The cast remained pretty consistent throughout the show s run except for the character of Mr. Wilson. Joseph Kearns, the original Mr. Wilson, died midway through the 1961-62 season. He was replaced with Mr. Wilson s brother, John, who neatly filled the cranky man's shoes. The show continued with the new Mr. Wilson until September of 1963, when it went into two years of reruns on Saturday mornings. Dennis the Menace continues to live on today through syndication.
People still love the show because it s like watching a secret childhood fantasy brought to life.
At the same time, he d manage to show the adults they weren t always right just because they were older. In this way, the show is an enduring tribute to the free-thinking kid in us all. All rights reserved.