New York lawyer Oliver Wendell Douglas longs for a simpler way of life. So he buys a farm, sight unseen, and moves there to live off the land, much to the chagrin of his socialite wife, Lisa.
The collision of small-town life and Lisa's sophisticated ways - she insists on wearing full-length gowns and ostentatious jewelry, even on the farm - provide much of the humor in the show.
Cast and Characters
Eddie Albert as Oliver Wendell Douglas
Eva Gabor as Lisa Douglas
Pat Buttram as Mr. Haney
Tom Lester as Hank Kimball
Hank Patterson as Fred Ziffel
Barbara Pepper as Doris Ziffel (1965-1969)
Fran Ryan as Doris Ziffel (1969-1970)
Frank Cady as Sam Drucker
Kay E. Kuter as Newt Kiley (1965-1970)
Sid Melton as Alf Monroe (1966-1969)
Mary Grace Canfield as Ralph Monroe (1966-1971)
Judy McConnel as Darlene Wheeler (1970-1971)
Broadcast History First Telecast: September 15, 1965 Last Telecast: September 7, 1971 Number of Episodes: 170
Number of Seasons: 6
Original Network: CBS
September 1965- September 1968, CBS, Wednesday 9:00-9:30pm
September 1968- September 1969, CBS, Wednesday 9:30-10:00pm
September 1969- September 1970, CBS, Saturday 9:00-9:30pm
September 1970- September 1971, CBS, Tuesday 8:00-8:30pm
Theme Song Lyrics and Opening Credits
Green acres is the place for me.
Farm livin' is the life for me.
Land spreadin' out so far and wide
Keep Manhattan, just give me that countryside.
New York is where I'd rather stay.
I get allergic smelling hay.
I just adore a penthouse view.
Dah-ling I love you but give me Park Avenue.
...The chores.
...The stores.
...Fresh air.
...Times Square
You are my wife.
Good bye, city life.
Green Acres we are there.