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The series begins when Captain (later Major) Anthony "Tony" Nelson, an astronaut played by Larry Hagman , is stranded on a deserted island after his space capsule malfunctions during re-entry. He discovers a mysterious, weathered bottle and, upon opening it, releases a beautiful blonde genie named Jeannie, portrayed by Barbara Eden.

I Dream of Jeannie : A Magic Bottle of 1960s TV History Debuting on September 18, 1965, on NBC , I Dream of Jeannie became a cornerstone of the 1960s "fantasy sitcom" era. Created by Sidney Sheldon as a direct response to the success of ABC’s Bewitched , the series followed the whimsical, often chaotic relationship between an astronaut and a 2,000-year-old genie. Over five seasons and 139 episodes, the show blended space-age ambition with ancient mythology, leaving an indelible mark on American pop culture. The Story and Characters I Dream of Jeannie

Tony’s best friend and the only other human who knows Jeannie’s secret. The series begins when Captain (later Major) Anthony

A straight-laced Air Force officer who becomes the reluctant master of a genie. Created by Sidney Sheldon as a direct response