15 Timeless Photos ofI Dream of Jeannie's Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman Through the Years

Mar. 15, 2025

Larry Hagman and Barbara Eden in ‘I Dream of Jeannie’.Photo:Everett Collection

I DREAM OF JEANNIE, Larry Hagman, Barbara Eden, in Season 4 episode

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Nearly six decades since its Sept. 18, 1965, premiere,I Dream of Jeannieremains an indisputable television classic.

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 …

01of 15Poppin' BottlesLarry Hagman and Barbara Eden in a 1960s promo photo for ‘I Dream of Jeannie’.FilmPublicityArchive/United Archives via GettyInI 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.

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Poppin' Bottles

Larry Hagman and Barbara Eden in a 1960s promo photo for ‘I Dream of Jeannie’.FilmPublicityArchive/United Archives via Getty

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InI 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.

02of 15Opposites AttractBarbara Eden and Larry Hagman in a 1960s promo photo for ‘I Dream of Jeannie’.NBCUniversal via GettyAnother 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.

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Opposites Attract

Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman in a 1960s promo photo for ‘I Dream of Jeannie’.NBCUniversal via Getty

I DREAM OF JEANNIE – Pictured: (l-r) Barbara Eden as Jeannie, Larry Hagman as Anthony ‘Tony’ Nelson

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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.

03of 15Dreamy TwosomeBarbara Eden and Larry Hagman in ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ in the 1960s.NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettyIn this photo from oneI Dream of Jeannieepisode, 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.

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Dreamy Twosome

Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman in ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ in the 1960s.NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

I DREAM OF JEANNIE – Pictured: (l-r) Barbara Eden as Jeannie, Larry Hagman as Anthony ‘Tony’ Nelson

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In this photo from oneI Dream of Jeannieepisode, 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.

04of 15Where the Magic HappensBarbara Eden and Larry Hagman in ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ in the 1960s.Courtesy Everett CollectionEven out of her pink genie getup, Eden’s Jeannie made magical mischief for Hagman’s Major Nelson.

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Where the Magic Happens

Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman in ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ in the 1960s.Courtesy Everett Collection

I DREAM OF JEANNIE, (from left): Barbara Eden, Larry Hagman, 1965-70.

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Even out of her pink genie getup, Eden’s Jeannie made magical mischief for Hagman’s Major Nelson.

05of 15May-DecemberLarry Hagman and Barbara Eden in ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ in the 1960s.Courtesy Everett CollectionHe’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 …

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May-December

Larry Hagman and Barbara Eden in ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ in the 1960s.Courtesy Everett Collection

I DREAM OF JEANNIE, Larry Hagman, Barbara Eden, in Season 4 episode, ‘Blackmail Order Bride,’ aired May 12, 1969.

He’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 …

06of 15I DoLarry Hagman and Barbara Eden in ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ in 1969.Courtesy Everett CollectionAfter four will-they-or-won’t-they-filled years, Major Nelson and Jeannie finally tied the knot in a December 1969 episode.

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I Do

Larry Hagman and Barbara Eden in ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ in 1969.Courtesy Everett Collection

I DREAM OF JEANNIE, from left: Larry Hagman, Barbara Eden, 1965-1970

After four will-they-or-won’t-they-filled years, Major Nelson and Jeannie finally tied the knot in a December 1969 episode.

07of 15Take the CakeBarbara Eden and Larry Hagman in ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ in 1969.Courtesy Everett CollectionThe characters' 1969 marriage was such a big deal, Eden and Hagman posed for several wedding-themed promo photos touting the episode.

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Take the Cake

Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman in ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ in 1969.Courtesy Everett Collection

I DREAM OF JEANNIE, Barbara Eden, Larry Hagman, 1965-1970

The characters' 1969 marriage was such a big deal, Eden and Hagman posed for several wedding-themed promo photos touting the episode.

08of 15Fly Me to the MoonBarbara Eden and Larry Hagman in ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ in 1969.NBCUniversal via GettyIn another wedding-themed promo photo, Eden and Hagman took off for a honeymoon among the stars.

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Fly Me to the Moon

Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman in ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ in 1969.NBCUniversal via Getty

I DREAM OF JEANNIE – SEASON 5 – Pictured: (l-r) Barbara Eden as Jeannie, Larry Hagman as Anthony ‘Tony’ Nelson

In another wedding-themed promo photo, Eden and Hagman took off for a honeymoon among the stars.

09of 15Sparks FlyBarbara Eden and Larry Hagman in a 1960s promo photo for ‘I Dream of Jeannie’.Courtesy Everett CollectionEden and Hagman’s chemistry was like fireworks on the small screen.

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Sparks Fly

Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman in a 1960s promo photo for ‘I Dream of Jeannie’.Courtesy Everett Collection

I DREAM OF JEANNIE, Barbara Eden, Larry Hagman, 1965-1970

Eden and Hagman’s chemistry was like fireworks on the small screen.

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Just Like Old Times

Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman in 1985.Kevin Winter/Getty

Actors Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman, stars of the television show ‘I Dream of Genie’, attending a charity benefit at Spago’s restaurant, Los Angeles, November 17th 1985.

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Together Again

Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman in ‘Dallas’ in 1991.Lorimar Television / Courtesy: Everett Collection

DALLAS, from left: Barbara Eden, Larry Hagman,

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Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman in 2001.Evan Agostini/ Getty Images

Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman (I Dream of Jeannie) at the TV Land fifth anniversary celebration in New York

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Best in Show

Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman in 2004.Kevin Winter/Getty

Actress Barbara Eden (left) and Actor Larry Hagman present an award on stage at the 2nd Annual TV Land Awards held on March 7, 2004 at The Hollywood Palladium, in Hollywood, California.

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Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman in 2004.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman during 2004 TV Land Awards Airing March 17, 2004 - Backstage/Audience at The Pallidium in Hollywood, California, United States.

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15of 15Lasting LoveLarry Hagman and Barbara Eden in 2006.Desiree Navarro/FilmMagicIn 2006, Hagman and Eden were once again costars, this time in several performances of playwright A.R. Gurney’s Pulitzer Prize-nominatedLove Letters. The duo also found time for a March 15I Dream of JeannieDVD signing in New York City.

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Lasting Love

Larry Hagman and Barbara Eden in 2006.Desiree Navarro/FilmMagic

Larry Hagman and Barbara Eden during Barbara Eden & Larry Hagman Sign “I Dream Of Jeannie” DVD - March 15, 2006 at Barnes & Noble in New York City, New York, United States.

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In 2006, Hagman and Eden were once again costars, this time in several performances of playwright A.R. Gurney’s Pulitzer Prize-nominatedLove Letters. The duo also found time for a March 15I Dream of JeannieDVD signing in New York City.

source: people.com