The Albert family timeline spans nearly a century of major American media, political, and cultural shifts. The following breakdown illustrates the contrasting paths taken by family members across several decades:
| Year / Period | Family Milestone | Significance to Maria & the Estate |
|---|---|---|
| 1945, 1946 | Eddie Albert marries Margo; acquires Pacific Palisades property. | Establishes the organic compound that served as Maria's childhood home. |
| 1965, 1971 | Green Acres airs on CBS, making Eddie an international television star. | Intensifies media interest around the family; Maria stays deliberately private. |
| 1985 | Margo Albert passes away from brain cancer at age 68. | The family rallies around Plaza de la Raza; Maria helps manage domestic affairs. |
| 1995, 2005 | Eddie Albert diagnosed with Alzheimer’s; receives full-time home care. | Maria and Edward coordinate medical care at home until Eddie's death at 99. |
| 2006 | Edward Albert passes away from lung cancer at age 55. | Leaves Maria as the primary surviving link to her parents’ direct household. |
| 2017, 2018 | The historic 0.8-acre Palisades estate lists for $19.5 million. | Marks the final property transition of the historic mid-century compound. |
