My mom was a teenager in the early 1960's she loved the Ozzy and Harriet show.She mentioned Ricky Nelsen..As her teen idol besides Elvis..she said both were Equal..She sure cried when both these wonderful talented men passed on.She never met never knew them.She cried for both❤❤❤Now im almost 60 & I love their music its fantastic Awesome.Its so sad how Ricky....died all of them..He said he couldn't see himself growing old he was right about that..its like he knew...Garden Party's my favorite!! Love also...You can't please everybody so you got to please yourself!! How true to life those songs are he seemed so funny as a little boy.So shy as a man yet oh so handsome❤❤
Will never forget any of the Nelson family, Ozzie, Harriet, David and Ricky. Loved their show when I was growing up and it's held up well over the years. RIP Nelson Family. We all loved you!! Thank you for all that each one of you contributed to our my childhood!!
Couldn't have said it better! I, too, embraced the nelsons, with all the smiles, joy and laughter they gave me. RIP Nelson family; you helped to make my youth happier than it would have been without your fun shows and exemplary role models.
The best part of this was the surprise clip of Ricky's getting a birthday cake. I have always sensed that he was a shy person, and this clip bears it out. Loved seeing him give his Father a kiss. That tells you all you need to know that it was a family filled with love. I believe Ozzie's premature death in 1975 left a large hole in the family,
Same with his boys: Matt and Gunnar stepped up to clear his $4 million debt, while Sam ensured that all seasons of The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet were restored for a new generation to enjoy.
I was 11 when he died. I remembered the news bulletin when it came on. My mom was so sad. She had a huge crush on him. He was 45 then. I’m 45 now. He left us so young and too soon.
It makes me SO mad that the press did not make a point of setting the record straight that they were not doing drugs on the plane. I had forgotten that Rick had said he did not think he would ever grow old. It was a thing about those who made rock and roll their life...eerie.
It breaks my heart to hear Ricky say he doesn't see himself growing old. We were cheated out of so much when we lost him. On a lighter note-really love the footage of Matthew and Gunnar as little kids playing with their dad. Thankfully we didn't lose them too that awful day.
I was fortunate to meet and talk with Gunnar and Matthew after they performed here in Oneonta NY. They were such gentlemen, so personable, and very down to earth. Their performance was fantastic, and a wonderful tribute to their dad. One song they sang was about wishing they had one more day with Rick. Very beautiful and emotional. I cry everytime I hear it. I also love the video of the twins and Tracey. How adorable!
David set the record straight about the accusations started by his former wife Kris. She was hurting and tried to hurt Rick's reputation. Real fans never believed it. Engineers proved fire started from outside of the plane and went inside. Why such evil people suggested freebasing fire caused crash? Ricky is unforgettable and will live in the hearts of millons of fans.
What a good looking family.Ozzie & Harriet made a beautiful couple. David & Ricky were both such good looking men. I always enjoyed their TV show. May their memory live on forever.
So mean to start rumors about Ricky using drugs and caused the plane accident. I am glad David could prove to the world it was not true. Kris said Rick never grew up and that was one reason she divorced him. She said she needed a helpmate, but instead she got the stress of Rick acting like a other kid, and it was too much. I am sad to hear Ricky say he felt young when singing and touring. He could not picture himself growing old. Could that mean he had a premonition of dying young, like Elvis did? Kris was right about Ricky never growing responsible. Ricky is admitting it by saying he does not think he will grow old. I cannot get over him dying so tragically. He was so handsome and talented, and I always wondered if Dave got jealous of all the attention Ricky got. Then I remember the song Teen Idol, and how hard it is to never have any privacy and how lonely they are so much of the time. David Cassidy said it was true for him. It was probably better that David Nelson led a more normal life than Ricky did. I can tell David and Ricky were close. They fought when they were kids on their show, then got along better when they showed them working together later. They said on talk shows that they did get along.I think it was important for David to clear Rick's name of the drug rumors. I am glad he was able to do so. It made me cry when the narrator ended the report with "You can't please everyone, so just please yourself." So touching!
Their twin sons have a different take on their mother being a narcissist...especially Gunnar. He said she spent so much money, Rick couldn’t make it fast enough! That interview is online.
i know what he meant by not seeing himself growing old. im 58 now and i still cant think of myself that way. i still wear my hair long.hell i still drive the same cars from the 70s. i cant seem to live in the 2000s. it WAS better back in the day. even thou ricks life was cut short he got to live a more than full life when he was alive. ina sad way im kinda glad he didnt see what this country has turned into. miss you ricky. and now that i know what your song is about garden party. it really breaks my heart. time changes everything. and we just didnt change with it...but in youer case, people wouldnt let you change. they still wanted the old music...
I'm 61 And I know exactly how you feel. I sing and play music, and yes, it keeps us young. About it all being better back in the day? Definity. We're so fortunate to have experienced that incredible and magical era.
I believe I saw this on TV back when it was originally aired, and I even had a VHS "recorded tape" I slapped in & recorded it as it was on the TV- I re-watched that Special many times and somehow it became lost- It Would Be Nice to See the Whole Show again - Thanks -
A defective kerosene heater in the passenger compartment of the DC-3 aircraft caused the fire whick killed Ricky and the others. Nothing at all to do with free basing.
Yes, the broken heater. Whoever started that vicious rumor? Not only proven to be not true, but when people are grieving, to make up such a nasty story. I love Ricky’s old hits. The Stone Canyon Band had one of my favorites Rick wrote- Easy to Be Free.
@@thomaspick4123 Old saying, Never let the facts and the truth stand in the way of a hot, juicey false story. But if his ex-wife hadn't lied about him being behind on his child support he wouldn't of been out on the road he wouldn't of died. What a bitch.
+Alouette - everybody on that plane died except the pilot & co-pilot. They were burned and injured, but survived. I read that Ricky and the rest of those on the plane were burned beyond recognition. 😥
I grew up watching Ozzie and Harriet and of course Ricky and David I just thought they were the greatest David handsome Ricky handsome talented and it's just like you know a real fan well it was real family reality show before reality show is even more now they will be missed they are missed
Despicable of them to say " alleged " freebasing in the front of the plane. As if to press home a point. It was proved that a malfunction of an intricate heater component of the plane caused the engine failure. Malfeasance of the media goes back a long way.
"Theyre not going to include the plane crash or the rumors of free basing, but Im going to tell you about it". That narrator is a real idiot . I love seeing this surprise party for Ricky. It's so nice to see the family doing what they did best : Loving each other .
Have you heard Imagination creates reality? He may have & I’m sure it didn’t help that many of his musician friends died young. Airplane crashes, car crashes, etc.
It is truly saddening that Kris drove Rick to tour beyond his capabilities to fulfill her financial greed, ultimately leading to his premature passing. However, David, Harriet, and his children's unwavering love has made his legacy positive and uplifting.
You know that's why I hate the news they got that so wrong there was no drugs and freebasing on that plane it was a defective heater. You know that's why the media can be such jerks. Ricky Nelson was a very loving man and he was a wonderful father and son and brother. He just married the wrong woman and that can happen to the best of us.
My mom was a teenager in the early 1960's she loved the Ozzy and Harriet show.She mentioned Ricky Nelsen..As her teen idol besides Elvis..she said both were Equal..She sure cried when both these wonderful talented men passed on.She never met never knew them.She cried for both❤❤❤Now im almost 60 & I love their music its fantastic Awesome.Its so sad how Ricky....died all of them..He said he couldn't see himself growing old he was right about that..its like he knew...Garden Party's my favorite!! Love also...You can't please everybody so you got to please yourself!! How true to life those songs are he seemed so funny as a little boy.So shy as a man yet oh so handsome❤❤
Will never forget any of the Nelson family, Ozzie, Harriet, David and Ricky. Loved their show when I was growing up and it's held up well over the years. RIP Nelson Family. We all loved you!! Thank you for all that each one of you contributed to our my childhood!!
Couldn't have said it better! I, too, embraced the nelsons, with all the smiles, joy and laughter they gave me. RIP Nelson family; you helped to make my youth happier than it would have been without your fun shows and exemplary role models.
Amazing Video. He just grew up.a star with real talent. He had a gentle soul❤
The best part of this was the surprise clip of Ricky's getting a birthday cake. I have always sensed that he was a shy person, and this clip bears it out. Loved seeing him give his Father a kiss. That tells you all you need to know that it was a family filled with love. I believe Ozzie's premature death in 1975 left a large hole in the family,
David did a lot for Ricky, real good brothers, now 4 of the Nelsons gather again, miss them!!!
Same with his boys: Matt and Gunnar stepped up to clear his $4 million debt, while Sam ensured that all seasons of The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet were restored for a new generation to enjoy.
I was 11 when he died. I remembered the news bulletin when it came on. My mom was so sad. She had a huge crush on him. He was 45 then. I’m 45 now. He left us so young and too soon.
It makes me SO mad that the press did not make a point of setting the record straight that they were not doing drugs on the plane. I had forgotten that Rick had said he did not think he would ever grow old. It was a thing about those who made rock and roll their life...eerie.
It breaks my heart to hear Ricky say he doesn't see himself growing old. We were cheated out of so much when we lost him. On a lighter note-really love the footage of Matthew and Gunnar as little kids playing with their dad. Thankfully we didn't lose them too that awful day.
I agree with you. I'm glad the Twins are still around.
I was fortunate to meet and talk with Gunnar and Matthew after they performed here in Oneonta NY. They were such gentlemen, so personable, and very down to earth. Their performance was fantastic, and a wonderful tribute to their dad. One song they sang was about wishing they had one more day with Rick. Very beautiful and emotional. I cry everytime I hear it.
I also love the video of the twins and Tracey. How adorable!
Cheated out of what? Did you know him?
I said the same thing to my wife where he said he doesn't see himself growing old. So sad a wonderful Man
@@fjccommishI would imagine they meant they were cheated because he would have given us many more years of great performances.
David set the record straight about the accusations started by his former wife Kris. She was hurting and tried to hurt Rick's reputation. Real fans never believed it. Engineers proved fire started from outside of the plane and went inside. Why such evil people suggested freebasing fire caused crash? Ricky is unforgettable and will live in the hearts of millons of fans.
What a good looking family.Ozzie & Harriet made a beautiful couple. David & Ricky were both such good looking men. I always enjoyed their TV show. May their memory live on forever.
We haven't forgotten you Ricky! We love you! :)
I watch the show every day ! Love it in 2021
During the pandemic and this deep freeze in 2021 up north, I sure em enjoying the Ozzie and Harriet re-runs.
Dec 2018..You can't please everyone so you have to please yourself..Still..not forgotten ..In God's memory..
Thank you .So glad to hear from some one who lived the life other than those who like to speculate.
So mean to start rumors about Ricky using drugs and caused the plane accident. I am glad David could prove to the world it was not true. Kris said Rick never grew up and that was one reason she divorced him. She said she needed a helpmate, but instead she got the stress of Rick acting like a other kid, and it was too much. I am sad to hear Ricky say he felt young when singing and touring. He could not picture himself growing old. Could that mean he had a premonition of dying young, like Elvis did? Kris was right about Ricky never growing responsible. Ricky is admitting it by saying he does not think he will grow old. I cannot get over him dying so tragically. He was so handsome and talented, and I always wondered if Dave got jealous of all the attention Ricky got. Then I remember the song Teen Idol, and how hard it is to never have any privacy and how lonely they are so much of the time. David Cassidy said it was true for him. It was probably better that David Nelson led a more normal life than Ricky did. I can tell David and Ricky were close. They fought when they were kids on their show, then got along better when they showed them working together later. They said on talk shows that they did get along.I think it was important for David to clear Rick's name of the drug rumors. I am glad he was able to do so. It made me cry when the narrator ended the report with "You can't please everyone, so just please yourself." So touching!
Their twin sons have a different take on their mother being a narcissist...especially Gunnar. He said she spent so much money, Rick couldn’t make it fast enough! That interview is online.
ricky if there would be a way to go back in time i will go back to save you. i just love you so much ricky.
Miss Rick to this day! 😔
His brother was handsome too
They were just a good looking family all together
Love the family, all of them... God bless them in heaven.
+Anna Hernandez Check out the Garden Party--The Rick Nelson Fan Group on Facebook. All the Nelson Family are on it.
@@fasbc cool!
Thanks for posting. I enjoyed this video. I will always love Ricky Nelson. What a talent!
i know what he meant by not seeing himself growing old. im 58 now and i still cant think of myself that way. i still wear my hair long.hell i still drive the same cars from the 70s. i cant seem to live in the 2000s. it WAS better back in the day. even thou ricks life was cut short he got to live a more than full life when he was alive. ina sad way im kinda glad he didnt see what this country has turned into. miss you ricky. and now that i know what your song is about garden party. it really breaks my heart. time changes everything. and we just didnt change with it...but in youer case, people wouldnt let you change. they still wanted the old music...
I'm 61 And I know exactly how you feel. I sing and play music, and yes, it keeps us young. About it all being better back in the day? Definity. We're so fortunate to have experienced that incredible and magical era.
Now, you’re 65. I’m 9 years younger. How’d that happen? LOL!!!
Thank YOU, Cathy, for sharing this with the rest of the world. Happy New Year 2013.
Always loved the Nelsons and watched their show as much as possible. I collected a lot of Ricky's albums and singles. My favorite is Hello Mary Lou.
Rick had quite a string of really good songs.
So glad you enjoyed!
I believe I saw this on TV back when it was originally aired, and I even had a VHS "recorded tape" I slapped in & recorded it as it was on the TV- I re-watched that Special many times and somehow it became lost- It Would Be Nice to See the Whole Show again - Thanks -
One of my earliest memories is Ricky Nelsons lips. They were shapely and shined with lip balm. I was transfixed.
2degucitas omg just thinking that
+2degucitas - I still am!
That was just a little snip from another part of the tape. David released and promoted A Brother Remembers in 1987.
the birthday cake at the end is so sweet
This is so sweet. Love that footage of the twins!
So beautiful
Wow. This is really good.
Love the family, all of ir.
A defective kerosene heater in the passenger compartment of the DC-3 aircraft caused the fire whick killed Ricky and the others. Nothing at all to do with free basing.
Agreed!!
Yes, the broken heater. Whoever started that vicious rumor? Not only proven to be not true, but when people are grieving, to make up such a nasty story. I love Ricky’s old hits. The Stone Canyon Band had one of my favorites Rick wrote- Easy to Be Free.
I read a gasoline...but either kerosene or gas...not drugs
@@thomaspick4123 Old saying, Never let the facts and the truth stand in the way of a hot, juicey false story. But if his ex-wife hadn't lied about him being behind on his child support he wouldn't of been out on the road he wouldn't of died. What a bitch.
+Alouette - everybody on that plane died except the pilot & co-pilot. They were burned and injured, but survived. I read that Ricky and the rest of those on the plane were burned beyond recognition. 😥
Love you Ricky 💕
Been looking for this. Thank you.
Ricky was so good looking and talented!😍❤️
Totally agree!
I grew up watching Ozzie and Harriet and of course Ricky and David I just thought they were the greatest David handsome Ricky handsome talented and it's just like you know a real fan well it was real family reality show before reality show is even more now they will be missed they are missed
Great video :) Thanks for sharing!
One video I've uploaded is from Midnight Special, and the other is from Dick Clark's Live Wednesday.
Happy to share :)
Dad Nelson had the envision4 the family!🤔🌟
He has nice lips and voice
Let's not forget those eyes and long lashes either.
1:49 I don't see myself growing old, he never did, he was only 45
Despicable of them to say " alleged " freebasing in the front of the plane. As if to press home a point. It was proved that a malfunction of an intricate heater component of the plane caused the engine failure. Malfeasance of the media goes back a long way.
It surely does! Way before WWII!
I think David was a super classy guy. Here, his brother gets most of the accolades and fame, and he honors his little brother!!
"Theyre not going to include the plane crash or the rumors of free basing, but Im going to tell you about it". That narrator is a real idiot . I love seeing this surprise party for Ricky. It's so nice to see the family doing what they did best : Loving each other .
Rick saw his early death when he said he didn't see himself growing old and then the song Gypsy Pilot.
Have you heard Imagination creates reality? He may have & I’m sure it didn’t help that many of his musician friends died young. Airplane crashes, car crashes, etc.
It is truly saddening that Kris drove Rick to tour beyond his capabilities to fulfill her financial greed, ultimately leading to his premature passing. However, David, Harriet, and his children's unwavering love has made his legacy positive and uplifting.
Extremely "FOND" memories!!!
Steve Mason ł
is there any place known where one can see this special online?
+babsrra Not that I'm aware of.
I have one question:
Where exactly is the footage of "Mystery Train" (with Rick @ the piano) taken from? I've wondered this for years!!!
Why did the guy mention the drug lie?
You know that's why I hate the news they got that so wrong there was no drugs and freebasing on that plane it was a defective heater. You know that's why the media can be such jerks. Ricky Nelson was a very loving man and he was a wonderful father and son and brother. He just married the wrong woman and that can happen to the best of us.
Directed House of Death. Strange that he would delve into such an endeavor. Wish there were interviews of David explaining this
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Are you sure it was 1987? Quantum Leap commercial on tape dates it no earlier than 1989.
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How did you get the special? Did you record it on VHS back in the day?
I traded for it, collectors will trade their private items.
Rest deservedly ozzie harriet david ricky june kris traci matthew gunnar sam and cast en total amen
So Elvis started Rock and Roll and Ricky Nelson made it acceptable?? 🤔
Yes because he didn't move his hips and was part of famous American television show
2:42
All the nelson died young.
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Rick was a good singer, but not a outstanding singer.
Happy to share :)
Happy to share :)