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I Dream Of Jeannie

The Complete 1st Season DVD

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I Dream Of Jeannie
70
9.5 User Score:

Generally favorable reviews

Based on 5 critic reviews
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Based on 4 votes
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Show Info

Genre(s): Comedy

Created By: Sidney Sheldon

Summary

Starring Barbara Eden, Larry Hagman, Bill Daily, and Hayden Rorke

This set collects the entire first season of the 1965 sitcom about an astronaut who finds a mysterious bottle which turns out to house sexy genie Jeannie (Barbara Eden), who then moves in with him.

What The Critics Said

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

75

digitallyOBSESSEDMark Zimmer

The cast is absolutely perfect right from the beginning. Even in the pilot, Hagman and Eden have a genuine chemistry together as wel as impeccable timing.

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75

Entertainment WeeklyCemile Kavountzis

Despite its conventions, Jeannie gave audiences something new--a program centered on an unmarried couple cohabiting at a time when an exposed navel still irked censors. [17 Mar 2006, p.97]

70

Amazon.comBret Fetzer

Deeply silly and utterly charming.

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70

Boston GlobeTom Russo

It's easy to see how a series that began as a ''Bewitched" knockoff quickly developed an identity of its own.

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60

DVD TownJames Plath

The scripts are uneven and the storylines often redundant, but the performances--especially Hagman's--are first-rate.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this show is 9.5 (out of 10) based on 4 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Mariah O. gave it an8:
This is a wonderful show that should be aired more often.

Emmett S. gave it a10:
The idea/concept of the show wasn't new, dating all the way back to the Arabian Nights story, ...but...it was a clear stroke of genius to adapt The Brass Bottle into the I Dream of Jeannie TV series. I found it especially ironic that Barbara Eden appeared in The Brass Bottle and then actually became the magic-wielding genie in the bottle. I've got every episode on VCR tape, and have collected 20 of the bottles over the years at various antique stores and flea markets. Even managed to paint them and install furniture inside before any of the major production teams ever thought of carving a niche in the business market making them for sale. However, I don't think they could ever bring the series back with the same premise. Instead, how about switching things around a bit and having a guy genie, related to Barbara Eden's character (possibly her son from the earlier TV movie) became a sworn enemy of the Blue Djin and becomes imprisoned in his own bottle. A modern-day career woman finds the bottle and a whole new expansive array of characters and situations could develop from that premise. Barbara could even play a continuing character as Jeannie and the return of her evil sister. The series' possibility would be endless, but the writing would have to be top-notch in this day and time. I have written 3 books and numerous scripts so I am familiar with projected enterprises from traditionally entertaining shows. This one deserves further consideration for production, as the main character is truly representative of mankind's hope for goodness corked up in a bottle that a true hero or heroine can use for the ultimate good of mankind.

Donald S. gave it a10:
Was a nice movie, I remember very good that programs. I have a question..... How old is Barbara? could I make a relationship with her by mail? could somebody tell me? PLEASE.

Lynn A gave it a10:
Bring it back. I can't believe they left us hanging. Obviously you can't believe any of the critics. This was really enjoyable to watch.

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