I Dream of Jeannie

1965-1970
5 seasons
NBC
Comedy, Family, Fantasy
TV-G

Captain Tony Nelson is an astronaut. While on a mission, he discovered a mysterious bottle. Opening it, he released Jeannie (a Genie) who was so overjoyed at her release she promised to serve Captain Nelson. Nelson is unsure what to make of Jeannie, especially given that his work is highly secret and his superiors tend to keep a close eye on him.

1965-1970
5 seasons
NBC
Comedy, Family, Fantasy
TV-G

The Biz: Television Takes Center Stage on CNN's The Sixties

If you were to put 1960s television on a psychiatrist's couch, it would be diagnosed as schizophrenic. Primetime was loaded with frothy, high-concept sitcoms, such as Gilligan's Island and I Dream of Jeannie, that became baby boomer favorites, while network news delivered grim images of the Vietnam War, social unrest, and assassinations.

Wed, May 28, 2014

The Biz: Television Takes Center Stage on CNN's The Sixties

Game Show Host Geoff Edwards Dies at 83

Game show host Geoff Edwards, who emceed such shows as Jackpot! and Treasure Hunt, has died, The Associated Press reports. He was 83.

Thu, Mar 6, 2014

Original Ironside Actor Don Mitchell Dead at 70

Don Mitchell, who co-starred in the original Ironside, died of natural causes on Dec. 8, the Los Angeles Times reports. He was 70. Mitchell played...

Wed, Dec 11, 2013

Original Ironside Actor Don Mitchell Dead at 70

Barbara Eden Still Stunning in I Dream of Jeannie Costume

Master, she's back! Barbara Eden once again donned her iconic I Dream of Jeannie costume Friday at the Life Ball in Vienna.

Mon, May 27, 2013

Barbara Eden Still Stunning in I Dream of Jeannie Costume

Ask Matt: Homeland, Dick Clark, Larry Hagman, Glee, Dexter and More

Send questions and comments to askmatt@tvguidemagazine.com and follow me on Twitter! Question: I've been a fan of Homeland since before the pilot even came out. I don't live a day without at least thinking about Homeland once. Even last week's episode, which was heavily criticized, coerced me to suspend my disbelief on some dangling plot devices due primarily to the deliciously long-awaited meeting of Carrie and her mortal enemy Abu Nazir. And yet, while this season has largely been about Brody's allegiances and double missions, the series for me has always been about Carrie Mathison and Claire Danes. Her character was developed in Season 1...

Mon, Dec 10, 2012

Ask Matt: Homeland, Dick Clark, Larry Hagman, Glee, Dexter and More

Dallas Star Larry Hagman Dead at 81

Larry Hagman, the television icon best known for playing J.R. Ewing on CBS' Dallas as well as TNT's current incarnation, died Friday, TVGuide.com has confirmed. He was 81. Hagman died of complications from...

Sat, Nov 24, 2012

Thanksgiving Weekend Marathon Roundup

If you're going to spend much of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend on the couch — after all, you'll have lots of food to digest -- there's plenty of TV to watch. Check out our marathon roundup: (All times are ET/PT and subject to change) Thursday, Nov. 25The Haunted (9 a.m.-8 p.m., Animal Planet)Millionaire Matchmaker (10 a.m.-6 p.m., Bravo)Mythbusters (9 a.m.-8 p.m., Discovery)

Wed, Nov 24, 2010

TV Guide Network Debuts Sex on TV

TV Guide Network is taking a look at the history of sex on the small screen in its two-part special Sex on TV. Gidget and I Dream of Jeannie pushed the envelope by showing off their stars in risqué-for-the-time bikinis; these days, shows like Desperate Housewives and Dancing with the Stars flaunt their stars nearly nude. The special will feature clips and commentary that discuss such monumental TV moments as the first same-sex kiss and the first bare bottom.

Mon, Jul 19, 2010

Barbara Eden to Appear on Army Wives

On Army Wives, Barbara Eden will once again be married to a man in uniform. As first reported in the Ausiello Report vodcast, the I Dream of Jeannie star will play Victoria Grayson on the Aug. 12 episode. Along with her husband General Hugh Grayson (Robert Forster), she arrives on post to check up on things. No belly buttons this time around. It doesnt hurt that the Lifetime shows creator Katherine Fugate happens to be Edens niece. Fugate also has plans for an old friend from the days she was a writer on Xena: Warrior Princess. I want to write a two-parter for Renee O'Connor (Xenas bosom buddy Gabrielle) for the second season, Fugate says. Weve stayed friends; she gave me my baby shower.  Reporting by Ileane Rudolph

Tue, Jun 26, 2007

WHO'LL SHOOT J.R.?

Bend It Like Beckham's Gurinder Chadha — who is already attached to helm an I Dream of Jeannie movie — is close to inking a deal to direct Jennifer Lopez, Luke Wilson, John Travolta and Shirley MacLaine in the big-screen Dallas. She would replace Robert Luketic, who dropped out due to "creative differences" (read: "J.Lo as Sue Ellen?! I'm Audi.").

Thu, Apr 6, 2006

There were episodes of I ...

Question: There were episodes of I Dream of Jeannie that featured an invisible dog that did not like Major Nelson. What was the dog's name and to whom did it belong?Answer: Once again I'm faced with a reader who doesn't need help but rather seeks to confound and vex me with a question he foolishly believes to be a stumper. Trifle not with my TV powers, mortal — you bark up the wrong tree. The I Dream of Jeannie dog's name was Djinn Djinn; he was only invisible part of the time; he belonged to Jeannie (Barbara Eden) and he didn't discriminate in terms of hatred. He despised all uniformed men since, Jeannie explained, the palace guards were unkind to him in past years. In his appearances on the show, the vicious little beast shredded many a pant leg and was once turned into a porcelain statue when one of Jeannie'

Thu, Feb 2, 2006

STILL DREAMIN' OF JEANNIE

Jessica Alba, who is back in theaters this weekend in Into the Blue, confirms that there are ongoing talks about her headlining a big-screen take on the TV classic I Dream of Jeannie. "I definitely have met a couple of times at Sony and we've talked about it, [but] the script is just not in the shape I would want it to be in if I was going to do it," the actress said this week at a press event. "I want to do the show; I want the charm of the show." As for who might play Major Nelson, Alba is mum but notes, "It needs to be a strong leading man who is funny and all the things you love about Larry Hagman." I believe Chris O'Donnell is free.

Fri, Sep 30, 2005

UP IN SMOKE

Jessica Alba folds her arms and blinks away reports that her next project will be a big-screen remake of I Dream of Jeannie, telling the New York Daily News that she actually has signed on to film The Wake, with Sigourney Weaver and Hayden Christensen. Too bad — just the thought of Alba saying "Yes, master" was giving many of her male fans a Major Nelson.

Tue, Aug 30, 2005