Eva Gabor would bring sandwiches to the set of Green Acres to feed Eddie Albert

Gabor brought cold beef, chicken or pastrami sandwiches for her television husband.

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Eva Gabor was known for being one of the most glamorous women in Hollywood. She was a style icon that caught the attention of everyone in the room. Gabor inspired many actresses and even started a wig business to help women feel more confident about themselves.

Beyond the looks and effortless use of "darling," the actress had a full heart, showing love and support to others while acting as a mother to her television husband, Eddie Albert. Gabor portrayed Lisa Douglas on Green Acres, the wife of Oliver Wendell Douglas, who had to create a new life in a rural area after living a life of luxury in the city.

In a joint interview with her sister Zsa Zsa Gabor, Eva revealed that she would bring a variety of sandwiches for Albert to eat on the set of Green Acres. The interview with Fort Lauderdale News in 1966 stated Eva, "babies Eddie Albert (her TV husband) like a mother, brings him cold beef, chicken or pastrami sandwiches (most of which she eats herself), and in general clucks over the whole Green Acres cast like a mother hen."

Gabor treated everyone with respect, no matter what status they held. According to the article, she even sold her home in Hollywood to a woman with cancer who only had a short time to live.

At the time, Gabor wasn't aware of the buyer's health, but when she found out, the actress made it her mission to help somehow.

She lowered the price of her home and added some of her rare antique furniture. Her agents were against the decision and even told her that she was a bad businesswoman. Yet, for Gabor, everything wasn't about business and making money.

She said, "It makes me feel good. Maybe it'll make her feel good too."

Eva Gabor was selfless, and she touched the hearts of many worldwide.


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CoreyC 21 months ago
Eva most likely knew a great Hungarian Delicatessen.
Klink 21 months ago
Hope she brought them for Arnold
Coldnorth Klink 20 months ago
Not pork roast tho.
tootsieg 21 months ago
The kraft services back in the 60’s could of been something like cigarettes, coffee and pastries. Eva was so nice to bring sandwiches.
Mblack tootsieg 21 months ago
Ham sandwiches?
Mblack 21 months ago
Apparently the kraft services on the set were not up to par. Eddie would start crying, so Eva broight him sandwiches.
Andybandit 21 months ago
That was very nice of her to make Eddie sandwiches.
MrsPhilHarris 21 months ago
She was Great on Green Acres. She had a real flare for comedy.
BrittReid 21 months ago
Eva was a beautiful class act all the way.
LoveMETV22 21 months ago
What no Hotscakes, or Fried Oatmeal, or Toast from the Oven. I'm sure there are plenty of others from a Master Chef Like Eva (Lisa). LOL.😄😄
cperrynaples LoveMETV22 21 months ago
Yes, hopefully Eva was better as food prep than Lisa...LOL!
LoveMETV22 cperrynaples 21 months ago
Yes, for Eddie Albert's well-being we would hope so....LOL!
Coldnorth LoveMETV22 20 months ago
That’s the reason Oliver could cry so easily. I’m sure those hotscakes aren’t easy to digest
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