Only knew him from Green Acres

[Auld Phart]

Tom Lester, ‘Green Acres’ Star, Dies at 81

Tom Lester, the actor known for the 1960s television series “Green Acres,” has died. He was 81.Lester was in Nashville Monday at the home of his fiancee, Jackie, at this time of his death, which was due to complications from Parkinson’s disease, according to TMZ.He played the wide-eyed, friendly...

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But he was the perfect actor for that part.

 

[MarathonMike]

Green Acres was a classic and Eb was a big part of the show. RIP

 

[sealybobo]

Tom Lester, ‘Green Acres’ Star, Dies at 81

Tom Lester, the actor known for the 1960s television series “Green Acres,” has died. He was 81.Lester was in Nashville Monday at the home of his fiancee, Jackie, at this time of his death, which was due to complications from Parkinson’s disease, according to TMZ.He played the wide-eyed, friendly...

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But he was the perfect actor for that part.

I’ve seen him in some old movies before green acres. Do you know that back then a really successful role on a really successful tv show could kill your career after the show ends. It’s hard to take GillIran seriously in any other role.

He was old and probably rich enough to be able to retire When the show ended. And when I say retire I mean sit at hone waiting for your agent to call with a good opportunity. If they never call you just say you retired but like Betty White you never really retire

 

[Auld Phart]

Tom Lester, ‘Green Acres’ Star, Dies at 81

Tom Lester, the actor known for the 1960s television series “Green Acres,” has died. He was 81.Lester was in Nashville Monday at the home of his fiancee, Jackie, at this time of his death, which was due to complications from Parkinson’s disease, according to TMZ.He played the wide-eyed, friendly...

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But he was the perfect actor for that part.

I’ve seen him in some old movies before green acres. Do you know that back then a really successful role on a really successful tv show could kill your career after the show ends. It’s hard to take GillIran seriously in any other role.

He was old and probably rich enough to be able to retire When the show ended. And when I say retire I mean sit at hone waiting for your agent to call with a good opportunity. If they never call you just say you retired but like Betty White you never really retire

Max Baer Jr had a similar problem.

They only wanted him for Jethro roles, so he went into directing and producing.

Rarely showed up in front of the camera after the Hillbillies ended