1952-1966
Maria appeared in the 33rd episode of the 6th season in 1958 in a minor speaking role as Japanese exchange student Fumiko Yamaguchi.
The sitcom, which aired on ABC from 1952 through 1966, starred the entertainment duo of Ozzie Nelson and his wife, singer Harriet Nelson, as well as their sons, David and Ricky. After a long run on radio the show was brought to TV, where it continued its success. With 14 seasons it was the longest running live-action sitcom in American TV history until “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” surpassed it on December 1st of 2021 though it still holds the record in terms of total episodes produced with a count of 435.
Episodes
S06 E33 – The International Set (1958)
Ozzie and Darby throw separate parties on the same night each with a different theme. Things become complicated when they both decide to host their parties together and can’t agree on a theme.