The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet is an American
sitcom, airing on
ABC from October 3, 1952, through March 26, 1966, starring 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 television. The series stars
Ozzie Nelson and his wife, singer
Harriet Nelson (
née Snyder, professionally Hilliard), and their young sons,
David and
Eric "Ricky" Nelson.
Don DeFore had a recurring role as the Nelsons' friendly neighbor "Thorny".