Green Acres: Season 6, Episode 5

Oliver Goes Broke (20 Oct. 1970)

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After saying goodbye to Lori at the airport, a distraught Lisa seeks a job to fill her days. Gossip Haney spots her in line at the County Welfare Office and assumes she's there for the free... See full summary »

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After saying goodbye to Lori at the airport, a distraught Lisa seeks a job to fill her days. Gossip Haney spots her in line at the County Welfare Office and assumes she's there for the free soup. Soon, Hooterville's convinced Oliver has squandered all his money and sent his wife out to find a job. Eb pawns Oliver's car for cash and the locals bring food. Written by Jay Phelps <jaynashvil@aol.com>

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The Trans Pixley Airlines is showing a "new" film on it's flight - Tom Mix in "Apache Pass." Mix's last film was in 1935. See more »

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Eb Dawson: [giving a Oliver a pep talk] Mr. Douglas, it's not a crime to lose all your money. It's just stupid.
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