There were “I Dream of Jeannie” references in so many other TV shows and movies spanning a wide variety of time. One of these can be seen in the “A Very Brady Sequel” Brady Bunch TV special!
Barbara Eden appeared in the made for TV movie as Jeannie herself. She came as a guest to Mike and Carol’s wedding, where she introduced herself to everyone as Mike’s wife! Fans were totally shocked by this cameo! This was a funny cameo since the actress who played Marcia on The Brady Bunch also had a small bit part in one episode of “I Dream of Jeannie.”
Barbara Eden In Harper Valley
When “I Dream of Jeannie” was canceled, everyone was, of course, upset; however, Barbara knew that was not the end of her career. She also had a feeling it would not be the end of her time as Jeannie - and she was right! She got to reprise her role two times in the made-for-tv movies which aired in 1985 and 1991!
Barbara also had a role on the TV series “Harper Valley.” She got to star once again alongside Larry Hagman in 1990 on five episodes of the series “Dallas.” She also got to go on a promo tour with Larry when the DVD of the series came out!
Larry Hagman’s Big Break
If you’re a fan of Larry Hagman, then you know that he got his first taste of fame on Broadway. After he made it on Broadway, he had a couple of minor TV roles before landing the starring role on “I Dream of Jeannie.”
He had stated that his theater training really paid off on his success both with “I Dream of Jeannie” and his other television shows. Acting was in Larry’s blood. His mom was also a Broadway actor. She had great success starring on Broadway in shows such as “South Pacific,” “Peter Pan,” and even “The Sound of Music.”
Still Dreaming of Jeannie
The production team and creators did not stop at just one reunion movie for “I Dream of Jeannie.” They came out with a second film called “I Still Dream Of Jeannie.” For this film, only two original cast members came to reprise their roles. Barbara Eden, of course, as the iconic Jeannie and Bill Daily. The movie came out in 1991 and was filmed in Canada. A far stretch from Malibu!
This film was the 3rd and final piece to the “I Dream of Jeannie” empire. This film never made it to DVD and remained simply a made for TV film.
Remember "ALF"?
Following Bill’s success on “I Dream of Jeannie,” he landed the role of Howard Borden on “The Bob Newhart Show.” Most people remember Bill for his role as Larry on the widely famous comedy, “ALF.”
Bill, of course, took the opportunity to reprise his legendary role, Roger Healey, in both of the “I Dream of Jeannie” movies. Following the movies, he moved to New Mexico with his wife, Becky. Although he was semi-retired, he would do guest spots on local radio stations from 2006 to 2009. Sadly, in 2018 he passed away at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico.