6.7
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Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952)
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952)
Overview
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, running on both radio and television for a few years. The series stars Ozzie Nelson and his wife, singer Harriet Nelson, and their young sons, David and Eric "Ricky" Nelson. Don DeFore had a recurring role as the Nelsons' friendly neighbor "Thorny".
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.7
Overview
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, running on both radio and television for a few years. The series stars Ozzie Nelson and his wife, singer Harriet Nelson, and their young sons, David and Eric "Ricky" Nelson. Don DeFore had a recurring role as the Nelsons' friendly neighbor "Thorny".
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The show's central subject matter of idealized family life, coupled with its consistent portrayal of traditional gender roles and domestic harmony, implicitly reinforces conservative values of stability and the status quo without engaging in social critique.
This classic series features a cast that aligns with traditional casting norms of its time, primarily depicting a white, mainstream family. The narrative consistently portrays traditional identities in a positive and idealized manner, without incorporating explicit DEI themes or critiques.
Secondary
The show implicitly upholds traditional American values, which are deeply rooted in Christian ethics, presenting them as the foundation for a wholesome family and community life. While not overtly religious, the narrative consistently aligns with virtues such as honesty, kindness, and family devotion, reflecting a positive and affirming cultural view of these principles.
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, a classic American sitcom from the 1950s and 60s, focused on the idealized daily life of a traditional nuclear family. Reflecting the prevailing societal norms and television standards of its time, the show did not include any LGBTQ+ characters or themes in its narrative.
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, a long-running family sitcom from the mid-20th century, does not include any depiction of transsexual characters or themes. Such topics were not part of mainstream media representation during the show's original run, resulting in no portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet was an original sitcom featuring the real-life Nelson family playing fictionalized versions of themselves. As an original production, it did not adapt characters from prior source material or re-imagine legacy characters from an earlier installment with different genders.
The show featured the real-life Nelson family playing fictionalized versions of themselves. All main characters were portrayed by actors of the same race as their real-life counterparts, and there was no prior source material with differing racial depictions.
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5.9
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