<P> In the last episode that aired before Kearns ' death , episode 89 entitled `` Where There 's a Will '' , the story dealt with Mr. Wilson making out a will and explaining that Dennis would inherit his gold watch when he dies . The last episode Kearns filmed was titled `` The Man Next Door '' , episode 100 , and shown on May 6 , 1962 . Sylvia Field as George 's wife , Martha , remained for a few more broadcasts , with John Wilson appearing in episode 103 , `` John Wilson 's Cushion '' , which aired on May 27 , 1962 . There were references to George being ' back east ' in subsequent shows . While Kearns was still filming episodes , the show introduced Edward Everett Horton as George 's Uncle Ned , beginning with episode 90 . Horton subsequently appeared twice more . In season four , Field was replaced in the cast by Sara Seegar , playing John Wilson 's wife , Eloise . </P>
<P> In the last episode that aired before Kearns ' death , episode 89 entitled `` Where There 's a Will '' , the story dealt with Mr. Wilson making out a will and explaining that Dennis would inherit his gold watch when he dies . The last episode Kearns filmed was titled `` The Man Next Door '' , episode 100 , and shown on May 6 , 1962 . Sylvia Field as George 's wife , Martha , remained for a few more broadcasts , with John Wilson appearing in episode 103 , `` John Wilson 's Cushion '' , which aired on May 27 , 1962 . There were references to George being ' back east ' in subsequent shows . While Kearns was still filming episodes , the show introduced Edward Everett Horton as George 's Uncle Ned , beginning with episode 90 . Horton subsequently appeared twice more . In season four , Field was replaced in the cast by Sara Seegar , playing John Wilson 's wife , Eloise . </P>
who played uncle ned on dennis the menace
who played uncle ned on dennis the menace
Edward Everett Horton
Edward Everett Horton