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Don Nelson(1927-2013)

  • Writer
  • Additional Crew
  • Producer
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Don Nelson was born on 20 January 1927 in Hackensack, New Jersey, USA. He was a writer and producer, known for The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952), Bridget Loves Bernie (1972) and Nanny and the Professor (1970). He was married to Connie Harper, Barbara Eiler and Marilyn. He died on 10 September 2013 in Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornJanuary 20, 1927
DiedSeptember 10, 2013(86)
BornJanuary 20, 1927
DiedSeptember 10, 2013(86)
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Known for

Harriet Nelson, David Nelson, Ozzie Nelson, and Ricky Nelson in The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952)
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
7.4
TV Series
  • Writer
Meredith Baxter and David Birney in Bridget Loves Bernie (1972)
Bridget Loves Bernie
6.7
TV Series
  • Writer
Nanny and the Professor (1970)
Nanny and the Professor
7.1
TV Series
  • Writer
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo (1977)
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
5.7
  • Writer
  • 1977

Credits

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Writer

  • Droopy: Master Detective (1993)
    Droopy: Master Detective
    6.3
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1993
  • Tom & Jerry Kids Show (1990)
    Tom & Jerry Kids Show
    6.2
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1992
  • The Adventures of Don Coyote and Sancho Panda (1990)
    The Adventures of Don Coyote and Sancho Panda
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1991
  • The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones (1987)
    The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones
    6.5
    TV Movie
    • written by
    • 1987
  • Daws Butler, Don Messick, George O'Hanlon, Penny Singleton, Jean Vander Pyl, and Janet Waldo in The Jetsons (1962)
    The Jetsons
    7.0
    TV Series
    • story editor
    • 1987
  • The Flintstone Kids (1986)
    The Flintstone Kids
    5.8
    TV Series
    • story editor
    • teleplay by
    • 1986–1987
  • Paw Paws (1985)
    Paw Paws
    6.8
    TV Series
    • story editor
    • 1985–1986
  • The Hoboken Chicken Emergency (1984)
    The Hoboken Chicken Emergency
    5.0
    TV Movie
    • teleplay
    • 1984
  • Gerald McRaney and Jameson Parker in Simon & Simon (1981)
    Simon & Simon
    7.0
    TV Series
    • story
    • 1983
  • Walt Disney in The Magical World of Disney (1954)
    The Magical World of Disney
    8.3
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1977–1982
  • Herbie, the Love Bug (1982)
    Herbie, the Love Bug
    6.2
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1982
  • Crash Island (1981)
    Crash Island
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1981
  • The Munsters' Revenge (1981)
    The Munsters' Revenge
    5.9
    TV Movie
    • written by
    • 1981
  • Frankie & Annette: The Second Time Around
    6.1
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1978
  • Hot Lead and Cold Feet (1978)
    Hot Lead and Cold Feet
    6.0
    • screenplay
    • 1978

Additional Crew

  • Young Robin Hood (1991)
    Young Robin Hood
    6.9
    TV Series
    • story consultant
    • 1991–1992
  • The Adventures of Don Coyote and Sancho Panda (1990)
    The Adventures of Don Coyote and Sancho Panda
    7.2
    TV Series
    • story editor
    • 1990–1991
  • Foofur (1986)
    Foofur
    5.9
    TV Series
    • story editor
    • 1987
  • Daws Butler, Don Messick, George O'Hanlon, Penny Singleton, Jean Vander Pyl, and Janet Waldo in The Jetsons (1962)
    The Jetsons
    7.0
    TV Series
    • story editor
    • 1985–1987
  • The Flintstone Kids (1986)
    The Flintstone Kids
    5.8
    TV Series
    • story editor
    • 1986–1987
  • Nanny and the Professor (1970)
    Nanny and the Professor
    7.1
    TV Series
    • story editor
    • 1970–1971
  • Then Came Bronson (1969)
    Then Came Bronson
    7.9
    TV Series
    • story editor
    • 1969

Producer

  • Herbie, the Love Bug (1982)
    Herbie, the Love Bug
    6.2
    TV Series
    • supervising producer
    • 1982
  • Crash Island (1981)
    Crash Island
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1981
  • The Munsters' Revenge (1981)
    The Munsters' Revenge
    5.9
    TV Movie
    • co-producer
    • 1981
  • Meredith Baxter and David Birney in Bridget Loves Bernie (1972)
    Bridget Loves Bernie
    6.7
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1972–1973

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Donald Nelson
  • Born
    • January 20, 1927
    • Hackensack, New Jersey, USA
  • Died
    • September 10, 2013
    • Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA(aortic aneurysm)
  • Spouses
      Connie HarperFebruary 1967 - ?
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Brother of actor-director Ozzie Nelson.

FAQ

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  • When did Don Nelson die?
    September 10, 2013
  • How did Don Nelson die?
    Aortic aneurysm
  • How old was Don Nelson when he died?
    86 years old
  • Where did Don Nelson die?
    Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA
  • When was Don Nelson born?
    January 20, 1927

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