Here Come the Nelsons

Sure it's old-fashioned. Yes it presents a much simpler world than the one we live in now. But that's great! It's a comedy after all.

During the 1950s many millions of Americans actually lived in a world where the nuclear family reigned supreme -- and worked. Most of those families weren't as well off financially as the Nelsons portrayed here, but they strived to be like the model shown here. It was a very commonly lived experience.

Given that, this movie is very well done. It is wonderfully acted by all involved, especially Harriet and Ozzie. Ricky and David do quite well, and Ricky gets some fun one-liners that are almost risqué. It is also quite creative. I was continually delighted by the plot twists.

So return for 90 minutes or so to the world of small city America, before the cold war became a constant worry, before rock and roll. Hurray for Ozzie and Harriet.