David Nelson Remembering Ricky (Complete Interview)

[@swannoir]

What absolute gems these two gentlemen were. Honest, polite, good-looking, talented. They will long be remembered and missed.

[@trawlins396]

They were both so sweet and nice. Never acted pretentious.

[@OhiominkCoates]

David was my favorite! I was so in love with him.

[@patricebennett1100]

What a lovely man David is. I am blown away by the kind kind adoring words for Ricky. Boy Ozzie and Harriet should have received an award for Best parents. These two children are testament to being brought up with such lovely values and respect for one another. 😘

[@sandranelson7124]

Great interview!!!! Thanks for sharing it with us. May GOD bless you and yours.

[@trawlins396]

Both David and Ricky were both unbelievably humble and kind men. Just proves that their parents were truly good people.

[@rsykesjr]

David sounds like he was just as nice and good a person as his younger brother. I have to believe that them being the way they were was a very good reflection of who their parents were and how they raised their sons. 🙂👍

[@stevehalegua24]

Steve rt rtgrrsdrrr do johdsd Tu

[@stevehalegua24]

Hi etce t rd do rt do e see

[@stevehalegua24]

Dr g

[@cynthiaennis3107]

I do so agree with you! They were both such nice men. And both gone too soon.

[@nancybeamesderfer1995]

I always enjoyed the Ozzie and Harriet Show. It's too bad that this type program no longer exists on television.

[@cynthiaennis3107]

It might be on Roku! There are some on KZbin!

[@nancybarta8167]

You can see reruns on Retro Tv.

[@MrSlikvee]

The world has become more evil!

[@DoubleMrE]

@@cynthiaennis3107 The entire series is actually on YouTUBE. 😉

[@cynthiaennis3107]

@@DoubleMrE REALLY?!?! I was just watching some last night on my iPad! But I don’t know it they were all on this last channel I’d found! Thanks! Would you tell me which channel, DoubleMrE?? I’d greatly appreciate it!

[@Hummingbirds2023]

I loved the Ozzie and Harriet show as a kid. Good feelings always from that show and time of my life as a little kid. David and Rick Nelson were are great people wish we had more men like them around. They are both gone now but to know them and the entire family was to LOVE them. Sweet sweet times gone by. 💕

[@janicefalkner5137]

Thanks to the entire Nelson Family for some of My Favorite TV Memories!!! Love U ALL!!!

[@karenleemallonee684]

Wow, I totally love that! Mr. and Mrs. Nelson sure raised two respectful and kindhearted gentleman. What a treasure this is! So sad that we lost David also, must be about 10, 11 years ago. Thank you to the person who posted this awesome interview, it's really is wonderful!!! 🌼

[@monicaclark9581]

Yes, I say thanks well. I haven't heard anything about David Nelson over the years. This interview filled us in a little more about the Nelson family. Ozzie and Harriet must had a good relationship with each other in order to work every day together, plus with their kids. Apparently, they all had mutual respect for each other and that greatly contributed to the success of their show.

[@maddyhayes617]

Thank you for this amazing interview with David..DEFINITELY A CLASS ACT AND MORE. 🙂

[@KrissiCreates]

I so enjoyed this video. I've often wondered how David felt about Rick's rise to fame. This shows family at it's best. Celebrating the good things that happen in families and the sorrows. I grew up as a young girl watching Ozzie and Harriet and having my first crush on Ricky ! Lol ! Telling my age, but those were the good old days. I remember being in tears,crying my eyes out when we heard the news of the plane crash ,Ricky's death and everyone with him. Meet you in Paradise one day !!

[@WendyKS93]

I absolutely loved hearing this wonderful interview with David Nelson about his brother and also their life together. Sadly they are both gone now. I remember well their television series and always enjoyed seeing it. David and Ricky both have always seemed like the nicest guys. They are both remembered with much affection. Thanks for sharing this.

[@mmyname1604]

Won't ever forget Rick Nelson, nor the whole family. I still watch the shows.

[@trawlins396]

I'm binging the show now and I love it. It's so wholesome and cute.

[@jimilee4609]

David was a class act

[@cynthiaennis3107]

They both were! Both very sweet.

[@designsonyouinparis]

Miss these guys! Class, talented and over all, wonderful people.

[@jackzaccardi1896]

What a joy to hear David speak.

[@williamhenline1574]

Thanks David, when the show was online, I enjoyed your program on tv always. I remember the radio show not much, but I enjoyed it and it moved me to want to view the tv show.

[@manwithumbrella]

Uh, David's been dead since 2011, who are you "talking" to?

[@susanschaffner4422]

Good interview. Loved the Nelson's, especially Rick.

[@maddyhayes617]

David was GREAT AND TALENTED TOO

[@francesodle6069]

David always a gentleman

[@KrissiCreates]

Didn't we all have a crush on Rick ? Lol !!

[@cynthiaennis3107]

@@KrissiCreates I had a crush on both.

[@annescarano9828]

David was just as handsome as Rick. He had a kind of quiet charm about him. He was my favorite. Nice to know he did not envy his brother but was happy for him.

[@trawlins396]

When Ricky became older he was so beautiful but David was handsome too. Agree.

[@valdudfield7007]

Great interview. Lovely guy 👍🏼😁❤️

[@lindamolina6832]

I use to watch Ozzie & Harriet When I was a kid, loved that show & loved the Nelson Family Was a real Ricky Nelson fan. What a great Family with great principles , I liked the comedy of The show & This interview that David Nelson was one of the best I’ve seen. Learned many things I hadn’t known. David , thank you so much for sharing the life you had with your beloved brother Ricky & your family and you were also a favorite of mine. Best to All The Nelson Family 💕🥰💕

[@sharonnitschneider2271]

What a classy, well spoken man.

[@user1952-e4g]

Enjoyed this interview very much. Dave Nelson was a stand-up gentleman and family man himself. I always admired their entire family on their TV show and it helped me develop a '"moral compass" as to how people should treat others, esp. the opposite sex. Unfortunately, things started going sideways when the late sixties hit, and the music and culture changed for the worse. We will really have to work at it to return to the attitudes of the golden era of American family life. Loved the later years show with June ( a real beauty) also, although some fans thought she was overly at times. I think she is still living last time I checked.

[@briancampbell2334]

A wonderful interview. I remember David and Ricky all the way back to my earliest memories as a very little kid and television just starting and seeing them on the O & H Show. As I got older and started to do things with friends...going to dances, ect...I enjoyed his songs . Also his roles in he movies...always thought he did a good job. It was a terrable shock when the accident happened and I struggled with that because as I said, I grew up with him, in a way. It was certainly nice to hear David talking about the family and his kid brother. Thanks for doing this. It was very nice.

[@DJ-bj8ku]

Very respectful interview and David is a decent man.

[@billbrimmer1739]

David , a polite man who was grateful for his life. He loved his brother and it was obvious they were different in that Rick loved performing and was a natural. I’m sure thru Rick’s personal challenges that he was fortunate to have an older brother like David to share things with.

[@cynthiaennis3107]

True! And since Dave did some more acting, like Rick did away from the O&H show, they shared that as well!

[@lindadeverter6280]

Wow that was my favorite shows back then.loved them all.when rick starting singing on the show.ricky was sooo cute growing up.

[@bettemiller3329]

I wish families today could be more like this.

[@curbozerboomer1773]

Families, back then, were NOT like what one saw on TV...it is called "entertainment", OK?

[@drlucy1137]

It’s so refreshing to hear this interview and you could hear and feel the love that the family had fir each other. In todays world there is so much fighting and nastiness with the Hollywood families this was such an uplifting story of great loving parents that is getting rare in the entertainment world. David seemed like such a good human being.

[@lindap6807]

Beautiful to hear David speaking about his brother Rick. Thoroughly enjoyed this interview through tears. Rick is gorgeous in heart, body & soul❤️‍🔥

[@MrSlikvee]

Met Rick at a party in Aspen, CO around 1975. I was a musician as well at that time. We met in a buffet line, sat down across from each other and had a long, wonderful conversation about both of our lives and families. One of the nicest people Ive ever met in my life. Everyone else was drinking some form of booze. Rick was drinking coffee. A true professional. A wonderful experience and I’ll never forget it.

[@cynthiaennis3107]

What a great memory!

[@dsoule4902]

Very nice. I was underage. He told the bar mgr I was his cousin so I could stay to hear the music. "Just don't drink."

[@swannoir]

I see so many wonderful stories like this. It sounds like he could and would talk to anyone about anything and make even strangers feel like they were old friends.

[@trawlins396]

​@@swannoiragree. I've never seen anyone say a bad thing about him

[@trawlins396]

I absolutely believe this. He was genuinely humble and kind. Not pretentious at all

[@rhiannonrede]

I literally used to watch your show when I was literally in nappies. I was born in 1957 so I am assuming it was in re-runs. Loved Ricky all my life, loving his music & voice & & still do. RIP.

[@alexoliver4222]

Hello 👋 Renee How are you doing today

[@cynthiaennis3107]

I was watching the reruns in the 60’s thinking they were current! I wanted them for my brothers. Little did I know they were both old enough to be my father! 😁🤷🏻‍♀️ I so loved this show I couldn’t wait for it to come on again! I still love it!

[@adamodeo9320]

David and Nelson Rick Nelson were good people

[@thomasbrewer3571]

David sound’s just like his brother

[@cynthiaennis3107]

I’ve seen Rick in many photos with his children & 2 videos & it’s clear that he had such awe & love in his eyes when looking at them...it seemed as if he was thinking they were such amazing & beautiful children, he almost couldn’t believe they were his! There seemed a reverence he held for them...take a look, if you haven’t. It’s beautiful to see it! And how he was a very hands-on dad when he was home. I’m sure both these guys were that way, given the parents they had. Love them both! Sadly miss them both, as well. ♥️♥️

[@hoponpop3330]

David’s love for his younger brother was obvious after his death when he was out front defending his memory when the haters choose to try to bring his reputation down. His Stone Canyon Band doesn’t get enough credit as a pioneer in the LA sound that was the foundation of modern country.

[@SkyKingofMaricopa]

Was a big fan of the "Ozzie & Harriet" TV show. Great interview of David Nelson. Really good questions. Thank you for posting.

[@margierogers1815]

I am so happy to know that David was just the sweetest man I always thought he was ! Such a nice interview . David was my favorite in the show! I watch Ozzie and Harriet everyday .A decent and fun family show that had so many good memories !

[@sunshinecoastrealestatepho9970]

Yes they sure were the good old days weren't they we were so lucky to grow up in that innocent time

[@virginiaswafford7078]

Rip to Rick and David Nelson loved the Nelson grew up watching them still watch on reruns or DVD. Happy birthday Ricky, may 8.you are missed.

[@philipc5856]

Rick and Dave were both good guys. It surely was a different time in America sadly

[@1891lucy]

tobad family values have left America since the Nelsons show regardless what they say it wasn't areal thing but we all wish it was how we wanted our family to be.

[@SpringfieldGuy]

Well done interview. David and Rick must have had a very good relationship for David not to have felt overshadowed and somewhat jealous of Rick's greater success.

[@chevrelait]

both boys had big fan clubs... no cell phones, no internet... sweet

[@thomasbrewer3571]

Love the Nelson’s

[@robertherald6285]

Great interview Dave your a wonderful person

[@lisamcbride8921]

Dang David was a good looking young man back in the day!

[@maddyhayes617]

And all through his life👍

[@curbozerboomer1773]

Well...His momma was a real knockout in her day!...and Dad was decently attractive too...Beautiful people usually pass along their "beautiful" genes.

[@juliapatricia6223]

Remembering David as well. RIP David Nelson.

[@alexoliver4222]

Hello 👋 Julia How are you doing today

[@nancychamberlin6520]

Ricky Nelson was gorgeous. David was the older sensible brother. Love them as a kid.

[@cynthiaennis3107]

I think they were both great looking boys & men! And add their kindness...well, that makes them even more attractive! Yes?!

[@nancychamberlin6520]

Dave was good looking too but Ricky was a heartthrob. It’s just tragic that he met with such a terrible end.

[@carolynpendleton6638]

I agree with the lady it's a shame our children can't enjoy this type of programming today

[@robertherald6285]

A great family great people wonderfully memories good family values. Love them as a kid. Always admired them

[@russgilbertson8689]

Ricky Nelson is really a great singer.

[@thomasmatthews5687]

Yes I do remember them I enjoyed all of there shows I hope David has nice life , nice family also

[@cynthiaennis3107]

He had 2 boys, Daniel & Jamie with his first wife who was on the show & adopted 3 children of his second wife, 2 more boys & 1 girl, Teri, who was married to show host, Chuck Woolery. Dave passed in 2011. His first children where born about the same time as Rick’s first 3! Made for nice play dates as seen in some of the family photos that accompany Rick’s music, especially a song he wrote for the children: Prominade in Green!

[@rebeccajones268]

I loved growing up with. "Ozzie & Harriet"... I "fell"hard for Ricky Nelson in my teenage years... 😊😊

[@curbozerboomer1773]

In 1961, I was in 8th grade...this cute gal sitting one row over in class, would keep one of Rick's albums-with his pretty face on the front cover--inside of her desk...when the teacher was not looking, the girl would grab that album, and furtively smooch that photo of Rick!....Then she would look at me, and say "shut up about this!".

[@barbaraayres2617]

I was heart broken when he passed.

[@mikedavis4401]

What year was that?

[@jodyquinn182]

I watched their TV show as a very young girl in the '50's. I always thought that Ricky was a hunk & loved listening to him sing & play guitar. I believe he was the one to motivate my interest in the guitar, which is still a big part of my adulthood today 2024. xoxo

[@jaynerosajohansen4864]

Wow, what a great interview. David was amazing

[@rosemariemedrano4699]

I loved Ricky Nelson music.

[@FredPickett-q8z]

Such a talented Family.

[@thomasmatthews5687]

Yes sir friend. DAVID I REALLY REMEMBER RICKY ALL THE SHOWS IVE WACHED SO MANY TIMES ON DVD WE HAVE AND REGULARLY TV. MAN DAVID ITS AN JOY TO SEE YOU LOTS OF FUN WATCH ING. YOU AND YIUR WHOLE FAMILY MAN . TIME JUST SUITS AWAY I AM HAPPY TO SEE YOU DAVID. GOD BLESS YOU VERYMUCH.

[@susanpolin2619]

I LIKED this FAMILY. And SHOWs. GREAT Interview. R.I.P. OZZIE, HARRIET, RICK & KRISTIN🙏

[@cynthiaennis3107]

And David (1936 - 2011)

[@kathrynlayfield9599]

Would be great to make shows that brought out good manners and loving family relationships. Those were good lessons for life!

[@kathrynlayfield9599]

Love you, David Nelson. You are just as sweet as when you were a kid. God Bless.

[@johnfox9169]

Though I am much more familiar with Rick, it's quite apparent that Dave is one class act😊!!

[@lindanadeau8742]

I had the BIGGEST crush on David growing up. Yes, Ricky was definitely a cutie pie, but David!!!!

[@curbozerboomer1773]

As a young guy, I found David to be the more "relatable" of the two...he seemed less of a pretty boy, but still exuded a quiet confidence in his looks, and on-screen presence. I wanted to be like him, at the time!

[@marke6569]

37 Yrs today Dec 31 2022 since Rick , Band, & Helen died in that plane crash. Today I will do what I do every New Yrs Eve. Say a prayer for them & play Ricks Music. I remember fondly seeing Rick & The Stone Canyon Band at New Yorks Bottom Line where they put on a great show playing songs from, their just released Intakes Lp & Ricks hits from the Imperial Records Yrs. Rick up in Heaven jamming with his friends Carl Perkins, Elvis, Jerry Lee, Buddy, Eddie Cochrane, Chuck, Fats, Roy! .Ozzie, Harriet, David residing in The Kingdom Of God. Love them all🎙🎸🎹📻🕇🌷🕊💕

[@cynthiadavid5282]

Loved the nelson family

[@keyboardwarrior656]

Excellent !!!

[@kathrynlayfield9599]

I STILL LOVE, THE OZZIE AND HARRIET SHOW, I'M 72. IT WAS FUN TO SEE TEENAGE STARS AND SINGERS. REALLY COOL!

[@FredPickett-q8z]

Love This/Thanks for posting this.

[@thomasbrewer3571]

I remember where I was at and what I was doing when news aired Ricks passing a very sad day love his music

[@curbozerboomer1773]

Led Zeppelin, the great Rock group, were performing at a major venue, when they heard the news of Ricky's death. Their singer announced that fact to the audience, and rather tearfully, broke into a version of "Lonesome Town"--which happens to be my favorite of all of Rick Nelson's tunes. Rick Nelson was an inspiration to many other artists!

[@larryweathermon2906]

I met Dave and Ricky when they cam to see "The Graduate" and they were just as real and wholesome as they were on there TV show.. I always related to Ricky because I was the younger brother and majored in acting and then became a singer songwriter and did a single act, But not everyone becomes famous. "The Newbie Brother's" is our you tube channel with 17 original songs we were blessed to write.

[@cynthiaennis3107]

Congratulations! Best wishes for your every success! ⭐️💫

[@ElaIEO]

Loved the show as a young kid ❤ Ricky was my first school crush.

[@brucemcgee2281]

I always thought that they were as good as anyone you'd like to know.

[@bretttownsend6495]

I lived through these times. It’s totally different now. So sad

[@genevieveaitola3541]

Loved all the Nelson 's , also Dave's wife and Kristen...❤

[@kekesb]

I have never seen Ozzie and Harriet show until now, I discover it on Roku - so i’m binged watch it and love that show 😊

[@valentinealvre7838]

Võrratu näide kahe venna vahelisest sõprusest! Kogu see neljaliikmeline perekond on üldse eeskujuks kõigile. Sealt edasi kujunes imeliseks ka Ricky enda pereelu. Andeka muusikuna ei muutunud Ricky ülbeks ega hoolimatuks oma nelja lapse suhtes. Hea on kuulda Davidi meenutusi oma vennast.

[@rememberingricky3085]

I couldn't agree more. Thanks for your comment. Translation: A wonderful example of friendship between two brothers. This whole family of four is an example to everyone. From there, Ricky's own family life also became wonderful. As a talented musician, Ricky didn't become arrogant or reckless about his four children. It's good to hear David's recollections of his brother.

[@laraoneal7284]

I always liked David. He was handsome. Rick was cute.

[@TimMaloneyNMactor]

what a wonderful Guy . humble and kind. a big fan of Rick`s Records , having dinner at a restaurant in Studio City , seated right next to us was Rick and his Wife , early 1980`s . I never said a word , didn`t want to act like . . . 'Fan Boy'.

[@gloriakrause9768]

(

[@tokenspirit6140]

"Hello MaryLou".......another beautiful song, by Gene Pitney! A fan of these two when I was a young lass.

[@annewilson4404]

Two great singers, I saw Gene 2 days before he died he was still the great singer always was

[@CheriDodd]

I love them both so much. May they rest in peace. Streamed all shows and going to watch again. Love every one except Ozzie was annoying. God bless the Nelson family.

[@JohnMcCloskey-g9o]

Always listened to their show...saw David on his circus act. He did very good. Trapeze act,on tv.

[@dsoule4902]

How to remember Rick? He was a really really nice guy. And, he & the band kicked a||.

[@natlee8947]

David really looks like his dad.

[@cynthiaennis3107]

He really does in this photo! Latter in life, he really resembles Harriet’s mother, I thought.

[@alanhumphrey4198]

David mentions it, but Rick was a great tennis player in his younger years, and considered doing more with it, but entertainment took off.😊😊

[@Trina-d4v]

David looks like Ozzie. Ricky was my favorite ❤❤❤❤

[@BrokenneckYgor]

David looks like Ozzie

[@francesodle6069]

It was different world back David and Rockie growing up. Things just started changing with the kids Rockie was wat high school age. Now there s all kids crazy habits people have dressed so different. Language way different now. Way way different

[@lynnlobliner3933]

Loved the story about the Hitching Post, where the kids went dressed in western clothes and had to check a gun at the door. Hilarious. I didn't get into O & H before 1956, when maybe I was allowed to stay up a little later. If it was on Friday nights in the beginning, my dad watched the Friday night fights, so I wouldn't have been allowed. Besides, I was 5 in '52 so starting in early '56 I was 8, the right time to pick it up - around the time Rick cut his first record.

[@njosborne6152]

I remember the hitching post. Grandpa took us.

[@JohnMcCloskey-g9o]

As kids ,we took are cap guns to western movies,,, shot the bad guys,,,, one time we got kicked out..... Too much fun.... helping out Roy Rogers,who later years put on a show at the college gym...the good old days.... God Bless

[@manwithumbrella]

DAvid and his wife June owned a summer house a block down the street from us in Newport Shores, Newport Beach, CA in the mid-60s. Never saw him, but my mom talked to June. I was 11 and knew more about Ricky than him at the time.

[@judyc]

Great interview, except that the speed slows down somewhere around 18.00, then the speech becomes very laboured and difficult to hear. Hope it can be fixed.

[@sallyclay1974]

Nice family!

[@sergeantmasson3669]

David Nelson died January 11, 2011 at age 74.

[@kathleenbrown6734]

sad I always feel bad when they die.

[@njosborne6152]

RIP friend 🧬😎🇺🇸

[@cynthiaennis3107]

@@kathleenbrown6734 I do too, it’s like part of my own family members dying.

[@OhiominkCoates]

What is David doing now ?

[@ardithmckeaigg548]

I haven't listened to thus all but I think he is discussing Ricky to much. David did a lot of interesting things.

[@cynthiaennis3107]

He’s interviewing all the closest people who worked with Rick since it’s a tribute for Rick after he passed! Remembering Ricky is the title. If this weren’t a tribute interview, I’m sure it would have been done differently.

[@barbarajedyk6701]

lovesong😇🥰😍🤩😘

[@cynthiaennis3107]

Does anyone know where parts 1 & 2 are of Remembering Ricky? I’m only seeing Parts 3-6 now! A month ago I could see Parts 1 through 6! This was a wonderful labor of Love! Thank you, Mr. John Powers! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@susanlawson6939]

It's on the Roko channel

[@alexoliver4222]

Hello 👋 susan How are you doing today

[@susanlawson6939]

@@alexoliver4222 hello Alex

[@susanlawson6939]

Watch this movie every morning

[@alexoliver4222]

@@susanlawson6939 That’s awesome to hear.. Where are you from?

[@susanlawson6939]

I live in Georgia

[@wolfgangkunz1903]

Hi, David ist so friendly, always Smile, very nice. His Brother looks always unfriendly, He looks grim. I thought He arrogant. David ist an modest Person. Ricky Nelson was an good Singer and guitar Player, but James Burton was ver, very, very good.

[@Tonetwisters]

Always wondered if they were a Christian family who lived the values of Christ ... And Ricky's wisecracks were classic ...

[@jameswood231]

David was a Christian man. Not sure about Ricky or their parents Ozzie & Harriet.

[@cynthiaennis3107]

@@jameswood231 another commenter said he was surprised to read in Ozzie’s autobiography that he was always an atheist. But I haven’t read the book myself.