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

Larry Hagman’s Drinking

While many famous people have been known to suffer from various drinking and drug problems, some are known for their infamous behavior as well. When Hagman drank, which occurred with more frequency as he became increasingly dissatisfied with the show, his champagne-fueled personality reared its ugly head. He also exhibited some pretty strange behavior including coming to set for filming while wearing a gorilla suit. During a scary moment he appeared up on set with an axe and started a profane tirade that scared a group of nuns.

Awkward Cancellation News

Apparently, Larry Hagman wasn’t notified that the show he starred on was cancelled. He didn’t find out until he showed up on the studio lot where the TV series was filmed and a guard working outside let him know. Yikes! The story goes that Hagman had previously been on vacation in South America following filming of the series’ fifth season. When he returned from his trip he wanted to grab something from his dressing room. The guard informed him that the show was no longer in production.