I Dream Of Jeannie: Then, Now, and Fun Facts About the Show
A Fired Bewitched Writer

Jeannie’s look-a-like but evil sister ‘Jeannie II’ was created by former “Bewitched” writer James S. Henerson. He was removed from the “Bewitched” writer team after a staffer, either a writer, director, or producer, found out that he was writing for both shows at the same time. If you notice any early similarities you now understand why.