Jay Waverly North is most remembered for his lead role in the CBS sitcom
Dennis the Menace which aired from 1959 to 1963. Jay was picked for the
lead role in the show by Hank Ketcham, creator of the Dennis the Menace
comic strip. Approximately five hundred hopefuls auditioned for the part.
Jay North (as Dennis) shown with show co-stars Gloria Henry and
Herbert Anderson who play his parents, Alice and Henry Mitchell.
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Jay , you were a natural actor—-nobody could have played Dennis better…I even saw Richie Cunningham on a few episodes…..I still laugh at you on retro TV………….
I used to watch Dennis The Menace when I was just about Jay Norh’s age. Being named Dennis, and also a menace the show has always been special to me.
No one else could fill the role of “Dennis” so perfectly. I don’t remember the show as a child, as I was born in August of 1961, but I enjoy watching them today for the first time, and enjoy the show very much. Mariann
I watched then and now (2012). You were awesome and the show had a great way of bringing wholesome values to our society. What are you doing now?
I was a regular then and now (2012). You were great and the show had a great way of bringing wholesome values to our society. What are you doing now?
wow we all get older hey how are ya?
jay did you do red chief
You were the PERFECT Dennis the menance.
I still love the show,it makes me feel good.
I watch Dinnis every night just before going to bed, the laughter and family fun of the cast and show takes away the strians of the day for me. I love you so much. What a cute little boy you were and a handsome man you became. Wish you’d ome to Facwebook so we could keep in touch. Hugs Judy
Jay , Did you ever find your father ? Do you ever miss the place you were a young boy at ? Do you wish Hollywood was like it used to be in the 50s ? I loved the valley and its gone !
I loved the show when I was a kid. And watch it now even as an adult. great. Keeps me young at heart.
My favorite line for Dennis was, “gee Mr. Wilson
Jay – I loved watching Dennis the Menace. I must say however, that this evening as I watched a “grown-up Jay on The Teacher, I was impressed. This is the only other show I’ve ever seen you in and I really enjoyed it. I hope and pray that you have found happiness and peace in your life.
Although always getting into trouble, his innocence brought people together. I still remember seeing the inside of Jay North’s home and his bedroom as a kid.
It was a thrill. The world needs more imagination.