Oliver Wendell Douglas
| Oliver Wendell Douglas | |
|---|---|
| Green Acres character | |
| Created by | Paul Henning |
| Portrayed by | Eddie Albert |
| In-universe information | |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Spouse | Lisa 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.