Barbara Eden, 78, dresses as Jeannie again - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Vahan · 05-26-2013, 10:23 AM

Pardon me, if this has been posted before.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...rem-pantaloons

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She spent five years and 139 episodes starring on sixties sitcom, I Dream of Jeannie.

And Barbara Eden, 78, bravely donned her iconic crop-top and harem pantaloons for the opening ceremony of the 21st Life Ball in Vienna Saturday.

The evergreen TV legend still looked fabulous while baring her impressive midriff in the pink chiffon costume and tiny red velvet bolero.

The former blonde bombshell even made sure to wear her star-making role's classic braided blonde ponytail wig, scarf hat, and silver kitten heels.

Originally designed by Gwen Wakeling with colors selected by Eden, the Jeannie costume caused controversy with the censors due to the slightly exposed navel.

Barbara first appeared on stage at Vienna's City Hall alongside former Olympic swimmer Greg Louganis, pop star Fergie, and even organiser Gery Keszler.

Eden then reenacted her classic wish-conjuring arm and head nod, which magically brought out her new 'Master' - former US President Bill Clinton.

The 66-year-old politician escorted Barbara hand-in-hand up the tall velvet steps off the stage.

Before her big entrance, the aging beauty walked the glamorous event's magenta carpet in a glittery gold gown featuring a thigh-high slit and matching bolero.

Rather than a gold purse, Barbara clutched a replica of the purple genie's bottle from her famous show.

The sitcom's premise involved a 2,000-year-old genie being rescued by a handsome astronaut, who rubs her bottle after crash landing his shuttle on a beach.

Dallas star Larry Hagman, who passed away from throat cancer last November, played Captain Tony Nelson opposite the then 31-year-old starlet.

Meant to compete with the rival series Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie was created by Sidney Sheldon and aired on NBC in 1965.

The series, which was a mild hit at the time, became hugely popular during decades of syndication and the two spin-off reunion movies - neither of which starred Hagman.

Barbara even named her 2011 memoir after the series.

Jeannie Out of the Bottle detailed her two failed marriages and her 'emotional breakdown' following the death of her only child, Matthew Ansara, from an accidental heroin overdose in 2001.

Before appearing on Jeannie, the pretty starlet made appearances on shows like I Love Lucy, Perry Mason, Gunsmoke, Father Knows Best, and The Andy Griffith Show.

Eden's most recent acting role was in the 2009 movie-of-the-week, Always and Forever alongside Dean McDermott for the Hallmark channel.

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Janice · 05-26-2013, 02:31 PM

She looks fantastic for 78. Glad to see she's healthy and happy.

gidgetgrape · 05-26-2013, 02:36 PM

Wow! What a role model.

shotzette · 05-26-2013, 04:39 PM

Love her!!! Damn, I'm half her age and would love to look half that good in that costume.

80sTrivia · 05-26-2013, 07:46 PM

Wow...Barbara stills looks wonderful!!!

Marvo301 · 05-26-2013, 08:10 PM

She looks great!

loaferman · 05-26-2013, 08:13 PM

Still the most beautiful lady in television history IMO.

king of comedy · 05-27-2013, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by loaferman

Still the most beautiful lady in television history IMO.

She looks fantastic!!! She has age well.

Coffeecup · 06-10-2013, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

She looks fantastic for 78. Glad to see she's healthy and happy.

Yes we all hope to be happy and healthy. Not bad for showing off her midriff at her age. Not many would do it.

PrettyinPink55 · 06-10-2013, 09:01 PM

She's still got it!!!

OH Nuts! · 06-10-2013, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by PrettyinPink55

She's still got it!!!

She sure does. It's refreshing to see a TV star appreciative of doing a great part, instead of whining about how much it "typecast them". Barbara is a class act, all the way around.

PrettyinPink55 · 06-11-2013, 12:48 AM

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She sure does. It's refreshing to see a TV star appreciative of doing a great part, instead of whining about how much it "typecast them". Barbara is a class act, all the way around.

You are so right. So many stars are embarrassed or ashamed of their past work and I think that's so sad. You should be proud of who you are and where you came from...for it's what got you where you are today.

OH Nuts! · 06-11-2013, 08:32 AM

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You are so right. So many stars are embarrassed or ashamed of their past work and I think that's so sad. You should be proud of who you are and where you came from...for it's what got you where you are today.

Exactly! And thankfully, its usually the greatest stars who get this.

The Flying Dutchmans · 06-11-2013, 09:50 AM

Looks pretty good for 78.

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