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".
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (Season 10)
Dancing Lessons (Episode 1)
Air date: 1961-09-28
Overview: After their wives insist that they escort them to the women's club dance, Ozzie and pal Joe decide to take dancing lessons.
The High Cost of Dating (Episode 2)
Air date: 1961-10-05
Overview: Ricky and his fraternity brothers find the cost of dates with their damsels getting higher and higher.
The Newlyweds Get Settled (Episode 3)
Air date: 1961-10-12
Overview: While Dave and June are on their honeymoon, Harriet decides to unpack their wedding gifts and fix up their new apartment.
The Fraternity Rents Out a Room (Episode 4)
Air date: 1961-10-19
Overview: The fraternity brothers rent out a room to one of their professors.
David Goes Back to Work (Episode 5)
Air date: 1961-10-26
Overview: David returns to the office from his honeymoon and promises to keep in touch with June but his assignments might make it a hard promise to keep.
Ten For the Tigers (Episode 6)
Air date: 1961-11-02
Overview: A neighborhood youth club calling themselves the Tigers asks for Ozzie's help in fund raising.
Rick Grades a Test (Episode 7)
Air date: 1961-11-09
Overview: Rick is put in a position where he must grade his girlfriend's English exam.
The Barking Dog (Episode 8)
Air date: 1961-11-16
Overview: Ozzie needs to go to sleep, so he can get up early in the morning to go fishing, but a barking dog is making sleep impossible.
Rick Comes to Dinner (Episode 9)
Air date: 1961-11-30
Overview: Rick and his date get invited to Dave and June's apartment for dinner.
Trading Stamps (Episode 10)
Air date: 1961-12-07
Overview: Harriet is made custodian of the women's club trading stamps.
Ricky the Milkman (Episode 11)
Air date: 1961-12-14
Overview: Rick agrees to substitute for the vacationing milkman.
The Fraternity Pin (Episode 12)
Air date: 1962-01-04
Overview: Rick feels pressured into pinning a girl he's been dating for only a few weeks.
The Backyard Pet Show (Episode 13)
Air date: 1962-01-11
Overview: Ozzie judges a neighborhood pet show held in his backyard.
The Special Cake (Episode 14)
Air date: 1962-01-18
Overview: June bakes a special cake for Dave, in hopes he'll remember the first anniversary of his marriage proposal.
The Randolph's Niece (Episode 15)
Air date: 1962-01-25
Overview: The niece of Joe and Clara Randolph arrives for a visit and Ricky is asked to show her around.
A Lamp For Dave and June (Episode 16)
Air date: 1962-02-01
Overview: June badly wants a new lamp for their apartment but David says they don't have enough money in their budget.
The Fraternity Cook (Episode 17)
Air date: 1962-02-08
Overview: Harriet hires on as the new cook for Rick and his fraternity brothers.
Operation Barry (Episode 18)
Air date: 1962-02-15
Overview: Ozzie tries to ease the fears of young Barry who's scheduled to have an operation removing his tonsils.
Making Wally Study (Episode 19)
Air date: 1962-02-22
Overview: Ricky's fraternity house is in danger of being put on scholastic probation.
Lending Money to Wally (Episode 20)
Air date: 1962-03-08
Overview: Fraternity brother Wally confesses to Ricky that he can't afford a fancy dinner at a plush restaurant.
Lonesome Parents (Episode 21)
Air date: 1962-03-15
Overview: Ozzie and Harriet become lonely when they don't hear from David and June.
The Client's Daughter (Episode 22)
Air date: 1962-03-29
Overview: David talks Ricky into a blind date for the daughter of an important client of his firm.
The Student Nurse (Episode 23)
Air date: 1962-04-05
Overview: Rick and Wally compete for a date with a pretty student nurse.
Barry's Birthday (Episode 24)
Air date: 1962-04-12
Overview: Young Barry pesters Ozzie and Joe into taking him on a fishing trip with them.
Little Handprints in the Sidewalk (Episode 25)
Air date: 1962-04-19
Overview: After re-doing their sidewalk, Ozzie and Harriet try to find a place to keep the cement block with the handprints of young David and Ricky.
