The Dark True Story of the Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Cast

[@FactsVerse]

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[@dorothymartin3636]

I am physically disabled,the Nelson sitcom has kept me entertained for years . Iam so grateful the shows are a blessing to me ,I have 14 years of wholesome ,funny entertainment to Enjoy and No vulgar words needed to accomplish the entertainment.

[@dorothymartin3636]

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[@superdayday3462]

I remember seeing this program on tv and it was well received. Ozzie was not over bearing dad, the kids all got careers out of this tv show, and the parents had a close relationship with the two boys. So no need to feed they rumors on this or drama. All families have problems, not all are perfect.

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[@cynthiadavid5282]

Good tv series good family despite the problems

[@WVgrl59]

But it has been proven by many child actors that are now adults who have said being an actor as a child made them different because they didn't get to do the things that other kids did. Many have said they lost out on their childhood by working and it makes sense.

[@francesrude3007]

My sentiments about this family exactly, except I couldn't express it. I loved this show. They all had great personna.

[@StevenTorrey]

I've often wondered about programs like Ozzie & Harriet, Different Strokes, Family Ties, etc. and how for many kids coming from troubled families (drunk parents or worse) these TV programs represent the "perfect" that they are missing.

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[@truthwarrior4412]

About 1963 my dad took myself and my younger sisters to the Shrine Circus in Indianapolis. We were treated to 2 celebrities. Nick Adams rode out on his horse as the Rebel Johnny Yuma and later David Nelson performed on the trapeze!

[@FactsVerse]

Fun stuff, thank you for sharing your life story! Be safe and have a great week ♥

[@truthwarrior4412]

@@FactsVerse Thank you for all you do. I always look forward to a new Facts Verse posting! Also I always remember poor Thorny Ozzie’s neighbor always getting himself and Ozzie in trouble. Thanks again!

[@raydavison4288]

"Johnny Yuma was a rebel. He wandered the west."🎶🎶 💖

[@executivedecision6141]

This completely overlooks OZZIE'S GIRLS -- the sequel series during the 1973 to 1974 season, which was the last acting Ozzie Nelson did. Harriet was on board for that show too.

[@hppysmiley]

I have watched some of that on youtube, it’s great! Too bad cancer cut it short. There are other clips from around this time - an Andy Williams show with Ozzie and Harriet, Karen Carpenter and Jonathan Winters that is hilarious. Ozzie would have kept going for sure. So sad even though I wasn’t born by this time! Love watching.

[@DaveDaShrubber]

Ozzie Nelson will always be an inspiration to every man employed in an unspecified white collar job.

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[@nonoyaya3884]

He never work...

[@deborahwilson4684]

Chandler Bing. Not knowing what he did was a plot point on the episode where the guys & girls switched apts.

[@donaldwarren463]

No one ever knew what Ward Cleaver did or what State Mayfield was in ..

[@dennisrediske6338]

Ozzie had a Rolltop Desk at the beach house. I was dropped off and watched TV and home movies. He raised African Violets on the left side of the living room and it was a very nice lighted setup. There was a tree in the backyard and Ozzie had the Carpenters build the deck around it. I played on the swing set with Tracy when she was little. Cool of you to share stories too!

[@thisisme3238]

From the time I was old enough to watch TV, I remember watching "The Ozzie & Harriet Show." Always had a crush on Ricky! Never knew they were actually a "real life" family...that was surprising to me. Thanks Facts Verse.

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[@cathyreardon8979]

Thanks for this video. I loved the 0zzie and Harriet show.

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[@figmo397]

The only one of these stories I hadn't heard was about Harriet's first marriage.

[@Torgo-and-the-Lucifer-Cat]

My mind was blown when they were on an episode of "night gallery"!! And it was a story worthy of a sick joke by lovecraft! ("You can come up now mrs milliken"? Maybe?)

[@MichaelSattler-f8d]

Ozzie was a non-smoker, but Harriet provided plenty of second hand smoke for Ozzie to breathe in. In that era, about 75% of men smoked. A lot of people die prematurely, even the rich & famous, because they don't keep up with having blood tests. Blood testing provides information that something is going haywire within the body, and to catch that in the early stage makes treatment easier and more successful.

[@carltaylor5251]

I was surprised that Ozzie Nelson attended and graduated Rutgers University. And attended Rutgers University Law School. And that his Harriet was first married to someone else.

[@cadeevans4623]

Love this classic show one of my favorites great show thanks for sharing

[@FactsVerse]

Glad to know that you're a fan of the show! Which episode is the most memorable for you?

[@dennisderocco2789]

Why do they have to beat up the people we grew up with? They intertaind us on tv , I enjoyed watching them what a good show. Not like today, killing rape showing no respect for anyone. Said

[@peternighswander9629]

Ozzie was nothing like the TV persona he represented. I am glad you referenced Halberstam’s book because I have made reference to that on all my posts about Ozzie. I would add how jealous Ozzie was of Ricky’s success and did what he could to undermine him. Ozzie was not a good natured goofball dad, but a petty tyrant. A grubby and unpleasant man

[@gildahope2344]

They seemed very happy with their life, I've watched several re-runs & it is my opinion they had a very satisfying childhood. The program launched a great career for Ricky, he was wonderful & was his parents pride & joy. ❤

[@danspencer9499]

I saw Ricky Nelson perform about a year before his death. It was very striking to me that his performance was wooden and joyless. He was performing, but not even trying to engage the audience or have a good time himself. I felt bad for him. I guess when you are already a huge success at 17, getting better as you get older is pretty tough.

[@cister30328]

The "wooden and joyless" was kinda his trademark. I think he was trying to project a seriously sexy image.

[@chickey333]

Now if you gotta play at garden parties I wish you a lotta luck But if memories were all I sang I'd rather drive a truck

[@thehair1474]

He also had drug problems. He was probably blasted when performing.

[@johnfox9169]

Ricky was doing about 250 shows a year. He had debts and alimony payments. I would be wooden too if I had that enormous stress

[@wellston2826]

Yeah, Bing always believed in putting the kids to work.

[@tonykool5347]

I am not sure putting their lives in a box provides the best view. To suggest the 1950s were an unreality of what life was, too, is a simple point of view. What is clear, if they lived what they protrayed, perhaps the outcomes would have been better. It is with little doubt, the pressure on Ozzie to put out a weekly TV show took its toll on his outcome, not to mention watching Ricky ruin his life. Just as a thought, perhaps saying hey mom what's for dinner is a better reailty rather than hey mom and dad, I need money, I have a drug problem and my life is not good. Today, we are dealing with folks that are not quite sure what gender they are. Hey Mom what's for dinner seems to be a better reality.

[@SandfordSmythe]

It was a show business family. If Rick had any any ambitions, he was going to have to work very hard, and Ozzie was an expert with many connections

[@josephjohnson8520]

Awesome facts about Ozzie and Harriet Cast.

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[@roberttelarket4934]

There was nothing dark about this? You’re just lying to get us to watch!

[@johnevans9751]

...and what about David?

[@roberttelarket4934]

@@johnevans9751: We’ll what about David?! I didn’t hear anything that bad! Was there sexual abuse, physical abuse at David or Ricky?! Did he beat Harriet? That’s real! I don’t know what you’re talking about? They had it great in comparison with the probable then and now huge number of dysfunctional families here and everywhere in the world! I was one of them!

[@gilbertdare5921]

How many remember Ricky's song " My Buckets Got A Hole In It"

[@debbiesimmons4980]

I do!

[@ronfowlermusic]

Great rock a billy

[@haydennault2706]

I love Ricky but Hank Williams version will never be beat

[@vickietaylor253]

I’m sure Ozzie did not harm his children in anyway. In comparison there were a lot of kids David and Rick{s age that had to do hard physical labour . This was a totally different time when all family members had to work to have enough to get by on. If things had stayed the way they were during the Nelson’s time this would be a much better world.

[@blutharbear4321]

most surprising - ozzie swimming two miles in the ICE COLD pacific ocean each day. BRRRRR

[@Dave-hc6pp]

I remember watching this when I was a kid.

[@FactsVerse]

Us too! Which episode is the most memorable for you?

[@annabrown7302]

RICKEY NELSON LOOKS LIKE HIS MOM HARRIET NELSON GOOD LOOKING ❤❤

[@bobstuckrath1805]

The heroin abuse and meth sales, coupled with producing pornography, surprised me a little bit, but they were only human. I'm glad Harriet left her former profession behind her forever and never looked back. They are all dead now, and I suppose we should stop digging them up to expose their faults. They aren't here to answer those condemning stories of debauchery. It is a bit sad that they were such awful people though.

[@michaelrotter1134]

Ozzie Nelson in the show was actually an Attorney confirmed in season 7 episode 22.

[@williewyatt7343]

I liked everything that you have said about the Nelson family! I was born in 57 when I heard of the Nelson family I love it even until this day. I remember when Ricky played in the western movie with John Wayne Walter Brennan Dean Martin and Angie Dickinson. I was sad about his plain accident back in the 80's. I never heard much about David Nelson when you can please pass it along okay and thanks

[@bobandbally88]

David Nelson became a successful attorney. His dad also went to Rutgers Law School in Newark N.J.

[@williewyatt7343]

Thank you for your speedy response! I never heard or never knew that or what happened again I thank you. Now is he still living?

[@pogwo1968]

@@williewyatt7343 David Nelson, unfortunately, died on January 11, 2011 at age 74. It was due to colon cancer. I believe he became a director and producer, just like his father.

[@williewyatt7343]

Thank you again I appreciate the history that you bring please take care and I'll keep watching.

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[@inkey2]

++ FRANK SINATRA is considered by many who write on this topic to be "The first teen Idol of the mass media era" ++ AS FAR AS Ricky and his wife's early pregnancy.....through various channels only available to super stars their marriage license was "back dated".

[@julietrask7497]

Yep Frank Sinatra was a teen idol. But they called them Bobby Soxers back then.

[@inkey2]

@@julietrask7497 a bobby soxer is a "female" fan

[@julietrask7497]

@@inkey2 I am fully aware.

[@inkey2]

@@julietrask7497 Frank Sinatra was just not a "teen idol" he was the first teen idol of modern media.....radio, movies. As cool as Ricky Nelson was.......he was not the first teen idol. Maybe for TV, but not the first teen idol. The girls literally fainted on the floor when Frank was the lead singer in big bands.

[@julietrask7497]

@@inkey2 All I am saying is, when Sinatra was young and started getting attention it is reminiscent of Ricky when he was young. Not basing it on Frank’s whole career. Lighten up it’s Friday.

[@royrice6656]

NEXT: “Horrors of the Family Nelson”……😱☠️😳💀Eeeeeeh!! Just in time for Halloween!!

[@exitscreaming4637]

Hmmm.... love the channel , but not sure the title here really fits

[@FactsVerse]

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[@tammyevans7333]

Great show

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[@caraqueno]

Tim, you're doing very good, accurate work now. The Facts Verse team must be doing their homework better. One inaccuracy: Ozzie and Harriet Nelson joined the Red Skelton show in the 1940's, not 1950's, as you said. In the 1950's, The Nelsons were stars of their radio and television series. I wished you had included more about Harriet (post-Ozzie) and David Nelson. Good work, overall!!!

[@jodymazzarese5151]

So basically the Nelsons were the Kardashins of the 40’s 🤣🤣🤣

[@btspyglass4077]

Sorry "Dark" is a bad description

[@stephenperretti8847]

Yes!!!

[@debbieboullion5864]

ozizes cancer was probably caused from second hand smoke because harriet was a smoker and so were david and ricky

[@FactsVerse]

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[@m.f.richardson1602]

Thank you

[@juliemnm8273]

Love this show...

[@pamelaharnage]

There is much more to them than what is here. I know someone that is related to them in Harriet's family Hilliard

[@Modeltnick]

They were a part of the texture of America in those days. Their program was looked forward to by ordinary people.

[@jamesl9371]

You really didn’t give much information especially about David and Harriet … except for her early life

[@carmendbanks4914]

Ozzie was an amazing gentleman ❤

[@johnfox9169]

Harriet died in 1994. David died in 2011 of cancer. I am 69 and only NOW watching the shows on cable. I can see the appeal of the program. Not really very realistic even during its time period, but the shows were well performed. I think Ozzie got a little excess bad rap as being an overly opportunistic father.

[@ryckless1]

Wait, what happens to David and Harriet? Did I just miss it?😃

[@rogervoke5179]

what a good looking family

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[@rogervoke5179]

For sure

[@johnvanheest8604]

didnt they live in Teaneck N. J.?

[@SandfordSmythe]

Ridgewood Park

[@oneandatwo]

She was on drugs when Rick was alive.

[@ronfowlermusic]

True, but she is gone now.

[@thehair1474]

Rick was on drugs, big time when she was alive. In fact, after the fatal airplane crash, there were traces of cocaine, and marijuana in his system.

[@belindahawkins4083]

Sorry that they had so much going in real life But were not to do it on the show

[@weylguy]

Oh my Lord - who didn't sit in stark rapture when this show aired every week? The soul-gripping plots, the mind-numbing action, the near-genius acting of little Ricky, the sheer aplomb of older brother David, and the side-splitting antics of Ozzie when he'd come home and say "Hi, I'm home" and sit down to read the paper. Oh, I still get shivers of delight just thinking about this show, which should have won an Emmy for every damned sickening time it was shown.

[@roses6564]

Nailed. The way people glamorize fake-a** mass conformity and unrealistic faux ideals is mind blowing.

[@voozoo1606]

When Ricky first "dated" Kristin, was he an adult & she a minor???🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@harperstacey9604]

Rick got Kris Harmon pregnant while they were dating. Kris was only 17 years old. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@thehair1474]

@@harperstacey9604 I saw Rick and his family at a place called McGoo's on Hollywood Blvd. I got horrible vibes from him. He was also drugged out of his mind, and everyone stayed clear of him.

[@harperstacey9604]

@@thehair1474 WOW, that's interesting. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@thehair1474]

@@harperstacey9604 he was a real creep even then. David however was a lovely guy. Go figure.

[@pammiller4525]

Almost nothing dooms a child to unhappiness that having famous parents. Liz Taylor’s kids appear to be ok. As do bridges boys, the Howard boys. The so many of the others are a mess. If you have a choice pick parents from very wealthy people not in the public eye, like the ceo of General Motors or Johnson and Johnson

[@catlover34fl]

I liked Harriet best of all. She seemed more real and not put on. 2nd favorite David.

[@FactsVerse]

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[@olafhenderson495]

HARRIET WAS PREVIOUSLY MARRIED WHO NEW...NOT ME

[@MaribelLopez-jt4xw]

What happened to David and harriet?

[@shadow_hillsgrandma8224]

My x,s sister in law is distantly related to Harmons. Talk about being no better than they should be!

[@allenhansford6872]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😅😅😅😅😅😅😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😅😅😅😮❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

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[@uofa82]

Ozzie ate too much ice cream, not good for good health.

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[@Thomas-yr9ln]

To be a hundred percent honest the little one Ricky was the only one with personality and talent. The rest were very corny and dull. Anyone outright honest would agree.

[@exitscreaming4637]

C'mon Ozzie was funny in his own corny way

[@FactsVerse]

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[@helenhicks8183]

Both

[@michaelfisher7830]

😮 not “dark” at all !

[@btspyglass4077]

And Drug abuse?

[@alexkije]

Sorry for Ozzie death!

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[@rhondanau7807]

Most of this is false information. I wouldn't trust any of your posts