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Green Acres Theme Song And Lyrics

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Song TitleGreen Acres Theme
PerformersEddie Albert and Eva Gabor
ComposerVic Mizzy
Original Air DateSeptember 15, 1965
Episodes / Seasons170 Episodes (6 Seasons)
NetworkCBS
LanguageEnglish

Theme Song Lyrics

Oliver: Green Acres is the place for me. Farm livin’ is the life for me. Land spreadin’ out so far and wide Keep Manhattan, just give me that countryside. Lisa: New York is where I’d rather stay. I get allergic smellin’ hay. I just adore a penthouse view. Dahling, I love you, but give me Park Avenue. Oliver: …The chores! Lisa: …The stores! Oliver: …Fresh air! Lisa: …Times Square! Both: You are my wife. Goodbye, city life. Green Acres we are there!
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Behind the Tune: Meaning & Story

The Green Acres theme song is a masterpiece of sitcom musical storytelling, written by the legendary Vic Mizzy (who also composed the iconic theme for The Addams Family). Unlike many themes that are sung by studio vocalists, this track features the show’s leads, Eddie Albert and Eva Gabor, in a spirited “dueling” duet that perfectly summarizes their characters’ conflicting worldviews.

Premiering on September 15, 1965, on CBS, Green Acres followed Oliver Wendell Douglas, a high-powered New York attorney who fulfills his dream of becoming a farmer, much to the chagrin of his glamorous socialite wife, Lisa. The song’s structure highlights this “fish-out-of-water” dynamic, alternating between Oliver’s love for the “countryside” and Lisa’s longing for “Park Avenue.”

The series, a spin-off from Petticoat Junction and part of the Paul Henning rural comedy universe, ran for six seasons and 170 episodes. Mizzy’s music used unique instrumentation—including his signature use of the bass harmonica—to create a quirky, surreal sound that matched the show’s increasingly absurdist humor. Even decades after the final episode aired on April 27, 1971, the theme remains one of the most parodied and beloved openings in TV history.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who composed the music for Green Acres?
The music was composed by Vic Mizzy. He was famous for requiring the actors to sing his themes whenever possible to add character and personality to the track.
Are the lead actors actually singing?
Yes! Eddie Albert and Eva Gabor performed the vocals. Gabor’s famous pronunciation of “Dahling” became a signature element of both the song and the series.
Is Green Acres connected to other shows?
Yes, it is set in the same universe as Petticoat Junction and The Beverly Hillbillies. Characters frequently crossed over between the shows, all centered around the town of Hooterville.
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