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Summary: A Must-Have, Even If It's Not Perfect
Review: I have another book by the author, Stephen Cox, "The Hooterville Handbook", which is a much more fun read, simply because Cox truly likes that show. Such is not the case with "I Dream of Jeannie". The author freely admits that he was put up by others to write the book and that he thinks it was little more than a standard 60s cookie cutter sitcom. Still, it's the only "Jeannie" book on the mass market and there are many interesting behind-the-scenes anecdotes, b&w production stills and gorgeous color photos. I only wish the author had as much appreciation and enthusiasm for his topic as he did with "Green Acres."
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Summary: A Good Book about a Great Show
Review: I have been waiting a long time for a book about 'I Dream of Jeannie' and was so excited to find this. I enjoyed the many, many pictures included, especially the color inserts. There was a lot of information I didn't know about the actors and actresses from the show but I felt a little more could've been said about them, especially Emmaline Henry and the two generals. The reason I don't give it a five star review is because of the language and some of the anecdotes used. I realize they were quotes but a little editing would've fixed that problem. It's too bad that this is a PG-13 book about a G rated show. Just because the show was on when adults now were children doesn't mean that children today aren't going to read it. I also didn't find it necessary to include so much info about 'Bewitched'. Know matter what is said we all know they were similar shows and there is no reason to try and explain Jeannie's genesis, whether it was inspired by 'Bewitched' or not. All in all it's a good book but I hope a future edition will be more carefully edited.
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Summary: Puts Show in Proper Perspective
Review: I have read several "behind the scene" books about several shows and the common theme of these books is about how the particular show was a reflection on American culture and how the show radically changed television. In most instances, such books gives the show more credit than it deserves. There were, in my opinion, only a few such shows that deserve such accolades. Stephen Cox is to be credited for not doing this. In so many words, he candidly portrays as the two main attractions of the show was strategically located between Barbara Eden's neck and censored belly button. The show was never a hit in the ratings nor did it do well with awards. However, the show was on long enough and had enough of a following to warrant a "behind the scenes" book. Mr. Cox seemed obsessed in trying to differentiate "I Dream of Jeannie" from the more successful "Bewitched". Mr. Cox failed to convince me that Jeannie was not NBC's answer to "Bewitched". He even devoted the last chapter of the book to the ABC hit show. Overall, a decent book with a lot of pictures that bulked the book up to nearly 300 pages.
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Summary: All pink smoke and no substance
Review: I know "I Dream of Jeannie" was little more than a fun, lightweight ball of TV fluff. But couldn't this book be of a little more substance? So much attention paid to the minutiae of the show, yet no real depth. At least the many pictures were fun.
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Summary: Finally a book on Jeannie
Review: I love this book! I absorbed it quickly, in about a day. Finally someone has written about this TV show, and Cox has done a fantastic job. I have a few of his other TV books and as usual, he delivers what we true fans want. His style is so easy to read I think because he takes a very professional stance with his reporting. What's more, the photos are stunning. I think there are a couple hundred photos and color that I've never ever seen before, and I've been a Jeannie collector for years. Everything I wanted to know is in here, as well as a few extras. I didn't know Hayden Rorke was gay! Larry Hagman comes out of this book as the most interesting one of all. The behind-the-scenes stories are nothing like the lame sugary-sweet stories we've gotten from fan magazines and websites over the years. If anyone has doubts from the dubious reviews on this page, then check out the book yourself. I did and I'm glad of it. The stuff about Paul Lynde is a hoot! Yes, master, this is the book to get! Jeannie herself couldn't have whipped up a better book.
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Summary: excellent book
Review: I was born long after I dream of Jeannie ended so it was interesting to see how TV series where run in the 60's and the strict rules TV censers had. This book is unlike any I have ever read about a show. The cast/crew don't sugarcoat a thing and don't hide about what they thought of one another even when it's not good. Everything from Larry Hagman's causing Sammi Davis Jr to almost walk off the set and cruely belitting an ailing guest star in front of the crew to Bewitched's Elizabeth Montgomery nearly being replaced on her show because she became to demanding is revealed. There's also a Bewitched episode summary on episodes that where never aired. This book is defintely for anyone who wants to know the truth behind the series and the stars and not the magazines and media's sugarcoated verison.
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Summary: Buy this book!
Review: I've read Steve Cox's work before, and he never disappoints. He doesn't go "gushing fan" route, but truly delves into the entire project, warts and all. The trivia is new (and I've seen plenty), and the photographs are stunning. All in all, well worth it for any "Jeannie" fan.
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Summary: This Book Covers It All!
Review: It is the be-all end-all book about the TV show and the only one you will need to have. Great photos, trivia and easy reading style. Many surprises and great stories about Larry Hagman's eccentricities. I highly recommend it.
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Summary: A good read, with a few small problems.
Review: Steve Cox, I must say, wrote a good book, with intriguing facts, interesting essays and funny side-notes that make you think. I thought it interesting that he paid so much respect to BEWITCHED, not a bad thing at all, but very sportsman like. The book is a mix between an editorial and a fact book, which I think was a neat concept. Over all well written with unknown facts, such as why Larry Hagman didn't show up in the reunion movie in 1985 (He wasn't notified of it until he was called for a costume fitting.) I suggest it for all "Jeannie" fans and classic TV buffs alike.
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Summary: POOF! Just what I needed!
Review: Thanks to this book I was able to paint an accurate portrait of Jeannie for Barbara Eden recently. It's important to get things right when dealing with the Star or the fans of something beloved by millions, and I can always count on Stephen to provide both accurate pictures and trivia.
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