Will Ozzie Ever Get An Official Release?

[TV DVD Fan]

Since this seems to be the year where all the previously unreleased shows are getting their fifteen minutes, I have one question: Is OZZIE AND HARRIETT going to get an official release anytime soon and who owns the rights?

[gidgetgrape]

I've always heard that David Nelson holds the rights. In the past, Ricky Nelson's children have talked about trying to get the show on TVLand.

[TV DVD Fan]

We should find a way to contact them. Anybody who knows anything about ownership, news or how to contact them please PM me or simply post here.

[gidgetgrape]

Matthew and Gunnar's official website:

http://www.thenelsonbrothers.com/

[TV DVD Fan]

Well, it seems some progress is being made. Will Sony (or Shout!) finally be releasing the series officially?

http://www.amazon.com/Best-Adventures-Ozzie-Harriet/dp/B000MGBSQC/sr=1-9/qid=1169643428/ref=sr_1_9/104-8745819-0056748?ie=UTF8&s=dvd

This looks to be promising, and if it is indeed true that this is coming on May 1st, what a way to begin the month of May!

[gilligan fanatic]

Well, it seems some progress is being made. Will Sony (or Shout!) finally be releasing the series officially?

http://www.amazon.com/Best-Adventures-Ozzie-Harriet/dp/B000MGBSQC/sr=1-9/qid=1169643428/ref=sr_1_9/104-8745819-0056748?ie=UTF8&s=dvd

This looks to be promising, and if it is indeed true that this is coming on May 1st, what a way to begin the month of May!

It doesn't say who it's from, but you can tell by the price that it shouldn't be the public domain episodes.

[TV DVD Fan]

It doesn't say who it's from, but you can tell by the price that it shouldn't be the public domain episodes.

It does in the information column next to studio: it says Sony Music (which usually means Shout!).

[gilligan fanatic]

Ok, I didn't even notice it

[MLBonTBS]

This is GREAT News! I really hope there are some new episodes that I haven't seen.

[eng51squad51]

there is some dvd news about Ozzie & Harriett on http://Sitcomsonline.com/blog

[Pavan]

LOS ANGELES, CA – The Adventures Of Ozzie And Harriet was one of the longest-running and most-loved family situation comedies on television and, until now, was only available on home video in bootlegged, unofficial DVDs of dubious quality. All that changes on May 1, 2007, when Shout! Factory’s four-DVD box set, produced in tandem with the Nelson Family, The Best Of The Adventures Of Ozzie And Harriet, arrives in stores digitally re-mastered and packed with bonus material for $34.98 (S.L.P.).



Endorsed and presented by the Nelson family, this box set represents 24 of the most memorable episodes from the show’s 14 season run. It takes audiences through the boys’ teenage years, college graduation, weddings and career launches – with Ricky becoming a teen idol before our very eyes in the episode “Ricky, The Drummer,” with his very first televised performance, “I’m Walkin’.” The series also makes the progression from the black and white era into color broadcasts by the final episodes.



The Nelsons embodied the idyllic nuclear family for generations before and after the show’s run and The Best Of The Adventures Of Ozzie And Harriet marks the first time that the Nelson family has endorsed a DVD. David Nelson, along with the family of Ricky Nelson, dug into their family archives to add personal gems to the home movies collection. As a result, Shout! Factory’s lovingly assembled box set celebrates the seminal family comedy with a wealth of bonus programming, including episode and home movie commentaries by David Nelson and Ricky’s son Sam, authentic Nelson family home movies, a “Ricky Sings” feature to play only his performances, “The Ozzie & Harriet Story” featurette about their early careers, an audio presentation of the first radio show to feature David and Ricky, and a Nelson Family trivia game. Additionally, the set boasts seven Ricky Nelson performances including “I’m Walkin’,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Believe What You Say,” “Trying To Get To You,” “Cindy,” “You Are The Only One,” “I Am Not Afraid” and “Just A Little Bit Sweet.”

DVD CONTENTS : DISC ONE

The Fall Guy – Season One, 10/24/19 52

Oz advises David to stand up for his rights and not to let people take advantage of him, but the advice backfires.



David’s Birthday – Season Two, 10/23/1953

David Nelson has an unexpected visitor at his seventeenth birthday party.

Optional Audio Commentary with David & Sam Nelson



David’s Engagement - Season Three, 9/23/1955

David has matrimonial plans with his steady. Ozzie and Harriet realize that David will get married someday, but think that he is too young to tie the knot.



A Ball Of Tinfoil – Season Four, 11/25/19 55

Harriet decides there is too much junk accumulated in the Nelson garage, attic and cellar. Ozzie rents a trailer to haul the stuff away to the junkyard but discovers this is only the beginning of his problem.



Captain Salty And The Submarine – Season Five, 10/10/19 56

Ozzie finds out that a kiddie program, Captain Salty and the Submarine, holds a great deal of interest for adults as well. It is not at all surprising that several other fathers in the neighborhood share his enthusiasm.



Ricky, The Drummer – Season Five, 4/10/19 57

This is Ricky’s night. He gets to play drums in a name band, do a bop dance with a party girl, and sing a rhythm and blues recording to an enthusiastic audience. Ricky performs for his first time on the show.



Featurette: The Ozzie & Harriet Story - The Journey Into Television



Ricky Sings: “I’m Walkin’”



DVD CONTENTS : DISC TWO

Tutti Frutti Ice Cream – Season Six, 12/11/19 57

Recollections of Ozzie’s high school days bring a sudden rage for tutti frutti ice cream. There is a happy scene in an old fashioned parlor where Ozzie, Harriet, David and Rick sing to the accompaniment of Ozzie’s banjo and Harriet’s dancing.

Optional Audio Commentary with David & Sam Nelson



The Trophy – Season Six, 1/1/19 58

The Nelsons enter the family decathlon at the annual Men’s Club picnic. The deciding event is the cross-country obstacle race, which Ozzie must win if he is to uphold the honor of the family and win the coveted trophy. In this episode Rick also sings, plays guitar and does a sensational dance.



Ricky Sings: “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On”



Closed Circuit – Season Six, 3/26/19 58

Ricky sets up a closed circuit television studio in the basement.



Top Gun – Season Six, 4/2/19 58

Ozzie regales the neighborhood kids with his story of his great-grandfather “Six-Gun Nelson.” They corner Ozzie into a shoot-out with TV Western star “Tex Barton” at a supermarket opening.



Rick’s Riding Lesson – Season Seven, 11/19/1958

When Ricky meets a beautiful riding instructor (Venetia Stevenson) at the local stables, he decides to take some riding lessons. He makes a deal with her — he’ll teach her how to play guitar if she’ll teach him how to ride. There is much fun at the Chuck Wagon party where the gang sings “Cindy.”



David, The Law Clerk – Season Eight,
10/21/19 59

David applies for the position of clerk in a law office. However, when Ozzie, Harriet and Ricky try to be helpful, they almost cost Dave the job. In a dream-filled night, David vividly pictures a hilarious courtroom scene in which he plays all the characters.



Ricky Sings: “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On”

“I Believe What You Say”

“Trying To Get To You”

“Cindy”



DVD CONTENTS : DISC THREE

The Circus – Season Eight, 1/27/1960

David’s duties as a law clerk take him down to the circus where he becomes more than slightly interested in one of the circus glamour girls. In the flying trapeze act presented by David and Ricky, they don’t use doubles but actually perform their own stunts.

Optional Audio Commentary with David & Sam Nelson



His Brother’s Girl – Season Eight, 10/19/1960

Fraternal bonds between David and Ricky are suddenly threatened when Dave finds himself attracted to his brother’s girl. The situation is further complicated when the young lady in question shows her true feelings and the eternal triangle takes shape.



Rick Counts The Ballots – Season Nine, 12/28/1960

Rick’s ability to keep a secret is put to the test when he finds himself in charge of counting the ballots for the “Campus Queen Contest” — especially since his girlfriend, one of the leading contestants, is determined to learn the results.

Optional Audio Commentary with David & Sam Nelson



Ricky Sings: “You Are The Only One” (duet with Linda Bennett)

“I’m Not Afraid”

The Newlyweds Get Settled – Season Ten, 10/12/1961

While David and his new bride June (played by his real-life new bride June Blair) are away on their honeymoon, Harriet, with Ozzie’s assistance, decides to fix up their apartment for them. However, with the return of the newlyweds, Harriet suddenly becomes worried that she has overstepped her rights as mother-in-law.



The Fraternity Rents Out A Room – Season Ten, 10/19/1961

When the best room in Rick and Wally’s fraternity is vacated, they vote to rent out the room to take in funds for their fast-dwindling treasury. Wally Cox guest stars as the professor who disrupts the easy-going fraternity life.



Making Wally Study – Season Ten, 2/22/1962

Rick and his friends decide to enforce good study habits on Wally when they realize his grades are a threat to the scholastic standing of their fraternity. However, matters become complicated when Wally hits the books and Rick is elected to take charge of Wally’s girlfriend, Ginger.



Featurette: Original Promo for “The Circus”



Home Movies: David & Rick practice trapeze



Ricky Sings: “You Are The Only One” (duet with Linda Bennett)

“I’m Not Afraid”



DVD CONTENTS : DISC FOUR

Publicity For The Fraternity – Season Eleven,
3/28/19 63

Rick and his friends decide their fraternity is sadly in need of publicity go on a campaign to gain some campus recognition. When all their antics are ignored by the school press, they decide to take some drastic measures, which pay off a little differently that they had expected. Directed by David Nelson.

Optional Audio Commentary with David & Sam Nelson



The Swami – Season Twelve,
1/8/19 64

When Rick successfully enlivens a fraternity party by disguising himself as a swami and telling fortunes, Ozzie and his friend Joe decide that the same act would prove a huge success at the Women’s Club dance. However, even a swami couldn’t predict the hilarious results arising from Ozzie in disguise... especially when Harriet and Clara decide to get in on the act.



Rick And Kris Go To The Mountains – Season Thirteen,
10/7/19 64

When Rick, Wally and some of the fraternity members decide to hold a poker party at Kris’s (Kristen Harmon, Rick’s real-life wife) folks’ mountain cabin over the weekend, Kris assumes the wives and girlfriends are also included — the resulting situation is a hilarious mix-up with Rick right in the middle. Directed by David Nelson.



The Ballerina – Season Thirteen,
11/4/19 64

Rick and some of his fraternity brothers consent to put on a comedy ballet act for the Women’s Club Annual Children’s Show. However, when the fellows get discouraged, Kris comes to the rescue by volunteering to perform the real thing. She shows her delightful capabilities as a true ballerina. In a dream sequence, she and Rick present an expertly performed excerpt from “
Swan Lake .”



The Prowler – Season Fourteen,
10/13/19 65 (color)

When Ozzie tries to get out of playing bridge with his neighbors, Joe and Clara Randolph, by pretending to go on a fishing trip, his scheme backfires and an embarrassing and hilarious situation is the result.



The Game Room – Season Fourteen,
3/26/19 66 (color)

When Ozzie decides to buy a new pool table and convert David and Rick’s old bedroom into a game room, he meets with some opposition from Harriet. To get his way, Oz and his pal Joe come up with some sneaky strategies, including taking the girls to the Billiards-A-Go-Go. This was the last episode made in the series.



Featurette: Nelson Family Trivia Quiz



Ricky Sings: “Just A Little Bit Sweet”



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[Zoneboy]

This may be great news to some folks but what good is a best of box set? If the show ran 14 seasons then why not release the entire thing. If there's something preventing that then I understand but if not, Then there's no excuse.

[TV DVD Fan]

That's a tall order. There's a lot of episode guides that only know that a show was produced a certain week, but have no other information about the actual show! This leads me to believe (and I believe I read it somewhere before) that some of the original prints may've been lost or damaged beyond repair.

Even if that's not the case, 14 seasons would take years to release, unless they released 2 or 3 at a time, which probably wouldn't be done, seeing how Ozzie and Harriet (just like other shows of the time) had so many episodes per season.

[Dusty's Fan]

It would be such a tremendous loss if some episodes are no longer extant. Back in the late 1970s, a local station was showing very early episodes. I really hope that the material is still around and in top condition.

I know that a lot of 1950s TV in general has been lost, but I've been fortunate to see more of O & H than most other series of the period.

[ercjncpr]

The 25 "bootlegged" episodes that I have from Passport Video cover all seasons ,are in fine shape and some have the original commercials. And I paid $15.00
Sorry, no sale SHOUT! Factory
!:wave:

[ercjncpr]

This may be great news to some folks but what good is a best of box set? If the show ran 14 seasons then why not release the entire thing. If there's something preventing that then I understand but if not, Then there's no excuse.


at $30 per season! You must be a millionaire :lol:

[TV DVD Fan]

You'll just be cheating yourself out on a great set. Most of these episodes are NOT in the Public Domain and Shout! is really trying to make this set a TREMENDOUS experience for the true O&H fan. Five commentaries on a show from the 50's is unprecedented. Sometimes we can hardly get five commentaries on a more current and popular show (unless it sucked and the people watching it were just idiots)! It's going to be a great set and a great amount of effort is going into it, and if you don't want it, that's one thing, but if you don't think Shout! is going to do the show justice, you're dead wrong.