Harriet David Rick Nelson Interview 1981

[@paco11389]

I had the pleasure of reading harriet's house gas meter during 1970, while a college student! harriet was one of the NICEST people I ever met.!!!!

[@richardherron7670]

The Nelson family good Lord I miss them true world renowned entertainers with god-given talent I love Ricky's slogan I don't mess around boy!Thank you Nelson family for entertaining us worldwide as you still do today in syndication

[@January.]

*in 1970

[@larrypeterson2737]

Ricky and Thorney were my favorites.

[@carolbell8008]

I love them , it was beautiful hearing Harriet describe Ozzy! Rick is handsome and humble. David is so cute.

[@martdod]

These people were some of the most down to earth people that ever came out of Hollywood. Their TV show really did represent the values that most American families emulated and aspired to. Too bad people don’t have positive TV shows like The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet to watch these days we just might have a more positive and decent society in our country today.

[@gerrydooley951]

well I know what you mean but it was totally unrealistic. I began to resent my parents because they weren't as understanding as the Nelsons or the Cleavers.

[@dennisp3314]

It just seems most of the so-called Comedy & sitcom stuff on TV now is so Nasty, Cynical & self- congratulatory. Wink, wink - look at ME. I am SO Intelligent & a step (steps) ahead of all of you.

[@ilovebeinggay6794]

They were all racists.

[@fairyqueen56]

David was just as good-looking as Rick!

[@janb5488]

He was my favorite.

[@vickiross1025]

I thought so too.

[@stephenfermoyle4578]

all gone it is sad an era that will never be seen again.

[@bettyling8481]

I loved Elvis, but Rick was it for me!!! I got to see him at the Auto Show in Chicago, decades before he passed. It was the best concert I was ever at..

[@dianewood8339]

I have loved Elvis since I was 8 . However Rick was a better singer. I am in the UK

[@kathleenandaloro6845]

RICK was real the deal He was so talented. I loved watching the show every one was great and so real. I loved RICK. Saw him when I was 14 he must have been 20 Wow he was so good looking Nobody came close not even today RIP RICK you are missed.

[@David53D]

Rick wasn't a great musician but he was talented.

[@francislaird6806]

@@David53D z

[@maddyhayes617]

David is definitely a CLASS ACT AND WILL ALWAYS BE. THEY WERE BOTH STARS!!!!!!

[@ValleyoftheRogue]

Thanks for this wonderful clip. I just love "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet." It is better now than when it was made.

[@tigressnsnow]

Rick takes my breath away. He’s so handsome

[@syndicateofsownd]

The Stone Canyon Band at Knott's Goodtime Theatre. That's where I saw Rick Nelson. I was very fortunate. Long live the Nelsons!!!! Reality tv today sucks. Back then people had something called talent. Not drama brought on by irresponsibility.

[@leobrussel9471]

That's where I saw him! I remember being shocked that someone of his stature was there performing. I also remember his twin sons there who were very little and running around "backstage" which could be seen by the audience.

[@maddyhayes617]

@@leobrussel9471 I had the pleasure of meeting and talking with Matthew and Gunner after their concert here in Oneonta NY. More comments will be added later. Thank you for the terrific interview!!

[@DougCeleste]

Thanks for posting! So sad that 32 years later, the entire Nelson family has passed on. Oh, what memories watching this show in the 1960's and hearing Rick sing a song at the end of the show in the later years which made the girls scream. I had the pleasure of seeing Rick in concert in San Jose. CA. at the county fair in 1981 and it was a very enjoyable show, esp. when he sang his many hits. Thank God we have the dvds and memories of the Nelson's wonderful show to forever cherish!

[@robertlee8042]

I sing and play guitar. I am 75. I did not understand the roots of Ricky’s music at the time. I didn’t really know about rockabilly. I knew the songs but I had not stitched them together into a genre concept. It seems so obvious now. Ain’t that the way.

[@DougCeleste]

@@robertlee8042 Thanks for your interesting comments. Ricky's music sure did evolve over the many years leading up to his country music in later years. His rock and roll music and love songs were always my favorites by him. Sad that he left this life so soon and so suddenly. I hope you caught the wonderful PBS special about him years ago featuring so many, especially his sons. It was quite well done and might even be on KZbin. Rock on from New Mexico!

[@janetparnell222]

​@@robertlee8042 😮

[@karenronan4825]

Rick Nelson had a beautiful speaking voice, too.

[@bebophonkytonk]

He really did. Very dreamy.

[@sweetitis]

Id say Poor Harriet had to suffer loss of Rick and Ozzie BUT it would appear she made the most of her time and era as a singer / actress and loving Mother of a Loving Family Any family members reading this will know how much pleasure we derived from them entertaining us so well fir so many years Talk about writing the template for modern sitcoms! Whew! AND only 3 generation family with #1 music hits!

[@madambutterfly7513]

Such handsome young men with character & morals! David really looks like his beautiful mom & Ricky took after his father♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ And David Hartman Show was wonderful, I watched it all the time, those were the days, my friend, the roaring 80's I miss so much - RIP the Nelson family, we loved you, missed greatly ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@robertmartinez4174]

hard to think that they're all gone now.

[@TheMassacreFilms]

“HotPoint Appliances proudly presents America’s favorite family comedy, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet!”

[@bretstanley8931]

I'm currently watching Ozzie and Harriet on dvd. They finally came out last year I think. I'm up to season six now where Ricky is starting to sing at the end of many of the episodes.

[@jesmelric]

I have been buying them too, I am on season 5 :)

[@bretstanley8931]

@@jesmelric Great!

[@lanadale1479]

Miss and love the TV show as well as the cast. All have passed.

[@ralphsollersjr1840]

Never will be forgotten Ricky.,Dave Ozzie and Harriet.. You folks touched so many lives.. and your Gentle Spirit lives on .Upon DVD.s Of Ozzie and Harriet. And CD.s of Rickys Music.. I'm longing to meet you all in Heaven some wonderful day.... I know the Angels will let you know When my your has come... God Bless Ricky Nelsons children May they all prosper with the talents of their beloved Father.. And also to Daves.. children as well... Sincerely Ralph Sollers jr..

[@mikeyh0]

America...........where have you gone? You didn't grow up as much as you gave up. Was it too hard to maintain integrity? Was it impossible to remain faithful? This nation is finished. One way or the other.

[@NELLYNORMAN]

Y'know, I miss these people. they were great. It's too bad the kids of today don't know a lot about them. Nelly Norman

[@larrydewein401]

You got that right!

[@TheParadisecove]

400 shows...most of them thoughtful, humorous, entertaining...all of them nostalgic...and some of them classic hysterical funny!

[@stephenrivera4382]

How the times have changed! I used to teach my middle school students about pop music & culture from the 50’s to the present day. Here’s how I introduced them to the Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet: I’d say, “I’m thinking of a TV show about a real life family, and the dad’s name is Ozzie...” They’d all call out, “The Osborne’s!” Then I’d say no, show them the cover of the video box The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, and play for them Ricky’s first singing appearance on the show (4/10/57) when he sang Fat’s Domino’s “I’m Walkin’.” I told them Ricky was the first true “video star” in that he became famous because of his appearances on TV. But my favorite clip from that episode was at the end when all four of the Nelsons sang a song together in harmony. That surely must have been one of Ozzie’s proudest moments! Thanks for posting the interview!

[@oliviavalentino42380]

Thank you for posting this. I love their show and have been watching it on freevee. I’m on season 10! I love Ricks music and his son’s music. I wish I could have met all of them ❤

[@hectormanuel9793]

Have you finished all seasons?

[@johnjarou2357]

Thanks for this. The Nelson's never got big heads, very down to earth.

[@lindyloftin]

I can easily date this one... 1981. I had seen two performances by Rick at the Tulsa State Fair the night before and then I couldn't wait to get home and see this interview the next morning. And then lo and behold Rick mentions being in Oklahoma the night before! Rick appearance at the fair that year was unfortunately the very last time I saw Rick in concert. Thanks a bunch, Cathy... this one means a lot to me.

[@missohio83]

Awww such a nice family! May they all now rest in peace.

[@eaplvsprsly]

So sad, now theyre all gone but never forgotten!

[@anitahudson1570]

Ricky has the fullest hair I have ever seen.

[@conniecharley7086]

David Hartman made movies . Love to watch the Nelson family. Without ozzie how can it be a show. ... He is missed.

[@billbrimmer1739]

Nice family. Very obvious how much they missed Ozzie, who had passed away 6 years earlier.

[@violet-wq7wt]

why do I see your comments everywhere

[@maddyhayes617]

@@violet-wq7wt we are all entitled to submit our comments, especially senior citizens who were blessed with good TV shows, even black and white. TV, movies, and most entertainment now is Horrendous!

[@juliemnm8273]

@@violet-wq7wt what's your problem????

[@violet-wq7wt]

@@juliemnm8273 idk let me go ask myself 3 years ago what my problem was LOL it wasn't supposed to be a rude comment

[@54jeanmarie]

Absolutely endearing family. Pleasure to look at & listen to. Thanks for post.

[@anongoingseries13]

What a wonderful family. David Hartman is a interviewer who we desperately need now. The antithesis of David Letterman. He is serious, respectful, appreciative and admiring of the Nelsons. How fortunate we are for having the brilliance of KZbin. Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Some aspects of life such as sports have evolved. Tiger, Lebron, Williams Sisters, etc When it comes to music and entertainment the best were. Mozart, the 3 B`s, the Nelsons.

[@catmontano]

Very beautiful family Miss Ozzie

[@lynndyer9996]

Loved their show. Miss them.

[@marshahaas4837]

Such a nice family !!!

[@psw4763]

Great family and David Hartmann great host.

[@WilliamSmith-ex9et]

One of the greatest shows ever - largely forgotten by modern audiences.

[@jesmelric]

Rick's son Sam has brought it back www.amazon.com/Adventures-Ozzie-Harriet-Complete/dp/B0CLFMN22B/ref=sr_1_1?crid=252WOJGDCSOL9&keywords=ozzie+and+harriet+dvd+complete+series&qid=1702390233&sprefix=ozzie+harriet+comp%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-1

[@johnnyhawkins43]

I have been a Rick Nelson fan for so long now!

[@user-rz6bc2cl3c]

Ozzie/Harriet were wonderful and had a great couple of boys! A natural way about them all. David and Rick were pretty level headed young men. Felt bad when Rick lost himself for a time in 'drugs' without them, I'm certain, his life would have turned out differently. Love them and their entertaining program. RIP to all and thank you all for the gorgeous memories!

[@snarkdetriomphe]

love it - thank you! i always did love david hartman too... such a warm guy. i used to like having to stay home from school when i was sick because i got to watch Good Morning America :)

[@erikajennings9055]

Love the Nelson's, I still watch Ozzie and Harriot today and bust out laughing. I love Ozzy's humor, he was very funny, dry sense of humor, he could make you laugh without having to be obnoxious or rude like many of todays so called on screen commedians. He was also a very talented musician before O&H with his Ozzy Nelson Dance band...Big bang swing music..

[@grandmalovesmebest]

I rem Ozzie always eating ice cream. We got an ice cream bar or ice cream cone but we never ate ice cream from a carton or had it in the ice box when we were growing up. Now I get a pint and eat it from the carton and I always think of Ozzie when I have ice cream.🍧🙋

[@January.]

*Nelsons *today's *comedians *Ozzies Nelson Dance Band *Big band swing music.

[@marthay.higuera9723]

@@grandmalovesmebest His favorite was Tutti Frutti. Lol

[@Kashaslove]

I LOVE THIS FAMILY! I'M BUMMED I'VE SEEN ALMOST EVERY EPISODE ON KZbin.

[@katyluby8735]

I love the Nelson Family!!!

[@rosiedebevc1952]

I really miss this family

[@StevenTorrey]

I have often thought when so many kids having abusive or drunk parents, watching shows like Ozzie & Harriet, or Leave it to Beaver, or Family Ties, or Different Strokes, etc.--must see what an ideal family looks like.

[@ValleyoftheRogue]

They had their own problems, especially surrounding Rick. That was the thing: They really were like many families in this country, not "idealized" at all. The 1950s weren't like this at all-women continued in the labor force despite social pressure to remain at home, and all of the "mothers" on these shows were career women, after all. The actors who played Robert Young's kids in "Father Knows Best" were all from single-parent homes and thought of Young like a father. Nothing is ever what you think it was when it came to the 1950s. It wasn't a good era at all for women and racial minorities.

[@StevenTorrey]

@@ValleyoftheRogue All tht you say is true, but the television sit-com glosses over reality and presents an "Ideal" family that many kids must envy.

[@maryphillips8996]

No they're all gone. Seems so long ago. I watch the show still.

[@jesmelric]

@ronfowlermusic This is the only one I have of the three together, and it is very touching as they remember Ozzie. I do have an interview with David and Rick from the early 80s, and I have several more Rick interviews to post.

[@howedelamitri]

that really was a great show. still funny and relavent, and I'm a little surprised it's not in wider syndication. I really like Hariet's description of Ozzie here

[@kathypainter6376]

I grew up watching try he show love them and loved Rick music god is with them rip Nelson family

[@dreadnought45]

I used to hear the Ozzie and Harriet show on radio before it came to telelvision. I am, or was a year younger than Ricky. Ken, Toronto

[@richardkirk5098]

Gosh they were some great family.

[@kellycoleman715]

They had some good hair!

[@craigsmith157]

May they all Rest in Paradise. ❣️

[@ronfowlermusic]

Thanks again, Cathy, didn't know the three of them had appeared together anytime in the 80's. Love that you are posting all these rare clips (and I thought I had everything). Sad that all 3 are gone, and I got a bit teary eyed when they talked about Ozzie. What a family. Happily reunited now in heaven.

[@bernadetteyohe8896]

I just loved them all period and I could watch them forever I was a little younger than them but the music was just so great and one of the funniest characters on the show was Wally

[@lonnieowsley]

Great show true real family

[@sallywilson2920]

Special family . loved the show. Loved rick s music. My brother had his traveling. Man. Record album. B

[@carl77242]

Thanks for sharing this video I remember seeing all of shows 😊

[@robinluich5576]

Loved them all

[@charleshamilton2415]

Who would have ever thought 4 months later he would be gone

[@Eve_Y]

Years***

[@peggyhopkins1137]

Wonderful memories

[@ronfowlermusic]

I've seen the one of Dave and Rick on the Tomorrow show from around the same time, but this one is new to me. Cathy, take a bow! :)

[@bufb]

Beautiful looking family

[@zyxmyk]

they had a lot of appeal. very attractive folks.

[@Zahnclassof95]

All passed away 😪 Rip Nelson family 💔

[@vickilaw]

I'm 51 years old. The show was really before my time, and it never really was shown in reruns where I happened to be. It just so happened I ran across the reruns on Antenna TV several months back, and I've really been enjoying them. I'm even seeing repeats now. It was corny, but from my vantage point now, it's just fun and nostalgic, like Andy Griffith. Ricky and Dave were pretty cute ;-)

[@janiespeegle346]

What a wonderful family

[@stevenbeasley1189]

Whew, abrasive interviewer.

[@DougCeleste]

Glad you also saw him in concert, Cathi. He was a real legend in so many ways and left this world much too soon. He came to San Jose in the late 1950's or early 1960's and I would have loved to see him then but I was too young. The 1981 show was ok but the dusty fairgrounds was NOT the place to see him perform. The show started about 45 minutes late and the stage was a platform on the speedway for races. Still, though, I can say that I saw Rick perform live and I really miss all the Nelsons!

[@michaelsix9684]

at that stage he had take whatever gigs he could get--it wasn't fun I am sure

[@bufnyfan1]

Harriet Nelson never got over Rick's death in 1985--she essentially became reclusive and didn't grant interviews and ultimately passed away from COPD/heart failure in 1994

[@PK-bh1ww]

Even as an adult our sons are still our "little boys". It would be very tough getting over the sudden death of a child And they were all so very close connected. .

[@richardsisk1770]

It must have been devastating losing her son Rick. I was privileged to meet both Ozzie and Harriet once long ago and they were very lovely people. Ozzie was very outgoing and spoke with me for that few minutes as though we were old friends. I miss all of them.

[@jaredjlinden]

It’s not natural for a parent to outlive a child. I can’t imagine how difficult it must have been for her.

[@CathieSoli]

I know. I saw him Baltimore MD in 1983. Just great.

[@berthagarcia6299]

Rip all of youRIP

[@jesmelric]

So glad you enjoyed :)

[@excelsior999]

Check out the "Remembering Ricky" retrospective on KZbin, which contains a lot of very interesting information. With all due respect to the memory of Pres. & Mrs. Eisenhower, for many of us The Nelsons were America's real First Family. Also, as a 73 y.o. looking back, the 50's were an ideal time in the history of America in the 20th century. To be sure it wasn't perfect, and some people can find something wrong with ANYTHING if they try hard enough, but I remember it as a time when everyone seemed to get along pretty well. It was an entirely different world from the America that we are living through at present.

[@berthagarcia6299]

If it wasnt for theNeslon i wounld fell what i feel I want to Thank you for thank ❤❤

[@lindaeasley5606]

I looked at all their Wikipedia bios and discovered David was just 4 years younger than my mom .Wow

[@nellwackwitz]

This interview is Great! Thank you so much for posting it! Is there more to it, or was this the entire part that included the Nelsons?

[@christinechoptij4233]

Great family, all of them.. All in Heaven.

[@jorgecontreras7631]

Rick Nelson el 2do Elvis 🇺🇸👍

[@aphill2208]

Rick was a great child actor,had a beautiful singing voice,also very handsome, but does not appear comfortable speaking one on one! I though ozzi was hilarious on the old show, ( I caught the reruns on utube)

[@karendadd483]

Rick was a cutie..handsome shy and a good guy ..better looking then E.P

[@MB-uq4yo]

Once again, the interviewer (David Hartman) kept cutting them off while they were talking. Drives me nuts.

[@LorraineHammon]

I loved Ozzie and Harriet show😂

[@09kittykatz09]

Rick looks like his mom, ,Dave looked like Ozzie!

[@Muirmaiden]

If you look at photos of Ozzie when he was young, you'll see that Rick did take after his father.

[@nancyf.8558]

I loved the Ozzie and Harriet Show as a kid. Ricky was my favorite singer in the 60's. He was so dreamy! I'm sorry that his marriage didn't appear to be a good one, but hopefully he found happiness before his death 😢💔

[@jesmelric]

@lindyloftin So glad you enjoyed! And thanks for dating it for me, I'm glad to be able to get the correct information.

[@wilrobles5392]

Ricky and David in public schools? Wow. I bet Ricky got all the girls.

[@Kashaslove]

I THINK DAVID WAS HOT TOO!

[@rocknroller77]

@@Kashaslove so true. They both were super easy on the eyes

[@maddyhayes617]

@@Kashaslove absolutely, even in more ways than Rick.

[@ValleyoftheRogue]

David wasn't that great looking when he was young but got better looking as he got older as in this interview. Ditto for Rick, who was rather homely as a kid. Who would have thought he would have turned out drop-dead gorgeous in adulthood? He gave Elvis Presley, in Presley's prime, a run for his money in the looks department.

[@ValleyoftheRogue]

They were graduates of Hollywood High School. David later went to USC, while Rick didn't bother furthering his education beyond high school.

[@leevjr686]

Maybe better than any others, the Nelsons were popular being more plain than extreme. That they made the enjoyment of each other in everyday ways with an undercurrent of mutual love sadly bores people now. Ozzie made a successful living of showing his family as built around solving problems in their kitchen. See the calm joy and peace of Harriet at the center, and how this is passed on to the boys and the audience even here. Reality TV that warms the heart? & so Catholic.

[@MTknitter22]

leev jr Yes these were real, decent Americans. Nothing like the attention seeking people on TV today.

[@adrinathegreat3095]

Must have been awkward for David, from being the older brother that the girls liked to being overshadowed by his younger brother and referred to as Ricky Nelsons brother. He still had the wealth and fame, they were born into money and showbusiness, but his role became that of supporting his brother who was becoming the star attraction of the show and also a highly successful pop singer Imagine people wanting to know you because of who your kid brother is and asking non stop questions about Ricky all the time

[@maddyhayes617]

David was just as PHENOMENAL as Rick. Each had their own personalities, thank goodness!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@myrarobinson42]

I use to watch every show and I really liked it. I really miss Rick Nelson's music. I know David was married to a woman named June,but I cannot remember if Rick was still married when he was killed to Kristen.

[@robotnik77]

No, they were divorced. She had a drug problem.

[@maddyhayes617]

@@robotnik77 Rick and Kris both had issues. Rick's fiancee was also killed in the plane crash.

[@debrajohnston1790]

Time on earth is fleeting. Your soul is something that lives forever. Guard it carefully and give thanks to our creator.

[@craigsmith157]

Almost 40 years ago.

[@bufnyfan1]

I was always angry about the way the press reported on Rick Nelson's death in 1985--Mr. Nelson's touring plane crashed on New Years Eve near Dallas where he was going to perform-it was reported a fire developed on the plane likely due to Mr. Nelson "free basing" cocaine--the investigation later showed that the modified DC-8 plane had a defective heater that caught fire--but Mr. Nelson was nevertheless defamed by this

[@PK-bh1ww]

The pilot and co-pilot that survived would know... Maybe the original story came from them... And why was a heater needed on the plane in the South? They wouldn't be on the plane barely an hour.

[@charlie-obrien]

@@PK-bh1ww They need a heater because even if it's 80 degrees on the ground it's like between 30-40 at the altitude where small engine planes fly.

[@jesmelric]

Wow, that's interesting!

[@denieledwards6893]

SWEET LADY NOW ALL GONE SAD LOSS RIP

[@sbarr10]

Sounds like Ozzie and Harriet were not what we think of as showbiz parents. They were exceptional. They wanted their sons to have normalcy. ❤

[@jesmelric]

@nellwackwitz That's all that I have, I'm assuming they had a clip of The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet at the beginnning.

[@MichaelSmith-jw8qw]

hard to believe they're all dead now--I barely remember David Hartman

[@carlrudd1858]

Chiseled features seemed to have trouble expressing himself. Older brother spoke clearly and with genuine expression.

[@carlrudd1858]

@Charles McFadden DO NOT call Ricky Nelson a DIPSHIT. Have some respect.

[@maddyhayes617]

In an article I read it mentioned that Rick was actually quite shy. Look for an article/photos of Sam, the youngest child. Definitely a "mini Rick". Even his mannerisms and voice. Close your eyes when you listen to him sing with Matthew and Gunnar. He definitely sounds just like Rick👍

[@davidrbecken]

Harriet sounds a good deal like an older Lucille Ball here.

[@terrylowe6817]

I turned 61 today. and the music I love is them