I am a 65 yr. old woman. I saw Hazel as a kid but love it even more now! I watch it almost every night to go to sleep. I have trouble sleeping and the humor and love in the family gives me a warm feeling and reduces stress.
@@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980 yes, I did & I thoroughly enjoyed the interview. So happy to learn of Don DeFore’s political beliefs, which align with mine. Now I know why I was so drawn to his movies and the the Hazel show. His dedication to God, family, and country are dear to many, esp. in the midst of all that’s going on today. I do wish I could obtain all the seasons and episodes of Hazel.
Well said! I watch Don in "Hazel" every morning. I was able to see Don for the first time over last weekend in "Ozzie and Harriet." I am very pleased to learn a little more about Don, he always struck me as a very decent man. He and the others continue to give me a great deal of pleasure watching. I'm sure Ron has heard it a million times, but he sounds so much like his Dad! God bless Don and his family...
What a GREAT INTERVIEW!!!!! Harvey, you and Ron D. have knocked it out of the PARK on this one!! Thanks for posting this gem, it's nice to know a Hollywood kid actually did good!
I’m 55 and recently discovered Hazel! I watch it all the time! My favorite episodes are with Don DeFore and Whitney Blake! When they left it wasn’t the same!
Same, here - I only watch the episodes with Don and Ms. Blake. Love watching "Hazel" every morning, and one of my favorite movies is "It Happened On Fifth Avenue." I just turned sixty-seven, and I'm so glad these programs are still on television. I'm trying to find a list of all the movies Don was in and intend to watch every one. Thank you for this interview, what a nice job you've done! Take care, God bless....
Very nice, easy going interview. You asked very interesting questions. Ron is so cute. I see so much of his dad in him, especially when he laughs. Thank you both for sharing this with us.
I just had this come up on my feed. I was so excited to watch! I love everything about Don DeFore!!! Just love him!!! I subscribed !!! You’re an awesome, caring interviewer! I love Don DeFore even more because he was a Republican and great friends with President Reagan. I knew this because I googled him often. He and my dad would have been best friends. Thank you, Harvey ❤. I’m so loving this interview! Wonderful son he has
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Another great job by Harvey. What a fantastic interview. Harvey, you must have been a straight A student during your school years because the intense research you do on all your guests is phenomenal.
That’s so kind of you to say. I was a good student and loved doing research. Still do! Receiving positive feedback from loyal & supportive viewers like you means the world to me.
How exciting, I am in one of his FB groups (but I can't recall the name). What a great interview, Harvey, you always do such a superb job! I just watched the episode of Don on This Is Your Life, a couple days ago. It gave an insight to how respected he and his family was. Ozzie & Harriet was in on the surprise & they were so adorable about it. Then I watched a Christmas with The Nelson's TV Special where many who had guest started on the show stopped by & yes, He made an appearance, & spoke of drinking "warm Coke"...made me giggle! I watch a lot of Ozzie and Harriet!!! I'll have to check out Hazel again. 👍👍 🤗
Oh boy, I just watched that TV Christmas show again (I can't sleep) I got half way through it and to come over here and tell you, I really messed up! For 1.) The show is called An Ozzie and Harriet Christmas. And 2.) That was Harley Baer who spoke of the warm Coke. Boy, I used to have such a great memory...not so much anymore! Gonna go back now & finnish the show & really hear what Don has to say!!!
@@caraqueno Yes, I realized that I got his name wrong a few days later. I believe I also got mixed up on my story about the warm Coke too! Thanks for letting me know, I appreciate it!!! 🙂
I loved him in Ozzie n Harriet. But my favorite of him was on hazel . When they dropped him and Whitney blake. The 5,th season was awefull. We now have the DVD set. He was a great actor.
Dropped them from Hazel over salary, they felt they were paying them too much. ?? BTW he was nominated in 1955 for supporting actor for his part of Thorny Such a jovial guy his acting was natural. On Ozzie & Harriet Thorny was Ozzie‘s nemesis and a great contributor to the show.
If you’re a fan of our show, you’ll know that one of our most popular features is the “Gone But Not Forgotten” series, featuring interviews with iconic stars. This latest episode in that series features the son of popular movie and TV actor Don DeFore. You’ll learn so much about who this terrific actor really was. And the story about the great comedian Foster Brooks is really special!!
In the fall of 1974, I saw Henry Fonda in a one-man show as Clarence Darrow, that was touring and came to St. Louis. My friend and I got to meet Mr. Fonda after the show. After leaving the theatre in downtown St. Louis, on the street corner there was a small group of people talking. One of the men was Don Defore. I just blurted out to him “You’re Don Defore!”. He laughed and said something like “ I think so”. He couldn’t have been nicer and signed my high school library card that Henry Fonda had just signed.
Hi Harvey, what a delightful interview. Can I make a suggestion for a guest? How about the daughter of Vicente Price? I think she wrote a book about her father.
A job well done! But I would have loved to hear what he had to say about why his dad and Whitney Blake left the show. And then they leave their son behind, absolutely bizarre!!
Why did the Hazel show dump Don Defore and Whitney Blake? They were the best co-stars for Hazel. Love your show Harvey. Just discovered it a few weeks ago.
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@@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980 You absolutely deserve a much, much larger audience, and I believe you will achieve it. I'll make sure I'm subscribed and have viewed a couple of dozen of your shows and hit the like button! Thank you for the entertainment!
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With the ease of self publishing nowadays, why wouldn’t his son publish his father’s autobiography, no matter how much it would or wouldn’t sell? His father worked on that book for decades‼️
I am a 65 yr. old woman. I saw Hazel as a kid but love it even more now! I watch it almost every night to go to sleep. I have trouble sleeping and the humor and love in the family gives me a warm feeling and reduces stress.
Did you enjoy the interview?
@@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980 yes, I did & I thoroughly enjoyed the interview. So happy to learn of Don DeFore’s political beliefs, which align with mine. Now I know why I was so drawn to his movies and the the Hazel show. His dedication to God, family, and country are dear to many, esp. in the midst of all that’s going on today. I do wish I could obtain all the seasons and episodes of Hazel.
OMG !!! I am exactly the same way… I watch Hazel and Ozzie Harriet every night to get that warm feeling and reduce stress …❤❤❤❤ Love the interview
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Well said!
I watch Don in "Hazel" every morning.
I was able to see Don for the first time over last weekend in "Ozzie and Harriet."
I am very pleased to learn a little more about Don, he always struck me as a very decent man.
He and the others continue to give me a great deal of pleasure watching.
I'm sure Ron has heard it a million times, but he sounds so much like his Dad!
God bless Don and his family...
What a GREAT INTERVIEW!!!!! Harvey, you and Ron D. have knocked it out of the PARK on this one!! Thanks for posting this gem, it's nice to know a Hollywood kid actually did good!
I’m so happy you enjoyed this interview. I very much appreciate your support
Don Defore was a classic actor….I loved him. God Bless him…. A man of God…an example for all of us.
So true. Thanks for watching.
Hazel is my comfort show. It's classic and timeless.
I am praying that one day our show will be your comfort show
Me too, Susan...I watch every morning!
I’m 55 and recently discovered Hazel! I watch it all the time! My favorite episodes are with Don DeFore and Whitney Blake! When they left it wasn’t the same!
What did you think of this interview?
@@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980 I love it! Thanks for doing it! Very Interesting! 🥰
@juliea3149 thank you so much!
Same, here - I only watch the episodes with Don and Ms. Blake.
Love watching "Hazel" every morning, and one of my favorite movies is "It Happened On Fifth Avenue."
I just turned sixty-seven, and I'm so glad these programs are still on television.
I'm trying to find a list of all the movies Don was in and intend to watch every one.
Thank you for this interview, what a nice job you've done!
Take care, God bless....
His voice sounds just like his dad! ❤
Yes!
Don Defore was great. i watch it happened on 5th avenue every christmas.
Me too
One of the best movies EVER ❤
@denisesmith2745 we hope you enjoyed this interview
I enjoyed this interview. It only doI hear his father in his voice but also in his chuckle. Thank you for this 💕
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Very nice, easy going interview. You asked very interesting questions. Ron is so cute. I see so much of his dad in him, especially when he laughs. Thank you both for sharing this with us.
Yes I was immediately struck by how much he looks like his Dad. Thanks so much for watching our show!🙏❤️
What a wonderful interview, gentlemen! It’s really is refreshing to see a Hollywood son speak so highly of his father. ❤
Thank you so much for watching our show.
I just had this come up on my feed. I was so excited to watch! I love everything about Don DeFore!!! Just love him!!! I subscribed !!! You’re an awesome, caring interviewer! I love Don DeFore even more because he was a Republican and great friends with President Reagan. I knew this because I googled him often. He and my dad would have been best friends. Thank you, Harvey ❤. I’m so loving this interview! Wonderful son he has
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Another great job by Harvey. What a fantastic interview. Harvey, you must have been a straight A student during your school years because the intense research you do on all your guests is phenomenal.
That’s so kind of you to say. I was a good student and loved doing research. Still do! Receiving positive feedback from loyal & supportive viewers like you means the world to me.
Boy Ron sure sounds like his dad and particularly when he laughs the same chuckling motions.
The same thought occurred to me during the interview!
He was Wonderful, I loved him.
Thank you so much for watching our show!
Never cared for the sitcom Hazel without Don Defore and Whitney Blake; very nice to hear his son speak of his father.
Thank you so much for watching our show
Don DeFore was my uncle. Great guy..though I was young when we visited him.
Do you know Ron?
Ron, from Mexico I loved Hazel.
Me too. Thanks for watching our show!
How exciting, I am in one of his FB groups (but I can't recall the name).
What a great interview, Harvey, you always do such a superb job!
I just watched the episode of Don on This Is Your Life, a couple days ago. It gave an insight to how respected he and his family was. Ozzie & Harriet was in on the surprise & they were so adorable about it. Then I watched a Christmas with The Nelson's TV Special where many who had guest started on the show stopped by & yes, He made an appearance, & spoke of drinking "warm Coke"...made me giggle! I watch a lot of Ozzie and Harriet!!! I'll have to check out Hazel again.
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Oh boy, I just watched that TV Christmas show again (I can't sleep) I got half way through it and to come over here and tell you, I really messed up! For 1.) The show is called An Ozzie and Harriet Christmas. And 2.) That was Harley Baer who spoke of the warm Coke. Boy, I used to have such a great memory...not so much anymore!
Gonna go back now & finnish the show & really hear what Don has to say!!!
@@karenleemallonee684 It was PARLEY Baer.
@@caraqueno
Yes, I realized that I got his name wrong a few days later. I believe I also got mixed up on my story about the warm Coke too!
Thanks for letting me know, I appreciate it!!! 🙂
Just very kind people❤
Yes Ron DeFore is a very sweet and kind guy. My understanding is that his father Don was too
@@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980
This is so nice to hear, Don indeed does come across as a very kind & decent man...
I loved him in Ozzie n Harriet. But my favorite of him was on hazel . When they dropped him and Whitney blake. The 5,th season was awefull. We now have the DVD set. He was a great actor.
He sure was
Dropped them from Hazel over salary, they felt they were paying them too much. ??
BTW he was nominated in 1955 for supporting actor for his part of Thorny Such a jovial guy his acting was natural. On Ozzie & Harriet Thorny was Ozzie‘s nemesis and a great contributor to the show.
@suestephan3255 thanks for acknowledging that
@ thanks for being a great interviewer
@suestephan3255 thank you so much. Greatly appreciated
Cool he sounds just like his dad🤗❤
Yes I definitely saw and heard the resemblance
he does!
@scotnick59 he’s such a beautiful person inside and out.
Thank you Ron and Harvey.
You are so very welcome
If you’re a fan of our show, you’ll know that one of our most popular features is the “Gone But Not Forgotten” series, featuring interviews with iconic stars. This latest episode in that series features the son of popular movie and TV actor Don DeFore. You’ll learn so much about who this terrific actor really was. And the story about the great comedian Foster Brooks is really special!!
Love Foster Brooks also!
@hughhaefner3317 me too!
His son looks sooo much like dad.
He sure does!
And sounds just like him, too...
Loved his voice
Me too
In the fall of 1974, I saw Henry Fonda in a one-man show as Clarence Darrow, that was touring and came to St. Louis. My friend and I got to meet Mr. Fonda after the show. After leaving the theatre in downtown St. Louis, on the street corner there was a small group of people talking. One of the men was Don Defore. I just blurted out to him “You’re Don Defore!”. He laughed and said something like “ I think so”. He couldn’t have been nicer and signed my high school library card that Henry Fonda had just signed.
So cool!!
I can’t wait to view the other interviews!
@kenmartin1345 hurry! I can’t wait for your feedback!!
to this day I always thought that Don was one of the most likeable actors I'd ever seen. He was excellent in" Ramrod "and "Too Late for Tears"
He sure was likeable. I loved having his son on our show. I hope you enjoyed the interview
Hi Harvey, what a delightful interview. Can I make a suggestion for a guest? How about the daughter of Vicente Price? I think she wrote a book about her father.
Thanks for the suggestion. We’ll look into it.
I’m 42 I have the whole series on dvd of hazel I love the show and I’m watching it now
That’s so cool!!
A job well done! But I would have loved to hear what he had to say about why his dad and Whitney Blake left the show. And then they leave their son behind, absolutely bizarre!!
I should have asked him that question. You’re correct. Sorry about that.
Harvey, how much prep time do you put into your amazing interviews? Good interview.
Every interview takes a full week to research and prepare.
Hazel, a great show!
It sure was!
Why did the Hazel show dump Don Defore and Whitney Blake? They were the best co-stars for Hazel. Love your show Harvey. Just discovered it a few weeks ago.
I’m delighted you found our show. I hope you will check out more of our great interviews and consider subscribing to our TH-cam channel. Please spread the word about our show. We believe we deserve a much bigger audience. 🙏❤️
@@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980 You absolutely deserve a much, much larger audience, and I believe you will achieve it. I'll make sure I'm subscribed and have viewed a couple of dozen of your shows and hit the like button! Thank you for the entertainment!
@hughhaefner3317 that is so incredibly kind of you. Thank you so much for your support. With viewers like you, I believe our show will make it to the top!!
I wished I had a dad like yours was.
Yes Don was a perfect Dad
Me, too.
Many of us out here feel the same way, I'm sure...
@davestelling yes they sure do
Wow, he resembles his dad and sounds like him too.
Yes! It’s uncanny!
Ron's resemblance to his father is uncanny. Shirley Booth had an unparalleled screen personality, and Don was her ideal counterpart.
I agree 100%
I was a big fan of Don Defore. I enjoyed him on Ozzie & Harriett. I always wished I had a next door neighbor like Thorny.
What did you think of the interview?
He sounds exactly like his father
He sure does!! And I love it!!
With the ease of self publishing nowadays, why wouldn’t his son publish his father’s autobiography, no matter how much it would or wouldn’t sell? His father worked on that book for decades‼️
We discussed it after filming this interview. Ron feels his book includes the salient features and passages of his Dad’s book.
I still enjoy Hazel and I enjoy Him on Ozzie and Harriet.Don was a wonderful actor.
He certainly was. It was a pleasure to celebrate him on our show. Thank you so much for watching