What's My Line? - Rick Nelson; Max Shulman [panel] (Aug 30, 1959)

When I was invited to appear on the show, the producers specifically told my Mom to "dress me down"- I would have worn something else if I knew I was going to meet Rick Nelson! We sat together back stage and chatted - he was a gentleman and I felt very comfortable talking to him.

Must say Ricky Nelson was very talented and sincerely one of the physically most beautiful human beings ever. He was absolutely gorgeous.

I'm 73 years-old and my family NEVER missed 'The Ozzie & Harriet Show' back in the day. Little Ricky turned out to be a great singer and the best looking guy since Elvis.

Rick was stunning.

He was a very sweet and very gentle person. I was absolutely thrilled the day that I met him and he invited me to one of his concerts. It’s like a child’s lifelong dream come true. RIP Rick.

Ricky Nelson is a terrific looking guy for sure. Very talented as well. Big star at 19. Awesome.

These ladies are so gracious & elegant, the gloves lend a special touch to their out fits. The guys are also well dressed and very polite. I've fallen in love with this show.

Listen to the applause when Ricm Nelson came in. What a looker ! And nice guy. I was in love with Rick Nelson , like so many other red blooded teenage American girls! He was gorgeous. Loved his voice and music. Garden Party was one of my favorites .He was a great credit to his Mom & Dad , a real gentleman . They brought him up right.

I am 73 years old and that kid still makes me blush... R.I.H. Rick... gone too soon. Soundtrack of my youth 🎼🖤

I was married to Rick’s cousin Willy (not the country singer). Willy managed Ricks career from 1970-1977. They were very close. The family was lovely and warm and I loved them all. They were all authentic and caring people. Our holidays were always celebrated together across all generations and the children were always welcome at these gatherings. I was an only child who thrived in this large family. The celebrations included Willys 2 brothers and their children, my family with our children, Ozzie & Harriet’s long time friends (some of whom went back as far as vaudeville), and kids who grew up acting on the show and became part of the family. I was blessed to have them all. They were as nice as they appeared to be.

What a beautiful young man!!!

Apparently, John Wayne insisted on Ricky being in 'Rio Bravo '. Good call, Duke.

I had the pleasure, Of Meeting & Talking to Rick Nelson, Back in the late 60's, when he was appearing in Atlantic City, Doing his show, What a great, Down to earth Person, He was to talk to, I was Sad when I heard that he Was killed, In an Air Accident, May he RIP & is Sadly missed , By all of his Fans etc.

What makes him exceptional is that he is drop dead gorgeous, talented, kind, and had a wonderful reputation at that time, something that none of the Hollywood Trash has today.

He is so amazingly young! 19, if this was taped in 1959! He was a real looker. No wonder all the young ladies hearts did flip flops! Very tragic loss of such a fine young man. Ozzie and Harriet had two very fine sons!!! They had much to be proud of!!

Rick ("Ricky") Nelson was just nineteen here and signed in as "Rick Nelson." WML identified him as "Ricky" (to the home audience) and he was referred to, by the panel, as "Ricky." He was very understandably trying to get away from his childhood moniker. It did take some time, but his fans (for the most part) would eventually know him as "Rick Nelson." By any name, he was certainly a talented musician and certainly inherited the classy grace of his sweet mother, Harriet. Bless his heart!

I truly regret the show is not in color. It would be spectacular to see the glamour dresses of Arlene and Dorothy 👌

Ricky was gorgeous. I loved him and his music, so sad he had to die so early in his life. Loved all theNelsons. Grew up on them❤️

Wow.wow.wow..Ricky Nelson is absolutely gorgeous...l always like him when l was a kid.

Such. A. Dreamboat. When I was a little girl, my first crush was Ricky Nelson.So gorgeous, and I loved his singing voice. I was crazy about him. Thanks for the memories Ricky. PS. Arlene Francis is so elegant. Celebrity women aren't like this anymore. So trashy these days...