Jay North, star of "Dennis the Menace" numismatic television series, dies at 73

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  1. willieboyd2

    willieboyd2 First Class Poster

    Jay North, who starred as the towheaded mischief maker on television's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.

    Many of the "Dennis the Menace" episodes had stories related to numismatics and coin collecting, usually involving Dennis' neighbor Mr. Wilson.

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    Jay North holding Whitman coin albums
     
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  3. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    RIP Mr. North. :(
     
    SensibleSal66, Apr 7, 2025
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  4. enamel7

    enamel7 Junior Member

    I'm watching the show on antenna TV right now!
     
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  5. Gilbert

    Gilbert Part time collector Supporter

    Back when TV was fun to watch.
     
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  6. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    RIP Jay or Dennis. Loved the show but especially the nickel in the gum ball machine.
     
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    RIP.
     
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