Ozzie Nelson
American bandleader and actor
Bandleader and actor gained fame through the radio and television series The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. Featured prominently alongside wife Harriet Hilliard and sons David and Ricky in the show. The series ran from 1952 to 1966, becoming one of the longest-running sitcoms in American television history. Throughout the show's duration, maintained a successful music career while contributing to the television landscape of the era.
Created and starred in The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
Led the Ozzie Nelson Band
Influenced family sitcom genre
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