Oliver Wendell Douglas is a fictional character from the American television series Green Acres, which aired from 1965 to 1971. He is portrayed by actor Eddie Albert and is a successful New York City attorney who decides to leave the city life behind to become a farmer in the rural town of Hooterville. In the show, Oliver's character often finds himself in humorous situations as he navigates the challenges of country living, contrasting with the quirky residents of Hooterville, including his wife, Lisa Douglas, played by Eva Gabor. His idealism and determination to succeed as a farmer provide much of the series' comedic conflict.