Ozzie and Harriet (10/3/1952 - 9/3/1966 on ABC)
All the episode titles should be listed as a result of the update on 5-31-2008. Some episodes can be viewed online at archive.org and at liketelevision.com The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, starring the entire Nelson family. Here's Ozzie, who plays the part of Ozzie Nelson, and of course his lovely wife Harriet as Harriet Nelson. The older of the Nelson boys, David, appears as David Nelson, and his younger brother, the irrepressible Ricky, played by Ricky Nelson. The Nelson's next door neighbor, Thorny, is played by Don DeFore. When Rick has a song in an episode, I've highlighted the word sings or sing, with an
asterisk like this, *sings or *sing.
Jerry Mathers (Beaver Cleaver from Leave It To Beaver) is in this episode. (on the
right)
John Carradine, who is in this episode, played Aaron in The Ten Commandments (1956 movie directed by Cecil B. DeMille). He was Casy in The Grapes of Wrath (1940 movie directed by John Ford). Announcer Verne Smith said at the end of the show that a completely different episode
of Ozzie and Harriet could be heard on radio every Friday night. You were to consult your
newspaper for time and radio station. Verne Smith was the announcer on the radio version
of Ozzie and Harriet.
Dwayne Hickman (TV's Dobie Gillis) is in this episode. He plays a character named Chuck which was his character's name on "The Bob Cummings Show" (1955-1959). In a conversation with David near the beginning of the show, he even mentions his Uncle Bob which was another character on "The Bob Cummings Show". The opening scene of the show with David and Chuck and their college friends appears to have been shot on location (I'm guessing here). It's a really nice touch and gets the show out of the studio. Don tells David and Chuck that his kid brother has the measles so they can't have the fraternity rush party at his house. So the party is going to be held at David's house and the rest of the Nelsons try to help out. This is a pristine copy of this episode and it's on DVD from Genius Entertainment (
www.geniusproducts.com ). This is one of
the best copies I've seen of an Ozzie and Harriet episode. However, an alternate piece of
music is used to replace the original opening and closing music to the show.
and Joseph Kearns plays Mr. Townsend, the restaurant manager in this episode.
David has a misunderstanding about the restaurant. Joseph went on to play the great Mr.
Wilson character on TV's Dennis the Menace.
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Balloons 11-28-1956
Ricky's Car 12-5-1956 Doctor In The House 12-12-1956 The Busy Christmas 12-19-1956 This episode is viewable online at archive.org Day After Christmas 12-26-1956 |
OZZIE'S DOUBLE 1-2-1957 This episode is viewable online at archive.org
There's a pickpocket around that looks like Ozzie. Ozzie suggests to a policeman, why don't you run a picture of me in the newspaper, warning people to be on the lookout for anyone that fits my description. This is the downtown as pictured in this episode. This show was sponsored was Kodak. There's a Kodak commercial in this show that has some footage of the Pantages Theater. There's also a Kodak commercial in this show that talks about the Brownie turret movie camera and explains the three lenses it has. Dr. Williams (Frank Cady), Girlfriend (Mary Castle), Mrs. Brewster (Isabel Randolph), Clifford (Claude Stroud), Clerk (Sally Hughes), Woman (Vera Marshe), Mr. Ames (Richard Ryan), Officer (Ray Montgomery), Jensen (Barney Phillips), Nurse (Carol J. Byron) Hairstyle For Harriet 1-9-1957 This episode is viewable online at archive.org |
THE PUPPY 1-16-1957
Ozzie, David, and Ricky go to a pet shop looking for Harriet's birthday present. The salesman tells them that the police think a dog is a good idea since there is a cat burglar in the area. They decide to get a cute little beagle. The puppy seems to be a problem until... Pet Shop Owner (Richard E. Elliott), The Blonde (Mary Castle), The Redhead (Lonie Blackman), The Headwaiter (Sam Flint), The Waiter (Ralph Montgomery), The Officer (Ray Montgomery) Borrowed Tuxedo 1-23-1957 Like Father Like Son 1-30-1957 The Duenna 2-6-1957 This episode is viewable online at archive.org Hot Dog Stand 2-13-1957 Reading Room 2-20-1957 This episode is viewable online at archive.org Disbelievers 2-27-1957 The Clubhouse 3-6-1957 The Jet Pilot 3-13-1957 This episode is viewable online at archive.org Ozzie And Harriet Go To Washington 3-20-1957 The Editor 3-27-1957 This episode is viewable online at archive.org Hawaiian Party 4-3-1957 RICKY THE DRUMMER 4-10-1957 This episode is viewable online at archive.org Tommy Jackson, the bandleader, gave Rick a break, by letting him play drums and sing with his big band. This was a really special episode. Ricky Nelson *sings "I'm Walkin" (the Fats Domino hit). It became a million selling
record, and he became a rock and roll star. (One million copies of "I'm Walkin'" were sold the
week after this broadcast.)
Ricky *sings "Bebop Baby" and "Have I Told You Lately that I Love You?"
Lorrie.............Lorrie Collins Her Sister Ricky's Friends....Bob McKenny Mickey Little Ronald Fergens Nancy Kilgas Dennis Fagerhult Jim Brandt Paul Sullivan (played Wally Cleaver in "It's A Small World", the pilot episode for "Leave It to Beaver") Norman Hudson Harriet's Dancing Partner 1-29-1958 The Safe 2-5-1958 David And The Men's Club 2-12-1958 WHO IS BETTY? 2-19-1958 Rick *sings "I'm Confessin'" and "Boppin' the Blues".
Ozzie does two commercials for Kodak within the show. There's a character, Dr. Russell, in this episode. In real life, Ozzie and Harriet were
married on 10-8-35, by the real Dr. Russell.
Rick *sings "I'll Walk Alone" and "Shirley Lee".
Darby............Parley Baer Doc Williams.....Frank Cady Harry Benson.....Steve Brodie Butch Barton.....Gordon Jones Art Instructor...Jack Wagner Model............Lari Laine Mailman..........Richard Gittings Men At Fight.....Barney Phillips Frank Richards A Cruise For Harriet 6-11-1958 David Loses His Poise 10-1-1958 David Becomes A Football Coach 10-8-1958 A Surprise For Clara 10-15-1958 The Pony 10-22-1958 Stealing Rick's Girl 10-29-1958 OZZIE'S DAUGHTERS 11-5-1958 David invited two girls to come to the dance that have to come from 60 miles away. So,
David and Ricky are going to stay at the fraternity. And the two girls will stay at the Nelson
house with Ozzie and Harriet. David and Ricky come to their own house to pick up the girls
for the dance and encounter their father, Ozzie, who is acting like a father for the two
girls.
Theatre Manager..Joseph Kearns Stanley..........Stanley Livingston Jealous Joe Randolph 2-4-1959 Composite Girl 2-11-1959 Ozzie's Old Teammate 2-18-1959 Newspaper Interview 2-25-1959 THE EXPLODING BOOK 3-4-1959 Since they're interested in the same girl, Wally (Skip Young) tries to trick David into giving her a gag gift. But Ricky is also in the mix. Ricky *sings a great upbeat song, "You Tear Me Up". Closing announcements: David Nelson's motion pictures, The Big Circus, and Day Of The Outlaw, and Ricky's album, Songs By Ricky. Betty..........Luana Patten Clara..........Mary Jane Croft Mrs. Dipple....Madge Blake Ozzie Changes History 3-11-1959 The Tent 3-18-1959 Ricky, The Bullfighter 3-25-1959 Togetherness 4-1-1959 THE OTHER GUY'S GIRL 4-8-1959 Rick *sings "It's Late".
Rick *sings "You Tear Me Up" and "I Can't Help It".
At the end of the episode, Ricky *sings "Mighty Good". Joe Randolph....Lyle Talbot Darby...........Parley Baer Doc Williams....Frank Cady Wally...........Skip Young Happy Anniversary 12-9-1959 RICK GETS EVEN 12-16-1959 Tuesday Weld appears as Cathy in this episode. Rick *sings "For You".
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet actually changed its name to The Adventures Of
The Nelson Family during some episodes of 1960 and this was one of them.
Carol Wilson.....Cindy Robbins (played Pearl in "I Was A Teenage Werewolf") Mrs. Hastings....Madge Blake Mrs. Stevens.....Paula Winslowe Stanley..........Stanley Livingston Big Plans For Summer 5-11-1960 Forgotten Promise 5-18-1960 Painting The Sorority House 5-25-1960 No News For Harriet 6-8-1960 This episode is viewable online at liketelevision.com Weekend Vacation 6-15-1960 Fraternity Junk Drive 9-28-1960 David Gets Discouraged 10-5-1960 Ozzie, The Boat Keeper 10-12-1960 HIS BROTHER'S GIRL 10-19-1960 Dave is put in a situation to go out with Jane (June Blair), a girl that Ricky has been dating. But it's Ricky's idea, since he has a test to study for. Dave feels awkward about it because he knows from Jane's little brother that she is more interested in him. This episode is really well done. Rick *sings "Yes Sir, That's My Baby"
Wally..........Skip Young Mrs. Kelley....Peggy Knudsen Miss Edwards...Constance Harper Zeke...........Ted Budny Jane...........Katie Regan The Table And The Painting 11-2-1960 A Sweater For Rick 11-9-1960 A Friend In Need 11-16-1960 DAVID'S ALMOST IN-LAWS 11-23-1960 Harry (John Hubbard) and Edith Wilson (Lucy Prentis) think that their daughter June (Judi Sherven) and David are really interested in each other. Ozzie and Harriet think the same thing. So, Ozzie and Harriet and Harry and Edith start socializing together but the 2 husbands just can't seem to get along. This was a classic episode. Harry...........John Hubbard Edith...........Lucy Prentis June............Judi Sherven Joe Randolph....Lyle Talbot Wally...........Skip Young Counterman......Russ Thompson Cashier.........Dorothy Abbott Waiter..........George Byrne Sharon..........Sharon Hillyer DAVID HIRES A SECRETARY 11-30-1960 In this episode, June Blair (pictured right) played the part of Kathy Carson. David and Miss Edwards, a secretary, work at the law firm of Dobson & Kelley. David hired Kathy to fill in for the vacationing Miss Edwards. A Lawnmower For Ozzie 12-7-1960 GIRL IN THE EMPORIUM 12-14-1960 Rick and Wally notice an attractive salesgirl at the Emporium, so both apply for
Christmas jobs there.
Rick *sings "Jingle Bells" and the Four Preps sing "Winter Wonderland".
Rick and the woman that plays Terri Johnson in this episode *sing a duet, "You Are The Only One". The name of the actress that played Terri was unavailable on the video I saw. After the
credit page for the four Nelsons came up, the picture went to black.
Wally........Skip Young Harry........David Lewis Dorothy......Lucy Prentis Desk Clerk...Richard Deacon Joyce........Terry Huntingdon BOWLING WITH THE WIVES 2-1-1961 Ozzie and the guys go bowling together and get exercise that way, so he suggests to Harriet that she should get some exercise too. So Harriet's bridge group gets an idea to go bowling with their husbands. Joe Randolph.....Lyle Talbot Darby............Parley Baer Clara Randolph...Mary Jane Croft Doc Williams.....Frank Cady Sally............Sally Hughes June.............June Fenley Helen............Mary Benoit OUR MAN IN ALASKA 2-8-1961 Everything the guys in the fraternity talk about winds up in the school paper, and they try to find how it's happening. Ricky *sings "You Are The Only One". (Wally reads out of an old text book that man will never break the sound barrier.) Wally......Skip Young Richard....Richard Correll (played Richard Rickover on Leave It To Beaver) Two Small Boys And A Dog 2-15-1961 THE BOYS' PORTRAITS 2-22-1961 Rick *sings "You Are the Only One"
Joe Randolph....Lyle Talbot The Watchman....Bob Jellison Dave's Golf Story 3-8-1961 Rick's Broken Arm 3-15-1961 THE LITTLE HOUSE GUEST 3-22-1961 Stanley Livingston's real life younger brother, Barry Livingston, had a memorable part on Ozzie and Harriet before he played Ernie Douglas on My Three Sons. He played the part of Barry Martin, a nice little kid who stayed with the Nelsons when his mother was due to give birth. As you can see, Barry had a great time eating ice cream at the Nelson's house. This is another picture of Barry. Manly Arts 3-29-1961 A Question Of Suits And Ties 4-5-1961 The Pen And Pencil Set 4-12-1961 SELLING RICK'S DRUMS 4-19-1961 Ricky *sings "Hello Mary Lou".
Ricky *sings "Everlovin'". Jack.....Jack Wagner The Fraternity Pin 1-4-1962 Backyard Pet Show 1-11-1962 THE SPECIAL CAKE 1-18-1962 June (June Blair) tells Harriet today is the one year anniversary that David proposed to her. Harriet says she'd make Ozzie his favorite cake to remind him of special occasions. Then June gets an idea. Charley......Charley Britt Jack.........Jack Wagner Joe..........Joe Byrne The Waiter...Dick Ryan The Randolph's Niece 1-25-1962 A Lamp For Dave And June 2-1-1962 Fraternity Cook 2-8-1962 Operation Barry 2-15-1962 Making Wally Study 2-22-1962 Lending Money To Wally 3-8-1962 Lonesome Parents 3-15-1962 This episode is viewable online at archive.org Client's Daughter 3-29-1962 Student Nurse 4-5-1962 Barry's Birthday 4-12-1962 Little Handprints In The Sidewalk 4-19-1962 RICK AND THE MAID OF HONOR 9-27-1962 Rick's friend Jimmy is getting married to Linda. But Rick gets the idea that the maid of honor, Roberta, would like to be his bride. Rick *sings "I Will Follow You". Wally...........Skip Young Jimmy...........Jimmy Hawkins Linda...........Linda Hines Roberta.........Roberta Shore The Minister....Stu Wilson Jack............Jack Wagner Pretty Girl.....Pamela Austin Fred............James Stacy Charley.........Charley Britt Joe.............Joe Byrne Dink............Karl Kindberg The Pledge......Nino Candido George Wilcox...Terry House The Girl........Celeste Yarnall Jimmy Hawkins played Tommy Bailey in the 1946 movie "It's a Wonderful Life". Linda Hines, also known as Lori Saunders, played Bobbie Jo Bradley on "Petticoat Junction". Mrs. Bradford's Recipe 10-4-1962 The Apartment 10-11-1962 Rick And The Sculptress 10-18-1962 Trip To Mexico 10-25-1962 TIGER DANCE 11-1-1962 This episode is viewable online at archive.org This episode is rated #93 of TV LAND'S TOP 100 GREATEST EPISODES EVER. Harriet is organizing a children's dance that will be held at the Women's Club Saturday afternoon. The dance needs boys so Ozzie volunteers to ask members of the Tigers Club to go.
Barry.....Barry Livingston Pat.......Pat Thompson Kim.......Kim Tyler Janet.....Janet Waldo (Janet was the voice of: Judy Jetson in The Jetsons Josie in Josie and the Pussycats) Jack......Jack Wagner Ronnie....Ronnie Dapo Suzy......Laurie Nelson Jimmy.....Gil Smith THE WOMEN'S CLUB PLAY 11-8-1962 Rick *sings "My One Desire".
Rick *sings "You Don't Love Me Any More."
Rick *sings "The Very Thought of You" and "For You".
In this episode, Rick refers to himself by his real name, Eric H. Nelson (the H. stands for Hilliard). Miss Connie Edwards...Constance " Connie " Harper (was married to Don Nelson Ozzie's brother) Rick Is Late For Dinner 3-25-1964 A Letter About Harriet 4-1-1964 RICK AND THE GIRL ACROSS THE HALL 9-16-1964 Rick *sings "There's Nothing I Can Say".
Rick *sings "Mean Old World".
Darby...Parley Baer Doc.....Frank Cady Billy...Billy Mumy Ballerina 11-4-1964 A BEDTIME STORY 11-11-1964 Rick *sings "Mean Old World".
Ricky *sings "A Happy Guy".
Rick *sings "Yesterday's Love". Wally...........Skip Young Dean Hopkins....Ivan Bonar TV Interviewer..Bob Eubanks Kent............Kent McWhirter (Kent McCord in Adam 12) Chess Set 12-16-1964 Cafe Caper 12-30-1964 The Petition 1-6-1965 DAVE, THE FRATERNITY ADVISOR 1-13-1965 Rick *sings "Happy Guy".
Rick *sings "Love and Kisses".
Rick *sings "Say You Love Me".
Rick *sings "Truck-Driving Man" and "I Catch Myself Crying".
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