"I Dream of Jeannie" (1965) TV series 1965-1970

Creator:

Sidney Sheldon

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

Release Date:

18 September 1965 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Family | Fantasy

Plot:

A United States astronaut finds his life vastly complicated when he stumbles on to a bottle containing a female genie.

Plot Keywords:

Bottle | Genie | Astronaut | Desert Island | Florida

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 2 wins & 1 nomination

US TV Schedule:

Wed. Feb. 10	3:00 PM	WGNAMER	Nobody Loves a Fat Astronaut	#4.22
Wed. Feb. 10	3:30 PM	WGNAMER	Around the Moon in 80 Blinks	#4.23

Cast

 (Series Cast Summary - 4 of 82)

Barbara Eden	...	Jeannie / ... (139 episodes, 1965-1970)
Larry Hagman	...	Major Anthony Nelson / ... (139 episodes, 1965-1970)
Bill Daily	...	Major Roger Healey / ... (129 episodes, 1965-1970)
Hayden Rorke	...	Dr. Alfred Bellows (127 episodes, 1965-1970)

Runtime:

Argentina:30 min | USA:30 min (139 episodes) | Chile:30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White (1965-1966) | Color (1966-1970)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Certification:

USA:TV-G | Australia:PG (some episodes) | Singapore:PG | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G

Filming Locations:

Columbia/Sunset Gower Studios - 1438 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

National Broadcasting Company (NBC)

Trivia:

In the middle of the first season, Tony and Roger were both promoted from the rank of captain to major.

Goofs:

Continuity: In one episode Jeannie's eyes are dilated after getting an exam. She is unable blink a jewelry shop out of Tony's office, but after saying she can't blink, she does.

Quotes:

Jeannie: Let me see now. A six letter word for rat. M-A-S-T-E-R.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in X: The Unheard Music (1986)

Soundtrack:

Theme song

The Greatest Sitcom Ever, Thee classic

I have enjoyed watching every episode of IDOJ several times. It was funny in the extreme. I can't imagine why Barbara Eden was only nominated for the Golden Globes award on this, she should have won. Her acting was flawless. For example her portrayal of a very different appearing and behaving sister was incredible. Her voice was not strident or high pitched. She appeared very genuine. The fun was in watching Jeannie use her powers to try to solve Major Nelson's problems only to have them get him into hot water. The mystery part was in how he could refuse to marry her for four years. Dr. and Amanda Bellows played the part of innocent but victimized bystanders just great. The last episode with the Chili was superbly funny.Why they ever cancelled this after only five years is beyond me. It should have gone on for another five years at least. This series, in my estimation will never be topped!!