Ozzie Nelson
Director
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952)
Season 5
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
S5E1 - Kappa Sigma Party
David holds his fraternity rush party at the Nelson home and the other members of the family try to stay out of the way.
Oct. 3, 1956, midnight
S5E2 - Captain Salty and the Submarine
Ozzie finds himself becoming obsessed with a children's television program.
Oct. 10, 1956, midnight
S5E3 - Hidden Panel
Oct. 17, 1956, midnight
S5E4 - Christmas in October
David is taking art and after he brings home a Christmas scene he painted, his parents are impressed. Ozzie and Harriet decide to make it their Christmas card.
Oct. 24, 1956, midnight
S5E5 - The Banjo Player
Rick and his band get their first engagement to play at a sorority dance. Ozzie and his friend think they might be able to play banjos at the dance.
Oct. 31, 1956, midnight
S5E6 - Fifty Dollar Bill
At the grand opening to a new car wash, Ozzie wins a $50 bill.
Nov. 7, 1956, midnight
S5E7 - The Pool Table
Ozzie goes to the store to buy filing cabinets for the boys' bedroom - and comes home with a pool table, instead.
Nov. 14, 1956, midnight
S5E8 - David Picks Up the Tab
David treats his parents and date to dinner at an upscale restaurant, but it's possible he may not have enough money to cover the tab.
Nov. 21, 1956, midnight
S5E9 - The Balloons
Ozzie is faced with the daunting task of inflating 1,000 balloons for Harriet's charity affair.
Nov. 28, 1956, midnight
S5E10 - Ricky's Car
Ricky wants a car of his own. Ozzie agrees but only if he earns enough money to pay half the purchase price.
Dec. 5, 1956, midnight
S5E11 - A Doctor in the House
Doc Williams bunks with the Nelsons while his residence undergoes renovations. Ozzie then begins having aches and pains.
Dec. 12, 1956, midnight
S5E12 - Ozzie's Busy Christmas
Ozzie volunteers for so many Christmas committees that he has little time to do his Christmas shopping, hang the Christmas lights or buy a Christmas tree.
Dec. 19, 1956, midnight
S5E13 - The Day After Christmas
Feeling nostalgic on the day after Christmas, Ozzie is determined to take the family ice skating up at the lake.
Dec. 26, 1956, midnight
S5E14 - Ozzie's Double
A stranger with a British accent is passing through town, and he looks exactly like Ozzie.
Jan. 2, 1957, midnight
S5E15 - A Hairstyle for Harriet
In order to get new fashion ideas, Harriet decides to attend a beauty show.
Jan. 9, 1957, midnight
S5E16 - The Puppy
Ozzie and the boys decide to surprise Harriet with a new puppy.
Jan. 16, 1957, midnight
S5E17 - The Borrowed Tuxedo
Trouble ensues when Ozzie borrows a tuxedo from Doc Williams.
Jan. 23, 1957, midnight
S5E18 - Like Father, Like Son
A series of coincidences start around the Nelson household, starting with David telling his parents that he has just started dating a girl, whose name just happens to be Harriet.
Jan. 30, 1957, midnight
S5E19 - The Duenna
David invites a pretty Spanish girl to a dance knowing she doesn't speak a word of English, but doesn't count on her bringing her duenna as a chaperone.
Feb. 6, 1957, midnight
S5E20 - The Hot-Dog Stand
David, Wally, and Chuck take over management of the campus hot dog stand.
Feb. 13, 1957, midnight
S5E21 - The Reading Room
Ozzie begins a one man campaign to revive the art of reading.
Feb. 20, 1957, midnight
S5E22 - The Disbelievers
Feb. 27, 1957, midnight
S5E23 - The Clubhouse
The Tigers are planning on building a clubhouse and Ozzie unwittingly volunteers to let them build it in his backyard.
March 6, 1957, midnight
S5E24 - Jet Pilot
Ozzie gets a chance to fly in a jet fighter plane.
March 13, 1957, midnight
S5E25 - Ozzie and Harriet Go to Washington
March 20, 1957, midnight
S5E26 - The Editor
Harriet is made editor of her women's club newsletter but runs into trouble when she accepts "help" from Ozzie.
March 27, 1957, midnight
S5E27 - The Hawaiian Party
The Nelson family attends a Hawaiian luau.
April 3, 1957, midnight
S5E28 - Ricky, the Drummer
The Tommy Jackson Band is coming to town, and Ricky dreams of sitting in on drums.
April 10, 1957, midnight
S5E29 - The Tommy Brannigan Story
Ozzie finds a bargain on golf clubs so he buys three sets for himself, Wally, and Doc.
April 17, 1957, midnight
S5E30 - Sculpturing Class
April 24, 1957, midnight
S5E31 - Ozzie, the Treasurer
Ozzie is somewhat disgruntled because he believes his work as club treasurer has gone unappreciated.
May 1, 1957, midnight
S5E32 - Ricky's Surprise Party
May 8, 1957, midnight
S5E33 - The Night Watchman
David gets a temporary job working nighttime security.
May 15, 1957, midnight
S5E34 - David's Date with Miss Universe
David invites Miss Universe, Carol Morris, to be his date at a fraternity dance.
May 22, 1957, midnight
S5E35 - Strict Parents
Ozzie and Harriet wonder whether or not they should question Ricky and David more closely about their social activities.
May 29, 1957, midnight
S5E36 - The Coffee Table
June 5, 1957, midnight
S5E37 - The Fishing Lure
Ozzie makes a fishing lure out of a feathered ornament from Harriet's new hat.
June 12, 1957, midnight
S5E38 - Taking Care of Freddy
Oz agrees to babysit a small boy's pet kitten named Freddie.
June 19, 1957, midnight
S5E39 - The Loan
Ozzie and Darby are furious with each other over the matter of a questionable ten-dollar debt.
June 26, 1957, 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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