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GeeBee · 06-22-2003, 07:53 PM

Ever notice the real inconsistencies about Jeannie's origin? In early episodes, it is made clear that she was not born a genie, but turned into one. In one black and white episode, they even show Jeannie's mortal parents (although I can't understand how they were still alive after all those years she spend trapped in a bottle). However, in much later episodes, Jeannie's mother (Barbara Eden in yet another dual role) is shown as an actual genie! I still can't figure that one out.

CarJackSnyder · 06-23-2003, 04:59 PM

i can't understand it either!!!it is so wierd!

Gidget · 06-23-2003, 08:23 PM

And don't forget about her sister (Barbara too), is a genie as well.

EmpressDR · 01-05-2007, 06:42 PM

Maybe you should think of it this way: the first way was the REAL way; and the later way was simply a physical manifestation of her becoming schitzo, and splitting into more than one personality --literally!
Since all were played by BE, then, as opposed to the earlier ones.

This way, BE's J/"Mom" could be angry at TN for various things; and evil/sexy/smarter brunette J was the opposite side of naive/sweet/a little dumb blonde J, as opposed to the smarter B&W 1st season J

hifijohn · 07-14-2021, 02:29 AM

Plenty of shows back then had inconsistencies, they weren't taken that seriously and they just assumed the viewers didn't either.

TheLittleFaerie · 07-16-2021, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by GeeBee

Ever notice the real inconsistencies about Jeannie's origin? In early episodes, it is made clear that she was not born a genie, but turned into one. In one black and white episode, they even show Jeannie's mortal parents (although I can't understand how they were still alive after all those years she spend trapped in a bottle). However, in much later episodes, Jeannie's mother (Barbara Eden in yet another dual role) is shown as an actual genie! I still can't figure that one out.

The continuity changed, it was really as simple as that.

Though in the b&w episode, he mother LOOKED like she was wearing a genie outfit, so I wasn't totally sure she was not a genie.

CAJeannieFan57 · 07-23-2021, 06:29 PM

Old thread, but definitely worth resurrecting for the newbie series fans.

While today's shows have someone who checks every script and show for continuity, that wasn't the case back in the 1960s. Sidney Sheldon and NBC had this show on a pretty tight budget. Things like color in the first season and continuity checks were non-existent. Shows were written by various people who were given a basic sketch of the show, maybe they were able to watch an episode or two (the way I understand it), and so a lot of inconsistencies popped up.

You'll also see some inconsistencies in the costuming. Periodically, Majors Nelson and Healey will show up with a uniform hat that is all wrong for a Major, or they're wearing their awards in the incorrect order (probably only another Army or Air Force officer would notice those).

Then there are mistakes in the credits, where they didn't even get Anthony Nelson (they listed him as Wilson once), and spelled Roger Healey incorrectly (it finally settled into two e's).

Donna

TheLittleFaerie · 07-24-2021, 03:01 AM

Wow that's a pretty big mistake to get the co-main character's name wrong lol

06-22-2003, 07:53 PM	#1
GeeBee Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 22, 2003 Posts: 1,578	How many lives does a genie have? Ever notice the real inconsistencies about Jeannie's origin? In early episodes, it is made clear that she was not born a genie, but turned into one. In one black and white episode, they even show Jeannie's mortal parents (although I can't understand how they were still alive after all those years she spend trapped in a bottle). However, in much later episodes, Jeannie's mother (Barbara Eden in yet another dual role) is shown as an actual genie! I still can't figure that one out.

07-23-2021, 06:29 PM	#7
CAJeannieFan57 Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 01, 2005 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 871	Inconsistencies were extremely common back then! Old thread, but definitely worth resurrecting for the newbie series fans. While today's shows have someone who checks every script and show for continuity, that wasn't the case back in the 1960s. Sidney Sheldon and NBC had this show on a pretty tight budget. Things like color in the first season and continuity checks were non-existent. Shows were written by various people who were given a basic sketch of the show, maybe they were able to watch an episode or two (the way I understand it), and so a lot of inconsistencies popped up. You'll also see some inconsistencies in the costuming. Periodically, Majors Nelson and Healey will show up with a uniform hat that is all wrong for a Major, or they're wearing their awards in the incorrect order (probably only another Army or Air Force officer would notice those). Then there are mistakes in the credits, where they didn't even get Anthony Nelson (they listed him as Wilson once), and spelled Roger Healey incorrectly (it finally settled into two e's). Donna
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06-23-2003, 04:59 PM	#2
CarJackSnyder Maura West & Michael Park<3 Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 05, 2003 Location: Milltown; Oakdale- where everybody knows your name. Posts: 6,971	i can't understand it either!!!it is so wierd!

06-23-2003, 08:23 PM	#3
Gidget Just Like Lucy Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 11, 2003 Location: Wherever I can watch my classic tv! Posts: 100	And don't forget about her sister (Barbara too), is a genie as well.

01-05-2007, 06:42 PM	#4
EmpressDR Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 22, 2004 Location: California Posts: 279	Maybe you should think of it this way: the first way was the REAL way; and the later way was simply a physical manifestation of her becoming schitzo, and splitting into more than one personality --literally! Since all were played by BE, then, as opposed to the earlier ones. This way, BE's J/"Mom" could be angry at TN for various things; and evil/sexy/smarter brunette J was the opposite side of naive/sweet/a little dumb blonde J, as opposed to the smarter B&W 1st season J

07-14-2021, 02:29 AM	#5
hifijohn Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 07, 2013 Posts: 209	Plenty of shows back then had inconsistencies, they weren't taken that seriously and they just assumed the viewers didn't either.

07-24-2021, 03:01 AM	#8
TheLittleFaerie Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2017 Posts: 1,948	Wow that's a pretty big mistake to get the co-main character's name wrong lol