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The
Nelson Family |
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David Nelson,
the last survivor of the Ozzie & Harriet Nelson family,
passed away at the age 74.
David Nelson and his brother,
Rick, joined their parents, Ozzie and
Harriet, on their radio comedy
in 1949. In 1952, the show moved to TV
where it ran for 14 years.
During these years the family became known by millions of
Americans.
Those who
today sneer at the Nelson's portrayal of an American
family are jealous and envious.
What would these
people prefer for themselves? Perhaps an "All In The Family",
"Seinfeld", "Nanny", "Sanford & Son",
or any other of the many recent portrayals of sick
and low class American family life that
pervades TV programming and news. |
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Of course the Nelsons must have had
problems, but at least they cared enough about each other to
cooperate over several decades in more than just acting in a TV
setting. |
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Their portrayal of American family
life provided a base for millions of Americans to work toward. |
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Children and adults saw that people
could actually care for each other, live together in peaceful
cooperation, and be supportive of each other. Unlike what we see in
the streets, stores,
and homes today where the rule is unruly, messy children,
dirty parents, and nasty interactions.
The Nelson family
presented the appearance of what
could be. Each adult and child in the Nelson
household was caring, civil, and decent
in his interaction with family members. |
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Being a real family
on stage or acting, most normal Americans didn't question the
reality of this family situation. We
accepted their interactions as the real in the
general case. We used their decency as a norm
for us to strive
toward. It was achievable. Most
reasonable viewers subliminally understood that these
four people must have problems, but they work them out in a
civilized, give-and-take manner. |
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All that in the context of a threat
from without, the USSR, and strong, decent leadership our President, D.
W. Eisenhower. |
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May each of us have at least as good
a familial existence as they had.... |
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Imagine if venal organisms such as Bill Ayers, Bernardine Dohrn, and BO had
been raised in families like the Nelson family. Surely they would
not be as angry at other Americans, resentful of America's success,
and working for America's downfall. |
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Someday you will die.
What might your family, friends, and coworkers have to say about
you? Do you believe their thoughts will be in appreciation for the
good and enrichment that you created? |
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