Smarmy

[skinem]

According to an interview I read years ago, Ken Osmond said that as a police officer he was very rarely ever recognized as Eddie Haskell.
I've found that somewhat hard to believe. My theory is that is why he was shot 3 times.
ON the other hand, I picture burglers dissolving into laughter when being told to stop by Eddie Haskell...

[Stargzer]

Something tells me that as time went on fewer and fewer people would recognize him. I mean, when he was in his 40s (or even his 30s), how many 20-something scofflaws would have ever watched the show?

Hmmm ..... tippity-tippity-tap-tap-tap ... AHA!

From Wikipedia:

Contrary to popular belief, Ken Osmond did not die in the Vietnam War. After his child acting career, Osmond served 18 years as an officer with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), joining in 1970.[1] During his time on the force, he worked in vice, narcotics and as a motorcycle officer. He grew a mustache to help secure his anonymity. He was placed on disability and eventually retired after getting hit with three bullets while in a foot chase with a suspected car thief. He was saved by his bulletproof vest and belt buckle. He still earns a medical disability pension from the LAPD.

1. BillOReilly.com: The O'Reilly Factor Flash

Somehow, Eddie Haskell being involved in Vice seems appropriate, but I think we'd have expected Eddie to be on the other side.

[sluggo]

Somehow, Eddie Haskell being involved in Vice seems appropriate, but I think we'd have expected Eddie to be on the other side.

"Good afternoon Sergeant. Where have I been all day? Why, infiltrating one of those "adult film" businesses across town. It may take some time until I gain their trust though. Perhaps a few weeks, or years. My, you're looking well today..."

Rumor had it that Ken later become a porn star. The truth is that legendary adult film actor John Holmes billed himself satirically under the name "Eddie Haskell" a few times. Ken, an ultra conservative, was outraged and launched a $25 million suit that went all the way to the California Supreme Court. The court ruled for Holmes, however, stating that the name was protected as a satire. This case set a precedent in the matter, and is still referred to by other cases in California today. The owner of one L.A. adult movie house that had put up his marquee reading "Eddie Haskell of TV in 'Behind the Green Door' X-rated," was asked to remove the billing by none other than Police Officer Ken Osmond. (weblo)

I'm willing to bet his tone of voice was a bit different on that one "Hey ya little squirt, take that sign down!"

[Bailey]

My first suspect would have been Wally, who finally snapped after years of sublimating his anger towards Eddie...

yes, I wondered why he kept ignoring an obviously insane
Haskell, yet we are talking about the less-than-sophisticated Penultimate 50's show.

It is surprising though- you would think a burglar doing a job and suddenly finding himself interrupted by Eddie Haskell would kinda stop in his tracks and consider the surrealtiy long enough to give EH an advantage. Unless he was too busy going through his "Good afternoon Mister Burglar. My, that is a heavy television. I wonder if you would do my partner and I the honor of providing assistance...".

I'm willing to bet his tone of voice was a bit different on that one "Hey ya little squirt, take that sign down!"

yeah Theodore would have more reason to show the Haskell the door,then maybe I'm just not as nice as I should be. I always found him uh, er, annoying. I sort of iidentified as that kid.

B.

[Stargzer]

I'm willing to bet his tone of voice was a bit different on that one "Hey ya little squirt, take that sign down!"

Actually, 'twas ol' Robot-Face himself, Sluggo, that said that. I'm sure I've said enough. At least, that's what my wife seems to imply so frequently.