13. The show did not end because of bad ratings
Generally shows get their plug pulled when the ratings drop and they are no longer profitable, but this was not the case with Leave it to Beaver. What happened was Jerry Mathers was headed to high school and wanted to focus on his studies. Production knew it wouldn’t be the same without him, so they ended things there after six great years.
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