The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet: Season 11 (1962)

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In its 11th year on the air, The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet continues to follow the formula established in its most recent seasons. Though top-billed, Ozzie Nelson and Harriet Nelson have ceded the series' "stardom" to their now-adult sons, David Nelson and Ricky Nelson -- especially Ricky, who (in these pre-Beatles years) continues to top the charts with his popular singing efforts. While a handful of season 11 episodes are focused on the "oldsters" -- notably "The Adventurers," in which Ozzie and his pal Joe (Lyle Talbot) agree to participate to a parachute jump -- the bulk of the "adventures" focus on David, now a lawyer married to wife June (stilled billed as June Blair despite her real-life status as Mrs. David Nelson) and Ricky, who is still in college studying gosh-knows-what while pursuing an active social life with the Kappa Alpha fraternity. Speaking of the Kappa Alphas, David and Ricky's mutual pal Wally (Skip Young) now has a steady girlfriend named Ginger, played by Charlene Salerno. As before, the season's highlights largely consist of Ricky's musical performances. This year, his repertoire includes "I Will Follow You," "My One Desire," and "You Don't Love Me Any More." And in the season's classic final episode "June Music Festival," Ricky honors his fans with "Gypsy Woman," "I Got a Woman," and "That's All," while sharing the spotlight with musical guest stars Bud and Travis, The Brothers Four, Jennie Smith, and the Garrett Square Dancers. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi