I Dream Of Jeannie

I Dream of Jeannie

is a classic American fantasy sitcom that originally aired on NBC for five seasons from 1965 to 1970. Created by Sidney Sheldon, the show follows the adventures of U.S. astronaut Major Tony Nelson (played by Larry Hagman) after he discovers a bottle containing a beautiful, 2,000-year-old genie named Jeannie (played by Barbara Eden ) on a deserted South Pacific island. The series is beloved for its blend of supernatural high jinks, physical comedy, and the enduring romantic tension between its leads. Quick Facts

• Revivals: Two TV reunion movies in 1985 and 1991 (I Still Dream of Jeannie). A 1990s sitcom pilot (Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?) failed.
• Pop culture: Parodied in The Simpsons, Family Guy, Fairly OddParents (the character Poof).
• The "Jeannie blink": Actresses still mimic the signature head-tilt blink when pretending to do magic.
• NASA connection: Real astronauts reportedly enjoyed the show; a Jeannie bottle flew on a Space Shuttle mission in 1992.
• Barbara Eden’s memoir: Jeannie Out of the Bottle (2011) details the show’s making and her relationship with Hagman.

"Absolutely not!" Tony shouted, then corrected his volume. "I mean, it’s... very delicate. Old binding." I Dream of Jeannie

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139 episodes across 5 seasons. Season 1 was filmed in black and white (later colorized), while Seasons 2–5 were in color. I Dream of Jeannie is a classic American