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

Entertainment 2/1/17

An 1854 Parlor Ballad

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“I Dream of Jeannie” isn’t just a clever play on words for “genie” it is also the name of an 1854 parlor ballad. The original song is called, “Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair,” by singer Stephen Foster. The opening line for the song is, “I Dream of Jeanie with the light brown hair.” Apparently, the entire TV show was based off of already existing movies and music. It’s pretty impressive that the show includes a reference all the way back to the 1800’s, that’s a pretty broad span of time to combine influences for a single show.