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 11)
Rick and the Maid of Honor (Episode 1)
Air date: 1962-09-27
Overview: Rick serves as best man at the wedding of his friend Jimmy and has to deal with a flirting maid of honor.
Mrs. Bradford's Recipe (Episode 2)
Air date: 1962-10-04
Overview: Mrs. Bradford, a long-time client of Dave's boss, Mr. Kelley, wants to sue a local bakery. She claims they stole her favorite cake recipe.
The Apartment (Episode 3)
Air date: 1962-10-11
Overview: When David and June leave town for the weekend, Ozzie gets the idea to use the place during their absence.
Rick and the Sculptress (Episode 4)
Air date: 1962-10-18
Overview: At an art exhibit, Ricky spies a very attractive item but it's not one of the pieces. It's a sculptress.
Trip to Mexico (Episode 5)
Air date: 1962-10-25
Overview: Ozzie and Harriet plan a trip down to Mexico. Then the Randolphs announce that they want to come along too.
The Tigers Go to a Dance (Episode 6)
Air date: 1962-11-01
Overview: Harriet accepts the chairmanship of her women's club's annual children's dance.
The Women's Club Play (Episode 7)
Air date: 1962-11-08
Overview: The women's club elect Ozzie to be in charge of organizing the annual children's play.
Rick Sends a Picture (Episode 8)
Air date: 1962-11-15
Overview: Rick's in a jam after he accidentally sends a photograph of himself to a girl he hardly knows.
Rick, the Host (Episode 9)
Air date: 1962-11-22
Overview: Rick wants to spend some quiet alone-time with a beautiful new girl on campus, but Wally keeps getting in the way.
Losing Miss Edwards (Episode 10)
Air date: 1962-11-29
Overview: Dave and his boss, Mr. Kelley, are at a loss when Miss Edwards unexpectedly hands in her letter of resignation.
An Old Friend of June's (Episode 11)
Air date: 1962-12-13
Overview: David invites June's old beau to dinner but then ends up stuck at the office with his new secretary.
Game Inventors (Episode 12)
Air date: 1962-12-27
Overview: The Nelsons start a company to promote Wally's new idea of a children's game.
Rick and the Boat Model (Episode 13)
Air date: 1963-01-03
Overview: Rick gives his girlfriend's brother a boat model, and then he has to help him build it.
June and the Great Outdoors (Episode 14)
Air date: 1963-01-10
Overview: David wants to test a camper he'd like to buy but June's idea of roughing it is to stay at the Holiday Inn.
The Girl at the Ski Lodge (Episode 15)
Air date: 1963-01-17
Overview: Ricky and his frat brothers play a prank on Wally when they tell him that a pretty skier wants him to take her to a dance.
Roadside Courtesy (Episode 16)
Air date: 1963-01-31
Overview: Ozzie and Joe try to play a practical joke on Harriet and Clara. But the joke backfires when the girls run out of gas in the desert.
Dave and the Teenager (Episode 17)
Air date: 1963-02-07
Overview: New neighbors have moved in down the hall from Dave and June's apartment. Their 14-year-old daughter quickly develops an annoying crush on Dave.
The Adventurers (Episode 18)
Air date: 1963-02-14
Overview: To prove that they're real sports, Ozzie and Joe have decided to do a parachute jump for their club's annual sports show.
The Goat (Episode 19)
Air date: 1963-02-28
Overview: At a rural picnic, a farmer gives Rick and his girlfriend a cute baby goat, and they promptly unload it on Ozzie and Harriet.
Any Date in a Storm (Episode 20)
Air date: 1963-03-07
Overview: Rick and Wally find themselves frantically juggling two pairs of dates at a fancy new restaurant.
Decorating Dave's Office (Episode 21)
Air date: 1963-03-21
Overview: Dave consults a professional decorator after June suggests that his office could use some sprucing up. When Dave learns that June plans on doing the work herself, he becomes afraid of hurting her feelings by using a professional.
Publicity for the Fraternity (Episode 22)
Air date: 1963-03-28
Overview: Accidental publicity stunts make Rick and his frat brother's instant celebrities.
The Women's Club Bazaar (Episode 23)
Air date: 1963-04-04
Overview: Harriet and Clara draft their husbands to help put on a bazaar for their women's club.
Dave's Law Office (Episode 24)
Air date: 1963-04-11
Dave and the Fraternity Lease (Episode 25)
Air date: 1963-04-18
Overview: The fraternity's house lease has expired, and a sorority wants to move in, so the frat brothers look to Dave for legal advice.
June Music Festival (Episode 26)
Air date: 1963-06-06
Overview: Ricky hosts a musical festival that includes his own band with David interviewing the guests backstage.
