Green Acres clips - Fourth Wall Credits

[@chrisarseneault5617]

How could anyone not love this show?

[@garymiles7305]

Good morning

[@garymiles7305]

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[@SashGirl34]

I brought the entire series on DVD.

[@tomm8095]

"Well, the names just stay on long enough for their mothers to see them" Brilliant show.

[@yooperlooper]

Still watch these reruns every night!! We need silliness in the world right now

[@leobrussel9471]

Thanks so much for putting this up. This was one of my favorite recurring gags on the show, and really served to surrealistically separate this program from all others. A brilliant and underrated comedy.

[@mattymattel5482]

Very CUTE!! Eva was so beautiful and adorable and Eddie Albert was so funny in this role. Perfect casting. I can't say enough good things about these two wonderful actors!!

[@jsdoggg96]

I loved Green Acres It is painful to watch now as all the actors are dead.

[@January.]

And Eddie Albert's great acting and attractiveness.

[@timothymensik4494]

The names just stay on long enough for their mothers to see them. Priceless

[@LordZontar]

My favourite is the one where Mr. Ziffel catches the director's credit trying to sneak away.

[@tarmaque]

@@LordZontar I wouldn't be a bit surprised if James Gunn stole his ending bit with Groot dancing and Drax from _Guardians of the Galaxy_ from that.

[@monica11760]

@@LordZontar I never saw that one, or the one mentioned above with Arnold. I hope I will one day!

[@urbanurchin5930]

@Timothy Mensik......that was the one that I actually got a chuckle from as well !

[@Cookefan59]

I could listen to Eva Gabor talk 24/7. 😍

[@moviefan99]

Even as Dutches from The Aristocats and Ms. Bianca from The Rescuers.

[@Paladin1873]

One of the funniest shows ever put on television. The casting was perfect.

[@lloydkline3265]

Very underrated TV series, love mr haney

[@christopherdunne7848]

This show kicked-behind.....and took NAMES!

[@benwallach6197]

Funnier than any current TV show. Mr Haney is a laugh riot

[@hawaii5-0bloopers6]

No. Ralph Monroe was kinda homely and unappealing as a character. And negative as a character. Very good casting outside of that though.

[@FlyingFiddler]

Nice picture of a Curtis Robin Colonel K

[@georgesabol459]

I think the best part of the irony from this show is, how he drives a Lincoln, but needs a tractor. Just one of many. This show is as funny & fresh as it was in 1965.

[@daveblock4061]

With the suicide doors.

[@sabrinamichellebelle5485]

An all time classic show. Not a single bad episode, honestly. I watched the reunion movie a few days ago here on KZbin and, while it wasn't quite as good as the show, it was still nice to see the cast reprise their roles. They'll never be another Green Acres.

[@January.]

*There will never be....

[@TheORIGINALBrentTheGent]

When I Met (Pastor) Tom (Lester) @ the BURBANK AIRPORT MARRIOTT Back in 2009 I TOLD Him that My FAVORITE "Eb Dawson" Moment was When He was "DOO DOOING" the GREEN ACRES Theme Song and Then "Lip_Sanced" with EVA GABOR's "DAHLIN I LOVE YOU BUT GIVE ME PARK AVENUE" ! Thanks, kayne, for Sharing !

[@kaynecomms]

You're welcome!

[@24sweetroller7]

I forgot how funny this show was when they did the opening credits and the stars' reactions to them! Not every sitcom did this, and it sure made Green Acres stand out from the rest of the shows. Thanks to the folks who thought of this idea in the first place.

[@rmhartman]

not every sitcom did this? I dare you to find me one other!

[@artistjoh]

Probably the only show that ever used the credits as a character in the story.

[@DannybFlat01]

Considering the year that was cutting edge! Maybe not then but I thinks could today

[@donnawilcock5774]

Clever!

[@johnverge4693]

@@donnawilcock5774 Only CBS

[@144wychwood]

HAHAHAHAHA! I remember few of these 4th wall credits things but didn't realize there was that many. What a funny show this was.

[@January.]

*a few of these...

[@davidshapera7019]

Vic Mizzy was a genius for the music. Unique, catchy, and forever.

[@brianarbenz1329]

He also did the music for a few light comedy movies, including Don Knots’ The Reluctant Astronaut.

[@January.]

And The Addams Family show

[@mH8675309]

@@brianarbenz1329 shakiest gun in the west too - it sounded very similar to this

[@intercommerce]

Don't forget the stirring music everyone else heard whenever Oliver made his speeches about the American Farmer...

[@Ernie_Centofanti]

With the patriotic-sounding fife playing!

[@kevinbyrne4538]

And the seeds "shoosting" out of the ground (as Eva would say).

[@tylerzorn6152]

I continue to watch this and I constantly am amused and laugh out loud will never see this kind of Ingenuity comedy and genius ever again God I miss those days so much

[@StephenKershaw1]

I bet black people didn’t miss those times when they were denied their civil rights

[@tylerzorn6152]

Yeah, today is much better now they can burn down every town,steal everything in sight, and never spend a day in jail. And don't forget that reparations.

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

Pure genius. And Eva was absolutely gorgeous with her hair down.

[@bobbyhamblen2338]

smokin.

[@January.]

It was a wig.

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

@@January. so

[@billmalec]

She's gorgeous no matter what.

[@Apollo_Blaze]

Who here remembers when the picture would go crazy and roll and you had to turn a little knob for it to stop?...hahahaha....I just saw it here and made me remember...fun times with old television sets...LOL

[@Andrew-13579]

The days of analog signals and vacuum tubes.

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

The vertical stabilizer

[@vjg1526]

Who remembers wrapping foil around the rabbit ears?

[@Apollo_Blaze]

@@vjg1526 I remember, we did that...I sure miss those times so much

[@viewer797]

OMG, this show is in a class by itself and I can add nothing to the numerous compliments listed here, except to say this; enjoy this progenitor of the Bob Newhart show, the Newhart Show, the Simpsons, Friends and so many others. It would not have been possible without the talents of this wonderful compilation of writers, director and that INCREDIBLE cast; What a Blessing and What a Show!

[@kendallrivers1119]

Not a fan of the grossly overrated Friends but agree with the rest and I also feel Green Acres even inspired brilliant comedy Night Court as well.

[@malirabbit6228]

Genius! I have always wondered who came up this this idea. Genius!

[@fas1242]

The best opening song and most creative opening credits plus the beautiful Eva Gabor made this a can’t miss watching every week. Eddie Albert and the rest of the cast were great too.

[@michaelklein5242]

It was a very humorous show, quite clever and with touches of surreal comedy like the above--and this in an era where almost all sitcoms were terribly bland. My favorite from this clip is Mr. Ziffel (I loved that character) catches the credit titles zooming around behind him. I notice these sequences are all in chronological order. Thanks for compiling this!

[@moonspots01]

This show was pure genius!

[@karlsonkab51]

a miracle of a show and looks absolutely stunning on the restored DVD box sets

[@gingerelvira6587]

Eb Dawson just died last week. Thanks for the laughs. Tom

[@stevenzimmerman4057]

Green Acres was definitely outstanding! So many inside jokes,,,and great casting as well!

[@kevinhealey6540]

Eddie Albert joined the military after he had found success as an actor. In World War 2, he had saved several lives at the risk of his own. He enlisted in the Navy in 1942 and was discharged a short year later so that he would be able to accept an officer position in the Naval Reserve. During the Battle of Tarawa, Albert earned a Bronze Star with Combat "V". He fought in the first wave of combat that lasted for three days. After most of the shooting was over, he was sent back to the site of the battle to salvage any equipment he could find. Because of coral reefs in the area, Marines weren't able to land directly on the beach and had to get off their boats 500 yards from shore. Enemy combatants started picking them off, and soon the waters were filled with over 100 wounded and many more dead. Albert disregarded his mission to grab equipment and began pulling marines to safety. He took 47 in total, and oversaw the rescue of 30 more.

[@maryannedelaney]

Kevin Healey I love hearing stories like this. Elvis, Jimmy Stewart, and some other great actors who left their acting career, to serve our country. Don’t hear too many of those stories today. Thank you. I always liked Eddie Albert.

[@kevinhealey6540]

@profnasty It's fine Americans like yourself that make this country great.

[@kritikitti3868]

Those were the days when GOD blessed America. Read Romans 1.

[@kevinhealey6540]

@@kritikitti3868 Sir, I disagree with you slightly. God has never left America. I'll try to explain. If anyone asks Jesus to come into his or heart, he will come. It will be felt immediately. But it will cease to continue if one does not stay with him. It's an "either or" situation.

[@AuroraFinesse-is9vg]

Kevin, Thank you for this wonderful information. W, 03/10/2021

[@seansherrod8725]

BRAVO, STANDING OVATION!!! EXCELLENT POST! These use to ALWAYS make me crack up… and thanks to YOU they still DO!

[@January.]

*used to

[@SpideyVids]

I was a young child when this show first aired so this has brought back some good memories for me.

[@Tristinfate]

The best was Alf and Ralph Monroe and Oliver saying "they're not supposed to get credit"

[@timothymensik4494]

When they reacted to the names on screen it always made me laugh.

[@JamieSmith-fz2mz]

I just listened to that theme song for 10 minutes and didn't seem to care.

[@luisreyes1963]

The 3 funniest fourth wall breaks to me are: the credits running away from Mr. Ziffel, the names on the breakfast items & the ones on Mr. Drucker's newspaper.

[@tomkat5626]

The cast looked like they had a lot of fun doing this show. They were probably in mourning when it was cancelled. TV was never the same again when shows like ''All In The Family'' started.

[@luisreyes1963]

A pity that after the "Rural Purge" CBS with their far-left programs might as well been called COMRADES BROADCASTING SOCIALISM. 🤐

[@kathleenmorosko7143]

Love, Love, Love this show.

[@johnstucko2740]

Actually, that was very clever of the writers!

[@loge10]

Brilliant - as was the whole series. I should add that you did a great job in the segues and how you ended it. Well done!

[@testodude]

Green Acres is an extremely underrated show. It was hilarious.

[@tylerzorn6152]

In april 2021 we this kind of comedy more than ever. We will never see this kind of comedy ever again....BUT WE NEED THIS MORE THAN EVER. I was super lucky to have grown up in this time, god bless that show !!!!

[@phaedrabacker2004]

I play the Green Acres song on the jukebox. People look at me like I'm nuts.

[@davidpar2]

There was another one that featured Arnold watching tv at the beginning of an episode. When the program was over, the credits rolled on the screen, and he watched them. Then a lady’s voice came on when the Filmways logo would have come on, but instead it said “Finkways” and she said “this here’s been a Finkways presentation, y’all”

[@luisreyes1963]

That was Eva Gabor signing off.

[@00bikeboy]

It's a shame the younger generations never got to experience this wonderful show.

[@STho205]

Sometimes you just need farce to unwind in the evening. TV often takes itself far too seriously.

[@spectrum7virkeytroni]

Yes, I remember it was on at 9 pm -- right after the Beverly Hillbillies. It was a great combo to watch in the evening before going to bed. (9:30 was my bedtime when I was a kid)

[@jpedini]

This is awesome!!! Such a trippy show! I always find myself thinking of Lisa Douglas and the "executive producer" and "written by" hotcakes and there they are! I used to love this show as a kid but really began to appreciate it after I was in college in the late '70's where, after doing my necessary homework of course, I would do a few bong hits and absolutely crack up over this show. It was on weeknights in the Boston area back-to-back with Beverly Hillbillies at 9 and 9:30.

[@tilesetter1953]

she looks great with her hair down!

[@wn8022]

I said the same thing ! She was a beautiful wonderful woman.

[@michellepost5232]

This show is 1000% better than ANY show made after 1990 on up to nowdays!! This show was hilarious, and no cast member was annoying or tiresome.

[@January.]

Absolutely AGREE with every word. I don't like most movies after 1990 either.

[@crt5300]

This has been a Filmways presentation dah-ling!!!!

[@jackkircher1755]

When "Ellie Mae" says this line at the end of "The Beverly Hillbillies," I always add the "dah-ling" part myself

[@johnmunk5067]

@@jackkircher1755 I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE??? I thought I made that up! I always thought she should have said it only in her hillbilly voice with the accent on dar'lin (hillbilly for dah-ling).

[@luisreyes1963]

There's an urban legend about an episode of The Addams Family in which their FILMWAYS sign-off was voiced by Ted Cassidy.

[@24sweetroller7]

@@luisreyes1963 Sometimes, just for fun, I impersonate both Morticia and Gomez for the Filmways sign-off. Morticia: C'est un presentation de Filmways. Gomez: Oooh Tish! More French!! More French!!

[@KCOliver1960]

@@luisreyes1963 It's not an urban legend, it does exist.

[@Apollo_Blaze]

hahahaha this is hilarious!! All these actors were brilliant... I loved the show when I was a kid : )

[@mgrella63]

I still LOVE this show and I thought it was Brilliant the way they worked the "names " in Very Funny!!

[@barryo9065]

Lisa was Gorgeous. WOW

[@testodude]

and she was 46 when the show started. Stunner.

[@STho205]

In the morning scene with the rooster. Absolutely beautiful.

[@artamussumatra6286]

Barry O 💯 % agree! 😍

[@DRIVEIN101]

She was a true dahling

[@PhilipReeder]

@@STho205 AGREED! BREATHTAKING!

[@zareonx7959]

This show was genius ... I don't care who disagrees!

[@johnmunk5067]

Oliver: Lisa, is Ebb back there? Lisa (knows where he is): No he isn't. Oliver: Do you know where he is? Lisa: Yes, I do. (walks away) and CBS cancelled this program because it was a rural comedy, no other reason. Shame on CBS!

[@shadowstarz3651]

They canceled every show that had a tree!

[@tarmaque]

The 70's were weird, but also, TV culture was changing. It was replaced by equally good but very different shows on CBS like _All in the Family._ However, _Gunsmoke_ lasted another four years. It's just that CBS was distancing themselves from "Hillbilly comedy" at the time. Which made sense to anyone who'd lived through the era. The times they were a changing.

[@melshorse]

an inside joke that ages vey well.

[@RonWylie-gk5lc]

This was a truly great TV show, I watched it with my Dad on TV in the UK, American comedy tv shows were so great then, slick and professional like this, I cant ever remember seeing these, thank you poster, it just goes to show how confident they all were on the love of the fans. How beautiful Mz Gabor was, I really only took notice when I was much much older and had kids of my own and being stupid just saw her as someone who was trying to stay good looking far beyond her years but I was of course quite wrong, a fantastic actor who could handle any role, I hope I can buy this show online

[@DeadRaymanWalking]

The one with Eb mouthing Eva Gabor's "Darling I love you, but give me park avenue!" line was humorous. Still has me laughing after all these years! RIP Tom Lester (Eb Dawson) and all the cast members of Green Acres! My island in my Animal Crossing: New Horizons was named GreenAcres after this show to honor Tom Lester along with the many other Green Acres cast members who have sadly passed.

[@SaucyWench7]

Thank you so much for putting these together. Totally forgot about this and didn't realize there were so many, like somebody else mentioned.

[@mrfloxin]

I did really enjoyed the video. I was laughing all the though the video. Thank you so much for putting this on KZbin. It made my day that much good.

[@January.]

*enjoy the video *all through *that much better

[@mrfloxin]

@@January. Thank you for your comment. You have a nice day anyway for sure!

[@jafofubar3793]

TV in the early days was some of the best programming that will ever be

[@DittoMike1]

This is priceless....I never noticed this.....love this posting...thank you. @Larry Lee Moniz, you are right, this show is much more clever than they ever received credit!

[@lordseelenfresserdemonking1168]

That's why I loved this show

[@Kirke182]

Need one of people hearing the fife during one of Oliver's speeches.

[@intercommerce]

Yes the glories of the American Farmer

[@klandersen42]

Been so long since I've seen one of these episodes I forgot about that. Of course I was a little kid at the time and it probably went over my head.

[@ajankowski2]

I always laughed when they did this in the show. Awesome clip putting all these together! Thanks for the laughs ...

[@Matt571]

Green Acres was a classic and ahead of its time. I love the off the wall humour and I can't believe the last three seasons have only had a DVD release in the last 18 months. I love the episode with Mr Fred the horse, a brilliant Mr Ed spoof. I can't understand why it took so long for Seasons 4,5, and 6 to come out on DVD when crappy shows like The Brady Bunch were released in full years ago.

[@jarodnole4618]

How did such a non clever unoriginal show like the Brady bunch even get popular?

[@Kirke182]

Eddie Albert was offered the role of Wilbur in "Mr. Ed" but he turned it down. He also turned down the role of Steve Douglas in "My Three Sons."

[@rtususian]

@@jarodnole4618 Well if it'll make you happy, when the Brady Bunch originally aired between 1969 and 1974, it never cracked the top 20 in ratings. LOL

[@johnmunk5067]

@@Kirke182 Both wise decisions.

[@AuroraFinesse-is9vg]

@@johnmunk5067 He played that peddler-guy in "Music Man." Did a good job in that musical with his opposite, Gloria Graham, (who also played Violet Bic in "It's a Wonderful Life" with Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed.) W, 03/10/2021

[@thedolphin5428]

"The names only stay on long enough for their mothers to see them". 😂

[@dougmarlow9466]

Geniusly beautiful.

[@hearttoheart4me]

I always watch this when I have had an off day. Makes me laugh especially the last one.......well actually all of them make me laugh. Well not laugh, maybe snicker........NO laugh.

[@davidhall2197]

Your post is up here for 9 months and nobody got the inside joke. I got it, heart. Someone noticed your humor.

[@donnawilcock5774]

Didn't you just love Hank Kimball?

[@kritikitti3868]

Crazy, silly FUN. Watched it just to see Arnold da piggie. Hard to get that song out of my head😄😻💕

[@KB4QAA]

A show that didn't take itself too seriuosly!

[@jamestilmon5742]

I watch this show from the time it appeared until it went off the air it would always be my favorite show

[@ChadQuick270W]

I’ve always loved these so much! Thanks for collecting them all together 😎 I also remember one where the names were written on a wall after some jewel thieves dumped their loot in the cereal bin 😂

[@jehobden]

Yes, I remember that too. Al Molinaro played one of the thieves.

[@kaynecomms]

Glad you like them!

[@jomac2046]

Arnold Ziffel saw the names quite often but he didn't let on.

[@PhilipReeder]

Arnold was the smartest one on the show!

[@timothymensik4494]

Of course he always watches the TV so he knew what to look out for

[@deesplaylists6941]

I sooooooooo miss this show something fearce.

[@kendallrivers1119]

You don't have to it's on METV every weeknight at 9 to 10.

[@scotpederson5932]

1 of the greatest running Gags on a Comedy show of All Time.

[@daskritterhaus5491]

funniest thing l remember about the show was the telephone at the top of the pole. it symbolized the wackiness and gentle humour. brilliant stuff.

[@thomasthomas2418]

I always enjoyed it when Lisa would get jealous over other women and Oliver would tease her about it and she just got madder! Eddie and Eva, we miss you.

[@psalm37v4]

I always loved it when they broke the fourth wall. Adds to the show's hilarity

[@tilesetter1953]

why is it called 4th wall????

[@hearttoheart4me]

@@tilesetter1953Three walls in the show and the 4th wall is the audience watching that the characters are not supposed to recognize.

[@ianrushworth6239]

Sets are generally made with a wall on the left, a wall on the right and a wall at the back. We, the TV or (or if a live sitcom) studio audience are sitting where the final fourth wall would be. Hence when addressing the camera or audience the performer is addressing the unseen fourth wall which is where the expression originates

[@brendarayford6304]

I love this show. Watched it as a kid and watch it now. Great and classic. This was when tv was a treat to watch. No nudity, cursing etc. Just perfect acting. ❤❤

[@_PURAVIDA]

I had no idea these existed! 😅

[@kensellar]

It's funny that no other show did this as far as I know. And TV has always been one for stealing ideas from other shows. This is great!

[@MicheleSchick]

Their relationship is just wonderful. I think Eddie Albert is so funny and handsome.

[@the4seasons4ever]

Seems like Green acres were the kings of the fourth wall breaking.I knew they did it a little bit but I didn't realize it was that many times and I'm sure that's quite a few that were left out

[@cindyrogers5802]

Just love it all.Good show as alway.

[@glevito]

Fantastic job compiling this!

[@kaynecomms]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Voodoomaria]

This was the thing that set Green Acres apart from the other Rural comedies. Their comedy was a little more self aware.

[@frankieclayton9303]

Love this tv show

[@briardan9226]

My dog is named Oliver. I often find myself hollaring for him and calling him Ollie-va like Eva Gabor said it. LOL

[@FerrellKatz]

Paul Henning was a television genius. They don't make 'em like this no more. Alvy Moore, who played Hank Kimball, was the president of my mother's high school class...Wiley High School 1941, Terre Haute, In.

[@ClassicAustralianTV]

As I understand it Paul Henning did not actually have much to do with the series. The genius is more with the main writers, Jay Sommers and Dick Chevillat

[@FerrellKatz]

You're correct...Henning was a producer who spawned successful shows, but those writers were the best. Thank you!@@ClassicAustralianTV

[@rkjk62]

Didn't realize how much they did with the titles...

[@LordZontar]

"Hold on, we better wait. Nobody's gonna pay attention to us while the names are on."

[@HerrEllsworth]

According to the late Melody Patterson who guest starred on this show, the cast was wonderful, particularly Eva Gabor and Eddie Albert. However, she was amazed they used cue cards.

[@btqy]

It was common practice back then.

[@rtususian]

@@btqy I hated it when Lucy resorted to cue cards in the 1960s, it ruined the believability of the plot. You see their eyes looking past the actor they are speaking to.

[@AuroraFinesse-is9vg]

Melody Patterson -- "F-Troop." Wasn't she "Miss Jane?" -- who could shoot? W, 03/10/2021

[@kurtsnyder4752]

@@AuroraFinesse-is9vg Yep, and just like her character looked older, er, umm, more mature than she was in real life. I"m working on a fanfic and guess who Buffy The Vampire Slayer's great great maternal paternal grand mother is.

[@MartheevManor]

I'm glad someone linked me to this on Facebook today. I have a new favorite thing. :)

[@keithbartholomew2990]

I'd forgotten how gorgeous Eva Gabor was. Wow! She's dreamy

[@bluestarlighting29]

One funny tv show, the Names; keep pop up few times on each show, got thanks them for all hard work never get much make then. Truly find this very interesting tv show. Oliver and Lisa . On Farm. God bless both them. Lots folks enjoy classic tv show not much junk on Tv now days.

[@tdw5933]

Eva, sweet as a sugarcube.

[@artamussumatra6286]

Agreed, pure charm, and charisma! 😁👍

[@videogeekin]

“ The show was kind of written in an altered reality...Lisa was ‘childlike’ and Oliver was always acting like he was in an unbelievable dream.”

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

It was anything but a hayseed hillbilly sitcom.

[@alanhumphrey4198]

Green Acres is the place to be...farm living is the life for me...

[@Ratboy2004]

Have you been sniffing your paprika again!? LOL

[@Marcel_Audubon]

What a clever running gag

[@jehobden]

It's strange that Oliver also saw the names in the 2nd clip, since he was usually oblivious to the credits that usually only Lisa saw. I'd never seen the "Carpentry by Alf & Ralph Monroe" credit before. Again this is another one where Oliver joined in the fun of seeing a credit. I'd also never seen that last clip w/ the credits at the end. By union rules, the Director credit appeared first rather than last, as the Director is always credited last at the beginning of a program or first at the end of a program, so the Director is always credited closest to the body of the program.

[@BegoneJonah]

Agreed. The usual thing was to have Oliver the only sane person in the story.

[@shadowstarz3651]

@@BegoneJonahOr he may actually be the crazy one. ;)

[@lucylucky8028]

I always look for those.