June+Cleaver

=__//June Cleaver//__= Contemporary, Historical Allusion
 * Allusion**
 * Type of Allusion**


 * Explanation/Background**

Born: December 22, 1915 Died: October 16, 2010


 * Family**

In the show "Leave it to Beaver" June Cleaver appeared as the mother, Hugh Beaument as the father, Tony Dow as the older brother, Jerry Mathers as the younger brother. In the sitcom they were as if the perfect family.


 * Leave It To Beaver**

Barbara Billingsley played June Cleaver in the sitcom "Leave It To Beaver". Her role in the show was to play the all-loving mother who would listen to any of her sons and knew how to reply. June Cleaver was the prototype for a American mom. She was potrayed as the sweet, loving and perfect mom. The show began in the 1950's and ended in 1963.


 * Allusion Representation**

The allusion shows the June Cleaver is the "perfect mom' If you were to call any mom June Cleaver you would be referring it to be calling her perfect or as close.The allusion represents a dedicated mother to america who cares for everyone.


 * Other Information**

"If the Garden of Eden was starting anew, June would be the ideal Ever-pretty, tireless wife, mother and home maker" ([], 10/27/10) For millions of viewers june cleaver has grown to become the essential american mother. An Orphan's dream would be to have a mother like June Cleaver.
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 * Links **

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Hinckley, David. "Barbara Billingsley, Leave It Beaver's June Cleaver Was Prototypical Amercian Mom." Nydailynews.com. NY Daily News, 17 Oct. 2010. Web. 21 Oct. 2010. [].
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