Green Acres
Speaking of Green Acres…
Created by Jay Sommers, Green Acres debuted in 1965 — two years after the pilot episode of Petticoat Junction. In this spin-off, a married couple from New York City move to Hooterville. Oliver Wendell Douglas (Eddie Albert) and Lisa Douglas (Eva Gabor) face a tall task in their new hometown. Back in New York, Oliver is an attorney. Now, the couple must adjust to life on the farm. The show was unique for its time due to its heavy use of satire — as well as the fact that characters often broke the fourth wall. Despite continued success, Green Acres was cancelled in 1971 during its sixth season.
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