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The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet is a landmark American television comedy that first aired in 1952 and ran for more than a decade, capturing a particular warmth and simplicity that defined much of early TV's depiction of family life. Set largely in a sunny California suburb, the show presents the day-to-day rhythms of a large, close-knit family led by Ozzie and Harriet Nelson, played with a gentle, breezy authenticity that helped blur the line between performers and their real-life personas. What began as a television portrayal of a real-life couple soon became a beloved fiction about the everyday experiences of a modern American family.

At the center of the show are Ozzie and Harriet, a married couple whose home serves as the anchor of each episode. Ozzie is portrayed as a patient, good-humored father who often wears a hat of pragmatism and a touch of whimsy, guiding his family with steady affection. Harriet plays a steady, caring mother

The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet is a series that ran for 14 seasons (435 episodes) between October 3, 1952 and on