OZZIE NELSON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 02/20/1952 - HFSID 167879

OZZIE NELSON
The popular bandleader and radio personality thanks a correspondent for "the nice things you said about us" in the year his classic sitcom, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, premiered.
TLS: "Ozzie Nelson", 1p, 6¾x9¾. No place, 1952 February 20. On sheet imprinted with his name to Ken Browne, Sioux City, Iowa. In full: "Just a few lines to let you know how much we enjoyed your wonderful letter. Thanks so much and believe me we'll do our best to try and live up to all the nice things you said about us. Harriet joins me in kindest regards. Cordially". In 1952, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet would make its successful transition from radio to television. 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 with folds, not at signature. Light paper clip stain and impression at upper left margin. Fine condition.