Ozzie Nelson
Director
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952)
Season 3
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".
Released Oct. 3, 1952
Episode 30 min
2+
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Network: ABC
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S3E1 - The Wedding Anniversary
Ozzie and Harriet must decide whether to celebrate their 19th wedding anniversary with a night on the town or to stay at home and chaperon a party for Ricky.
Oct. 8, 1954, midnight
S3E2 - Too Many Ties
In order to make closet space, Harriet insists Ozzie get rid of his multitude of neckties.
Oct. 15, 1954, midnight
S3E3 - The Furnace
It's hot versus cold, as Ozzie and Harriet battle over setting the furnace's thermostat.
Oct. 22, 1954, midnight
S3E4 - A Load of Gravel
Ozzie gets upset when the gravel Thornberry ordered is dumped in his yard instead. After a phone call, things get worse. Worse yet, Thornberry is down on his back and can't deal with the problem himself, which leaves only one person to take care of the mess.
Oct. 29, 1954, midnight
S3E5 - The Usher
Ozzie is bursting with pride when David is chosen over several boys as an usher at the local movie theatre. Ozzie's pride is tempered when he learns why David was chosen over the other boys.
Nov. 12, 1954, midnight
S3E6 - Come As You Are Party
Wally Dipple invites Ozzie and Harriet to his annual "Come-As-You-Are" party, and Ozzie does his best not to be caught in a robe and pajamas like last year.
Nov. 19, 1954, midnight
S3E7 - Wally Dipple's Garage Door
Wally Dipple invents an unusual garage door opener. Ozzie and Thorny want to invest in it, but their plans hit a little snag.
Dec. 3, 1954, midnight
S3E8 - The Odd Bolt
Ozzie comes across a mysterious metal bolt, and sets about the house in search of where it's supposed to go.
Dec. 10, 1954, midnight
S3E9 - A Matter of Inches
Ozzie agrees to pay David fifty dollars when he grows to be the same height as his dad.
Dec. 17, 1954, midnight
S3E10 - The Lost Christmas Gift
When one of Ricky's Christmas gifts cannot be located, the entire Nelson family's holiday spirits plummet. However, the ensuing search enables the family to demonstrate the true spirit of Christmas.
Dec. 24, 1954, midnight
S3E11 - The Fruitcake
When Harriet insists that everyone write thank-you notes, Ozzie struggles to write his to Thorny.
Jan. 7, 1955, midnight
S3E12 - The Bloodhound
Ricky tries to teach an old dog new tricks. Meanwhile, Ozzie and Thorny take drastic measures to avoid going to a violin recital with their wives, in order to stay home and watch the big fight on television, instead.
Jan. 14, 1955, midnight
S3E13 - The Missing Sandwiches
As a favor to their wives, Ozzie and Thorny are to deliver sandwiches and potato salad to the women's club. They need to use David's car but he leaves with the food in the trunk. Ozzie takes Ricky's bike and Thorny is on skates as they try to locate the missing refreshments.
Jan. 21, 1955, midnight
S3E14 - Individuality
Ozzie tries to derail Thorny's scheme to save money by having his house painted with the paint that is leftover from painting Ozzie's home. Ozzie demands that Thorny paint his house a different color than his. Meanwhile, Ricky gets permission to express his individuality by redecorating his half of the bedroom he shares with David.
Jan. 28, 1955, midnight
S3E15 - The Electric Train
Ricky wants to turn in his old train set in for a new chemistry set.
Feb. 4, 1955, midnight
S3E16 - A Matter of Principle
Ozzie is distressed by unexpected bills and David always seems to need extra cash. He takes a stand when David asks for $10 while Thornberry has the same situation with his son Will. In the end the two dads undermine each other.
Feb. 11, 1955, midnight
S3E17 - Career Woman
After hearing a speech at the women's club about exciting careers for women. Harriet starts to think about pursuing a career of her own, something "old-fashioned" Ozzie is dead against.
Feb. 18, 1955, midnight
S3E18 - The Girl Who Came to Dinner
David invites his girlfriend Susan over to his home for dinner.
Feb. 25, 1955, midnight
S3E19 - The Sportscar
Doc Williams is selling a fancy sportscar, and Ozzie is tempted to buy it.
March 11, 1955, midnight
S3E20 - Ricky's Blind Date
David has a problem: he has to find a date for his girlfriend's visiting cousin.
March 18, 1955, midnight
S3E21 - Spring Housekeeping
Ozzie and Thorny are under extreme marital pressure to perform their annual spring cleaning chores.
March 25, 1955, midnight
S3E22 - The Pajama Game
Dressed only in pajamas, Ozzie and Thorny embark on a bizarre adventure.
April 1, 1955, midnight
S3E23 - Ricky's Shadow
A little girl is following Ricky around, everywhere he goes. When Ozzie & Harriet try to talk to her, she runs away. Ozzie, Harriet, David, Ricky & even Thorny are trying to figure out what she wants.
April 8, 1955, midnight
S3E24 - The Witness
After a fender-bender, Thorny gets his day in court.
April 15, 1955, midnight
S3E25 - Ricky's Charge Account
April 22, 1955, midnight
S3E26 - The Testimonial
Ozzie wants to throw a surprise testimonial dinner in appreciation of Doc Williams.
April 29, 1955, midnight
S3E27 - Thorny's Piano
Though he hasn't had a piano lesson since the age of nine, Thorny bets Ozzie that he can learn to play a complete song within one week.
May 6, 1955, midnight
S3E28 - The Stray Dog
A stray dog attaches itself to the Nelsons, and they can’t get rid of him to go on a planned trip to Rainbow Lake.
May 27, 1955, midnight
Network: ABC
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 25 min.
Released: Oct. 3, 1952
Last Air Date: March 26, 1966, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-G / 2+
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