In this "Sunspot", actor and artist Tony Dow, who beginning at age 12 starred as Wally Cleaver in the classic sitcom "Leave It to Beaver," explains to Jim Axelrod how he dealt with a depression that began, he says, at a young age. | CBS Sunday Morning

Tony Dow (RIP) was born on this day in 1945. Dow is best remembered for his role on #LeaveItToBeaver as Wally, the oldest brother of the Cleaver family. Dow also made appearances on #Emergency!, #Adam12, #MyThreeSons, and #QuincyME. Watch Tony Dow on #LeaveItToBeaver weekdays at 11a and 3a ET on FETV! 📺 | FETV

After #LeaveItToBeaver ended, Tony Dow served in the U.S. National Guard from '65 to '68, interrupting his acting career. Upon his return home, he got back into acting and guest-starred on #Adam12! Interestingly, he plays a Marine that just returned from the Vietnam War in the episode. Watch Tony Dow on #Adam12 tonight at 6p ET on FETV! 🚨 | FETV