The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet 1952
What is The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet?
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet is an American sitcom that aired on the ABC television network. The series premiered on October 3, 1952, and featured the real-life Nelson family portraying themselves.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1952
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 435
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 3, 1952
- Last aired
- Mar 26, 1966
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Comedy, Family
- Updated
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The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet is an American sitcom that aired on the ABC television network. The series premiered on October 3, 1952, and featured the real-life Nelson family portraying themselves. The program starred Ozzie Nelson and his wife, the singer Harriet Nelson, alongside their sons, David and Eric Ricky Nelson. Before transitioning to television, the show enjoyed a long run on radio, and the two mediums overlapped for a period during the early years of the television broadcast. The narrative follows the Nelson family as they raise their two sons. As David and Ricky age, the storylines depict their experiences with teenage dating, marriage, and the pursuit of careers. The production also included Don DeFore, who appeared in a recurring role as Thorny, the Nelsons' friendly neighbor. The series concluded its run in the mid-1960s, with various sources citing either March 26, 1966, or April 23, 1966, as the final broadcast date. The show is recognized for its gentle humor and its focus on family life.
Should you watch it?
“The real-life Nelson family stars in this long-running American sitcom about domestic life.”
- features the actual Nelson family
- successful transition from radio to television
- dated production style
Watch it if you enjoy classic television sitcoms featuring real-life family dynamics.
The series is a wholesome family-oriented sitcom from the mid-twentieth century.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 39 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Rivals Oct 3, 1952
- E2 The Poet Oct 10, 1952
- E3 The Pills Oct 17, 1952
- E4 The Fall Guy Oct 24, 1952
- E5 Halloween Party Oct 31, 1952
- E6 Riviera Ballet Nov 7, 1952
- E7 David the Babysitter Nov 14, 1952
- E8 Rick Goes To A Dance Nov 21, 1952
- E9 Day After Thanksgiving Nov 28, 1952
- E10 Thorny's Gift Dec 5, 1952
- E11 Harriet's Hairdo Dec 12, 1952
- E12 The Boys' Christmas Money Dec 19, 1952
- E13 The Late Christmas Gift Dec 26, 1952
- E14 Newspaper Write-up Jan 2, 1953
- E15 Basketball Players Jan 9, 1953
- E16 Stop Worrying Jan 16, 1953
- E17 The Tuba Affair Jan 23, 1953
- E18 The Rover Boys Jan 30, 1953
- E19 Separate Rooms Feb 6, 1953
- E20 The Valentine Show Feb 13, 1953
- E21 The Traffic Signal Feb 20, 1953
- E22 The Dental Receptionist Feb 27, 1953
- E23 The Speech Mar 6, 1953
- E24 The Safecrackers Mar 13, 1953
- E25 Brother Beesley's Philosophy Mar 20, 1953
- E26 The Bowling Alley Mar 27, 1953
- E27 The Orchid and the Violet Apr 3, 1953
- E28 The Pancake Mix Apr 10, 1953
- E29 Whistler's Daughter Apr 17, 1953
- E30 The Fish Story Apr 24, 1953
- E31 Night School May 1, 1953
- E32 The Traders May 8, 1953
- E33 Boxing Matches May 15, 1953
- E34 Door Key for David May 22, 1953
- E35 The Play's the Thing May 29, 1953
- E36 Monetary System Jun 5, 1953
- E37 Who's Walter? Jun 12, 1953
- E38 Curiosity Jun 19, 1953
- E39 Oscillating Ozzie Jun 26, 1953
Season 2 · 39 episodes
- E1 New Chairs Sep 18, 1953
- E2 The Party Sep 25, 1953
- E3 The Boys' Paper Route Oct 2, 1953
- E4 The Window Pane Oct 9, 1953
- E5 David's Pipe Oct 16, 1953
- E6 David's Birthday Oct 23, 1953
- E7 No Noise Oct 30, 1953
- E8 The Hustler Nov 6, 1953
- E9 Young City Officials Nov 13, 1953
- E10 The Suggestion Box Nov 20, 1953
- E11 The Ladder Nov 27, 1953
- E12 Parental Guidance Dec 4, 1953
- E13 The Insurance Policy Dec 11, 1953
- E14 The Credit Reference Dec 18, 1953
- E15 The Miracle Dec 25, 1953
- E16 The Hunter Jan 1, 1954
- E17 Ozzie's Night Out Jan 8, 1954
- E18 The Camera Show Jan 15, 1954
- E19 Courage Jan 22, 1954
- E20 The Incentive Jan 29, 1954
- E21 Too Many Children Feb 5, 1954
- E22 Harriet Gives a Party Feb 12, 1954
- E23 David's Career Feb 19, 1954
- E24 Old Fashioned Remedy Feb 26, 1954
- E25 The Initiation Mar 5, 1954
- E26 Ricky's Lost Letter Mar 12, 1954
- E27 Father and Son Tournament Mar 19, 1954
- E28 Gentleman David Mar 26, 1954
- E29 David Writes a Column Apr 2, 1954
- E30 Overprotection Apr 9, 1954
- E31 Be On Time Apr 16, 1954
- E32 An Evening with Hamlet Apr 23, 1954
- E33 The New Neighbor Apr 30, 1954
- E34 The Bird's Nest May 7, 1954
- E35 A Friend of the Family May 14, 1954
- E36 A Tuxedo for David May 21, 1954
- E37 The Painter May 28, 1954
- E38 Economical Ozzie Jun 4, 1954
- E39 The Swimming Pool Jun 11, 1954
Season 3 · 28 episodes
- E1 The Wedding Anniversary Oct 8, 1954
- E2 Too Many Ties Oct 15, 1954
- E3 The Furnace Oct 22, 1954
- E4 A Load of Gravel Oct 29, 1954
- E5 The Usher Nov 12, 1954
- E6 Come As You Are Party Nov 19, 1954
- E7 Wally Dipple's Garage Door Dec 3, 1954
- E8 The Odd Bolt Dec 10, 1954
- E9 A Matter of Inches Dec 17, 1954
- E10 The Lost Christmas Gift Dec 24, 1954
- E11 The Fruitcake Jan 7, 1955
- E12 The Bloodhound Jan 14, 1955
- E13 The Missing Sandwiches Jan 21, 1955
- E14 Individuality Jan 28, 1955
- E15 The Electric Train Feb 4, 1955
- E16 A Matter of Principle Feb 11, 1955
- E17 Career Woman Feb 18, 1955
- E18 The Girl Who Came to Dinner Feb 25, 1955
- E19 The Sportscar Mar 11, 1955
- E20 Ricky's Blind Date Mar 18, 1955
- E21 Spring Housekeeping Mar 25, 1955
- E22 The Pajama Game Apr 1, 1955
- E23 Ricky's Shadow Apr 8, 1955
- E24 The Witness Apr 15, 1955
- E25 Ricky's Charge Account Apr 22, 1955
- E26 The Testimonial Apr 29, 1955
- E27 Thorny's Piano May 6, 1955
- E28 The Stray Dog May 27, 1955
Season 4 · 26 episodes
- E1 David's Engagement Sep 23, 1955
- E2 Homemade Ice-Cream Sep 30, 1955
- E3 Football Hero Oct 7, 1955
- E4 An Invitation to Dinner Oct 14, 1955
- E5 Carnation Perfume Oct 21, 1955
- E6 The Campers Oct 28, 1955
- E7 The Man Across the Street Nov 11, 1955
- E8 Music Appreciation Nov 18, 1955
- E9 A Ball of Tinfoil Nov 25, 1955
- E10 Wedding Rings Dec 2, 1955
- E11 The Gay Blade Dec 9, 1955
- E12 The Eclipse Dec 16, 1955
- E13 The Gadget Jan 6, 1956
- E14 Art Studies Jan 13, 1956
- E15 Volunteer Firemen Jan 20, 1956
- E16 The Car Mix-up Jan 27, 1956
- E17 Ricky, the Organizer Feb 3, 1956
- E18 The Safe Driver Feb 10, 1956
- E19 Watching Thorny's House Feb 24, 1956
- E20 Personal Column Mar 9, 1956
- E21 A Day in Bed Mar 23, 1956
- E22 Buried Treasure Mar 30, 1956
- E23 A Beautiful Day Apr 13, 1956
- E24 Honest Face Apr 20, 1956
- E25 Harriet's Secret Admirer May 25, 1956
- E26 Re-Dressing Ricky Jun 8, 1956
Season 5 · 39 episodes
- E1 Kappa Sigma Party Oct 3, 1956
- E2 Captain Salty and the Submarine Oct 10, 1956
- E3 Hidden Panel Oct 17, 1956
- E4 Christmas in October Oct 24, 1956
- E5 The Banjo Player Oct 31, 1956
- E6 Fifty Dollar Bill Nov 7, 1956
- E7 The Pool Table Nov 14, 1956
- E8 David Picks Up the Tab Nov 21, 1956
- E9 The Balloons Nov 28, 1956
- E10 Ricky's Car Dec 5, 1956
- E11 A Doctor in the House Dec 12, 1956
- E12 Ozzie's Busy Christmas Dec 19, 1956
- E13 The Day After Christmas Dec 26, 1956
- E14 Ozzie's Double Jan 2, 1957
- E15 A Hairstyle for Harriet Jan 9, 1957
- E16 The Puppy Jan 16, 1957
- E17 The Borrowed Tuxedo Jan 23, 1957
- E18 Like Father, Like Son Jan 30, 1957
- E19 The Duenna Feb 6, 1957
- E20 The Hot-Dog Stand Feb 13, 1957
- E21 The Reading Room Feb 20, 1957
- E22 The Disbelievers Feb 27, 1957
- E23 The Clubhouse Mar 6, 1957
- E24 Jet Pilot Mar 13, 1957
- E25 Ozzie and Harriet Go to Washington Mar 20, 1957
- E26 The Editor Mar 27, 1957
- E27 The Hawaiian Party Apr 3, 1957
- E28 Ricky, the Drummer Apr 10, 1957
- E29 The Tommy Brannigan Story Apr 17, 1957
- E30 Sculpturing Class Apr 24, 1957
- E31 Ozzie, the Treasurer May 1, 1957
- E32 Ricky's Surprise Party May 8, 1957
- E33 The Night Watchman May 15, 1957
- E34 David's Date with Miss Universe May 22, 1957
- E35 Strict Parents May 29, 1957
- E36 The Coffee Table Jun 5, 1957
- E37 The Fishing Lure Jun 12, 1957
- E38 Taking Care of Freddy Jun 19, 1957
- E39 The Loan Jun 26, 1957
Frequently asked questions
Who stars in the series?
The show stars Ozzie Nelson, his wife Harriet Nelson, and their sons David and Eric Ricky Nelson.
When did the show air?
The series aired on ABC from October 3, 1952, through March 26, 1966.
Did the show exist before television?
Yes, the program had a long run on radio before being brought to television.
Who plays the neighbor?
Don DeFore portrays the Nelsons' friendly neighbor, Thorny.
Did the show run on multiple platforms?
The series ran on both radio and television simultaneously for a few years.