Sue Randall Movies
Petite, dark-haired Sue Randall only ever made two appearances on the big screen, in a supporting role in Walter Lang's battle-of-the-sexes comedy Desk Set (1957), portraying a member of Katharine Hepburn's research staff, and co-starring in O'Dale Ireland's exploitation thriller Date Bait (1960), made for Roger Corman's low-budget Filmgroup company. Millions of baby-boomer television viewers, however, will always remember Randall fondly for her portrayal of Miss Alice Landers, Beaver Cleaver's favorite teacher on Leave It to Beaver; from 1958 through 1962, the object of a crush on the part of the series' young hero as well as his eternal admiration, Miss Landers was virtually a fixture in American popular culture for five years. Randall also had a starring role in the 1955 series Valiant Lady and appeared on series such as Sea Hunt, Perry Mason, The Fugitive, 77 Sunset Strip, The F.B.I., Gunsmoke, Wendy and Me, and I Spy, before retiring in 1965. She was one of the few surviving major supporting cast members who did not participate in Still the Beaver (1983), the revival of the series. Randall died of cancer in 1984 at the age of 49. ~ Bruce Eder, Rovi- 1965
Season Six of Bonanza was brought to a close on May 23, 1965, with another of the series' many "redeption" yarns. In "Patchwork Man," Grant Williams (best known for his star turn in the classic sci-fier The Incredible Shrinking Man) is cast as Albert "Patch" Saunders, a self-deprecating loner living in a ghost town. Feeling a bit sorry for Patch, Hoss Cartwright hires him as a Ponderosa ranch-hand. Hoss soon discovers why Patch is such a recluse: The man is a craven coward, pure and simple. Bruce Gordon, the former "Frank Nitti" on The Untouchables, appears as Bronson, while Sue Randall onetime "Miss Landers" on Leave It to Beaver, is seen as Ann. "Patchwork Man" was cowritten by Don Tait and actor Walter Koenig. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, (more)
- 1965
Season Three of The Fugitive finds Richard Kimble (David Janssen), wrongly accused of his wife's murder, still on the lam from the relentless Lt. Gerard (Barry Morse), still desperately searching for the One-Armed Man who committed the murder for which Kimble was condemned to death. Now using the alias "George Egan", Kimble becomes a local hero when he rescues Janet Kegler (Lane Bradbury), who had been taken hostage by a convict. Wounded in the melee, Kimble is taken to a prison hospital for treatment, where Janet begs Warden Malone (Lin McCarthy) to set the fugitive free before Gerard arrives. But both Kimble and prison trustee Mickey Deming (a pre-Mission: Impossible Greg Morris) are placed in harm's way by a blackmailing convict who is intent on stealing the hospital's supply of morphine. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1965
Martin (Ray Walston) needs to lose a just a little bit of weight to fit into his spacesuit. Unfortunately, Tim (Bill Bixby) flips the wrong switch on the weight-loss machine, which promptly shrinks Martin's spaceship to the size of a toy. Worse still, the teeny-tiny vessel is carried off by a dog and ulimately retrieved by a toy manufactuer, who plans to mass-produce the item and make a fortune. Martin and Tim conduct a desperate search for the spaceship--but how will they find the real one amidst all those duplicates? Featured in the cast are Leave It to Beaver's former "Miss Landers" Sue Randall) and The Flying Nun's future "Sister Jacqueline" Marge Redmond. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1965
Sue Randall, who played Miss Landers on the classic sitcom Leave It to Beaver, appears in this I Spy episode as Louise Richards, the wife of an American pilot captured by Communists. Louise exhorts agents Kelly and Scott to agree to the captors' demands and turn over double agent Eric Thorsten (Kurt Krueger) in exchange for her husband. But Thorsten is nowhere to be found -- and that's only one of the surprise twists in the story. First telecast on November 10, 1965, "No Exchange on Damaged Merchandise" was written by the celebrated team of Garry Marshall and Jerry Belson, normally specialists in situation comedy. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1965
Virginia City welcomes new preacher Paul Watson (Glenn Corbett), a former gunslinger who'd "seen the light" five years earlier. But Watson's new lifestyle-and indeed, his life itself-is threatened by the arrival of Cliff Rexford (Michael Witney), who has not quite forgiven Paul for killing Cliff's brother. Sue Randall, best known as "Miss Landers" on Leave It to Beaver, makes another of her many Bonanza appearances as Paul's wife Sue. The teleplay by Thomas Thompson and Robert L. Goodwin manages to make a passing but pivotal reference to Adam Cartwright, who'd been written out of Bonanza when Pernell Roberts left the series during its eighth season. "Mighty is the Word" originally aired on November 7, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, (more)
- 1964
Written by Bernard Schoenfeld, this moderately amusing Twilight Zone outing stars Wally Cox as nerdish computer technician James Elwood. Falling in love with secretary Millie (Sue Randall aka "Miss Landers" on Leave It to Beaver), Elwood begins receiving romantic advice from a most unlikely source -- his own giant computer "Agnes." Unfortunately, it turns out that Agnes has an agenda of her own. According to some reports, "From Agnes with Love" was intended as a pilot for a Wally Cox TV series; whatever the case, it first aired February 14, 1964. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Wally Cox, Sue Randall, (more)
- 1964
Amy Scott (Sue Randall) engages the services of both detective Paul Drake (William Hopper) and professional psychic Madama Zillia (Lori March), claiming that she wants to locate a troubled young man named Tommy Stiller (John Napier). What Paul doesn't know is that Amy is actually Tommy's sister Arnell, and that she is really trying to gather evidence proving that Madame Zillia, whom Arnell holds responsible for the suicide of her father, is a fraud. Disturbingly, Zillia's prediction that there is a death in Arnell's future comes true when the girl's landlord Victor Bundy, who was in cahoots with the phony psychic, is murdered. From this point forward, Arnell's future is in the hands of defense attorney Perry Mason (Raymond Burr). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1963
The 234th and final episode of Leave It to Beaver is also the series' first "clip show," comprised of highlights from the past six seasons. While doing a bit of cleaning around the house, June (Barbara Billingsley) comes across a little windup toy that belonged to Beaver (Jerry Mathers) and Wally (Tony Dow) when they were kids. This sets June and Ward (Hugh Beaumont) to reminiscing about the various adventures undertaken by their boys in their younger days. Before long, the older Cleavers are paging through a family scrapbook, full of photos conveniently taken at crucial points in several past episodes. (A question: who snapped the pictures, and how did they know that something funny was abut to happen?) Showcased in this episode are scenes from "Beaver Gets 'Spelled," "New Neighbors," "My Brother's Girl," "The Shave," "Beaver Runs Away," "Larry Hides Out," "Teacher Comes to Dinner," and "Wally's Election" (a clip from "Beaver and Andy" was removed just before this episode aired). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Ken Osmond, Pamela Baird, (more)
- 1963
After rescuing several children from a burning school bus, a seriously injured Kimble (David Janssen)--alias "George Porter"--is brought into the home of Al Springer (Frank Overton), sheriff of Northoak. Unaware of Kimble's true identity, Al and his wife Wilma (Nancy Wickmire) take a strong liking to the recuperating stranger, as does everyone else in town. Will this surfeit of goodwill save Kimble from being taken into custody by Lt. Gerard (Barry Morse), or will Al place duty above friendship and turn the fugitive in? ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1962
A true watershed in the Leave It to Beaver canon, this episode finds Beaver (Jerry Mathers) reaching that "awkward age" when it seems that nothing he does is right and no one is willing to make allowance for his youth. Convinced that his folks have stopped loving him, Beaver decides to clean up his act -- by cleaning up his room -- then is plunged into despair when Ward (Hugh Beaumont) and June (Barbara Billingsley) apparently take no notice. In desperation, he wanders around the haunts of his youth, only to find that the firehouse where he used to pass the time with old Gus (Burt Mustin) is closed up -- and in the most devastating blow of all, his beloved elementary school teacher Miss Landers (Sue Randall) almost doesn't recognize him! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Sue Randall, Burt Mustin, (more)
- 1961
Citing the example of W. Somerset Maugham, Ward (Hugh Beaumont) encourages Beaver's writing aspirations by purchasing his son a diary. Each day, Ward says, Beaver (Jerry Mathers) can practice his literary skills by jotting down his daily adventures. Then one day, when Beaver fails to come home from school on time, his worried parents pick the lock on his diary in hopes of figuring out where he might be -- and when they read their son's purple prose, it practically knocks their eyes out! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Stephen Talbot, Sue Randall, (more)
- 1961
Beaver (Jerry Mathers) is looking forward to his dramatic debut when he is cast in a school play. Alas, the script requires Beaver to kiss a girl -- which, to our hero, is a fate worse than death (well, almost). Nervously, Beaver tries to drop out of the production, but his parents force him to keep his commitment. The solution to this problem obliges Beaver to employ a bit of "sensory recall" during the play -- though chances are he's unaware that he is emulating the great Stanislavsky! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Sue Randall, Karen Sue Trent, (more)
- 1961
Hoping to win a school contest, Beaver (Jerry Mathers) sets about to design a poster depicting the colonial period. The results are certainly colorful, but several miles removed from "artistic." In desperation, Beaver begs his dad Ward (Hugh Beaumont) to design the poster for him. Ward refuses to do so, sending Beaver even further into the doldrums -- until the inevitable surprise ending of this charming (and thoroughly credible) episode. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Sue Randall, Stephen Talbot, (more)
- 1961
While Ward (Hugh Beaumont) is on a business trip to St. Louis, Wally (Tony Dow) has been appointed "substitute father" to brother Beaver (Jerry Mathers). Soon afterward, Beaver gets into trouble by using (gasp!) bad language in school, whereupon Miss Landers (Sue Randall) demands a meeting with our hero's parents. Thus it is that Wally makes a game effort to pass himself off as "Mr. Cleaver" -- with the expected results. This is the final episode of Leave It to Beaver's fourth season, and the last in which Sue Randall appears as Beav's teacher (though she'll return for a cameo appearance the following year). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Stephen Talbot, Richard Correll, (more)
- 1961
While working at the Ponderosa, wrangler Johnny Lightly (Ben Cooper) suffers an accident that costs him the use of both legs. Though Dr. Kay (Addison Richards theorizes that the injuries may not last, Johnny has given up the will to live. The only hope for Johnny's recovery rests in his growing affection for Dr. Kay's assistant Ann Davis (played by Sue Randall), formerly Miss Landers on Leave It to Beaver). R.G. Armstrong co-stars as Nathan Clay. First shown on November 26, 1961, "The Horse Breaker" was written by Frank Chase. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Lorne Greene, Pernell Roberts, (more)
- 1961
Beaver (Jerry Mathers) swells up with pride when his teacher appoints him to the position of junior fire chief. Unfortunately, Beaver's ego swells as well, and before long he is using citations for the flimsiest of infractions, serving them upon neighbors, friends, and family members alike. It falls to Ward (Hugh Beaumont) to convince Beaver to avoid being carried away by his lofty position -- while at the same time not discouraging Beaver from taking his responsibilities seriously. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Stephen Talbot, Richard Correll, (more)
- 1961
Sneaking a peek at Beaver's report card, Eddie (Ken Osmond) prankishly changes the arithmetic grade from a D minus to a B plus. Fully aware that Beaver (Jerry Mathers) is hardly a Rhodes scholar when it comes to math, June (Barbara Billingsley) figures out that the grade has been altered. Beav, of course, insists that he hasn't tampered with his report card, thereby setting up the big situation of the evening; will truth prevail, or will our hero be clobbered for something that he didn't do? ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Ken Osmond, Sue Randall, (more)
- 1961
Beaver (Jerry Mathers) and his buddy Gilbert (Stephen Talbot) conspire to make "funny faces" when their class picture is taken. But when the flash-bulb goes off, Beaver is the only one who is contorting his face and sticking out his tongue! Undoubtedly, dad Ward (Hugh Beaumont) is going to blow his top when he finds out that his son is responsible for "wrecking" the photo session. In the end, however, Beaver is rescued by the unexpected intervention of classmate Myrtle Jarvis (who doesn't even get a mention in the closing credits). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Stephen Talbot, Sue Randall, (more)
- 1960
While fishing at Miller's Pond with Wally (Tony Dow), Beaver (Jerry Mathers) swims a very short distance through the shallow water to retrieve an empty canoe. After the canoe's grateful owner makes a big fuss over Beaver, the story of his "rescue" improves with each telling. By the time Beaver's act of courtesy has reached his classmates, our "hero" is credited with saving a girl who was trapped in a runaway speedboat! This episode was directed by former child actor and future M*A*S*H producer, Gene Reynolds. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Sue Randall, Jeri Weil, (more)
- 1960
Beaver (Jerry Mathers) makes the acquaintance of Kenneth Purcell (Gil Rogers), a new kid in school who seems desperate for friendship. Not long afterward, things start disappearing from Beaver's classroom. June (Barbara Billingsley) finds the missing items under Beaver's bed, and jumps to the obvious conclusion. Of course, by this time the viewer has figured out that Kenneth and not Beaver is the thief -- but the story isn't quite over yet. Jean Vander Pyl, best known as the voice of Wilma Flintstone, is here seen as Mrs. Thompson. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jean Vander Pyl, Sue Randall, (more)
- 1960
When his school holds a pet fair, Beaver (Jerry Mathers) gets neurotic over the fact that everyone owns a pet except him. To save face, he brags that he owns the talking parrot that he recently saw in the window of the local pet store. Of course, Beaver is certain that he can back up his boast by talking his dad Ward (Hugh Beaumont) into purchasing the parrot. But Ward isn't exactly made of money, and the best he can do is to bring home a hamster -- and boy, will Beaver get the business this time! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Sue Randall, Rusty Stevens, (more)
- 1960
Two adolescents learn the hard way about listening to their parents after they disregard their elders' advice, elope, and move out on their own. Unfortunately, they end up on the seamy side of town where they are victimized by the bride's vengeful ex-boy friend and his psychotic drug-addicted brother. The youngsters must also contend with other assorted criminals, including drug dealers and mobsters. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- 1960
Hired by elderly Cynthia Parker (Eleanor Audley), Paladin heads to Cedar Wells to rout out the town's resident "bad guy" Amos Saint (Don O'Kelly) and his gang. Paladin is also supposed to persuade Cynthia's timid nephew, schoolteacher Laredo Perkins (William Joyce, to return to the East. But Laredo is anxious to impress his girl friend Ruth (played by Leave It to Beaver's beloved "Miss Landers", Sue Randall), and he begs Paladin to teach him how to handle a gun--at least long enough to take on the Saint gang himself! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1960
Feeling neglected by her rich husband Carl (Howard Petrie), Alice Gorman (June Dayton) is attracted to Carl's no-good, leeching nephew Jim Ferris (William Campbell). What follows is a treacherous morass of greed, grand robbery ($80,000 worth) and murder, with innocent secretary Betty Wilkins (Sue Randall) taking the rap and Perry Mason (Raymond Burr) rushing to her defense. Originally identified by TV Guide as Perry Mason's fourth-season opener, this episode was actually that season's third entry, preceded by a brace of episodes left over from Season Three. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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