Ep 7. The Good Old Days

Oliver and Lisa are feeling nostalgic in second season episode seven of Green Acres, "The Good Old Days." The couple reminisces about their past experiences in their respective hometowns and decide to host a county fair in Hooterville to relive some of those memories.

Oliver is eager to showcase his green thumb and agricultural skills, while Lisa is excited to bake pies and enter them into fair competitions. Despite their initial eagerness, the couple soon realizes that their visions for a classic county fair are not going to be easily achieved in Hooterville.

As they try to enlist the town's support and participation, they run into hurdles such as the local blacksmith refusing to make horseshoes for the fair's pony rides and the inability to find any cows to display - a crucial part of any county fair. The residents of Hooterville scoff at Oliver and Lisa's ideas for a traditional fair, insisting that they must adapt to the quirks and peculiarities of their small town.

Despite these setbacks, Oliver and Lisa push ahead with their plans for the fair. They manage to convince Mr. Haney to act as the judge for the pie contest, and they even convince Eb to dress up as a cow for the fair's livestock display. Their biggest challenge, however, is obtaining a midway for the fair's carnival rides.

Oliver believes that a carnival is not complete without a midway, but they soon learn that the only available carnival is one that was used during the Civil War. The couple ultimately decides to give the carnival a shot, even though they know that the outdated rides may not be up to par with modern safety standards.

Despite the challenges faced while planning the fair, the event ultimately proves to be a success. The townspeople of Hooterville embrace the couple's nontraditional fair and enjoy the good old days in their own unique way.

Overall, "The Good Old Days" is a charming episode that highlights the unique challenges that Oliver and Lisa face while trying to maintain their traditional way of life in a peculiar town. The episode is a lighthearted and entertaining look at the importance of adapting to new situations while still preserving one's personal traditions and values.