King of Rock and Roll
The character Mr. Haney has rather interesting roots. Pat Buttram, AKA Mr. Haney, had met Elvis Presley’s manager, Colonel Tom Parker, on the set of the Roustabout, where Buttram had the role as the owner of a carnival. Just a year later and Buttram landed the part of Mr. Haney – he stated years later that he used Parker as the inspiration for the Green Acres crook.
King Of Rock And Roll
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So, Where Is It?
Just like The Simpsons and Springfield, viewers of Green Acres have no idea where Hooterville is. While Sommers once mentioned that they were on a farm in Greendale, New York, however Mr. Haney said Hooterville was some 300 miles from Chicago. Plus, the accents on the show were not consistent whatsoever.
So, Where Is It?
