15 Timeless Photos of āI Dream of Jeannieā's Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman Through the Years
On the classic sitcom's 59th anniversary, take a look back at its charismatic stars and their long friendship
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Larry Hagman and Barbara Eden in 'I Dream of Jeannie'Nearly six decades since its Sept. 18, 1965, premiere, I Dream of Jeannie remains an indisputable television classic.
The beloved sitcom ran for five seasons on NBC, returning for two TV movies in 1985 and 1991, and centered on the foibles of handsome astronaut Tony Nelson (Larry Hagman) and Jeannie (Barbara Eden), the 2,000-year-old pink chiffon-clad genie who was devoted to him. Much of I Dream of Jeannie's appeal derived not only from Eden and Hagman's comedic chops, but from their undeniable onscreen chemistry.
On the show's 59th anniversary, fans may be wishing for a look back at photos of the two charismatic stars over the years. Well, your wish is our command ...
Poppin' Bottles
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Larry Hagman and Barbara Eden in a 1960s promo photo for 'I Dream of Jeannie'In I Dream of Jeannie's 1965 pilot, Larry Hagman's astronaut character crash lands on a desert island where he accidentally frees Barbara Eden's Jeannie from her bottle, seen here in a promo photo. Hilarity ensues.
Opposites Attract
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Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman in a 1960s promo photo for 'I Dream of Jeannie'Another promo photo of Eden and Hagman tells you everything you need to know about their characters: She's a whimsical beauty, he's a strait-laced heartthrob.
Dreamy Twosome
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Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman in 'I Dream of Jeannie' in the 1960sIn this photo from one I Dream of Jeannie episode, Eden and Hagman's characters ponder the mystery of each other. It's easy to see why fans tuned in every week to see the fresh-faced stars.
Where the Magic Happens
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Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman in 'I Dream of Jeannie' in the 1960sEven out of her pink genie getup, Eden's Jeannie made magical mischief for Hagman's Major Nelson.
May-December
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Larry Hagman and Barbara Eden in 'I Dream of Jeannie' in the 1960sHe's an upstanding U.S. Air Force astronaut. She's a 2,000-year-old mystical wish-granting being. This May-December romance could never work! Or could it ...
I Do
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Larry Hagman and Barbara Eden in 'I Dream of Jeannie' in 1969After four will-they-or-won't-they-filled years, Major Nelson and Jeannie finally tied the knot in a December 1969 episode.
Take the Cake
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Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman in 'I Dream of Jeannie' in 1969The characters' 1969 marriage was such a big deal, Eden and Hagman posed for several wedding-themed promo photos touting the episode.
Fly Me to the Moon
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Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman in 'I Dream of Jeannie' in 1969In another wedding-themed promo photo, Eden and Hagman took off for a honeymoon among the stars.
Sparks Fly
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Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman in a 1960s promo photo for 'I Dream of Jeannie'Eden and Hagman's chemistry was like fireworks on the small screen.
Just Like Old Times
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Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman in 1985After I Dream of Jeannie ended in May 1970, Hagman was unable to reprise his role in 1985's follow-up TV movie, I Dream of Jeannie...Fifteen Years Later. But he and Eden remained friendly, posing together that same year at a benefit in Los Angeles.
Together Again
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Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman in 'Dallas' in 1991While Hagman was again absent from the second I Dream of Jeannie TV movie in 1991, Eden joined him for a five-episode guest arc in his hit primetime soap Dallas that same year.
TV Land Veterans
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Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman in 2001By 2001, I Dream of Jeannie reruns had been a TV staple for decades, including on TV Land. Here, Eden and Hagman posed for a photo at the network's 5th anniversary celebration in New York City.
Best in Show
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Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman in 2004In 2004, Eden and Hagman re-teamed to present at the the 2nd annual TV Land Awards in Hollywood.
TV Royalty
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Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman in 2004The former costar cozied for a photo backstage at the 2004 TV Land Awards.
Lasting Love
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Larry Hagman and Barbara Eden in 2006In 2006, Hagman and Eden were once again costars, this time in several performances of playwright A.R. Gurney's Pulitzer Prize-nominated Love Letters. The duo also found time for a March 15 I Dream of Jeannie DVD signing in New York City.
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