The theme song for the classic CBS sitcom Green Acres (1965–1971) was written by composer Vic Mizzy, the same talent behind the iconic Addams Family theme. Performed as a lively duet by the show’s stars, Eddie Albert and Eva Gabor, it perfectly captures the central conflict of a sophisticated New York couple adjusting to rural farm life.
The song opens with Albert’s character Oliver enthusiastically praising “farm livin’” and the countryside, only for Gabor’s Lisa to counter with her preference for Manhattan penthouses and Park Avenue. Their rapid-fire exchange (“The chores!” / “The stores!” / “Fresh air!” / “Times Square!”) ends with the couple declaring “Green Acres, we are there!”
- Composed by Vic Mizzy
- Sung by Eddie Albert and Eva Gabor
- Premiered with the series on September 15, 1965
- Remains one of television’s most recognizable and catchy theme songs
This witty, narrative-driven tune continues to stand out as a masterful example of how a sitcom theme can fully set the stage in under a minute.