The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet is an American sitcom, airing on ABC from October 3, 1952 through March 26, 1966, starring the real life Nelson family. After a long run on radio, the show was brought to television where it continued its success, running on both radio and television for a few years. The series stars Ozzie Nelson and his wife, singer Harriet Nelson, and their young sons, David and Eric "Ricky" Nelson. Don DeFore had a recurring role as the Nelsons' friendly neighbor "Thorny".
Cast: Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, David Nelson
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39 episodes
1. The RivalsDavid has a rival, and his name is Will Thornberry - his next door neighbor.TV-GCCOct 3, 1952
2. The PoetOzzie and Harriet read the newspaper and talk about Nancy Walker.TV-GCCOct 10, 1952
3. The PillsOzzie decides to diet so he can fit into a pair of size 33 pants.TV-GCCOct 17, 1952
4. The Fall GuyOzzie quickly regrets advising David against allowing people to take advantage of his good nature.TV-GCCOct 24, 1952
5. Halloween PartyOn Halloween night, Ozzie and Thorny make plans to attend a non-costume party as Satan and a Scotsman. Meanwhile Ricky and David attend a Halloween Party at school and the Nelson household is besieged by children demanding candy - or else.TV-GCCOct 31, 1952
6. Riviera BalletOzzie has tickets to the Riviera Ballet, but Harriet doesn't want him to go because the actresses will be wearing skimpy bathing suits.TV-GCCNov 7, 1952
7. David the BabysitterDavid gets a babysitting job and Ozzie is worried about David and the baby.TV-GCCNov 14, 1952
8. Rick Goes To A DanceRicky receives a perfumed letter from his neighbor, Julie Thornberry, inviting him to his first dance.TV-GCCNov 21, 1952
9. Day After ThanksgivingHaving come home the previous day from Aunt Ellen's without any Thanksgiving leftovers, Ozzie and the boys become obsessed with a craving for more turkeyTV-GCCNov 28, 1952
10. Thorny's GiftOzzie is outraged after he doesn't receive a timely 'thank you' for the birthday gift he sent to Thorny.TV-GCCDec 5, 1952
11. Harriet's HairdoHarriet decides to try a new hair style but it doesn't go over well with the Nelson men. Ozzie gently tries to suggest he wants her to go back to the look he's used to.TV-GCCDec 12, 1952
12. The Boys' Christmas MoneyThe boys want to earn extra money for Christmas, so Ozzie gives them permission to look for work.TV-GCCDec 19, 1952
13. The Late Christmas GiftOzzie and David receive Christmas gifts after Christmas from Grandma Nelson.TV-GCC30minDec 26, 1952
14. Newspaper Write-upOzzie becomes upset, and increasingly obsessed, by a newspaper tribute to him that messes up his name.TV-GCCJan 2, 1953
15. Basketball PlayersOzzie and Thorny's discussion about basketball escalates until they challenge each other to a game. They include their sons in the grudge match but then begin having second thoughts.TV-GCCJan 9, 1953
16. Stop WorryingOzzie discovers his family worrying about different things, and admonishes them, as well as rationalizing them out of their concerns. But later he reads a magazine article and seems to have trouble fighting off worry himself.TV-GCCJan 16, 1953
17. The Tuba AffairOzzie wants to establish that he's head-of-the-household, and Harriet wants to be a good wife. Marital strife ensues.TV-GCCJan 23, 1953
18. The Rover BoysWhile discussing The Rover Boys' books with Thorny, Ozzie takes off to check out a book at the library, hoping to prove Thorny wrong. But when he's caught with a big book, one of his boys' teachers is convinced he knows a lot about the Peloponnesian War and asks him to lead a book discussion. Ozzie is just too proud to admit the truth and decides to learn everything he can before the PTA meeting.TV-GCCJan 30, 1953
19. Separate RoomsDavid and Ricky finally get their own separate rooms - with hilarious results.TV-GCCFeb 6, 1953
20. The Valentine ShowOzzie and Harriet are concerned that David will blow all the money he's saved on a new girl he's taking to a Valentine's Day dance.TV-GCCFeb 13, 1953
21. The Traffic SignalThere's a new traffic signal, and no one knows who should take the credit or get the blame.TV-GCCFeb 20, 1953
22. The Dental ReceptionistOzzie soon regrets a flirtatious moment shared with his dentist's new southern belle receptionist.TV-GCCFeb 27, 1953
23. The SpeechOzzie painstakingly rehearses for a speech.TV-GCCMar 6, 1953
24. The SafecrackersWhile in Herb Dunkle's empty office, Ozzie teaches Ricky how to crack a safe.TV-GCCMar 13, 1953
25. Brother Beesley's PhilosophyAndy Beesley gives Ozzie a new outlook on life: Enjoy life, while you can. Ozzie takes this philosophy to heart and sends the family on a spending spree down at The Emporium - a spending spree he soon regrets.TV-GCCMar 20, 1953
26. The Bowling AlleyFearing that Ozzie is coming down with a cold, Harriet orders her husband to spend the evening convalescing and then goes shopping with a friend. Ozzie manages a rapid recovery when Thorny reminds him of a date they made to go bowling.TV-GCCMar 27, 1953
27. The Orchid and the VioletIt's spring, and love is in the air, so Ozzie wants to surprise Harriet by having a bunch of violets delivered to her. When orchids show up, instead, Ozzie suspects they're from an old rich boyfriend of Harriet's.TV-GCCApr 3, 1953
28. The Pancake MixHasty Tasty Pancake Company is offering a double-your-money-back guarantee, so Ricky decides to apply for a refund.TV-GCCApr 10, 1953
29. Whistler's DaughterOzzie has some fast talking to do, after Harriet falls under the impression that he was taken in by an attractive young door-to-door saleswoman.TV-GCCApr 17, 1953
30. The Fish StoryTo prove a point, Ozzie starts a rumor in the neighborhood by tricking his best friend Thorny into believing that the fish are biting like crazy in Mud Basin.TV-GCCApr 24, 1953
31. Night SchoolOzzie finds out from Thorny that he is taking adult education courses at the local high school in the evenings. So Ozzie decides to take some classes and Harriet signs up too.TV-GCCMay 1, 1953
32. The TradersOzzie tries to teach Ricky and David how to get a good deal in the swap trades they make with friends.TV-GCCMay 8, 1953
33. Boxing MatchesOzzie gets roped into agreeing to fight Thorny in a boxing exhibition match to be held at an evening Boy Scout rally.TV-GCCMay 15, 1953
34. Door Key for DavidDavid is given his first house key and the responsibility that goes with it.TV-GCCMay 22, 1953
35. The Play's the ThingOzzie is brimming with enthusiasm about appearing in the PTA pageant's play, until he learns that his role is the front end of Robin Hood's horse.TV-GCCMay 29, 1953
36. Monetary SystemDavid and Ricky would like an increase in their allowances so Ozzie develops a point system regarding household chores. He includes every family member but regrets it as it points out that one person is doing very little of the tasks.TV-GCCJun 5, 1953
37. Who's Walter?Harriet encounters an older man who worked at an amusement park she and Ozzie frequented when they dated. She invites him to dinner where he thinks Ozzie is named Walter, then spends the evening telling stories about Harriet and Walter.TV-GCCJun 12, 1953
38. CuriosityOzzie and Harriet try to kill each other's cat with curiosity.TV-GCCJun 19, 1953
39. Oscillating OzzieOzzie is stuck in his conservative routine, until he has a chat with the ever-exuberant Emmy Lou.TV-GCCJun 26, 1953
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The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet is an American sitcom, airing on ABC from October 3, 1952 through March 26, 1966, starring the real life Nelson family. After a long run on radio, the show was brought to television where it continued its success, running on both radio and television for a few years. The series stars Ozzie Nelson and his wife, singer Harriet Nelson, and their young sons, David and Eric "Ricky" Nelson. Don DeFore had a recurring role as the Nelsons' friendly neighbor "Thorny".
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