The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952)
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 1 - Rick and the Girl Across the Hall
Release Date: 1964-09-16Kris becomes jealous when Rick gives a few rides to Sheila, who works across the hall, while her car is being repaired.
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Episode 2 - Rick's Old Printing Press
Release Date: 1964-09-23When Ozzie gives Ricky's old printing press to some neighborhood children they use it to publish a gossip sheet.
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Episode 3 - The Study System
Release Date: 1964-09-30Wally devises a study system.
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Episode 4 - Rick And Kris Go To The Mountains
Release Date: 1964-10-07Rick and his fraternity brothers plan on holding an all-night poker game at his in-laws' mountain cabin. However, unknown to Rick, Kris thinks that Rick is planning a getaway for just the two of them.
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Episode 5 - A Letter of Recommendation
Release Date: 1964-10-14Wally asks David to write him a letter of recommendation for a job but David can't think of anything good to say.
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Episode 6 - Kris Goes to College
Release Date: 1964-10-21Kris decides to join Ricky at college so they'll have more time together but she eventually becomes a nuisance to his balancing a job and classes.
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Episode 7 - The Pennies
Release Date: 1964-10-28The neighborhood kids entrust Ozzie with their jar of pennies but he decides to borrow it for an evening of poker unaware that the jar contains a valuable coin collection.
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Episode 8 - The Ballerina
Release Date: 1964-11-04Harriet enlists Kris, Rick, and his fraternity brothers to help out with entertaining the kids at the Women's Club Annual Children's Show. Ozzie wants to get into the act, too.
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Episode 9 - A Bedtime Story
Release Date: 1964-11-11The college dean gets Ricky and his pals to help the school set a record for staying in bed for the longest time.
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Episode 10 - Harriet's Quiz
Release Date: 1964-11-18Ozzie gets a so-so score on Harriet's marital quiz.
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Episode 11 - Kris Plays Cupid
Release Date: 1964-11-25There's double-trouble after Kris tries to play Cupid with Wally and Ginger.
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Episode 12 - A Helpless Female
Release Date: 1964-12-02Kris thinks she'll appear more feminine to Ricky if she plays weak and helpless.
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Episode 13 - The Exotic Housemother
Release Date: 1964-12-09Ricky and his frat brothers think that an exotic dancer would make a great housemother.
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Episode 14 - Chess Set
Release Date: 1964-12-16Ozzie discovers that a precocious neighborhood child is winning money playing chess.
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Episode 15 - The Cafe Caper
Release Date: 1964-12-30Ozzie, David, and Ricky find themselves in an awkward situation when they're discovered alone in a restaurant.
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Episode 16 - The Petition
Release Date: 1965-01-06Harriet wants a petition to make Wives Day a Holiday.
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Episode 17 - Dave, the Fraternity Advisor
Release Date: 1965-01-13David becomes the advisor for Ricky's fraternity and discovers that the members are living well beyond their means.
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Episode 18 - Rick Grows a Beard
Release Date: 1965-01-20When Ricky grows a beard it set off a chain reaction among his male friends and relatives who all decide to grow beards too.
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Episode 19 - The Big Dog
Release Date: 1965-01-27Will Rick wind up in the doghouse, after he surprises Kris with a Great Dane on her birthday?
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Episode 20 - The Trunk
Release Date: 1965-02-03Hoping to find hidden treasure, Ozzie and Joe purchase a locked mystery trunk at auction.
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Episode 21 - Kris's Girlfriend
Release Date: 1965-02-10Kris's old girlfriend comes back to town to live permanently in Hillsdale but stays with Kris and Rick instead of searching for her own apartment.
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Episode 22 - Rick's Raise
Release Date: 1965-02-17Ozzie and Harriet find themselves caught in the middle when Ricky begins badgering employer David for a raise.
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Episode 23 - Breakfast for Harriet
Release Date: 1965-02-24Ozzie cancels a golf date to stay home and make breakfast for Harriet, who is in bed with a cold.
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Episode 24 - The Desk Photo
Release Date: 1965-03-03Kris and Harriet have photos taken for Rick and Ozzie to put on their desks.
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Episode 25 - The Early Rush Party
Release Date: 1965-03-10Rick's fraternity throws an illegal party to recruit a high school football star.
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Episode 26 - A Painting from the Past
Release Date: 1965-03-17A painting from Rick's past comes back into his life and causes contention between him and Kris.