![]() ![]() The actor Sid Melton who played the character Alf Monroe, an incompetent carpenter, was only 5′ 3″ - his short demeanor was part of this appeal as a comedic actor. ![]() Sid Melton was really that short Sid Melton and Eva Gabor, 1989 Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc With her feathery negligees, her diamond jewelry and her perfectly coiffed platinum hair, her comedic timing and charisma endeared her to audiences. Her portrayal of the witty and fashionable Lisa became iconic and we couldn’t imagine anyone else playing it. Eva Gabor almost didn’t take the part Eddie Albert and Eva Gabor in the ‘Green Acres’ sitcom, 1965Īctress Eva Gabor, known for her glamorous persona, initially had reservations about taking on the role of Lisa Douglas. His genuine interest in farming practices added authenticity to his portrayal of Oliver Wendell Douglas. In reality, Albert was an avid environmentalist and owned a farm in California. While Eddie Albert played the role of a city-slicker-turned-farmer, his character’s bumbling attempts at agricultural endeavors contrasted sharply with Albert’s real-life knowledge and experience. Eddie Albert really had farming expertise Actor Eddie Albert in ‘Green Acres’ in 1968 Here, ten little-known facts about the show and it’s amazing stars. Related: ‘Petticoat Junction’ Cast: Hop a Train to the Shady Rest Hotel and Relive All the Laughs Hilarious behind-the-scenes secrets about the Green Acres cast If that town name sounds familiar, it’s because you already know it from its 1960s sitcom predecessor Petticoat Junction. It followed Oliver Wendell Douglas, a New York lawyer played by Eddie Albert, and his wife Lisa, played by Eva Gabor, as they traded the hustle and bustle of New York City life for a farm in the fictional town of Hooterville. The show, created by Jay Sommers, offered a humorous take on rural life. The Green Acres cast appeared in our living rooms from 1965 to 1971 and this classic sitcom quickly developed a loyal following. ![]()
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