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Lawyer Oliver from New York City Moved to country farm run down then pretty Wife Liza, a city girl Name the year-old pet pig Pearl, Tossing dishes away, was quite bitty 4/4/2022 On A Lim Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Joseph May Green Acres Named for Oliver Wendell Holmes, he makes the rash decision to leave his successful law practice and pursue his lifelong dream of being a farmer, despite having no real-world knowledge or experience, as evidenced by him doing farm chores while wearing a three-piece suit Lisa Douglas living with her father, the deposed King of Hungary. Pampered by her wealthy family, her skewed world view and domestic ignorance provide fertile ground for recurring gags.

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Date: 5/1/2022 1:10:00 PM
I sure do remember THIS old show. Way to go in the contest, Eve. I enjoyed this blast from the past.
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Date: 4/30/2022 8:45:00 AM
Excellent, congratulations on your win Eve! Blessings
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Date: 4/30/2022 8:23:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. What a fun write and TV show. Love Both. Have a blessed day/weekend with your win...............
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Date: 4/30/2022 6:26:00 AM
Love the theme song, Congrats on your win Eve, Very nicely penned
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Date: 4/6/2022 8:55:00 PM
Ava Gabor had to put on makeup 'fore she went to the store... lol. Good ole 'Green Acres,' just down the road from 'Petticoat Junction.'
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Date: 4/5/2022 11:26:00 AM
Green Acres! I loved that show!
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Date: 4/5/2022 1:48:00 AM
Cute limerick Eve.
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Date: 4/4/2022 3:20:00 PM
Indeed so clever, Eve. love it.
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Date: 4/4/2022 11:18:00 AM
Good luck on this clever entry Pangie
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