Because idreamofjeannie.com focuses more on the archived content (photos & audio) of the series the news section is very out dated. However below are news articles (sans photos) that were covered by IDoJ Online during the late 1990's.

From the land of Kangaroo's & Crocodile Dundee comes a groovy review of I Dream of Jeannie Online! 'Who Weekly Magazine' wrote in their June issue:

   'Another slightly obsessive but thoroughly entertaining site is the one dedicated to TV's original genie in a bottle, (this site). If you've been a fan for years, you can play the trivia game and become a certified "Jeannieologist."

Photo and sound archives episode guides, memorabilia, interviews with the actors and a behind-the-scenes section- one blink and you're in."'

     Thanks 'Who Weekly' your wish is my command!

Hang Jeannie... from your Christmas tree that is. Give your children that false sense of magic! Have them at your beck and call, with Jeannie watching over the presents they are sure to believe just about anything can pop out of the boxes. So milk it for all it's worth! 

   Or if you're mentally sane just surprise your family by decorating your tree with the chiffon draped curves that kept America dreaming in the 1960's with this 'Jeannie' and her 'Bottle' ornament. The only Christmas ornament with a bare mid-drift!

    The best documentary of I Dream of Jeannie to date! Filled with rare info on the creation of IDoJ. Not to mention a virtual archive of never before seen photographs taken on the set and during production of the series! Over  one hundred and seventy five photos throughout, including over twenty color inserts!  

    This rare look into the creative stand point and working elements of the series is a must have for any hardcore, or even softcore Jeannie fan. Including a full episode guide! Not to mention full attention to the entire cast, starring and supporting roles. Find out all there is to know about the atmosphere on the set with tell-all no holds barred interviews with directors, crew and even cast members!

     In November I Dream of Jeannie Online provided some background info on IDoJ for use during the first televised "I Dream of Jeannie Reunion" in twenty nine years on The Donny & Marie Show.

     Barbara Eden, Larry Hagman, Bill Daily and Sidney Sheldon all attended! Aired on Nov. 19th. Check your local listings for the time, date and channel in your area for reruns! Thanks to www.donnyandmarie.com for the image.

   TVLand, the Classic TV sister network to Nick at Nite has been running a series of clips featuring fans of Classic TV shows who are particularly unique. Included in this series is an individual clip recognizing Patterson Lundquist and I Dream of Jeannie Online! Keep your eyes peeled on TVLand for the photo to the right in his own promo! Talk about publicity!

   Aired on October 18th 1999 was the recently produced biography "Barbara Eden: Out of the Bottle," on the Arts & Entertainment Cable Network (A&E). Bill Daily, Wayne Rogers, Loni Anderson among others made an appearance.

   Currently available through the Danbury Mint is the only I Dream of Jeannie Doll in existence that resembles Barbara Eden in face and body. Unlike the TrendMasters Jeannie doll which looked more like a Barbie than anything else.

    This doll measures at around twenty inches, it's porcelain with real hair and a fabric costume. Contact the Danbury Mint to order. It runs around one hundred dollars and they have payment plans. This doll can also be purchased through Jeannie's Shop at the Screen Gems Networks 'Jeannie' page.

Contact Danbury Mint by calling 1-800-332-6468 or write to:

Danbury Mint 47 Richards Ave. Norwalk, CT 06857

     Thirty-four years after popping out of a bottle on 'I Dream of Jeannie,' beautiful Barbara Eden has carved a new career slot for herself! America's favorite genie tells GLOBE exclusively that she just cut a deal with a manufacturer of slot machines who have named a one-arm bandit in her honor.

     The glitzy gambling attraction will be placed in casinos from Las Vegas to Monte Carlo and will feature a logo of Barbara as Jeannie - complete with trademark harem pants and skimpy midriff. A sound bite of the pony-tailed princess' voice will purr at the players. "I'll say things like, 'Oh that is wonderful' when the win, or 'Uh-oh, try again,'" Barbara explains.

     But that's not all. The sizzling 65-year-old, who lives in Beverly Hills with third hubby, real-estate developer Jon Eicholtz, is hoping a new film version of her '60s sitcom that's in the works will be a winner too. The still-stunning actress will have a part in the film when production starts, but she won't be playing the bottled beauty that made men across America drool. She'll play a relative instead. (Jeannie's Aunt) In the meantime, Barbara stays busy working out, acting occasionally and answering hundreds of letters from fans who see her show in reruns.

     While Barbara's thrilled to still be in such demand, she can't understand the shows enduring appeal. The sitcom about an astronaut  (Larry Hagman) who finds a genie in a bottle went off the air in 1970 after a five year run.

     "I thought of it as a nice job," she admits. "But I had no idea it was ever going to last as long as it did."

Special thanks to Shira Epstein for this info.

   Opening the vault to Hollywood's best and most extensive television library, Columbia TriStar Television Distribution (CTTD) launches Screen Gems Network, the first broadcast-based service for classic programming, which will debut the week of September 20 in national syndication. With an unprecedented resource base of 58,000 episodes of 350 television series from the 1950s to 1980s, CTTD will kick-off its new network. Throughout the hour, viewers will be treated to an array of innovative interstitials ranging from flashback facts and vintage commercials to conversations with original show creators and trivia segments with quirky themes. A large variety of different interstitial categories will be created and constantly rotated throughout the season. "Screen Gems Network offers a vibrant new outlet for contemporary audiences to enjoy their favorite shows of all time," said Barry Thurston, president, CTTD. "Cable outlets have made their mark in creating a unique viewing experience based on classic television. CTTD will expand its incredible library, of which the scope and quality speaks for itself. We are in a unique position of showcasing the best that vintage TV has to offer."

   CTTD has designed Screen Gems Network as a fresh and fluid programming source. Viewers will be treated to a rotation of the most memorable episodes of some of the best shows ever made. To launch Screen Gems Network is two of television's most memorable wish-makers: BEWITCHED and I DREAM OF JEANNIE. Program selections will change every few months and special theme weeks - pulled from CTTD's vast library - are planned several times throughout the year. Programs will be creatively grouped for theme weeks such as "Love is in the Air," "Pilots," "Best Music Videos" and "Before They Were Stars." Holiday based theme weeks include promotions for Halloween, Christmas, Mother's Day and Father's Day, among others.

   For theme weeks and the rotation of regularly scheduled programming, Screen Gems Network will have access to the best brand name programs including THE DONNA REED SHOW, FATHER KNOWS BEST, THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY, THE MONKEES, ALL IN THE FAMILY, CHARLIE'S ANGELS, SILVER SPOONS, THE JEFFERSONS and BARNEY MILLER, among many others. Additionally, a Programming Advisory Committee has been created to help guide the future of Screen Gems Network. A panel comprised of CTTD executives, representatives from top market television stations, advertisers and viewers offering input on how the immense archive of titles can best be culled into a unique and sought after viewing experience. Fans will also have input in selecting their favorite episodes through website feedback.

Said Network has been launched check your local listings for air dates and times.

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   According to this quote from Sid Ganis the movie is right on track. But this 'line' has been used for the past three years. The fact that preproduction hasn't even begun on the rumored motion picture version of "I Dream of Jeannie" I can only say that it doesn't look like one's gonna be made for a long, long while. Rumors have it that Barbara Eden and the head of the film department of Columbia (Sid Ganis) are at odds with one another. While Barbara and more than 75% of the 'Jeannie' fan population feel she should return as the bottled blonde. It's rumored that Sid Ganis feels she's too old and not worthy of returning to the character she originated.

   Since neither Eden or Gannis have commented either way on this rumor it's merely speculation. There are nastier sub-contexts to both sides, hitting on her age, and Sids rumored comment 'you're too old and no one cares.' Or Sid's rumored desire to have the premise of 'Jeannie' rewritten to 90's era plotline. Making 'Jeannie' a vampish carbon copy of her evil twin sister from the original series which ran from 1965-1970. Not to mention the said removal of Jeannie's love for Major Nelson, making 'Jeannie' a "independent woman."

   When Eden was asked if she think's the 90's 'Jeannie' would/should be different she commented.

     "I hope not. I hope they (Columbia) aren't that stupid, she was a fish out of water in the modern world, it wouldn't work any other way."

   Once I have more information on the movie I'll let you know.