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Jeannie Out of the Bottle
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LENGTH7 hrs and 16 mins
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RELEASE DATE04-05-11
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
A magical, heartwarming memoir from one of Hollywood’s most beloved icons
Over the past four decades, the landmark NBC hit television series I Dream of Jeannie has delighted generations of audiences and inspired untold numbers of teenage crushes on its beautiful blond star, Barbara Eden. Part pristine Hollywood princess and part classic bombshell, with innocence, strength, and comedic talent to spare, Barbara finally lets Jeannie out of her bottle to tell her whole story.
Jeannie Out of the Bottle takes us behind the scenes of I Dream of Jeannie as well as Barbara’s dozens of other stage, movie, television, and live concert performances. We follow her from the hungry years when she was a struggling studio contract player at 20th Century Fox through difficult weeks trying to survive as a chorus girl at Ciro’s Sunset Strip supper club, from a stint as Johnny Carson’s sidekick on live TV to tangling on-screen and off with some of Hollywood’s most desirable leading men, including Elvis Presley, Clint Eastwood, Paul Newman, and Warren Beatty. From the ups and downs of her relationship with her Jeannie co-star Larry Hagman to a touching meeting with an exquisite and vulnerable Marilyn Monroe at the twilight of her career, readers join Barbara on a thrilling journey through her five decades in Hollywood.
But Barbara’s story is also an intimate and honest memoir of personal tragedy: a stillborn child with her first husband, Michael Ansara; a verbally abusive, drug-addicted second husband; the loss of her beloved mother; and the accidental heroin-induced death of her adult son, just months before his wedding. With candor and poignancy, Barbara reflects on the challenges she has faced, as well as the joys she has experienced and how she has maintained her humor, optimism, and inimitable Jeannie magic throughout the roller-coaster ride of a truly memorable life.
Illustrated with sixteen pages of photographs, including candid family pictures and rare publicity stills, Jeannie Out of the Bottle is a must-have for every fan, old and new.
©2011 Wendy Leigh, Barbara Eden (P)2011 Random House Audio
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What Members Say
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"Polite,funny and honest."
I wasn not born until 2 years after the last episode of Jeannie was aired. I did however watch the series during the 80. and loved it. For some reason Barbara made a lasting impression on me, so when i read that she had released an autobiography, i bought it immediately. This biography is well written and very honest. She is polite and although Barbara does dish out a little bit she is, with few exeptions, very polite and always has something positive to say about everyone mentioned in the book. She narrates the book herself smiling, laughing and even crying through the pages.
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"My Favorite Jeannie"
This is an autobiography well worth the wait. Barbara has always been one of my favorite actresses and this book does not disappoint! She was always a natural for the field she went into and this book shows that, even down to the personal little giggles and inflections Barbara puts into her own narration. I grew up on Jeannie and enjoyed every episode that aired. The behind-the-scenes look that she gives us into the making of that series only enhances the experience for me, even after all these years. I couldn't think of a better reader for Barbara's book than the lady herself. This was a great listen and worth the credit spent on it.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful -
"Classy book, no lurid details"
Nicely told story, spoken with true passion of a life lived with much success but an equal amount of tragedy.
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"Jeannie"
Would you consider the audio edition of Jeannie Out of the Bottle to be better than the print version?I can't Imagine the print version being any better.
What did you like best about this story?Ms. Eden is so personable and so warm and cheerful it is impossible not like this book
What about Barbara Eden’s performance did you like?Again she is wonderful always has been.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?Overall a great read and heart warming.
Any additional comments?This book is enjoyable and an easy read for anyone.
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"Light and fun...everybody loves Jeannie"
Everybody loves Jeannie and if so, you will enjoy her book also.
This is on a par with Betty White's book which I enjoyed also.
My personal taste runs to more serious and educational books
but in between these I need to take a break and enjoy quicker and
more entertaining reads. Jeannie was fun and enjoyable.2 of 2 people found this review helpful -
"Not a fan"
I am a huge fan of biographies and expected more from this book. It may have helped if someone else narrated it as her overly cutesy voice and all the "Jeannie Blinks" that took you back in the story were annoying. I didn't finish listening to it and don't recommend it.
1 of 6 people found this review helpful