Ozzie & Harriet Sing

This trippy, creamy rendition of "Catch a Falling Star" reminds us of how clone-y everything was - followed by a great song about glib rejection. Through it all it looks like Ozzie couldn't be bothered.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Ozzie
• Harriet
• music
• star
• sailors

[waysmarterthanu]

Actually Ozzie had a law degree from Rutger's university and when pressed he would say that his character was a lawyer. He believed (like Cosby) that work wasn't as important as family in a sitcom. Thank you for the compliments- i think my grandma was one of the most undervalued comedienne's ever. -Tracy Nelson (o and h's granddaughter)

[croakley]

Who're you kidding... Rick looks like his mom & Dave his dad!

[Jerseysson27]

@waysmarterthanu Ozzie and harriet, are the pioneers of what a family should be, united in teamwork, and more importantly, teachers of our childen, no matter who we prefer or whatever. I agree whole heartedly waysmarter than you. Tracey nelson also is a WONDERFUL lady and a great comedienne too, she should be complimented and hailed a hero as well.

[yowzephyr]

Wow, the lyrics to that second song really kick ass.

[hourlynewscaster]

Wow, how can anyone accuse the music of that era or the reactions as being "clone-y?" Today's music not only has a minimal melody line, nearly all the songs sound the same.

[impCaesarAvg]

There was never any mystery about Ozzies's job. He was the producer of the show that we were watching! A big part of the fun of watching them was that they were real people. Unlike on most shows, the brothers actually looked like brothers and resembled both their parents.

[mamahen111050]

I grew up in the 50s The Nelsons and the Ricardos were like part of all out families.What a great talent they had

[anongoingseries13]

The Nelsons were the best on television. Off camera I would bet anything that they were even better.  What incredible talent and character from that wonderful family.

[TomsFriendKake]

@craigsbeer 'Why can't you two get along like those nice Nelson boys" That gave me a good laugh! Sounds like a mother.

[craigsbeer]

Thanks for posting this. My brother and I grew up in the 50's watching the show. loved every part of it , except when OUR mother would ask us 'Why can't you two get along like those nice Nelson boys"

I recently found a treat on Amazon: a CD of an old Ozzie Nelson Album from early 30's. It Includes Ozzie's version of Dream A Little Dream Of Me.

[tunesmith09]

@waysmarterthanu Tracy...if you are in fact who you say you are I simply want to say that your parents and grandparents are/were fine looking and wonderful people. I am grateful for the many ways in which they blessed me and my family as I was growing up...please see my comment below...regards...Tunesmith

[tunesmith09]

Love the Nelsons & their extended family...so many coincidences. Different years but Rick and I born May 8th...he was born in Jersey...I graduated from high school in Jersey...I attended Rutgers for 1.5 yrs and found a black and white Rutgers football team photo featuring Ozzie (lower library floor)...what a thrill...when I find a Karaoke DJ with 'adult' music one of my songs is "Travelin' Man"...if anyone can post "Says My Heart" by Ozzie's orchestra (featuring Harriet) I'll love ya' forever.