Barbara Eden Revisits 'Jeannie' Wedding Episode

Actress Barbara Eden, at 94, recently shared fond memories of "I Dream of Jeannie" on Instagram. She identified the show's wedding episode as her second favorite, after the pilot episode which she described as the best. This particular episode, airing on December 3, 1969, saw Jeannie marry Tony Nelson, a storyline that some believed contributed to the series' end.

Eden acknowledged that the marriage between a genie and a mortal was unconventional and cited the network's decision as the reason for the eventual conclusion of the show. She recalled enjoying the wedding costume designed by Joie Hutchinson and her experience portraying a robot or mannequin version of Jeannie. The actress mentioned that the concept of Jeannie not being photographable was revisited during this episode.

Eden previously discussed the wedding episode in a 2024 interview, admitting she was initially upset by the script. While she voiced her concerns about the illogical marriage, she ultimately found the episode to be funny and relatable. The show, which originally aired from 1965 to 1970, continues to have a global reach, with Eden receiving fan mail from various countries.