The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet is an American television sitcom that aired on ABC from October 3, 1952, to April 23, 1966, and starred the real-life Nelson family. After a long run on radio, the show was brought to television, where it continued its success, initially running simultaneously on radio and TV. In terms of seasons, it was the longest running live-action sitcom in American television history until It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia surpassed it on December 1, 2021. The series starred the entertainment duo of Ozzie Nelson and his wife, singer Harriet Nelson, and their sons, David and Ricky. Don DeFore had a recurring role as the Nelsons' neighbor, "Thorny."
Statutory Public Domain Legal Clearance
Stage 5 Productions series starring the Nelson family; early broadcast episodes entered the US Public Domain.
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📼 Preserved Studio Vault Episodes 10 Episodes on Drive E:
| # | Episode Title / Holding | Runtime | Vault Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ( Original radio Broadcast ) - Antique Vase - 1945 | 30 mins | 720x480 |
| 2 | Banjo Players | 29 mins | 698x480 |
| 3 | Beautiful Day | 29 mins | 712x480 |
| 4 | Ep 1 - The Rivals | 25 mins | 720x480 |
| 5 | Ep 1 The Rivals | 27 mins | 706x472 |
| 6 | Lonesome Parents | 24 mins | 692x480 |
| 7 | Rick Gets Even | 25 mins | 694x480 |
| 8 | Rick and the Maid of Honor | 25 mins | 696x480 |
| 9 | The Halloween Party - 1952 | 30 mins | 712x480 |
| 10 | Ozzie and the Space Age | 26 mins | 696x480 |