Ep 19. It's Human to Be Humane
- TV-NR
- February 1, 1967
- 25 min
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6.6 (93)
In the season 2 episode 19 of Green Acres, titled "It's Human to Be Humane," viewers are taken on a humorous and heartwarming journey with the residents of Hooterville.
At the start of the episode, Oliver and Lisa Douglas are hosting a charity event to raise money for the Hooterville animal shelter. As they attend to their guests, they learn that the shelter is heavily in debt and facing closure. Determined to save the shelter, Oliver and Lisa set out to find a way to raise more funds.
Their search leads them to a wealthy investor named Mr. Haney who agrees to donate a large sum of money, but with a catch. In exchange for his donation, Mr. Haney insists that the shelter also take in a group of exotic animals that he owns. Oliver and Lisa are hesitant, but seeing no other option, they agree.
The arrival of the exotic animals causes chaos in Hooterville, with the creatures getting loose and causing mayhem in the town. Meanwhile, Oliver and Lisa struggle to care for the unfamiliar animals, leading to hilarious mishaps and miscommunications.
As the chaos unfolds, the residents of Hooterville come together to help out and support the animal shelter. They organize a benefit concert, featuring local talent, to raise more funds and save the shelter. In the end, the concert is a success and the shelter is saved, with the exotic animals finding new homes elsewhere.
"It's Human to Be Humane" is a heartwarming episode that showcases the importance of community and compassion. The residents of Hooterville may be quirky and unconventional, but when it comes to helping those in need, they are always willing to lend a hand. Viewers can't help but be charmed by the antics of the animals and the residents of Hooterville alike.