ready
to apply for your licenses,

but make sure that you know
your vehicle code from A to Z.

That's very important.

If you don't do well on
your written examination,

you just won't get your license.

Oh, well, I went over it
last night with my father,

and I got everything perfect.

Yeah, well, I think
I know it pretty well,

but I'm going to go over
it again to make sure.

Wally, I just read it over once,
and I remembered everything.

Yeah, that's... That's great.

Well, good luck to both of you.

Thank you, sir.

Oh, Wally, when you drive,
just remember to concentrate.

Well, that's how I do it,

and you can see I don't
have any trouble at all.

Gee whiz, Shirley, you act like

you were ready for the
Indianapolis or something.

Okay, Beav, what's next?

What are the rules
for a left-hand turn?

Well, first you get
in the left-hand lane,

and then you wait, and
you watch the turning point

until it's safe to
complete the turn.

Right.

Wally, you didn't
put your hand out.

But, gee, Mom, this
is only a written test.

I don't have to stick my
hand out while I'm writing.

Well, son, I think
it's a good idea

to get the picture of
actually being in a car

and doing the proper things.

Okay, when I make
a left-hand turn,

I stick my arm straight out.

That's right, dear.

Hey, Wally, you
forgot to say something

about putting the blinkers on.

Beav, I know you put that on.

But you didn't say so,

and the man's not
going to pass you

on what you're supposed
to know. Right, Dad?

Right, Beaver.

Uh, now, Wally, in
making your left turn,

what do you consider
a safe distance

between you and an oncoming car?

Oh, I guess about 100 feet.

Yeah, or a little more.

I'd say 200,

and I'd feel a lot better
if you made it 300.

300 feet?

Mom, do you realize
that that's about 2 blocks?

I don't even know if I could
see a car that far away.

Ward, maybe Wally should
have glasses before he drives.

Mom, please. I'm getting
over-trained with all this help.

I'll get it.

- Hi, Eddie.
- Hello, chum.

Just thought I'd drop by

and maybe help you
with the vehicle code.

Oh, well, thanks a lot,
Eddie, but Beaver's been...

Oh, good evening, Mrs.
Cleaver, Mr. Cleaver.

Hello, Eddie.

And how are you, Theodore?

Oh, I'm fine, Edward.

Uh, I was just wondering

if I might be of any
assistance to Wally.

Yeah, why don't you... Beaver.

Being a licensed driver myself,

I am pretty familiar
with the code.

Uh, Wally, you know
that there are some places

on a freeway where you're
allowed to go 65 miles an hour.

Wally, I forbid you to
go 65 miles an hour.

Who said I was?

Well, I didn't mean right away.

I feel that the novice driver

should take it easy
in the beginning.

How long have you
been driving, Eddie?

In three weeks,
it'll be two months.

I didn't realize you
were such an old hand.

Come on, Beav. Let's
get going. What's next?

I got to get this stuff
down by tomorrow morning.

What do you do if you
see a yellow flashing light?

Well, you just
slow up a little bit.

And proceed with caution
otherwise you'll get a ticket.

Well, most likely you'll
just get a warning.

Eddie, I'm sure if Wally

deserves a ticket,
he'll get one.

Well, it probably wouldn't be
more than ten bucks anyway.

Ten bucks.

Boy, Wally, you wouldn't
get any allowance for weeks.

That would be a good lesson.
Be cautious in the first place.

Look, I haven't even
driven the car yet,

and here I've
already got a ticket.

I appreciate all your
help and everything,

I think if Beaver
and I just got alone,

I could probably learn more.

Well, whatever you say, Wally.

Come on, Wally. Let's go.

And if you panic,
Wally, don't worry.

They'll let you
take the test over.

Well, now, who said
I'm going to panic?

Well, I just said if.

See you, pal.

Don't worry, Wally.

If they'll let guys like
Eddie pass the test,

that means they'll
let anybody drive.

No, they won't.

The only reason he passed
is he took the test three times.

Wally, you've got
to eat something.

Oh, I'll eat when I get home.

Oh, honey, you can't
take a driver's test

on an empty stomach.

Well, they didn't say anything
about that in the book, Mom.

Wally, if you're too
nervous about it,

you know, you can
delay the test, take it later.

Oh, no, it's not that
I'm nervous, Mom.

It's just that I don't feel like
eating anything. That's all.

Do you remember
everything I taught you, Wally?

Yeah, I think so.

Well, I'd say it's about
time we were going, son.

Oh, well, I'll get my sweater.

Oh, you're not coming,
too, are you, Mom?

Well, I thought I would,

but if you'd rather I didn't...

Oh, it's not that I don't
want you or anything.

It's just that the
guy might think

I brought a cheering
section or something.

That's right, dear. I don't
think it's really necessary.

Oh, well, it's quite all right.

What about me, Wally?

No, Beaver, just Dad.

Well, shall we?

Now, Wally, drive carefully.

And keep your eyes on the road.

Okay, Mom. Okay.

Well, you'd think
I was taking a test

to be an astronaut or something.

Good luck, Wally, and I'll say
some driving prayers for you.

How did I do, sir?

I'm afraid you'll
have to try it again

in a few weeks, Miss Fletcher.

But I didn't think I
did anything wrong.

Well, that might
be your trouble.

You drive, but you don't

pay enough attention
to what you're doing.

Some of your turns
were much too sharp.

You didn't slow down
when you should,

and you didn't
come to full stops.

We'll see how you
do the next time, huh?

Gee, I'm sorry, Shirley.

Oh, he flunked me because
he doesn't like teenagers.

- Wallace Cleaver?
- Yes, sir?

Where's your car?

Right over there, sir.

All right, let's go.

Well, I guess it's
all over by now.

Yeah, I just hope
he didn't hit anything

with that traffic
guy in the car.

Oh, I'm sure they take them

on roads where
there isn't much traffic.

Yeah, but there's still
lamp posts and stuff.

Beaver, don't talk that way.

I think he'll pass.

I taught him everything I could.

I just wish they were back here.

You know, Mom, I wish
you weren't so nervous.

In a couple of years,

I'm going to be taking the
same test to get my license.

Oh, no.

With four of us driving,

we'll probably have to
buy a couple more cars.

Oh, at least a couple.

Beaver, do you think your
father is made of money?

Well, gee, Mom, cars
aren't so expensive.

Well, me and Wally
were looking in the paper,

and we saw a '38
DeSoto for only $40,

and it's in good
running condition, too.

Beaver, did you really pray

that your brother
would pass the test?

Well, sure, Mom.

When you know your brother
wants something this bad,

you got to help him all you can.

- Hi.
- I passed.

Congratulations.

Great, Wally.

No problems at all?

No, he did just fine.

Have you got your license?

Yeah, they gave me
this temporary one.

Oh, well, thank
goodness that's over with.

Yeah, I was real
proud of our boy.

Me, too.

- Say, Dad?
- Uh-huh?

Um, would it be okay if I
took the car out tonight?

Tonight?

Well, sure, Mom. Why not?

I'm a legally
licensed driver now.

Oh, but Wally, you
just got your license.

It's... It isn't even cold yet.

There's something in
what your mother says.

But gee, Mom, you agreed
to let me have the license.

Well, I know I did,

but it's just that I never
thought of you actually driving.

Well, that is so soon, I mean.

Son, was there
some place important

that you wanted
to drive to tonight?

Well... Well, yeah.

Yeah, I got a date.

Oh, with whom?

Well... Well, look,
I don't know yet,

but when you get your license,
you just got to make a date.

Well, all right, Wally, if
you don't stay out late.

Oh, no, I'll just
go for a drive.

Can I go, too, Wally?

On a date?

Well, I promise to
look the other way

when you say good night to her.

Ward, what time is it now?

It's just three minutes later

than it was the last
time you asked, dear.

Ward, he's been gone an hour.
Is there enough gas in the car?

Yes, dear.

Boy, Mom, are you
going to be jumpy like this

every time Wally goes out?

Well, I hope not, Beaver.

There he is now, dear.
You can stop shaking.

Good evening, everybody.

Oh, hello, Eddie.

Is Wally home?

No, he's out driving unless
he got stuck some place.

Oh, then he got his license.

I thought he would.

Wally has fairly
good coordination.

Yes, he gets by.

Do you mind if I wait for him?

No, no, not at all.

Well, thank you.
That's very nice of you.

Not at all.

Maybe he got a ticket.

Oh, I hardly think so, Beaver.

Wally will be very
cautious this first time.

Oh, you can get a
ticket for that, too.

Going too slow
and blocking traffic.

Ward, maybe we should
call Mary Ellen Rogers' house.

Maybe Wally stopped off there.

Oh, let's give him
another ten minutes.

Boy, I sure wish I was 17.

That's all I need.

Now that must be him.

Ah, I felt sure there
was nothing wrong.

- Hi.
- Hi. Well, how did it go, son?

Oh, great, no problems at all.

- I took it real easy.
- Good.

Hey, you want to
get something to eat?

Yeah, sure.

Come on. Let's
go in the kitchen.

You can come, too, Beav.

Oh, uh, say, Dad, I thought
of something I better do.

Yeah, what's that?

Better get another
set of keys made.

You know, so we'll
each have a set.

That's very thoughtful of you.

Well, dear, he's finally soloed.

Yes, do you suppose we're
going to be this nervous

every time Wally
goes out? Me, anyway?

Oh, I think it will
probably wear off.

I expect all parents go through
pretty much the same thing.

Matter of fact, I think this
is sort of a lesson for us.

- A lesson?
- Mm-hmm.

We're learning that
our kids finally grow up.

This is the beginning,
driving a car.

Then off to college and
get a job. Get married.

- Children.
- Children?

Me, a grandmother?

Ward, I'm not
ready for that yet.

I just got over
having a license.

Hey, Wally, how did it feel
to drive a car all by yourself

with no adults watching you?

Oh, pretty funny.

What do you mean funny?

Well, for years you
think about driving,

and all you think about is
all the fun it's going to be.

Well, wasn't it fun?

Oh, yeah, it's fun all
right, but well, I don't know.

When I was driving over

to Mary Ellen Rogers'
house all alone,

I got to thinking I had
a big responsibility.

Well, Dad will pay
for the gas, won't he?

That's not what
I'm talking about.

What I mean is you're
behind the wheel

and you're being real careful
and you're on your own.

You got to make sure
that nothing happens

'cause if it does,

it's your own fault
and nobody else's.

You know, Wally, you're
starting to talk just like a grownup.

Well, it's just that a
guy begins to realize

that being grown up
is a big responsibility.

Yeah, maybe that's why
Dad worries about us so much.

He knows about all the stuff
that can go wrong on a guy.

Yeah, I guess I never knew

I had it so good
when I was a kid.

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