Oliver Wendell Douglas

Fictional character Oliver Wendell DouglasGreen Acres characterCreated byPaul HenningPortrayed byEddie AlbertIn-universe informationOccupationAttorneySpouseLisa Douglas Oliver Wendell Douglas is the main character in the 1960s CBS sitcom, Green Acres. Portrayed by Hollywood veteran Eddie Albert, Oliver Wendell Douglas is a New York City attorney who acts out his long-harbored dream of moving to the Midwest where he trades in his job of practicing "big city" law to operate a country farm. In addition to appearing on Green Acres, the character also makes several cross-over appearances on the in-universe show, Petticoat Junction. Character biography Oliver Wendell Douglas is a New York City attorney who had long harbored a dream of moving to the Midwest and operating a farm rather than practicing "big city" law. His wife, Lisa, a glamorous Hungarian immigrant (played by Eva Gabor), has no desire to leave sophisticated New York City for a rural area. His mother, Eunice (Eleanor Audley), sides with Lisa against the couple leaving New York City for the country. However, once they arrive at their newly purchased farm (which features a run-down, dilapidated farmhouse), it is not Oliver, bu