Do you remember the first time you saw Jeannie blink? That little nod of the head, the crossed arms, the soft chime, and suddenly, anything was possible. For millions of us who grew up watching I Dream of Jeannie, Barbara Eden was pure magic.
More than 60 years after the show first aired, that magic has not worn off. And Eden herself is still talking about it.
In recent years, Eden has been opening up about behind-the-scenes details that fans never knew during the show’s original run. And some of them are genuinely surprising.
Here is one that might make you look at those early episodes differently. I Dream of Jeannie originally aired in black and white before later switching to color. Eden believes her own pregnancy may have influenced that decision.
It is the kind of detail you would never have guessed, sitting in your living room back in 1965. The show felt so polished, so effortless. Turns out there was a lot more going on behind the camera.
I Dream of Jeannie turned Barbara Eden into a household name and gave us one of the most recognizable characters of the entire decade. It remains one of the most beloved fantasy sitcoms in television history.
More than six decades later, Eden is still the keeper of those memories. And she is still sharing them. Some things never go out of style.