The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
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".
Season 1 Episodes
David has a rival, and his name is Will Thornberry - his next door neighbor.
Ozzie and Harriet read the newspaper and talk about Nancy Walker.
Ozzie decides to diet so he can fit into a pair of size 33 pants.
Ozzie quickly regrets advising David against allowing people to take advantage of his good nature.
On Halloween night, Ozzie and Thorny make plans to attend a non-costume party as Satan and a Scotsman. Meanwhile Ricky a…
Ozzie has tickets to the Riviera Ballet, but Harriet doesn't want him to go because the actresses will be wearing skimpy…
David gets a babysitting job and Ozzie is worried about David and the baby.
Ricky receives a perfumed letter from his neighbor, Julie Thornberry, inviting him to his first dance.
Having come home the previous day from Aunt Ellen's without any Thanksgiving leftovers, Ozzie and the boys become obsess…
Ozzie is outraged after he doesn't receive a timely 'thank you' for the birthday gift he sent to Thorny.
Harriet decides to try a new hair style but it doesn't go over well with the Nelson men. Ozzie gently tries to suggest h…
The boys want to earn extra money for Christmas, so Ozzie gives them permission to look for work.
Ozzie and David receive Christmas gifts after Christmas from Grandma Nelson.
Ozzie becomes upset, and increasingly obsessed, by a newspaper tribute to him that messes up his name.
Ozzie and Thorny's discussion about basketball escalates until they challenge each other to a game. They include their s…
Ozzie discovers his family worrying about different things, and admonishes them, as well as rationalizing them out of th…
Ozzie wants to establish that he's head-of-the-household, and Harriet wants to be a good wife. Marital strife ensues.
While discussing The Rover Boys' books with Thorny, Ozzie takes off to check out a book at the library, hoping to prove …
David and Ricky finally get their own separate rooms - with hilarious results.
Ozzie 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…
There's a new traffic signal, and no one knows who should take the credit or get the blame.
Ozzie soon regrets a flirtatious moment shared with his dentist's new southern belle receptionist.
Ozzie painstakingly rehearses for a speech.
While in Herb Dunkle's empty office, Ozzie teaches Ricky how to crack a safe.
Andy Beesley gives Ozzie a new outlook on life: Enjoy life, while you can. Ozzie takes this philosophy to heart and send…
Fearing that Ozzie is coming down with a cold, Harriet orders her husband to spend the evening convalescing and then goe…
It's spring, and love is in the air, so Ozzie wants to surprise Harriet by having a bunch of violets delivered to her. W…
Hasty Tasty Pancake Company is offering a double-your-money-back guarantee, so Ricky decides to apply for a refund.
Ozzie has some fast talking to do, after Harriet falls under the impression that he was taken in by an attractive young …
To prove a point, Ozzie starts a rumor in the neighborhood by tricking his best friend Thorny into believing that the fi…
Ozzie finds out from Thorny that he is taking adult education courses at the local high school in the evenings. So Ozzie…
Ozzie tries to teach Ricky and David how to get a good deal in the swap trades they make with friends.
Ozzie gets roped into agreeing to fight Thorny in a boxing exhibition match to be held at an evening Boy Scout rally.
David is given his first house key and the responsibility that goes with it.
Ozzie is brimming with enthusiasm about appearing in the PTA pageant's play, until he learns that his role is the front …
David and Ricky would like an increase in their allowances so Ozzie develops a point system regarding household chores. …
Harriet encounters an older man who worked at an amusement park she and Ozzie frequented when they dated. She invites hi…
Ozzie and Harriet try to kill each other's cat with curiosity.
Ozzie is stuck in his conservative routine, until he has a chat with the ever-exuberant Emmy Lou.
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