Tom Lester was the last surviving cast member of the classic sitcom “Green Acres.” He starred as Eb, the wisecracking farmhand for Mr. and Mrs. Douglas.
Details of Death: Died at the age of 81 from Parkinson’s disease.
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“Green Acres” star
Lester was working in local theater when he won the role of Eb Dawson, the wise guy farmhand for Mr. and Mrs. Douglas. He won the role since he was the only actor who could milk a cow. He was very close with actor Eddie Albert, who played Mr. Douglas. Lester also appeared as Eb on the related rural sitcoms “The Beverly Hillbillies” and “Petticoat Junction.” Typecast after “Green Acres,” he occasionally appeared in a movie or TV guest role and became a farmer and an evangelist.
What they said about him
A good man died today. His name is Tom Lester. Some of you knew him as Eb on Green Acres. I last spoke with Tom about 3 years ago. Even as a man in his late 70’s, Tom ran a few miles every day. pic.twitter.com/ySXAdw2S5Z
Sad news today Tom Lester: “Eb” of Green Acres has passed away. Mr. Lester, a Purcell High School biology teacher, 1962-1963, Purcell, OK. His smile was genuine just like his ❤️ for others. 1938-2020. 😢 RIP my friend! pic.twitter.com/ItO7x8gwvU
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