Episode 1
The Sea Captain
One of Ozzie's old college friends, now a sea captain, invites Dave to join him on his next round-the-world cruise - much to Ozzie and Harriet's consternation.
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The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
1952TV-G14 seasons6.2 / 10
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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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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Episode 2
Ozzie, the Host
Ozzie invites Darby over for dinner. The simple dinner turns into a big party as more friends are invited.
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David, the Law Clerk
It seems as though everyone is trying to help David get a job as a law clerk.
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Who Needs Girls
Ricky must decide between going to a dance or going up to the mountains with the guys.
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The Rancher's Daughter
The father of David's galpal owns a ranch with a well-stocked lake for fishing so Ozzie and his buddies wrangle an invitation.
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The Nelsons Decide to Move
Ozzie decides that the family needs to move into an apartment and tries to convince them to follow his advice.
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David, the Sleuth
David trails a man whom he believes is faking an injury in order to collect insurance money.
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The Gas Station
When the women's club takes over a gas station one weekend for charity, Ozzie, Darby and Joe are sure they'll be sweet talked into helping, and resolve to refuse.
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Fathers' Night at the Fraternity House
The fraternity brothers are short of funds for the swimming pool they want to build in back of the frat house, so they plan to put the squeeze on their fathers by luring them to a Dad's Night steak dinner.
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Happy Anniversary
Harriet and Ozzie both make plans to surprise the other on their anniversary.
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Rick Gets Even
30m9.0 / 10
A beautiful girl breaks a dance date with Rick.
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Guest stars Tuesday Weld
Episode 12
An Interest for Harriet
Ozzie tries to interest Harriet in his activities so they can be together.
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Ozzie Keeps a Secret
It's up to Ozzie to get Ricky's galpal to a surprise party in her honor without ruining the surprise.
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David's Car Payments
David is borrowing money from everyone he knows to help out a friend. When Ozzie misinterprets a letter from a finance company to David, (it's an advertising flier), he thinks that David's car in being repossessed. Oz and Harriet think that David is in deep financial trouble.
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The Circus
In order to impress a girl who works at a circus, David and Ricky put together a trapeze act.
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Rick's English Literature Class
The local Women's Club needs a guest speaker, and Ozzie is nominated.
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The Lockout
If Dave and Rick don't return their dates to the dorm by eleven o'clock, they will be locked out by their strict housemother.
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The Uninvited Guests
Ozzie and Harriet are receiving a visit from a couple they met when away for a weekend through mutual friends but are having trouble remembering who they are.
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A Trap for Ricky
A girl has a crush on Ricky and her friends devise ways to bring them together.
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Dave Goofs Off
David tries to impress the senior partner at his law firm.
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The Magic Dishes
Harriet tells a tall-tale about the magic that her dishes possess.
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The Professor's Experiment
Rick volunteers to assist a professor with his chemistry experiments on Saturday night to avoid having to take two girls to a fraternity dance on the same night.
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The T-Shirts
One of the founders of the Men's Club is returning to town and Ozzie's in charge of getting T-shirts welcoming him back.
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Bad Day at Blueberry Rock
Ozzie is determined to ride his rented bicycle all the way uphill to Blueberry Rock.
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Dave and the Schoolteacher
David strikes up a relationship with an old elementary school classmate, who has now grown up to be a beautiful elementary school teacher.
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Big Plans for Summer
Rick, Wally, and Zeke search for summer jobs.
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The Forgotten Promise
Ozzie and Joe try to duck out on a promise they made to their wives that they would attend an upcoming lecture with them.
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Painting the Sorority House
Rick and his fraternity brothers get roped into painting their girlfriends' sorority house.
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No News for Harriet
When Harriet gets disappointed because Ozzie forgot to tell her anything about his day, neighbor Joe Randolph suggests that he make things up.
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Weekend Vacation
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Ozzie wants some peace and quiet on a weekend vacation but Harriet has other ideas.
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More about The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
Cast
Ozzie NelsonOzzie
Harriet NelsonHarriet
David NelsonDavid
Ricky NelsonRicky
Jerry MathersTrick-Or-Treat Child
Eilene JanssenNancy Baker
Tuesday WeldConnie
Don DeForeThornyCredits
- Written by
- Don Nelson, Ben Gershman, Bill Davenport, Ozzie Nelson, Perry Grant, Jay Sommers, John L. Greene, Jay Sommers, Dick Bensfield, Don Nelson, David Bensfield, Ozzie Nelson, Ozzie Nelson, Perry Grant, Dick Bensfield
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 435
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ABCUnited States
Themes
high schoolrock musicteenage romance
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