I Dream Of — Jeannie

In the final scene, Tony trashes a penthouse, screaming for her. When she reappears, he breaks down crying. It is a raw, emotional performance from Larry Hagman (years before he became J.R. Ewing on Dallas ) that hints at a co-dependent, almost tragic love affair. He doesn't love her magic; he loves her , but he can't admit it. While "I Dream of Jeannie" ended in 1970 (after five seasons and 139 episodes), the dream never died. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Nick at Night syndication introduced Gen X and Millennials to the show.

Tony Nelson is an astronaut. In the pilot, he crash lands on a deserted island, finds the bottle, and suddenly his Cocoa Beach, Florida, home becomes the intersection of Cold War technology and ancient mysticism. I Dream of Jeannie

Eden improvised. She would throw her head back slightly, squeeze her eyes shut, and nod. It became a cultural phenomenon. Kids across America spent recess trying to blink traffic cones out of the way. One of the most unique aspects of "I Dream of Jeannie" is the setting. While most sitcoms were stuck in living rooms, this show was set in Cape Kennedy (later Cape Canaveral). In the final scene, Tony trashes a penthouse,