I just read today that Eddie Albert just died. I remember him fondly as Oliver Wendell Douglas. believe it or not, he was 99 years old. His son said he was born in 1906, not 1908 as stated. What a great show Green acres was. From Arnold the Pig to Mr. Haney and Ralph and Malph, and Mr. Ziffel and Hank Kimble., and let's not forget Eb. Then, we had the cross overs from Petticoat Junction every now and then. No matter how much zaniness was going on, Oliver Douglas always kept a straight face through it all. I've read other comments about the show and all mostly agree it was a classic! I remember watching it as a kid. I really didn't understand the humor at that time. Now watching the reruns on TV Land, I laugh my rear-end off, no matter how many times I've seen the same shows again. Eddie Albert said Green Acres made him a very rich man. He enjoyed playing Oliver the most. He really didn't mind being identified as Oliver Wendell Douglas! He went on to make another great show called Switch and many movies and TV. But, Green Acres will be what he's most remembered! And, there's nothing wrong with that at all.
Review of Green Acres
