OZZIE NELSON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 167553

OZZIE NELSON
Publicity photograph for Ozzie Nelson and his Orchestra.
Photograph inscribed and signed: "For Murray/Ozzie Nelson". B/w with sepia hue, 8x10 overall, image 7¼x9 (one surface). Music Corporation of America publicity photograph. Captioned at lower margin: "Ozzie Nelson and His Orchestra". Photographer's imprint (illegible) at lower left. Radio and television stars Ozzie and Harriet Nelson are best known for their TV show, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952-1965), which also starred their two real-life sons, David and Ricky (later Rick) Nelson. Ozzie not only acted in the situation comedy, he was the show's producer, director and head writer. The couple had originated the show on CBS Radio, beginning in 1944, and there was also a feature film version, Here Come the Nelsons (1952), that helped to launch the successful TV show. In 1932, HARRIET HILLIARD (1909-1994), born Peggy Lou Snyder, began singing with the band formed by OZZIE NELSON (1907-1975) two years earlier. They married on October 6, 1935. The couple would later star in the short-lived syndicated sitcom, Ozzie's Girls (1973-1974), which Ozzie wrote, produced and directed as well as starred in. Lightly creased at blank margins and corners, lightly soiled at lower right margin. Minor surface creases (most not evident head on), some at facial image. Collector's stamp on verso (no show through). Overall, fine condition.