I fell in love with Green Acres when I was 14 years old in 1998. (When it came on every night on TV Land) In 1999 I asked my mom if we could go to Los Angeles to see if we could find Eddie Albert's house. She knew how much I loved Green Acres, so she said that would be our vacation that summer. We wound up flying out there from Nashville, Tennessee, and on our second day there, we were able to find his house by using a Hollywood Star map. (a map that shows where the stars live) When we found his house, we stopped out in front on the side of the road to take some video and pictures. Eddie just happened to be sitting at his dining room table and saw us out the front window. We could see him get up and head towards the front door. The door opened and he came out on his front porch and waved for us to come up, so of course we did! I told him how much I loved Green Acres and Mr. Douglas, and had my picture made with him. I was in shock...I couldn't believe it was happening. It was so nice of him to do that for us. It was an amazing experience, and I will remember that day for the rest of my life. :)
The actual reason that Eddie Albert and Eva Gabor sang the theme was to save money on the pilot film! They were pushed into doing it.VERY reluctantly! But the end result was one of the most memorable TV themes ever!
What's so interesting is that although it was Oliver who wanted to swap city life for farm life, he had a difficult time accepting it, especially the people. Unlike wife Lisa who didn't want to leave New York, yet got right into the rural life with ease.
I don't think any of the people making this expected it to become more relatable over 50 years later with thousands of Americans coming moving to the countryside.
Ah-lee-vuh…. I love it when Lisa Douglas (Eva Gabor) says Oliver’s name. What a wacky, absurdly funny concept for a show, and it was great. Our family always watched it growing up. Hotscakes are ready! 😂😂
In the early 2000s, this show came on at 6am on Canadian TV. My 12 year old self would wake up everyday to watch this and The Munsters, which followed.
Just randomly realized after looking at American Gothic, that the last scene of this is a reference to that. I haven't even seen this show in years, but that randomly popped into my head.
And my childhood just came flooding back. It was an "old" show when I was a kid, but I loved it then, and I think I love this show more even more now as an adult.
I SOOOOOO LOVE THIS THEME SONG AND SHOW!When I hear this song or when I sing it on my own, I remember when life was simpler and more creative. I miss "genuine and witty" shows such as this one.Eddie Albert was a magnificent actor. And so was the rest of the cast.
Every morning in 8th grade my history teacher would start the day off with this song and it brings back so many memories of him and his class and it's been 10 years now. Thank you Mr. Santiago for all the amazing memories in my favorite class even if I was a bit lazy at times
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I fell in love with Green Acres when I was 14 years old in 1998. (When it came on every night on TV Land) In 1999 I asked my mom if we could go to Los Angeles to see if we could find Eddie Albert's house. She knew how much I loved Green Acres, so she said that would be our vacation that summer. We wound up flying out there from Nashville, Tennessee, and on our second day there, we were able to find his house by using a Hollywood Star map. (a map that shows where the stars live) When we found his house, we stopped out in front on the side of the road to take some video and pictures. Eddie just happened to be sitting at his dining room table and saw us out the front window. We could see him get up and head towards the front door. The door opened and he came out on his front porch and waved for us to come up, so of course we did! I told him how much I loved Green Acres and Mr. Douglas, and had my picture made with him. I was in shock...I couldn't believe it was happening. It was so nice of him to do that for us. It was an amazing experience, and I will remember that day for the rest of my life. :)
The actual reason that Eddie Albert and Eva Gabor sang the theme was to save money on the pilot film! They were pushed into doing it.VERY reluctantly! But the end result was one of the most memorable TV themes ever!
One thing I had a hard time grasping is that Oliver worked on a farm in an expensive three piece suit.
This song plays over and over in my head every time I do yard work.
I'm 24 years old and this song gets stuck in my head so bad! I'll be laying in bed and all a sudden "grrEEN ACRES IS THE PLACE TO BE"
Why is he doing farm chores in a suit and tie?
I love this show more now as an adult than when I was a kid. The plotlines and characters are so bizarre.
What's so interesting is that although it was Oliver who wanted to swap city life for farm life, he had a difficult time accepting it, especially the people. Unlike wife Lisa who didn't want to leave New York, yet got right into the rural life with ease.
I am 64, and I have been a Green Acres fan for 55 years.
I don't think any of the people making this expected it to become more relatable over 50 years later with thousands of Americans coming moving to the countryside.
"You are my wife!"
Ah-lee-vuh…. I love it when Lisa Douglas (Eva Gabor) says Oliver’s name. What a wacky, absurdly funny concept for a show, and it was great. Our family always watched it growing up. Hotscakes are ready! 😂😂
In the early 2000s, this show came on at 6am on Canadian TV. My 12 year old self would wake up everyday to watch this and The Munsters, which followed.
"Darling I love you, but give me Park Avenue".
Just randomly realized after looking at American Gothic, that the last scene of this is a reference to that. I haven't even seen this show in years, but that randomly popped into my head.
And my childhood just came flooding back. It was an "old" show when I was a kid, but I loved it then, and I think I love this show more even more now as an adult.
I SOOOOOO LOVE THIS THEME SONG AND SHOW!When I hear this song or when I sing it on my own, I remember when life was simpler and more creative. I miss "genuine and witty" shows such as this one.Eddie Albert was a magnificent actor. And so was the rest of the cast.
Every morning in 8th grade my history teacher would start the day off with this song and it brings back so many memories of him and his class and it's been 10 years now. Thank you Mr. Santiago for all the amazing memories in my favorite class even if I was a bit lazy at times
I love that tip of the hat to Wood's American Gothic at the end. Good stuff.
when ever I went to my grandmas house we would always watch this, good memories