Product reviewsI Dream of Jeannie - The Complete First Season (DVD, 2006, 4-Disc Set, Color version)

Yes, the 'Jeannie' Season 1 DVD is 'Very Good' and is in COLOR, not just bl. & wh. So many good TV sitcoms were released back then (Bewitched, Adam

Yes, the 'Jeannie' Season 1 DVD is 'Very Good' and is in COLOR,
not just bl. & wh. So many good TV sitcoms were released back then
(Bewitched, Adam's Family, Gilligan's Island, Get Smart, Wild West,
Star Trek) compared to the stuff they churn out now. Thanks for
making these available at a good price.Read full review...

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A Fun Blast From The Past!

This dvd set brought back some funny memories..such as my walking around with my hair in a ponytail, crossing my arms and blinking my eyes..hey I was only 5! I was kinda upset they colorized this set..it was so much more fun in b/w..yes I get nostaligic at times..Series opens with an Astronaut Anthony Nelsons mission going wrong he ends up on a deserted island..where he accidently comes across a pretty bottle..at first he uses it to spell out sos..but as the bottle refuses to stay put he inspects it closer..curious to see what's inside he removes the stopper then rubs the bottle to clean off the sand..he's alarmed as smoke billows from the bottle in fear he throws it down, when the smoke clears he nearly drops his teeth for before him kneels a beautiful blond Girl in a harem costume..he soon learns he has freed a imprisoned genie..he mistakenly thinks he gets three wishes what he gets instead is much more, ie: his life turned upside down and inside out..Enjoy Genie and Tonys adventures as he grows use to owning a Genie and she grows use to the modern world..this series is perfect for the entire family!Read full review...

Colorized not necessarily better. . . .

I am rating the quality as excellent, but don't feel that this is because of the newer, sophisticated versions of colorization. Although I had never seen the first season in color, I was intrigued, and excited to try it out. The first season episodes are best watched in order, as for the first several episodes, plotlines either have some slight continuity, especially secondary stories, or mention of prior plot details occur which make it best for the viewer to have seen them sequentially.

Eden is delightful, as naive, out-of-her-element Jeannie. Hagman is a good comedic straight man, but it is hard to believe the Air Force wouldn't have put him on a "fat boy," program; he appears stocky in some episodes. The comedic writing is brilliant, and the special effects are good, although perhaps better in black-and-white.

Jeannie's first season bottle is drab in comparison with the technicolor episodes; this isn't troubling---we know that her bottle and interior become more colorful for the second season, without explanation, and that the rest of the genies (Blue Djinn, Jeannie II, etc.) have similar bottles in different color schemes. Disappointing is the use of the color; in some cases, it is clear that color stills of the series were not viewed; Eden's aqua-green and white outfit, worn a few times before a slightly sexier version of it was used for Jeannie II, is colorized as pink, and a spin on the same outfit, again in green (Eden mentions it in the pilot commentary) is also pink. A premise that is ignored for this season (in color) is that in the first few episodes of the second season, Jeannie's smoke is blue-green for costumes other than the pink one (when wearing the aqua skirted costume or her off-white pajamas). The smoke is always shown pink.

The use of Melissa, Captain Nelson's fiancee, as a source of jealousy, and the outstanding guest appearance of classic tv veteran Arleen Sax in Russian Roulette, make it worth watching. Look also for Emmeline Henry in a small scene as a magician's assistant, Mert, prior to her permanent assignment in season two as Amanda Bellows.

The first season features Eden in breathtaking gowns and designer street clothes, and also features heavy use of special effects, including smoke. Apparently, it was more difficult in color, as the effects are used less, and less, as the series continues. It is arguably the best season. Also charming is the original, jazz intro, and the use of jazz instrumentals for backgrounds in the episodes. These almost make the series more sentimental during denouement scenes or intimate dialogues between Hagman and Eden.

This season is a must watch if you want to know when the Captains were promoted to Major, how Roger met Jeannie, and why Doctor Bellows is so suspicious, among others---even an explanation of how Jeannie lost use of Archaic grammar.

Fun, fun, fun. Season two would continue, and season three is even a hoot, but recycling of old premises and trite plotlines, hint at a decline of quality for seasons four and five, but great excuses to show Barbara Eden in street micro-minis :) and Emmeline Henry too :( .Read full review...

Great Family Entertainment

Since my son purchased the second season of I Dream Of Jeannie for my birthday I had to get the first season. And the third and fourth are on their way. It is amazing what they do with modern day technology. I enjoyed this series when I was growing up, now my grandchildren enjoy it as well in color. It is funny how you watch each season grow. The first season always starts off with the same story of how Jeannie was found. Then goes into the episode. Rogers gets cantankerous and tries to "borrow" Jeannie. Roger, of course, does not know about Jeannie in the beginning. And Mr. Bellows is always trying to figure out how all of these strange things keep happening whenever Tony is around. And the "General" just thinks Major Bellows is losing his mind. Tony has trouble dating since he became "Master". And as a young actor, Larry Hagman was awesome as Tony Nelson.Read full review...

Very good.

Excellent product. My wife liked a lot. She does not speak English. It has second audio in Spanish. The same that we used to listen in 70's when we lived in Chile.
Everybody that watch this TV series will be happy to watch again whit better technology, but whit the same antique quality.

Spanish :

Excelente reproducción. Mi esposa las ha disfrutado mucho. Ella no habla Inglés. Se puede seleccionar audio en Español. Es el mismo sonido que acostumbrabamos escuchar en los 70's cuando viviamos en Chile, pero con la misma calidad de antaño.

Juan Carlos Conte
Avionics Specialist
Memphis, Tennessee
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DVD I Dream of Jeannie / Complete First Season

This is a great start to the series that caused an uproar all because Jeannie might show her belly button! Oh the horror if that would have happened! :o) This is a wonderful series full of innocent fun and keeps you entertained thru out.
I especially like that this is in color as it makes it that much more enjoyable to watch.
If you want some good, clean entertainment to while away the day with, this is it.
I bought this for my oldest son. While we were in the movie store one day, we passed the aisle with the old television show DVD's and he said that he loved the show I Dream of Jeannie but was embarassed about it. So I thought, why not look on ebay for it. Made his day and I was Wonder Mom for a day at least.Read full review...

Lightweight comedy !

I love all the cast in jeannie ! They are so funny ! And jeannie is made up so beautifully ! It's kind of a corny kind of show ,but cute ! No swearing, or nudity or rude jokes ! It's kind of silly , but that's what makes the show so good ! Well if you grew up in the sixties and seventies, you'll remember this show . It's well it's kind of iconic . But, if your looking for a cute and funny show pick up the I dream of jeannie series ! New or used it's great !Read full review...

Funny magical

Great no scratches. Wonderful TV show I watched it when I was a little girl in the 60s when it first came out. They had a guess Jeannie's birthday contest . I can remember my momma asking me to guess. I guessed wrong but it was fun.Read full review...

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Superb...A Family Treat !!

The colorized version of I Dream Of Jeannie is crisp and clear. This show has always been fun to watch. I love relaxing with the family to watch this show. Every episode is full of laughs. No wonder it is one of my family's favorite all-time shows.Read full review...

Could it get any better?

I just love it...even my wife that doesn't speak English that well loves it. Every episode is followed with a smile on our lips. Strange how timeless it is…even though the show was made long before I was even born; it feels like it could have been made today. Of course I have already ordered season 2 and looking forward to season 3, 4 and 5.Read full review...