'Ozzie and Harriet's' David Nelson dies - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 01-11-2011, 11:59 PM

David Nelson, who grew up in front of America in "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet," died Jan. 11 in Century City, Calif., of complications from colon cancer. He was 74.
Nelson was the last surviving member of the Nelsons TV family: actor-bandleader Ozzie; his singing wife, Harriet Hilliard; and his teen-idol younger brother, Rick. The show, which originated on radio in 1952 as "Here Come the Nelsons," ran for 320 episodes from 1952 to 1966 as "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" on ABC. On the radio show, the boys were portrayed by pros, but they persuaded their parents to allow them to play themselves for the smallscreen.

In the show's later years, David Nelson also directed some episodes. His film career included roles on 1957's "Peyton Place," 1959's "The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker," "The Big Circus" (for which he won critical acclaim as a homicidal trapeze artist) and "Day of the Outlaw," 1962's "The Big Show," l965's "Love and Kisses," 1978's "Up in Smoke" and 1990's "Cry-Baby."

He also starred with Hilliard in 1976's "Smash-Up on Interstate 5."

Smallscreen roles included "The Love Boat," "Hondo," and telepics "A Family for Joe," "Swing out Sweet Land" and "High School USA."

Nelson also had a career as a director and a producer. Besides directing eps of "Ozzie and Harriet" he helmed episodes of "O.K. Crackerby," "Adam-12" and "Ozzie's Girls." Feature credits included 1969's "Childish Things," 1982's "Death Screams," 1983's "Last Plane Out" and 1984's "A Rare Breed."

He produced "Ozzie's Girls," "Last Plane Out" and "Easy to Be Free."

In 2006, he was nommed for a TV Land Award for "Ozzie and Harriet" and received a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.

Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Yvonne; four sons and a daughter; seven grandchildren; three nephews; Matthew, Gunnar and Sam; and a niece, Tracy.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118030114?refCatId=14

Zoneboy · 01-12-2011, 12:10 AM

Damn,

David.

Marvo301 · 01-12-2011, 12:26 AM

David Nelson

dakert · 01-12-2011, 12:27 AM

My dad died of colon cancer in 1984 at age 54 RIP Robert and David

Zoneboy · 01-12-2011, 01:58 AM

John Dye

Margaret Whiting

David Nelson

dahur1 · 01-12-2011, 03:05 AM

The last one, end of an era.
R.I.P. David

ponytail · 01-12-2011, 06:22 AM

What sad news! My thoughts and prayers go to the Nelson family.

ILUVO&H · 01-12-2011, 09:16 AM

Such sad news to awake to. It was literally the first thing I saw when I brought up the internet this morning.

Ozzie, Harriet, David and Ricky are all together again.

RIP Dave
You are already missed.

honeybea · 01-12-2011, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ILUVO&H

Such sad news to awake to. It was literally the first thing I saw when I brought up the internet this morning.

Ozzie, Harriet, David and Ricky are all together again.

RIP Dave
You are already missed.

Same here, first thing I saw. He will be missed. I lost an aunt to colon cancer four weeks ago and another friend to lung cancer this week. This is a horrible illness and I pray for a cure in my lifetime.

The Nelsons are surely having a family reunion in Heaven now.

tv star collector · 01-12-2011, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

John Dye

Margaret Whiting

David Nelson

Are you sure about John Dye's death? I can't find anything on the web about it.

Janine the Dream · 01-12-2011, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

David Nelson, who grew up in front of America in "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet," died Jan. 11 in Century City, Calif., of complications from colon cancer. He was 74.
Nelson was the last surviving member of the Nelsons TV family: actor-bandleader Ozzie; his singing wife, Harriet Hilliard; and his teen-idol younger brother, Rick. The show, which originated on radio in 1952 as "Here Come the Nelsons," ran for 320 episodes from 1952 to 1966 as "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" on ABC. On the radio show, the boys were portrayed by pros, but they persuaded their parents to allow them to play themselves for the smallscreen.

In the show's later years, David Nelson also directed some episodes. His film career included roles on 1957's "Peyton Place," 1959's "The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker," "The Big Circus" (for which he won critical acclaim as a homicidal trapeze artist) and "Day of the Outlaw," 1962's "The Big Show," l965's "Love and Kisses," 1978's "Up in Smoke" and 1990's "Cry-Baby."

He also starred with Hilliard in 1976's "Smash-Up on Interstate 5."

Smallscreen roles included "The Love Boat," "Hondo," and telepics "A Family for Joe," "Swing out Sweet Land" and "High School USA."

Nelson also had a career as a director and a producer. Besides directing eps of "Ozzie and Harriet" he helmed episodes of "O.K. Crackerby," "Adam-12" and "Ozzie's Girls." Feature credits included 1969's "Childish Things," 1982's "Death Screams," 1983's "Last Plane Out" and 1984's "A Rare Breed."

He produced "Ozzie's Girls," "Last Plane Out" and "Easy to Be Free."

In 2006, he was nommed for a TV Land Award for "Ozzie and Harriet" and received a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.

Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Yvonne; four sons and a daughter; seven grandchildren; three nephews; Matthew, Gunnar and Sam; and a niece, Tracy.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118030114?refCatId=14

RIP in peace David. As someone else said, the end of an era. The 1950's TV family died with David.

Cincy Guy · 01-12-2011, 11:16 AM

Sorry to learn of this. Always enjoyed the show and the people who put it together. R.I.P.

Vito · 01-12-2011, 11:41 AM

catlover79 · 01-12-2011, 11:41 AM

Jude The Obscure · 01-12-2011, 12:06 PM

David. May Heaven be filled with laughter because the Nelsons are there to entertain, befuddle, and wisecrack everyone

01-11-2011, 11:59 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	'Ozzie and Harriet's' David Nelson dies David Nelson, who grew up in front of America in "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet," died Jan. 11 in Century City, Calif., of complications from colon cancer. He was 74. Nelson was the last surviving member of the Nelsons TV family: actor-bandleader Ozzie; his singing wife, Harriet Hilliard; and his teen-idol younger brother, Rick. The show, which originated on radio in 1952 as "Here Come the Nelsons," ran for 320 episodes from 1952 to 1966 as "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" on ABC. On the radio show, the boys were portrayed by pros, but they persuaded their parents to allow them to play themselves for the smallscreen. In the show's later years, David Nelson also directed some episodes. His film career included roles on 1957's "Peyton Place," 1959's "The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker," "The Big Circus" (for which he won critical acclaim as a homicidal trapeze artist) and "Day of the Outlaw," 1962's "The Big Show," l965's "Love and Kisses," 1978's "Up in Smoke" and 1990's "Cry-Baby." He also starred with Hilliard in 1976's "Smash-Up on Interstate 5." Smallscreen roles included "The Love Boat," "Hondo," and telepics "A Family for Joe," "Swing out Sweet Land" and "High School USA." Nelson also had a career as a director and a producer. Besides directing eps of "Ozzie and Harriet" he helmed episodes of "O.K. Crackerby," "Adam-12" and "Ozzie's Girls." Feature credits included 1969's "Childish Things," 1982's "Death Screams," 1983's "Last Plane Out" and 1984's "A Rare Breed." He produced "Ozzie's Girls," "Last Plane Out" and "Easy to Be Free." In 2006, he was nommed for a TV Land Award for "Ozzie and Harriet" and received a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Yvonne; four sons and a daughter; seven grandchildren; three nephews; Matthew, Gunnar and Sam; and a niece, Tracy. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118030114?refCatId=14
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01-12-2011, 12:10 AM	#2
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,450	Damn, David.
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01-12-2011, 12:26 AM	#3
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01-12-2011, 01:58 AM	#5
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,450	That's 3 John Dye Margaret Whiting David Nelson

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01-12-2011, 12:27 AM	#4
dakert Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2007 Location: Altoona PA Posts: 3,411	My dad died of colon cancer in 1984 at age 54 RIP Robert and David

01-12-2011, 03:05 AM	#6
dahur1 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 02, 2007 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 195	The last one, end of an era. R.I.P. David

01-12-2011, 06:22 AM	#7
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,273	What sad news! My thoughts and prayers go to the Nelson family.

01-12-2011, 09:16 AM	#8
ILUVO&H Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 08, 2008 Location: New York Posts: 505	Such sad news to awake to. It was literally the first thing I saw when I brought up the internet this morning. Ozzie, Harriet, David and Ricky are all together again. RIP Dave You are already missed.

01-12-2011, 11:16 AM	#12
Cincy Guy Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 20, 2003 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 230	Sorry to learn of this. Always enjoyed the show and the people who put it together. R.I.P.

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01-12-2011, 12:06 PM	#15
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	David. May Heaven be filled with laughter because the Nelsons are there to entertain, befuddle, and wisecrack everyone