I Dream Of Jeannie: Then, Now, and Fun Facts About the Show

Larry Hagman Then

On the show, Hagman played the character of Tony Nelson, a NASA astronaut who spent his days working for the US government and his nights with Jeannie. His character started as a more uptight type of guy focused on his job, but as the show went on he warmed up to Jeannie before eventually wedding her.

Larry Hagman Now

Following “I Dream of Jeannie,” Hagman would go on to appear in various TV and film products throughout the 1970’s. He eventually accepted perhaps his best-known role as J.R. Ewing in the 80’s primetime soap “Dallas.” He received two Emmy nominations and was the recipient of four Golden Globe nominations for his role as Ewing. In more recent years he made appearances in both “Nip/Tuck” and “The Simpsons.” He was known for being a heavy drinker during his filming day on “I Dream of Jeannie” and was forced to undergo a liver transplant in 1995. He passed away in 2012.